The year 2020 has brought about many unexpected changes in day-to-day lives. This has also had an effect on businesses including our area meat processors.

90 Years Ago October 9, 1930 A Republican caucus nominated precinct officers: Assessor for Oxford and Oxford Precinct, Homer Twileger; Justice of the Peace, Charles Breithaupt; for Road Overseer, Dist 11, Harry F. Hartman.

25 Years Ago October 12, 1995 Two escapees from the Norton Correctional Facility were captured at an Overton home and are being held in the Dawson County Jail in Lexington.

Arapahoe Public Mirror 10 years ago Homecoming festivities were held last Friday, October 1st at Arapahoe High School with Caitlin Tangeman crowned AHS Queen and TJ Eichenberger AHS King. Caitlin is the daughter of John and Ingrid Tangeman and TJ is the son of Todd and Deb Eichenberger.

Cambridge Clarion 10 years ago Ed Thompson, a ’95 graduate of Cambridge became the first player in Division II history to rush and throw for 1,000 yards for Nebraska-Omaha in 1996. Ceremonially cutting the ribbons for the opening of the new Tri Valley Health System on Sunday.

Elwood Bulletin 10 years ago The Gosper County American Legion Post 290 is soliciting donations to purchase a digital bugle to be used during funerals of veterans and ceremonies. 20 years ago Members of the EHS Cheer Squad are Danielle Schultz, Nicole Redwine, Lindsay Monter, Amanda Haussler,...

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

The Arapahoe Color Blast 5K fundraising event for the Arapahoe Public Library was held Saturday. Several people from neighboring towns came out to enjoy the fun run with Arapahoe.

Prairie Pines residents attending the church service on video in the parlor were Stella Busch, Lorrie Anderson, Nathie Ahrens, Opal Coakley, Emma Crawford and Lelia Haussler. A Methodist youth Sunday school class helped with the service.