BEAVER CITY – Outgoing mayor Leighton Schmidt began the regular city council meeting on December 5, 2022, before his successor Becky Robinson took the oath of office. Recently elected new council members Sabrina Speth and Colin Rogers and re-elected councilman Quinn Barnas also began their fouryear terms on Monday evening. Roger Powers did not seek re-election to the council and Becky Robinson’s seat was open when she ran for mayor.

Annually, the Cambridge Lions Club leads a food and toy drive for those members of our community who are in need. The effort reaches over 60 households to nine different communities in our area. This project is possible through the generous donations of many individuals, organizations, churches, and groups. This year we again are asking for your financial support. New toys are also needed. Gifts for teenagers are especially needed. Please help us to make this year’s project a success. Financial donations or toys can be dropped off at Cribelli Physical Therapy, Faw Motors, or to Randy Heitman. Any questions about the project can be directed to Adam Cribelli at 308-340-1382.

11/13,2022 10:54 Ty Moore, 30, of Holdrege, was arrested on a county warrant for 2 counts domestic assault, theft by unlawful taking and unauthorized use of a propelled motor vehicle bond is currently $1500.

BEAVER CITY – Santa arrived on the firetruck to help kick off “Christmas on the Bricks” on Monday, November 28. The town square was adorned with new lights, purchased for this holiday season.

Olivia Leising participated in A Capella Nebraska Music Education Association Conference SEWARD, NE (12/06/2022)-- Olivia Leising from Arapahoe participated in the A Capella Nebraska Music Education Association conference on Nov. 18, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. The choir performed a half-hour set, “The Emerald Isle: Inspirations of Ireland” to music educators and attendees of the conference.

The weatherman was right about one thing. The snow we got wasn’t of a significant amount. My patio had an inch, almost. Even an inch won’t be turned down. The weatherman was also right that Friday afternoon was going to be windy. There may have been more wind in other places, but it really wasn’t all that bad and didn’t last long here on The Hill. I had taken in my Nativity figures so now I’m waiting for a nice day to put them back out.

Phone 308-824-3381 Mon-Thur 2:30 to 7:30 Friday 10:00 to 5:00 Saturday 9:00 to 2:00.

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The Village of Oxford Board of Trustees reorganized during their regular meeting on Monday, December 5. Trustees re-elected to the board were sworn in. This included Chad Cunningham, Mike Minarik and Scott Hamilton. Current Chairman Clint McQuiston then opened up nominations for new Chairman. Minarik was nominated by McQuiston and was unanimously approved. Nominations for Vice-Chairman were split between Scott Hamilton and Clint McQuiston. Minarik nominated McQuiston and Keithen Hamilton nominated Scott Hamilton. Minarik stated his reason as having McQuiston be of assistance until he resigns his position on the board and then having a new full board available to vote on the new vice-chair.

Available Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only. An equal opportunity provider Contact phone numbers include 991-1064, 991-7331, 655-1922, 991-6911, 999-9418.