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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.

News Briefs....

News Staff

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Brown County Commissioners to Meet The Brown County Commissioners will meet as a Board of Equalization on Tuesday, August 1st at 1:00 p.m., and as the Board of Commissioners at 1:15 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room in the Courthouse.

Kieley Walz Wins Breakaway Roping at 75th National High School Rodeo

News Staff

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The 2023 National High School Rodeo was held in Gillette, WY on July 16th - 22nd. Kieley Walz of Ainsworth, representing Nebraska and the KBR Rodeo Club, won the Breakaway Roping with a total run of 6.19 seconds in her three rounds.

Long Pine City Council Approves Class C Liquor License; Building Permit; Private Water Well

News Staff

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Due to the absence of Mayor Ed Brown, City Council President Linda Alberts called the Thursday, July 20th special meeting to order for the Long Pine City Council. City Council Members present were Dave Cheatum, Andrea Collatos and Bryan Sanford.

Leanne and Bob Maxwell Receive Yard of the Week Honors

News Staff

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Leanne and Bob Maxwell were selected as the Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Week. The Maxwell’s live at 1046 East 3rd Street in Ainsworth. Flowers and decor adorn the front of the house. The flowers include Tiger Lilies, Begonias, Marigolds, Impatiens along with other potted flowers and plants.

Brown County Commissioners Review Tree Branch Height and Wagoner Bridge

News Staff

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

During the regular meeting of the Brown County Commissioners on July 18th, the commissioners considered a possible tree branch height ordinance. The discussion was carried over from the previous meeting where the commissioners considered up to a 14 foot minimum due to trucks and large farm equipment.

Ask a Master Gardener

News Staff

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Question: When should I start my fall vegetable garden? A fall garden is an excellent way to get the most out of your garden space. Plants to consider for a fall garden are semi-hardy and hardy vegetables.

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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

News Briefs....

Kieley Walz Wins Breakaway Roping at 75th National High School Rodeo

Long Pine City Council Approves Class C Liquor License; Building Permit; Private Water Well

Leanne and Bob Maxwell Receive Yard of the Week Honors

Brown County Commissioners Review Tree Branch Height and Wagoner Bridge

Ask a Master Gardener

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