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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.

Santa and Mrs. Claus Made Their Stop in Long Pine on December 9th

News Staff

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Young and old alike stopped into the Long Pine Fire Hall to say Hi to Santa and Mrs. Claus who were assisted by the Long Pine Chamber of Commerce. Making this a family photo moment were Margo Lehn holding Nora Lehn, Eli Lehn, Jaiden Lehn and Jason Lehn. This kids came prepared and shared their letters with the Clauses so they didn’t leave anything out.

Commissioners Approved Regulations for Community Fish Pond

News Staff

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The Brown County Commissioners approved regulations for the Community Fish Pond during their regular meeting on December 5th. The commissioners have discussed proposed regulations for the Community Fish Pond since it is located on county property.

Susie’s Christmas Wish Gather Gifts for Area Families

News Staff

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Julie Mizner (left) and Randy Johnson of the Ainsworth Fire Department (right) were on duty Saturday, December 2nd in the Ainsworth Viaero parking lot to accept toys and other items.

NDEE Offers Free Nitrate Sample Kits for Private Drinking Water Wells

News Staff

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is offering free nitrate sample kits and lab analyses to private drinking water well owners across the state. These kits are only available for a limited time until January 31, 2024.

Brown County American Legion Post #79

News Staff

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Minutes for the November 28, 2023 meeting of Brown County American Legion Post 79, Ainsworth, NE. The regular meeting of American Legion Post Number 79 was called to order by Commander Judy Walters at 7:45 p.m.

Care Advised with Some Holiday Plants

Elizabeth Exstrom Horticulture Extension Educator

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The holiday season is upon us. The decorations are up and the holiday plants are blooming with all of their glory.

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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

Santa and Mrs. Claus Made Their Stop in Long Pine on December 9th

Commissioners Approved Regulations for Community Fish Pond

Susie’s Christmas Wish Gather Gifts for Area Families

NDEE Offers Free Nitrate Sample Kits for Private Drinking Water Wells

Brown County American Legion Post #79

Care Advised with Some Holiday Plants

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