Lincoln, NE - U.S. Senator Ben Sasse announced five students from Southern Valley High Schools as winners of his annual statewide photography contest. Winners include: Victoria Bose Shyloh Gavierez Gabe Grove Lily Holste Adi Hunt “This state is a special place — and it’s an honor to celebrate it. Each of these winners showed great talent and captured the remarkable character of Nebraska.” -U.S. Senator Ben Sasse

The prestigious Tri Valley Medical Foundation Merle Jane Harpst Awards were presented to one licensed and one non-licensed Tri Valley Health System employee at the Tri Valley Health System Holiday Party held on December 3rd.

LFP, ELAP available in over 60 Nebraska counties LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 19, 2022 – The U.S.

25 Years Ago December 18, 1997 At its annual Christmas celebration, the Beaver City Chamber of Commerce also celebrated the 125th town anniversary. Over 100 were present to partake of food, fun and fellowship.

100 Years Ago December 28, 1922 The Blue Valley Mercantile Company will be open for business in their new building in Oxford on January 1. This is the most unusual weather ever for Nebraska.

10 years ago After a very dry summer and fall, Thursday night’s half inch of rain and the inch or so of snow on Sunday was very welcome! 20 years ago Information not available! 30 years ago Members of the winning FFA team from Republican Valley are Jason Meyers, Joe Wolfe, John O’Dea, Marshall Nelms, Kurt Kisker, Jason Timmerman, Dan Wolfe, Jeff Ruggles, Pat Minary, Tara Welch, Vince Ryan, Jeremy Meyers, and Justin McConville. George E.

10 years ago Winners of the Elwood lighting contest were: first place Myron and Marilyn Dawson, second place Ben and Beth Timmerman, third place Steve and Arlene Lofquist. Pinnacle Bank has named Brad Bauer Regional Manager of the bank’s Western Nebraska, Central Nebraska and Kansas markets.

10 years ago Six students from Cambridge High School Chorus have selected for UNK Honor Chorus. Selected to Festival Choir are Trevor Fritz, Austin Rice, Kiel Howell, and Ryan Rice.

10 years ago Winners of the 2012 Outdoor Lighting Contest were Andrea and Casey Heinen. Sheila Shafer, Arapahoe Chamber of Commerce Christmas chairman, presents Andrea $100.00 in Chamber Bucks.

BARTLEY – During the regular Board of Trustees meeting on December 14, 2022, Deidre Doyle and David Wineland, who were elected for the first time in November, and Cori Hage, who was re-elected to a four-year term on the five-member board were sworn into office.