Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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!

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.