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Jennifer and John Brandfas Take Over as Managers of the Ainsworth Pizza Hut

On Monday, September 28th, Chris and Mary Martin turned over the franchise-owned Ainsworth Pizza Hut keys, after 37 years of managing the restaurant. Chris was employed by Pizza Hut for 42 years. The new management, Manager Jennifer Brandfas and her...

1948 John Deere B Tractor Returns to Appleman Family North of Johnstown

In 1948, tractors were hard to find to buy, because WWII had just ended not that long before. The Clement’s Dealership in Valentine, NE was getting two in and Theodore Appleman and a neighbor had put their names on the list and were told they could...

Three Gregory cross country runners earn a spot at state

All eight members of the Gorilla cross country varsity team were able to run together for the first time all season for the Region 3B Cross Country meet hosted by Platte on Wednesday, October 14th. Region 3B is made up of 15 area teams with 45 girls...

CCVMC exceeds their $90,000 goal!!!

The Cherry County Veterans Memorial Committee is so proud to announce, “That we have surpassed our goal of $90,000.00 and wish to thank all who have so generously supported us in this project. It is just so great to live in an area that support...

COVID-19 Limits Activities with Ainsworth Fire and Rescue During Fire Prevention Week

Over the years, during Fire Prevention Week, Ainsworth Fire and Rescue has taken time from their busy schedules to help educate the youth of our community on fire prevention. This year, with COVID-19 present in our community, the firemen reduced...

Pheasant season opens this weekend

Orange will be the new black around the state this weekend as hunters don their gear for opening weekend of pheasant hunting, beginning at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17. COVID-19 hasn’t impacted the pheasant population in the state, and what...

Ainsworth Star-Journal

Jennifer and John Brandfas Take Over as Managers of the Ainsworth Pizza Hut

On Monday, September 28th, Chris and Mary Martin turned over the franchise-owned Ainsworth Pizza Hut keys, after 37 years of managing the restaurant.

1948 John Deere B Tractor Returns to Appleman Family North of Johnstown

In 1948, tractors were hard to find to buy, because WWII had just ended not that long before.

By Lila Appleman Deraad

Ainsworth City Council Reviews Proposed Changes to Fireworks Ordinance

During the regular meeting of the Ainsworth City Council on Wednesday, October 14th, the Council reviewed proposed changes to the ordinance governing the use of fireworks within the city limits.

Valentine Midland News

VAAC invites you to watch virtual Nebraska Shakespeare

Enjoy Nebraska Shakespeare from the comforts of your home. Macbeth is about a general who is a little too ambitious in fulfilling prophecies he received from some witches.

Gov. Ricketts announces changes to Directed Health Measures Encourages Nebraskans to avoid the “Three C’s”

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts announced changes to the State’s directed health measures (DHMs) that will take effect statewide on October 21, 2020.