10/6/25: Vandalism/ Property Damage, Holbrook, NE: The Furnas County Sheriff’s office investigated a vandalism incident at the former Holbrook Public School Building which now serves as a private residence. Deputies found multiple broken windows and obscenities spraypainted on an exterior wall. Following the investigation, five juveniles were cited in connection with the damage. The estimated cost of repairs is approximately $700. Not including installation. The matter has been referred to juvenile court for further action.

The Southwest Nebraska Big Give is a 24-hour period of giving where Southwest Nebraska area supporters are invited to give back to their favorite local charities and learn more about the non-profits available in our communities.

Give BIG Elwood has 34 causes participating this year and is going on now. Donations can be made online at www.givebiglexington.

LINCOLN — As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend, it’s worth a reminder that changes to the observance have been considered in the Unicameral. Nebraska Gov.

When Sondra Jonson approached Cambridge’s Fairview Cemetery Board with the idea of donating a sculpture to the cemetery, entitled Rachel Weeping for her Children, board member Virginia Roberts knew the ideal place for it. She suggested that it be placed near the graves of the nine Bohemian flash flood victims from 1885, six of whom were children. These graves are located in the southwestern part of the cemetery, in an area overlooking the Republican River Valley. Sondra and the board members envisioned it as a place of peace and prayer for those who are grieving.

STOCKVILLE - At a district court hearing Wednesday, a former Maywood teacher pleaded no contest to four felonies and was convicted of each after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors earlier. Nick High, age 30 of Bertrand, pleaded no contest to counts of Attempted Manufacture Visual Depiction of Sexually Explicit Conduct, a Class II felony, Sexual Abuse by a School Employee, a Class IV felony, and two counts of Child Abuse, a Class IIIA felony.

by Kathy Long As a relatively new member of the book club at Butler Memorial Library, I have enjoyed reading a variety of books and then discussing them at our monthly meetings. However, our latest book, titled ‘Once Upon A Town’ caught me by surprise. The book tells the story of the North Platte Canteen during World War II.

Come help us celebrate the retirement of Rhonda Schutz on Friday, November 7th. We will be offering an open house with cake and refreshments from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. We will be celebrating in the East Lobby of the school. Everyone is welcome to join us.

(Right)Dancing to the Hits was the theme for this year’s Sweet Adelines Nebraska Pride Chorus show held in Arapahoe on October 18th at the Arapahoe High School. They performed songs from the 1950s through the 1980s. Guest performer (Below left) was Rascal Martinez, blending country, rockabilly and Latin sounds. (Below right) Elvis made an appearance during one of the Sweet Adeline songs. Other songs they perfored were At the Hop, Heartbreak Hotel, Rock Around the Clock, The Locomotio, Beach Boys Medley, In My Life, I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing, Stayin’ Alive, Bridge Over Troubled Water, That’s What Friends Are For and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,

Oct. 16, 2025, RAPID CITY, S.D.