It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The streets are decked outwithnewlightpolesanddecorations hanging from them for a very festive look! City Manager Shane Siewert said, “We had to purchase new Christmas decorations because the old ones are not compatible with the new decorative streetlights and were looking a little worn. There are four of each kind of character decorations, including 4.5' X 8' Pine Christmas Trees, 4' X 6' Double Candle Scrolls, 4.5' X 8' Snowmen, and 4.5' X 8' Stockings.

NORFOLK – An advocate for agriculture in Nebraska has been recognized for her contributions to the industry. Anita Keys of Elsmere, was named 2022 Agceptional Woman of theYearduringNortheastCommunity College’sAgceptionalWomen’s Conference recently on the Northeast campus in Norfolk.

Can you spare an hour or two to help The Salvation Army raise money to help families in need? Many spots are still open to ring the bells through December 24. Pictured are the Wackler family who were the first family to sign up to ring the bell this season on Black Friday.

The North Platte Deanery of Catholic Woman under the diocese of Grand Island installed new officers for the biennium at the fall meeting in Thedford at the St. Thomas Church on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Outgoing president Sandy Eggert and spiritual advisor Fr. Lou Nolette conducted the installation. Pictured left to right are Treasurer Marie Young, Father Nolette, President Cindy Dunbar, and Secretary Justina Benscoter.

Everyonewasawinneratthe7th annual Heart of Christmas Parade of Lights, held November 26 in honor of Small Business Saturday. Fun and festivities were held at the Cherry County Fairgrounds after the parade and kids had the chance to share their wish lists with Santa!

Zion Lutheran School welcomes JustusKuzsbywhowillbeteaching grades fourth through eighth. His topics include: Religion, reading, math, English and Social Studies. He will also be teaching typing, “I think typing is surely a useful skill especially in today’s working world.”