Take advantage of Merritt Reservoir’s dark skies and take in the wonders of the night sky during the 28th annual Nebraska Star Party on August 1st thru 6th at the Cherry County state recreation area.

“Doc, what’s this scaly rash on my arm? Do I have ringworm again?” A lot of the rashes I see in my dermatology clinic are red and scaly. In fact, what first drew me to dermatology as a profession was watching a dermatologist distinguish between seemingly similar red, scaly rashes all day. It intrigued me at the time, and I wanted to be just like her.

Call In Reservations By 10:00 A.M. Daily Taco or Chef Salad Available Wednesday, July 28th: Country steak, hash browns, mixed veggies, tropical fruit, biscuit and milk.

Scam activity has seen a sharp increase over the weekend and into the start of the week, as scammers posing as Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) attempt to steal money from unsuspecting victims. Scammers will either text or call a customer and tell them that they must pay their bill immediately or their power will be shut-off.

We are starting to see populations of immature grasshoppers across the state. Stay tuned as I discuss how to evaluate your alfalfa fields and potential control options.

Does Drove #54 held a Car Show on Sunday afternoon, July 25th on Main Street in Ainsworth. Winners in the Car Division were: 1st - Dammian Denny with a 2018 300 S Chrysler; 2nd - Phillip Fuchs with a 1951 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe and 3rd - Brian and Julie Murphy with a 1967 Chevy Camaro. Winners in the Motorcycle Division were: 1st - Zaine Evans with a 2021 Roll Play Nighthawk; 2nd - Corey Griebel with a 2018 Indian Dark Horse and 3rd - Casey Jones with a 2004 Big Dog.