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The University of Nebraska has appointed a new Food, Nutrition & Health Extension Educator, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion for community engagement to Brown County and its neighboring counties of Cherry, Keya Paha, Rock, Boyd, and Holt. Brittany Spieker, a Registered Dietitian, steps into this vital role, ready to enhance the health and well-being of local residents through education and resources.

Cattlemen and women from across Nebraska are invited to attend Hereford Crossroads #10 which will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Thomas County Fairgrounds near Thedford. This is an annual event honoring past Hereford breeders and the Hereford cattle that grazed the Sandhills.

The 2024 4-H Horse Show was held Tuesday August 6, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Tim Gibbens, of Gothenburg, was the judge for the day, and Ann Neiffer was the ring steward; trail judge was Don Grunhaupt. Breakaway roping calves and working ranch horse cattle were provided by Brandon Kenner and Kenner, Inc.

Jean Burge Duff and Kathy Tinant joined family and friends the weekend of September 18 for the annual Black Hills Veterans March. Several from their group participated, and several were cheering them on! It's a great cause and honors the sacrifice the nations's veterans, both past and present, have made for their country.

Good dental health in children is crucial for overall well-being. Healthy teeth enable proper chewing, speech development, and contribute to self-esteem. Prioritizing dental health through education, preventive care, and regular checkups lays the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. The following topics are common discussion points of children’s dental health.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human received reports of two recent deaths in the Central Nebraska region that have been attributed to West Nile Virus (WNV). In the last five years, Nebraska has seen an average of six WNV deaths per year.

London (AP) — It's been a year since a sycamore tree that stood high and proud near the Roman landmark of Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England was inexplicably chopped down, triggering a wave of shock and disbelief across the U.K., even among those who had never seen it up close.

Put fall leaves to work in your landscape. This valuable resource makes a great mulch in planting beds, adds organic matter and nutrients to the soil, provides habitat for many beneficial insects, and is insulation for ground-dwelling queen bumblebees, toads, and more.

Lincoln, NE – The Department of Health and Human Services is sending out expungement letters for unused Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) funds. Federal requirements deem that Summer EBT benefits are available for 122 days or four months.

St Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Council of Catholic Women in Mullen hosted the Fall North Platte Deanery meeting, which is comprised of 16 parishes, on September 28. The day included a presentation by Marie Young from Mullen with pictures of Italy and video of the ceremony where her daughter Tricia took her first vows as a novice with the Consoling Sisters of the Sacred Heart at their convent in Narni, Italy. She received her habit and new name Sister Maria Pier Paola (Mary Peter Paul). Members that attend the National Convention in Oklahoma City shared their experience visiting the Shrine of Blessed Father Stanley Rother, who was murdered in the rectory at Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala in 1981. A video was shown of his life growing up in a small farm community from Okarche, OK and how he lived, worked, and ministered to this poor indigenous community and learned the Mayan language. He was declared a martyr by Pope Francis and beatified in Oklahoma City in 2017.