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Social Security continues to improve online services with features that make doing business with us easier and more secure. If you have legally changed your name after marriage, you can now update your name with Social Security and request a corrected card online through your personal my Social Security account if you: Are a U.S. citizen age 18 years or older with a U.S. mailing address; and Have a driver’s license or a stateissued identification card; and Have a marriage certificate issued from Nebraska To request a replacement card: Sign in to your personal my Social Security account.

Holiday decor comes in many different sizes - from the smallest tree ornaments to illuminated statues for the yard or inflatable items. Figuring out a storage plan can take a little effort. TF23C531 Decorating a home for holidays is quite popular. A survey from the National Retail Federation found that 53 percent of respondents said they were planning to decorate their home or yard for Halloween in 2023. Lombardo Homes polled 1,000 Americans in 2021 and 94 percent said they celebrate Christmas in at least some way, and 84 percent said they decorate. According to Time2Play, which surveyed 1,000 Canadians about their holiday decorating habits, Manitoba puts up Christmas decor earlier than any other province, with these residents taking out decorations 4.3 weeks ahead of Christmas Day on average.

The holiday season is a sentimental time of year. Nostalgia for past holiday seasons and excitement about what's to come make this a particularly special time of year for millions of people across the globe.

M Thursday, Dec. 21 - Pork steak, rice, gravy, green beans, cauliflower, peaches, bread.

Chadron State College’s Winter Commencement was held December 15 in the Chicoine Center. One-hundred and six candidates for bachelor’s degrees were honored.

Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers. December is National Eggnog Month, and December 24 is National Eggnog Day. There is no more perfect time of year to learn everything you can about eggnog - all the while sipping a cup of this creamy concoction. Indulge in these festive facts about the beverage, courtesy of Mental Floss, The Fact Site and Tastemade.

Lakeview/Crookston Lavern and Pauline Lanz went to Minneapolis to watch grandson Bryce sing in the church Christmas program, and watched Lincoln’s last game of the basketball tournament Sunday afternoon. Walt and Sonja Lurz spent the weekend in the Black Hills with their kids and grandkids and celebrated Walt’s birthday on Sunday.

The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign has raised $3,026.46 as of December 11, 2023. The goal is $8,000 so your help is still needed. Ninety percent of the money raised stays in Cherry County to help families with emergency needs.

The 2023 Wreaths Across America ceremony at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, will be held at 11:00 a.m. CST, December 16. After the ceremony, we will place wreaths on veterans graves. Everyone is invited to join us for the ceremony and to place a wreath to remember a veteran.

by Laura Vroman It’s a big project and will cost a lot of money. The Wellness and Convention Center is nearing a purchase date with a cost of $1.5 million, with additional millions needed to create the space of the stakeholder’s vision.