It’s February! Already! Where did January go? When I wrote last week’s column, we had received a nice snow, about 5-6 inches. The next day brought another 2 to 3 inches which also stayed where it fell.

LINCOLN--Since the Nebraska Legislature reconvened on Jan. 6, state senators introduced new bills ranging from reducing military retiree tax liability to providing private school scholarships and enhancing youth rights in state care.

Movie theaters certainly haven’t been immune from the effects of a pandemic, but local theaters are hopeful that brighter days are soon ahead, even if they’re not quite ready to resume operations. Kathy Fox-Gibb is confident that Oxford’s Granada Theater will reopen in the coming months.

If you want to gain a better understanding of something, there’s no better way than garnering an inside look. After University of Nebraska-Lincoln journalism student and 2019 Cambridge graduate Jenna Ebbers heard about the Nebraska Legislature’s Page Program from her mother, her interest was piqued.

Students from each of 15 school across the Republican Plains Activities Conference were recognized for their achievements in Art. Based on judging down by the schools’ art teachers, each school was awarded a medal winner for the top piece from their district.

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decrease in Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) and across Nebraska. Last week was the first time new cases dropped below 100 in SWNPHD since early October last year.

10 years ago A power point presentation on splash pad by Bill Pospichal from Outdoor Recreation Products stated that a splash pad is an interactive sprinkler system for children and aids in motor skills. Cost would be approximately $150,000.

10 years ago At the Cambridge City Council meeting they approved reappointing Roy Patterson to the Museum Board. The Cambridge Community Investment Group, LLC in conjunction with the Cambridge Variety Store, LLC announced today plans to proceed with the project.

10 years ago Members of the Gosper County Extension Board for 2011 are: Hannah Wendell, Jamie North, Dale Burkhalter, Dennis Hinson, and not pictured Carol Gruber and Nick Niemeier. The Larry Brell family of rural Smithfield was awarded Tri-Basin Natural Resources Districts of Conservation Award for 2011 at the biennial banquet in Holdrege on January 13.

Those who pass the Ag Valley Grain Handling facility in Bartley are seeing the old wooden elevator come down. McCook Police who had been looking for the girl since she was reported missing discovered the body of 14-year old Kailee Nichole Clapp of McCook northwest of Bartley late Friday evening.