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Foster parents play a critical role in helping children feel safe, connected, and cared for during times of uncertainty. Their compassion, patience, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of youth and families every day.

National CPR & AED Awareness Week takes place June 1-7. During this week, and throughout the year, the American Red Cross encourages the public to enroll in CPR and AED training to help save a life when someone goes into cardiac arrest and minutes matter.

June 6, 2001 - 25 Years Ago 'Long Pine Day and Bluegrass Festival' The Long Pine Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Annual Long Pine Day and Bluegrass Festival, Saturday, June 9th. Events include Historic Harness Road Rally, Parade, Magician, Train Display Dedication, Musical Entertainment, Karate Demonstration, Lip Sync Contest, BBQ Dinner, Steve Hanson’s Bluegrass Campers followed by The Toasted Ponies live in concert.

Many equate pain with injury and thus assume that pain should be a straight line when recovering. So, if pain flares up a bit, they worry that something is wrong.

Nebraska’s unemployment rate for April was 3.0 percent. The rate is down 0.1 percent from the March unemployment rate and up 0.1 percent from April 2025.

Nick Martin bested 54 other golfers Sunday to win the championship flight of a one-person scramble at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Martin carded a 12-under par round of 60 to claim the championship flight by two shots over Rich Crow Eagle, who posted a 10-under par round of 62.

Free meals are available to all children age one to 18 at specific sites across Nebraska. Meals are available to children through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a U.S.

During a special meeting Tuesday, May 26, the Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education approved the resignation of English teacher Brady Baker that took effect upon the completion of the 2025-26 school year.

The Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary Unit #79 met for a regular monthly meeting May 26 at the American Legion Post Home. Prior to the start of the meeting, Legion Post #79 Commander Judy Walters spoke to the Auxiliary about a generous donation that was given to the Nebraska Department of the American Legion by the Walter Scott Foundation.

Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Students met the requirements for the Dean’s List by earning at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.