Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) had 89 new cases of COVID-19 reported from September 7 to September 13, 2021, bringing the weekly average to 84 cases per week in the last 30 days.

Although the Nebraska Unicameral is a non-partisan body, the process of redistricting every 10 years following the Census, proves to be contentious along Republican and Democrat lines.

In late July, Ben Springer was flown to Kearney Regional suffering drastic effects from Covid-19. He was immediately put on a ventilator and spent 21 days unconscious.

Edison - The Village of Edison is currently undertaking two projects having to do with the water systems in town. The most visible being the water tower project and the lengthier sewer project.

The Holbrook Village Board held a brief meeting on Monday, September 13, 2021. Chairperson Matt Schulz called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.

10 years ago Standing room only at the Edison community building for the presentation by the United States Postal Service concerning the closing of the village post office.

10 years ago Thirteen teams took part in the “Valley Adventure Race” on August 20 both Tri Valley Health Systems and Ag Valley hope to make it an annual event.

10 years ago Joe Jeffery, always entertaining was emcee at the farewell for the closing of the Smithfield Post Office on August 27, 2011. Speaker Charlotte Endorf will present a program on “Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train” on September 12, 2011 at Elwood Care Center & Assisted Living.

10 years ago A win over Cambridge, loss to Wood River and won over Elm Creek gave Southwest their first trophy of the year, and a third place held by Allie McConville. A contract for Keri Waddle as half-time guidance counselor at the elementary was approved by the Southwest School Board.

100 Years Ago September 8, 1921 H.T. Heaton has purchased the Mattie Payne residence on Ewing Street.