During the monthly Elwood School Board meeting on May 9, Superintendent Daren Hatch announced that summer school will be held from May 23-June 2. He also shared that work to improve the track field will begin in June.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) would like to encourage residents to plan ahead to stay healthy and avoid injuries during emergencies, including natural disasters. Depending on the type of emergency, residents can prepare to either take shelter at home or leave the area in an evacuation. Being prepared can be especially important for older adults or people with disabilities because they may have additional needs to consider, including medical issues, accessibility, transportation, and more.

Elwood City-wide garage sales are June 3rd & 4th! If you would like to hold a garage sale, please request the form by email from Ann at sabea68937@gmail.com. Forms must be returned by Friday May 27th to be included on the map! Anyone is welcome to set up their sale tables on the back Courthouse lawn after 5 pm on Friday June 3rd. Dining options in the area include a Fundraiser Lunch on Saturday June 4th, hosted by the Hi-Line Wrestling Team; or stop by the following Chamber Members: Elwood Hometown Cooperative Market, Red Barn, Canyon Lakes Brewing Co., Nautical Rose, Blue Moose in Bertrand. And be sure to travel west on Highway 23 for the Trail of Treasures taking place Saturday June 4th from Eustis to Wellfleet.

BEAVER CITY – The city council held their regular meeting on May 2, 2022 and approved the minutes from the last meeting and the claims as presented. Although the council did not take a formal vote, Randy Stalder received a green light to purchase a memorial bench to be placed in the Southeast corner of the town square in honor of his late wife, Janet.

Seniors from Arapahoe, Cambridge, Elwood, Southern Valley and Southwest each graduated this weekend. More pictures from graduation ceremonies can be found inside and a full listing of sholarships and recognitions will appear in the next issue. Congratulations to the Class of 2022.

The 2022 Primary election was held Tuesday with a number of local races being decided. In some races, the outcomes from Tuesday determined results for November’s general election as some races only featured candidates from one party.

The Cambridge High School play production team performed its show, The Murderous Mrs. Maisey, at a dinner theater Saturday night and a matinee on Sunday. Pictured above, from left, are Grace Brown, Jacey Kent, Ali Webb, Gavin Gunderson and Gaby Raburn.

25 Years Ago May 1, 1997 Unchained Melody was the theme of the 1997 Southern Valley Prom. Jason Wright and Kristi Chesterman were crowned King and Queen.

90 Years Ago May 12, 1932 The baseball season opened in Oxford Sunday afternoon amid a cloud of dust with Hastings receiving a drubbing 9-3. C.B.

10 years ago Steve and Lana Hilker’s first tractor was a 3020 John Deere purchased in 1967. Technology changed over the years and GPS (Global Positioning System) has changed the way of farming.