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Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

The AHS football team captured its second win of the season against the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars Thursday. Leading the Bulldogs in passing yards was junior Bear Rea.
Ainsworth Elks Lodge Receives $3,500 Grant for Senior Center

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge recently applied for and received a grant in the amount of $3,500 for the Ainsworth Senior Center. This money will help with costs of the meals on wheels program.
Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge annual youth trap shoot was held September 26 in conjunction with the Sandhills Rod and Gun Club. There were 31 participants aged sixth grade - high school senior.
Zaine Evans Wins First

Zaine Evans, AHS junior, was voted as the Ainsworth Star-Journal athlete of the month by our readers on Facebook. The Star-Journal Athlete of the Month held its first ever voting contest in the month of September.
Ainsworth Fire Department Responded To Fire South of Town

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department was called to a report of a fire near Highway 7 south of Ainsworth Thursday afternoon. According to Ainsworth Fire Department Assistant Chief Devin Painter, at 4:45 p.m.

Cherry County Hospital to Host Brake for Breakfast

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Community members in north central Nebraska are invited to “Brake for Breakfast,” a free drive-thru event focused on cancer prevention, on Friday, April 24, from 7 - 9 a.m. in the west parking lot of Cherry County Hospital.

Ainsworth Students to Compete at District Music Contest

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Ainsworth High School choir and band members will travel to O’Neill on Friday, April 24, for the district music contest. The contest is open to viewers and will take place at O’Neill High School in various rooms.

Ainsworth Community Schools Art Club Visits the Sandhills Care Center

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

On April 8, 25 students from the Ainsworth Community Schools Art Club participated in a day of service and creativity at the Sandhills Care Center. The students walked to the facility in the morning and spent the day painting a total of 25 windows for residents and staff.

Ministerial Alliance Gives Thanks to Food Pantry Volunteers

Pastor Gary Graesser

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

On behalf of the Ainsworth Ministerial Alliance and the community of Ainsworth I want to say a heartfelt “thank you” to the volunteers who faithfully administer the community food pantry. This ministry has operated for well over 20 years.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

April 12th There were three written warnings for speeding given to drivers on Highway 20. A traffic stop was made on Highway 20.

Living on Purpose: A Time to Speak and a Time to Be Silent

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

As Christians, we have been given spiritual insight about the power of words and how critical it is to be careful and watch what we say. In the third chapter of James, we read about the potential dangers of the tongue.

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Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

Ainsworth Elks Lodge Receives $3,500 Grant for Senior Center

Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

Zaine Evans Wins First

Ainsworth Fire Department Responded To Fire South of Town

Cherry County Hospital to Host Brake for Breakfast

Ainsworth Students to Compete at District Music Contest

Ainsworth Community Schools Art Club Visits the Sandhills Care Center

Ministerial Alliance Gives Thanks to Food Pantry Volunteers

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

Living on Purpose: A Time to Speak and a Time to Be Silent

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