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A regular meeting of the Brown County Hospital Board of Trustees was held on Monday, May 18. The meeting was called to order by president, Kirk Peterson at 3 p.m.

Ainsworth Cottonwood Villa resident Lila Heerten spends her time doing good for those in need. Once a teacher at a country school, she loves to learn, teach others, and be crafty.

The Brown County Board of Commissioners held its final regularly scheduled meeting of May. Members present were Don Painter, Jeremiah Dailey and Dennis Bauer.

Get ready for an evening of artistic inspiration and community fun as the Sand Painters Art Club presents “Artists At Work” during the Valentine Main Street Art Walk! Join us this Friday, May 29th, from 5 - 8 p.m. for a unique opportunity to meet local artists, witness their creative process firsthand, and participate in exciting scavenger hunts.

Rain Brings Relief, but Nebraska’s Drought Story Is Far From Over Nebraska is finally beginning to receive some long-awaited moisture, providing some relief to dry pastures and fields. While this is good news, these rains do not necessarily signal the end of the state’s drought.

Upset Win in Secretary of State Primary Wasn’t Unexpected Elections often bring surprises, but the upset victory of retired Omaha businessman Scott Petersen in the Republican primary for Secretary of State wasn’t that surprising. Sure, he defeated an incumbent, Lincoln attorney Bob Evnen, who was seeking a third, four-year term.

Shot Put, 4x400 800, 1600, 3200, 4x400 1600, 3200, 4x400 100, 200, 400, 4x400 DISCUS 4X400 METER RELAY TEAMS .

The 1st Class Auto team won the spring trap league with a total of 824 targets hit of a possible 1,000. Mob County earned second place with 771 targets broken, and the Weed Wacker team finished in third with 765 hit.

Nick Martin’s even-par round of 36 was the top mark Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Martin finished one shot ahead of Chester Smith and Graig Kinzie, who posted 1-over par rounds of 37.

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge is opening up added grazing opportunities for the upcoming spring and summer season through its cooperative agriculture program. The available pasture units range from approximately 100 to 500 acres and are located on refuge property south of Valentine.