Team Scores 1. Kearney Catholic, 122; 2.

The Ainsworth Lady Bulldog basketball team faced the Boyd County Spartans on Thursday, February 5, in the seventh place matchup of the Niobrara Valley Conference Tournament. In the first quarter, the Bulldogs took an early lead 10 to four.

Let’s consider tracking how we spend our time in a typical 24-day period. Sleeping and working naturally take up most of it, followed by household tasks and hobbies, and finally, entertainment. Recently, I heard someone point out a troubling contrast: for Christians, spending more time on television or social media than on Bible study, prayer, or ministry seems out of balance. We often hear about the spiritual battle for our minds, but do our choices reflect the seriousness of this struggle? Though I’m involved with ministries and activities, I must ask myself whether I’m still allowing these daily distractions to consume too much of my focus. Do I believe there is such a thing as having a balance with my busy schedule of helping others versus how much time I spend watching and being conformed to the world? The essential question is whether our attention is fully turned toward God, or if we are trying to justify and play both sides as we indulge in meaningless distractions? Can you sense Jesus prompting you to re-examine your priorities?

February 1st An inmate was released from the Brown County Jail after completing their court commitment. A traffic stop was made on Highway 20 east of Ainsworth.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer. You can’t see it.

The groundhog may have seen his shadow, but Spring will be here soon. While many of us look forward to warmer days and blooming flowers, those who suffer from seasonal allergies know that the return of grass, budding trees, and blooming flowers can lead to more sneezing than smiles.