Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is working with state public health officials and local hospitals to implement plans for the recently approved COVID-19 vaccines.

Cambridge Lions, in partnership with Bartley and Holbrook Lions and the Knights of Columbus from Indianola, met on Saturday, 12/19/20, to deliver boxes of food, gift cards, and toys to 50 families in our communities.

What a beautiful day we had for Christmas. COVID-19 has prevented lots of gatherings, but at least the weather made safe outdoor visits possible. Mid-50’s temps on Christmas Day were awesome. But, Covid did still curtail the usual big family gatherings.

RIVER VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH - Nathan Goshert, Pastor; 1201 Elm St., Arapahoe, Ph. 962-7730.

Open Tuesdays and Fridays 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 210 7th Street, Arapahoe, NE 308.962.7296. To observe social distancing during the COVID 19 pandemic, call the number posted outside the building and wait for the volunteer staff to bring out your box of groceries.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Catching fish through the ice can be a fun way to spend a winter day. Winter days are shorter, so any time spent outdoors is a bonus. But with ice-fishing, safety always should come first.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In 2021, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is celebrating 100 years of inspiring outdoor adventures at our state park system, which began when Chadron State Park was established in 1921.

The Gosper County Senior Center is NOT open for congregate meals for the remainder of the month of December. The Gosper County Senior Center will continue to serve meals for delivery or pick-up. We are following the guidelines that WCNAAA has suggested for our Center.

Saturday, January 2:1:00 p.m.-Girls & Boys Basketball vs Southwest @ Elwood (Varsity Only). Tuesday, January 5: 4:00 p.m.

Oxford - The winners of the Oxford Chamber of Commerce sponsored Christmas decorating contest were first - Tom and Joyce Schoenfelder winning $150, second - Ron and Tish Meyer winning $100, third - Robin Bunce winning $50. Winners were chosen by a public vote. Pictured top is the Schoenfelder home.