Body The Oxford Board approved putting some Village owned properties up for bid at their regular meeting on Monday evening. The Village will be putting the properties up on a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Body Funds remain for Rehab!!!! The Village of Oxford has funds remaining for the owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program to rehabilitate 5 homes within the municipal limits of Oxford. Homeowners must live in the home and be income qualified.

Body INDIANOLA - The Indianola City Council met Monday to approve a bid for the interior water tower inspection and to discuss other maintenance items.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body If you want to gain a better understanding of something, there’s no better way than garnering an inside look.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.