Body It is so important to expose our children to different places, things, and opportunities.

Body The Arapahoe K-6 Christmas Concert was held Thursday, December 7th under the direction of Band instructor Mrs. Allison Sharp and Vocal instructor, Valerie Leising.

Body Santa Claus made a visit to the Oxford Public Library on Sunday, December 10. The Fire Department gave Santa a ride to the Library at 2 pm on Sunday. They hosted a packed house during the event. A table with coloring activities was set up.

Body Thank you First Central Bank for the money jar I won during the Christmas drawing. Marty Mitchell.

Body We would like to thank all of the special people in Mom’s life that offered their prayers, kind words, hugs, memorials, food, and time during her illness. Blessings to each and everyone.

Body A Joyful Christmas celebration took place in Edison on Saturday, December 9th at the Edison Community Building.

Body The Elwood Public Schools Board of Education met on Monday, December 11, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Board member, Nic Niemeier, was absent from the meeting.

Body Cambridge School Board met in regular session on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. School Board member Trevor Kubik was absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the Board excused Kubik.

Body The Bartley Board of Trustees reinstated their five board members for 2024 on Tuesday, December 12 and then reconvened for their regular business meeting. Brandon Brott and Cori Hage will retain their positions as chairman and pro tempore, respectively.

Body By Guyla Mills ELWOOD – Supt. Daren Hatch was one of two Nebraska school superintendents who participated in a press conference hosted by Governor Pillen at the Capitol on Monday, December 4.