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“LAUNCH ACS” 2020-2021 School Re-Entry Plan with COVID-19 Response Protocols

Ainsworth Community Schools Welcome New Staff for the 2020-2021 School Year

As the doors to Ainsworth Community Schools open on Wednesday, August 12th, students will be welcomed by old and new staff members for the 2020-2021 school year. This year there will be three new teachers in the elementary, four new teachers in the...

Two acts to perform at Prairie View Gospel Barn

Prairie View Gospel Barn is bringing two high caliber acts to their stage at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16 - The Purple Hulls and R.P. Smith. The Purple Hulls, identical twins Katy Lou and Penny Lea Clark, performed at the Barn a year ago, showcasing...

Back-to-back storms leave wet mess behind

Severe thunderstorms dumped about two inches of rain on the Gregory area Saturday and Sunday nights, according to official measurements at the city shop, although totals around town varied widely. Saturday night’s storm was accompanied by a...

Eggert Floors and More holds Ribbon Cutting

Located inside Cherry Street Plaza is Eggert Floors and More which definitely has more than floors to offer. There’s tile, carpeting, and onyx shower systems along with quartz counter tops. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital...

Sandhills Area Foundation hires executive director

The Board of Directors of the Sandhills Area Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly Johnson as their first Executive Director. She joins the Foundation with more than 30 years of experience working in the non-profit sector and...

Guidelines Released for Visitation of Residents at Sandhills Care Center

Beginning July 20th, the Sandhills Care Center moved into Phase 3 Reopening, in accordance with State and Government Rules and Regulations. “This was not a return to normal operations,” said Administrator Stephanie Clifton. “There are many rules and...

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Brown County Commissioners Decline Special Use Permit for John Gross Finisher Swine Facility

Following a three-hour hearing on August 4th for a special use permit request for John Gross Finisher swine facility, the Brown County Commissioners voted two to one to decline the permit, with Com

First Positive COVID-19 Case in Brown County

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of seven (7) additional positive COVID-19 cases in the district.

DHHS Friday, August 7th COVID-19 Update

LINCOLN – The state case total, as of 5:45 p.m. CT Friday, August 7th, was 28,104, an increase of 1,893 from Friday, July 31st.

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Gov. Ricketts and Nebraska Department of Education Commissioner Blomstedt host Back-to-School Briefing

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts and Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Commissioner Matthew Blomstedt held a press briefing to discuss plans for K-12 students to head back to the classroom thi

Positive COVID-19 Cases in Cherry, Holt, Knox, Pierce, and Rock Counties

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of five (5) additional positive COVID-19 cases in the district on August 5, 2020.