Fourteen volunteer fire departments across North Central Nebraska gathered to battle a fire that burned 800 acres near the Brown and Rock County Line. Valentine and O’Neill were among the departments that aided in extinguishing the fire.

The dates have been set for two scrap tire collections, giving residents a convenient and responsible way to dispose of unwanted tires. The North Central RC&D, in cooperation with Keya Paha County, will hold a tire amnesty in Springview on April 28 from 9 a.m.

The deadline for filing for election in Brown County for the primary election is March 2. This information can be found in the public notice regarding filing for election in the January 28 issue of the Ainsworth Star-Journal..

February 15th A traffic stop was made on Highway 20 east of Ainsworth. The driver received a repair order for a taillight not working properly.

Last week, we touched on the subject of baptism, and this week I thought we could follow up with a chat about communion. For those who are Christians, the church ordinance of communion is a sacred and spiritually personal event. In some circles, the Lord’s Supper is referred to as a sacrament, while others call it an ordinance, depending on the theological tradition. However, regardless of the term, within Christian churches, it is seen as a means of grace and an integral part of obedience and worship, established by Christ Himself. A time of sacred reflection on Christ’s death and resurrection. Where does it come from? It’s a recorded true event that is told in each of the four Gospels, along with the Apostle Paul, who also discusses it in 1 Corinthians 11:23-29. Verse 26 declares, “For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”

Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met on February 14 at The Range Cafe in Bassett. Five members and one guest answered roll call and made a donation to Read Aloud Nebraska/ CASA project.