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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.

Commissioners Accept Bid for Athey Bridge; Discuss Transfer of Hidden Paradise Garbage Service Fees to City of Long Pine

News Staff

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The Brown County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 2nd at the Brown County Courthouse. Commissioners Dennis Bauer and Reagan Wiebelhaus were present and Buddy Small was absent. Brown County Attorney Andy Taylor and Clerk Travee Hobbs were also present.

Ainsworth Schools Reapply to Niobrara Valley Conference; Gym Bleachers Require Repair

News Staff

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, November 8th. School board members Jim Arens, Mark Johnson, Frank Beel, Jessica Pozehl, Scott Erthum and Brad Wilkins were present. This meeting immediately followed the School Board Data Retreat, a board work session, at 6:00 p.m.

Sheriff’s Report

Brown County Report

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

October 31 - November 6, 2021 Sunday, October 31st During a traffic stop at 4th and Richardson St. in Ainsworth, a subject was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol and booked into the Brown County Jail.

Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Pandemic

News Staff

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services It is not uncommon that the shorter days and colder temperatures affect people during the winter months. As Nebraskans realize the end of daylight saving time is coming, the challenge of the common Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) also comes along and the COVID-19 pandemic only serves to potentially exacerbate this condition.

29 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Brown County

News Staff

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

North-Central-District Health Department reported Monday, November 8th there were 29 new COVID-19 cases in the last seven days in Brown County. The data is through Sunday, November 7th.

Kat’s Korner

Kathy S. Worrell

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

In this week’s Ainsworth Star-Journal, you will see several thank you’s from businesses throughout the area to recognize our Heros, also known as Veterans, for their dedication and service to our country. These business owners have all had the opportunity to choose the profession they love to work in and to help our communities move forward.

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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

Commissioners Accept Bid for Athey Bridge; Discuss Transfer of Hidden Paradise Garbage Service Fees to City of Long Pine

Ainsworth Schools Reapply to Niobrara Valley Conference; Gym Bleachers Require Repair

Sheriff’s Report

Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Pandemic

29 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Brown County

Kat’s Korner

Do you like BBQ?

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