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Seneca – The last Sunday in October in the Village of Seneca the annual Turkey Dinner and Bazaar was hosted by Seneca UCC Fellowship. Donna Reynolds of Mullen, oversees the organizing of this event that has been going on for 75 years, give or take a few years.

Advent is observed in most Christian denominations as a time of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ at Christmas as well as the return of Jesus at the Second Coming. On the liturgical calendar, Advent falls between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and begins roughly four weeks prior to December 25 each year. Although the Bible doesn't say anything about observing the tradition of Advent, it has existed within the Christian church for centuries. Key symbols of Advent include lighting the Advent wreath at Mass each Sunday and counting down to Christmas with an Advent calendar.

and gratitude. With most of Nebraska in the severe drought category, and the western portion and a tiny portion in northern Cherry County in extreme drought conditions, it was a relief to have rain fall ...finally.

We are pleased to introduce new faces in our Valentine office. Our trusted team in Broken Bow will now be serving Cherry County residents. Leading this effort are Jack Lindstrom and Nate Bell, both experienced location managers with over 20 years in the insurance industry. Jack specializes in agricultural and farm/ranch insurance, as well as life insurance, while Nate is your go-to expert for business solutions, as well as home, auto, and umbrella policies. In addition, our dedicated service team includes Bailey Cochran and Jennifer Gibbons, who are both resourceful client service professionals ready to assist you.

Friday, October 18, 2024 Chris Bitner of Cherry County Hospital and Clinic was honored with the Caring Kind award at the NHA Conference in La Vista. Chris began her career at Cherry County Hospital in 1978.

Congratulations goes out to Jocelyn Jordan, Rylie Sexson, and Marybelle Ward for being chosen by the Nebraska Schools Activities Association to sing the National Anthem at a state sporting event. They were selected from a group of over 285 candidates to sing for the NSAA.

The 2024 4-H year wrapped up October 13 with the annual Achievement Celebration at the Cherry CountyFairgrounds.Afterenjoying someyardgamesandapotluckmeal with over 100 people in attendance, special awards were presented and top achievements for the year were highlighted.

M Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, bread, fruit and milk.

Americans voiced their preferences in the general election, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Here’s the unofficial of what they said.

Cherry Hills Estates celebrated breast cancer awareness during October, with everyone dressed in pink. “We are blessed to have several breast cancer, and other cancer survivors that live at Cherry Hills!”