Thought for the week: There is nothing simpler than the truth. Sympathy goes out to the family of Charles Stoner, 89, of Kilgore.

Question: How do I get rid of aphids on my houseplants? In spite of all of our caution and care, sometimes pests, such as aphids, appear on our houseplants. The safest method of getting rid of pests is by removing them manually.

M.I. Mead, “the irrepressible of Meadville,” (the first resident, postmaster and namesake of Meadville, and owner of Mead’s Tavern) was arraigned in court this week, “on a warrant arrest issued on complaint of David O. Luse, charging, assault with intent to kill, with a deadly weapon, an ax.” Mead was discharged by the Justice of the Peace, J.C. Sullivan.

Ainsworth High School freshman Jolyn Pozehl (center) will be competing in the first ever girls State Wrestling Tournament in Omaha, NE on February 17th - 19th. She is pictured with Assistant Coach Oren Pozehl (left) and Head Coach Todd Pollock (right).

One bill the Nebraska Legislature is considering this session includes a plan to release some of the oldest inmates behind bars in the state’s prisons. Sen.

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