Weather permitting, a crack sealing project will begin March 11 on US-183, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Crack sealing is a process of cleaning and filling open joints and cracks in the surface with sealant to prevent the entry of moisture and debris.

The dump station at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area near Lexington will close in early March so it can be replaced by a new two-lane facility. Campers will have access to other nearby dump stations operated by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission during construction.

LandMark Implement was recognized by John Deere as a top performing dealer in the nation and selected for their 2023 Leaders Club. The Leaders Club recognition event took place mid-February at the Ritz-Carlton Aruba. This recognition represents the highest honor to be awarded to dealers nationwide and recognize the superior operational, market and customer support performance by LandMark Implement.

March 1, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced the Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Program, a new scholarship for individuals pursuing two-year technical degrees in critical fields.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages residents to get recommended cancer screenings to save lives. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in southwest Nebraska and in the US, exceeded only by heart disease. It is estimated that there will be a little over 2 million new diagnosed cancer cases in the US in 2024. Excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, at least 42% of those cases are potentially avoidable. That is a substantial portion of cancers that could be prevented by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active, and not smoking. It is also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain cancers early.

The Beaver City Community Building will be the location of the 2024 Furnas County Republican Convention. Registered Republicans are welcome to attend on March 11th at 7:30 p.m.

A multi-county group of Patriots is hosting a Republican Candidate’s Forum for all local, state, and federal Republican Candidates on March 17, 2:00 pm, at Bedore Barn/Marlene’s Kitchen (38404 Road 719 McCook, NE) Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and visit with the candidates. Candidates will address the group beginning at 2:30 pm. All 3 of our federal representatives are up for reelection this year and have been invited. Senator Fischer is running unopposed on the Republican ticket and a representative from her campaign has confirmed the date. John Glenn Weaver/opposing Senator Pete Ricketts and John Walz/opposing Representative Adrian Smith have confirmed the date. If you are a Republican candidate and wish to reserve a table, call/ text 308-350-3155 by March 14, 2024. The event is open to the public.

Elwood, NE (February 29, 2024) – Security First Bank, with the help of customers, employees, and community members, collected over 5,309 food and personal care items to benefit area food pantries through their recently completed “Feeding Hearts” food drive.

Health is a lot more than how one looks and feels. Conversations about health should include all eight dimensions or areas of wellness—that is physical, emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, social, and spiritual. That’s the focus of Living Well Month, a national event in March promoting overall wellness and the education provided by Family and Consumer Sciences professionals to improve the lives of people, families, and communities.

02-25-2024 TO 03-02-2024 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024 12:02 P.M. Dispatch received a request for an ambulance in Curtis.