Kenneth and Ginger Adkisson attended the Gosper County Fair in Elwood on Saturday. Trent, Olivia and Luke Cox of Mullen were Sunday houseguests of Great-Grandparents, Kenneth and Ginger Adkisson.

The big day had finally arrived after two years of not seeing some of our cousins. The date had been set six months ago and by the Grace of God it happened to coincide with the Dickmeyer’s Special 100 year Heritage & Pioneer Award at the Gosper County Fair.

KEARNEY- Because of the extreme heat, Two Rivers Public Health Department is recommending everyone take precautions to avoid heat illnesses. As temperatures soar and the summer heat wave continues, it's important to remain vigilant about the risks of heat-related illnesses.

LINCOLN, NE (07/24/2024)-- Kolby Hunt of Beaver City is among 114 Husker undergraduates who have been awarded stipends by the University of Nebraska- Lincoln to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.

July 25, 2024 -- The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Nebraska on the 2024 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls.

Furnas County Fair celebrates 140th.

OXFORD - Five Southern Valley Jr. Shooters traveled to Mason, Michigan to compete in the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship. Those on the team qualifying were Kody Collins, Dean Collins, Jaxen Fletcher, Coby Noel, and Gabe Grove.

BARTLEY - A new local business is trying to revitalize downtown Bartley. KimBean Coffee is a shop that opened last Saturday, July 13.

ELWOOD - The 2024 Gosper County Fair theme is “It’s just a small town throwdown.” 4-H events started Monday, July 15 and will continued until Friday, July 26. The Elwood Rodeo will crown the queen at 7 PM while the carnival opens.

STOCKVILLE - The 2024 Frontier County Fair is this week in Stockville. 4-H activities started last Monday, July 22, and last all week until Sunday, July 28.