Body December 26, 2023 We got our white Christmas! It did put a crimp in some travel plans. But it didn’t stop the reason for the season – to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Most churches reported having a big turn out for their Christmas Eve services.

Body Several area residents came out to First State Bank & Insurance in Holbrook last Monday, December 18th to enjoy goodies and give aways along with visiting with people from the community. (Left) Corvin and Bonnie Stark enjoy refreshments.

Body The Arapahoe-Holbrook 7-12 Christmas Concert was held on Monday, December 18th at 7:30 pm. The JH and High School band and chorus groups performed for a large audience in the north gym.

Body Thank you Don (Don’s Barber Shop) for the turkey we won during the Christmas drawing. Liz & Dave Hendricks.

Body Time is a unique resource. While all people have the same amount of time, humans can’t save it for tomorrow… can’t borrow today what was left over yesterday…. can’t lend it to someone else….can’t leave it behind, and can’t take it with us.

Body Anglers need to be aware of fishing regulation changes in Nebraska that take effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Body Many respiratory illnesses go around in the fall and winter in southwest Nebraska.

Body The holiday season begins with Thanksgiving, and many people believe that the festivities come to a close after ringing in the new year. In fact, for the faithful, the Christmas season does not end until January 6 (January 12 in Eastern churches).

Body Wilkins Architecture Design Planning outlined proposals, renderings and a floor plan for renovations to The Crystal Theater in Arapahoe in a public meeting held on Dec. 10.

Body By Guyla Mills For the past four years, retired veteran Don Nitzel of Oxford has spearheaded efforts to distribute fir wreaths on the graves of veterans in several area cemeteries as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.