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LINCOLN – The State of Nebraska has funds remaining through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The ERAP funds are available to eligible individuals who need assistance paying prospective rent, back rent, and certain utilities – including gas, water, sewage, electricity, and internet assistance. The program will continue to accept applications through September 9, 2022.

“The 2012 fire season opened the eyes of a lot of firefighters, fire departments, members of the state and the public to the importance and need of being prepared, staying vigilant, trainings and funding. We don’t have a big fire season every single year, but people realized that when we do, these things are crucial. The 2012 fires were very educational for everyone,” said Justin Nickless, Fire Management Specialist at the Nebraska Forest Service and Assistant Chief for the Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department.

A burn ban has been issued for Cherry County effective July 14, 2022. The ban primarily applies to permit required open burns such as brush piles, leaves, etc. All burn permits will remain suspended until the burn ban has been lifted.

“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways.” Hebrews 1:1 NIV Every time and place has its prophets, who are invariably holy men and women who speak truth to power, and reveal some aspect of God’s will, which normally runs contrary to the status quo. This last feature of prophecy makes them unpopular, and prophets have been stoned, exiled, and hung on a cross for their boldness.

Used cars are in high demand, and scammers know it. Con artists are taking advantage of shoppers who turn to online platforms in search of a reasonably priced used vehicle. Be wary of this latest twist and too-good-to-be-true prices.

The Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a teacher honorary, is offering scholarships to local young people who have chosen to pursue a career in education. Interested students with at least 60 college credit hours may apply. Please send an official transcript from your college to DiAnne McNutt, P.O. Box 43, Long Pine, NE 69217 along with a short statement (200-300 words) about why you decided to enter the field of education as a career. Applications need to be postmarked by August 24, 2022 and winners will be announced September 12, 2022

Thursday, July 21 - Hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, mixed fruit. Friday, July 22 - Creamed hamburger over mashed potatoes, broccoli, biscuit, tropical fruit.

Lennox Lapsley’s Running for Healthy Hearts held their inaugural half marathon in Millboro, SD on July 16, 2022. The run was held in honor of Luke and Misti Lapsley's late son, Lennox.

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s James Family Conservatory will be closed temporarily starting July 20 for the start of a yearlong construction project.

What kind of garlic do you grow? There are two kinds of garlic - the softneck garlic and the hardneck garlic. Hardneck is the one found here in our northern climate.