Body Teens for Christ Connection based out of Phillipsburg, Kansas served on a Disaster Relief mission trip May 31st to June 11th.

Body The Oxford Fire Departmen will be hosting their annual July 4th Pork in the Park. As of print all activities are moving forward including the fireworks show.

Body 610 Central St. Oxford Sat.

Body Crowds flocked to Holbrook this past weekend the annual Holbrook Days celebration, which was themed “Our Heroes Don’t Wear Capes.” The celebration included River Rat Volleyball, a parade and youth livestock exhibitions among other activities. More photos can be found on Page 4.

Body Elwood Unit #290 was honored to win the award for Most Outstanding Unit for the Department of Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary. Maria Atterberry, Unit #290 President, accepted the award in Columbus, NE.

Body As Nebraska’s fiscal year is about to end on June 30, 2022, perhaps now is an opportune time for local fire districts and fire departments to consider applying for state funds to aid in the purchase of fire protection and emergency response equipment.

Body Boys 3-4 - 1st-Gage Mashek, 2nd Emmett Swisher, 3rd Jerry Sayer Boys 5-6 - 1st Jase Sayer, 2nd Lane Nickell, 3rd August Alexander Girls 5-6 - 1st Mary McGowen, 2nd Paisyn Towsen, Keller Ruf Girls 3-4 - 1st-Anniston Kulwicki, 2nd Kylie Ruf, 3rd Finnlea Nielsen Girls 7-8 - 1st...

Body The fire chief expressed frustration that more needs to be done to support rural departments across the state. “The big cities have new trucks where the smaller fire departments cannot afford to keep new rigs. We just don’t have enough tax dollars.”

Body FARNAM- With a 2022 Polaris Ranger as the main prize, First State Bank and Community Bank, in partnership with the Farnam Economic Development Corporation, are sponsoring a raffle to honor, thank and support local volunteer fire departments.

Body BEAVER CITY– The planning commission met with Mike Kelley, the owner of the Furnas County Lodging (formerly Furnas County Inn), prior to the June 20 city council meeting to discuss proposed motel stairwell changes.