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“It is all about networking and the kindness of other people that shaped my life,” says Dr. Steve Boyer, who is the new physician at Cherry County Clinic.

Cherry County Emergency Management has issued a burn ban that was effective as of April 16, 2022. The ban primarily applies to required permits for open burns such as brush piles, leaves, etc.. All burn permits will remain suspended until the burn ban has been lifted.

VHS Band: Back Row: Johnathan Shutts, Tyson Welch, Traven Fletcher, Grady Russell, Chris Palmer, Armani Koltz, Grace Maunu, Kaylee Hanson, Mrs. Springer Front Row: Kyler Stanley, Quinton Nelson, James Woodraska, Caitlynn Mack, Finley Mosner, Saylor Biltoft, Marybelle Ward, Sean Springer, Grant Springer Clark, Lauren Not Ferguson, Pictured: Shauna ylee Wenig, Mrs. Jazzy Rhoades Nolze, Becca akowski, Coach Devon Muirhead

There is no doubt the fish species that can send the largest number of anglers to the banks during the spring outbreak of fishing fever is crappies. Everyone loves to sit on a shoreline on a warm afternoon and experience a good crappie bite.

LINCOLN, (AP)-Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed off on a $900 million property and income tax cut package Wednesday.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP)-A bill that would have allowed people in a majority of U.S. states to carry concealed handguns without a permit died Monday when Nebraska state lawmakers derailed the proposal after hearing concerns from law enforcement officials.

Celebrate National Arbor Day, the last Friday in April, by planting new trees and caring for established ones in your landscape and community. This special holiday was first celebrated in 1872. Arbor Day celebrations continue to recognize the important role trees play in our environment and more recently their impact on our mental and emotional well-being.

The term “foundation plantings” generally refers to landscape plants purposely placed at or near the foundation of a house. In the past, such plants were regularly used to help hide unappealing foundations and first-floor basements and typically consisted of shearable evergreen shrubs such as boxwood, juniper, or yews with a few easy-to-grow daylilies or other perennials thrown in to add some color and seasonal interest. Over time, it became common practice to add foundation plantings to most new homes, as well as many commercial buildings, and the tradition continues.

It is easy to get excited about planting vegetable seeds and transplants in the vegetable garden, even when it is too early to plant. This frustration is one of the most common comments that I receive from gardeners that call into the Extension Offices in Nebraska. Slowly but surely, the weather is warming up. Along with warming air temperatures, our soil temperature is warming up too. This is key to the timing of planting vegetable crops for success.

Don’t let limited sunlight stop you from growing a beautiful garden. Make the most of shady locations with proper plant selection and design strategies.