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Living on Purpose: Always Having Time for One More Story

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

It seems like yesterday that our son and daughter-in-law announced they were going to have a baby, and since then, between them and our daughter and her husband, we now have four amazing grandchildren.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

April 19th The Brown County Ambulance Association assisted the Brown County Hospital with multiple transfers of patients. The Brown County Jail released an inmate after completing a court-ordered commitment.

An accident involving two SUVs occurred near the 9A Spur in the Long Pine hills on Sunday morning, April 26. The area was experiencing heavy fog during the accident. Brown County Ambulance Association, sherriff’s office, and fire departments were on scene.

Accident in Long Pine Hills During Heavy Fog on Sunday

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Jaylee Good Selected to Attend Cornhusker Girls State

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Jaylee Good, daughter of April and Jason Good, has been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State. This year’s session will be held on the University of Nebraska- Lincoln campus the week of May 31-June 6.

A group of Ainsworth sixth-graders (left - right): Ty Ruhter, Kevin Gomez and Matthew Clingman, presented their exhibit about Nebraska’s New Deal Murals at the State NHD Contest in Lincoln, and qualified for the national competition this summer.

Ainsworth Sixth-Graders Qualify for National History Day Contest in Maryland

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The state contest for National History Day was held on the campus of Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln on Saturday, April 25. Ten sixth-graders from Ainsworth Middle School participated in the contest.

Dave Sherman was presented a certificate of appreciation for his 40 years of service to the Brown County Ag Society. Attending his award ceremony included (left - right): Jaydee Wahlberg, Craig Smith - District Seven Representative, Dave Sherman, Tyler Johnson - Ag Society President, Nicole Johnson - Ag Society Treasurer, and Dawn Wright - Ag Society Secretary.

Dave Sherman Recognized for Years of Service by Brown County Ag Society

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Brown County Commissioners Hold Final Meeting of April

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

During their meeting on Tuesday, April 21, the Brown County Commissioners approved providing a warranty deed to the purchaser of property on Main Street in Long Pine. The county received a lot with a dilapidated building due to the lack of property tax payments over time.

Rock County Hospital Announces Transportation Program

Stacey Knox, Rch Ceo

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Rock County Hospital and Long Term Care announced the launch of a new Community Transportation Program, beginning May 1, as a six-month trial designed to better meet the needs of rural communities. The program will serve Rock, Keya Paha, Brown and Holt (as far as Atkinson) counties.

The Lions Club picked up over 10 bags of trash during its spring Highway 20 cleanup on April 19.

Ainsworth Lions Club Holds April Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on April 20 at the Ainsworth Senior Center.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

New Nebraska Law Gives Ranchers the Right-of-Way Every Nebraska rancher who has moved a herd of cattle across a public highway understands the momentary confusion that can occur when a vehicle crests the hill, and there’s brief uncertainty about what may happen next.

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