OXFORD – Over 500 people attended a Todd Becker Crusade event held at Southern Valley High School on Wednesday, January 26, 2020. The Kearney-based foundation is named for a young man who was killed in an alcohol-related car accident in 2005.

100 Years Ago February 2, 1922 The Lutheran congregation has decided to erect a new parsonage but to do so it must dispose of the present one. The wolf hunt in Spring Grove township was not a howling success.

25 Years Ago January 23, 1997 The Furnas County Sheriff and Beaver City Marshal are investigating the shooting of the City›s well houses. City Marshal Bob Hester reported that the police department received a grant for $1,367.76 to purchase a lap top computer for use in the police car.

10 years ago Members of the Arapahoe Fire Department gathered for a training account Sunday evening, January 22 to train on the new Phillips Heartstart MRX monitor/defibrillator. At the City Council meeting members received registration forms for the Mid-Winter Conference to be held February 27-28.

10 years ago The Zoo Crew held Winterfest 2012, a benefit for Justin Hamel and Christopher Denton, who were both injured to motorcycle accidents last July. The benefit raised more than $11,000 for both individuals medical costs.

10 years ago Volcanoes were popular with the seventh graders of the 1 st Annual Science Fair held at the Elwood School. Kallen Nickell chose Volcano Eruptions for his project.

10 years ago Southwest students who were recognized at the RPAC Art Show were: Best of School Taylor Brooks “Indian Heritage” 1 st Honorable Mention; Tommy Slater “Delusion” 2 nd Honorable Mention; and 3 rd Honorable Mention Marissa Chambers.

We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone that has supported us in the loss of Jeremy. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be of great comfort.