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Ainsworth Senior Center Celebrates 45 Years

Forty-five years ago on August 2, 1981, the Ainsworth Senior Center held an open house to celebrate their new building. Senior Center officers in 1981 were Dorothy Walton, Bill Gudgel, Dwight Moody, Burdetta Jansen and George Brede.
Bulldog Boosters Hold Annual Bulldog Pride

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Area Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire

A Friday night fire destroyed a building in Ainsworth. According to Ainsworth Assistant Fire Chief Devin Painter, at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Community Schools will open its doors to students for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, August 13. The school has a host of new employees beginning this year.
Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

Ainsworth recaptured the Border Cup Saturday at the Ainsworth Golf Course, winning the annual match play event between members of the Ainsworth Golf Course and Bassett Country Club by a score of 15-1/2 to 9-1/2.

Letter to the Editor

News Staff

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The following views and opinions are not representative of this publication. The Ainsworth Star-Journal, its owners, publisher, editor and staff members assume no responsibility, legal or otherwise, for opinions other than their own.

Community Senior Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Lunch Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, June 26th: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, pears, muffin and milk. Friday, June 27th: Tater tot casserole, green beans, peaches, garlic bread and milk.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Activities Thursday, June 26th: 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study with Dwight; 2:30 p.m.

Long Pine Chamber of Commerce Holds Long Pine Days

News Staff

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Ainsworth Fire Department Receives New Fire Truck

News Staff

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department received a new fire truck using grant funds obligated by the United States Department of Agriculture. In September of 2023 the USDA obligated $100,000 of grant funds for the fire truck.

Book Written on 1952 Nebraska Murders

News Staff

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

According to the Ainsworth Star-Journal April 3, 1952, edition, in late March of 1952, three people were killed in a shooting near Merriman. George Mensinger and his wife Alene were shot and killed, and their infant son was hospitalized, and Deo Gardner, the Mensinger’s neighbor was also killed.

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Ainsworth Senior Center Celebrates 45 Years

Bulldog Boosters Hold Annual Bulldog Pride

Area Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire

Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

Letter to the Editor

Community Senior Center News

Sandhills Care Center News

Long Pine Chamber of Commerce Holds Long Pine Days

Ainsworth Fire Department Receives New Fire Truck

Book Written on 1952 Nebraska Murders

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