Lexington, NE – Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is excited to announce the arrival of the first baby born in 2026! On January 3, 2026, at 1:26 PM, Emma Yolanda Aguilar Roas made her debut into the world. Emma weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

Candidate filing for this May’s Nebraska Primary Election began on Monday. All incumbents candidates, except for those who serve on Village Boards, who choose to run for their office again are required to file their candidacy by Tuesday, February 17.

CAMBRIDGE, NE – HotelBrokerOne (HB1) is pleased to announce the successful sale of the Cobblestone Inn & Suites Cambridge, a 31-room hotel. The transaction was represented by Ted Holmes of HotelBrokerOne, and was the second Cobblestone sold by Holmes in Nebraska in the month of December.

Tri Valley Health System is happy to announce the arrival of the first baby born in 2026. John Cauy Ryan was born on January 3, 2026, at 1:48 p.m.

We would like you to join us for a card shower in celebration of Sharon Jones’s 85th birthday on January 10th please send cards to: Sharon Jones, P.O. Box 566, Oxford, NE 68967.

Radon Action Month, observed in January each year, is aimed at raising awareness about radon gas and its health risks. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) works to educate the public about radon, how it is formed, where it can be found, and the health risks associated with any exposure. Many people are unaware of radon and its dangers, so this month provides an opportunity to share important information.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting applications for proposals to fund research on Nebraska’s at-risk species. Grant applications are due Jan.

The Maywood National Honor Society sponsored a school-wide food drive for the Frontier County Pantry. Through the efforts of the school and community, they were able to reach their goal of collecting 1,000 items. Thanks to everyone supporting the drive. Members include: Steven Werkmeister, Oliver Anders, Joey Small, Taren Sailor, Cali Rutherford, Emma Peterka, Katie Domes, Dallas Grunden, Graci Peterka, Karissa Stengel, Karlee Hatfield, Jaylee Sellers, Adalyn Schurr, and Jillian Johnson.

First Central Bank held a retirement open house for Nancy Jochem at the Edison branch on Tuesday, December 30th. She has been an employee of the bank for 37 years. (Left to right) Nancy Jochem, Nidia Garcia and Nikki Tidyman were working at the bank during the open house.

The Saluting America’s Band Directors project has assembled band directors from across North America to march January 1 under the theme, “America’s band directors: We teach music. We teach life.”