Hackberry Lake on the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge will be chemically renovated the week of August 9th as part of the ongoing Aquatic Habitat Project on the refuge. The rotenone treatment is aimed to eliminate common carp, an undesirable species detrimental to aquatic habitat, water quality and sport fish populations.

The Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce announced the fourth Yard of the Week award goes to Wendy Platt at 457 W. Court Street.

The Summer Triangle may be the most famous seasonal star pattern, but during early August evenings another geometrically-themed asterism rises: the Great Square of Pegasus. This asterism’s name is a bit misleading: while three of its stars - Scheat, Markab, and Algenib - are indeed found in the constellation of the winged horse Pegasus, its fourth star, Alpheratz, is the brightest star in the constellation Andromeda!

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a theft that occurred in the City of Ainsworth on July 14, 2021. Some time between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. two unknown males are believed to have stolen 70-80 pallets from Carquest.

I cried today. I cried because there were so few parents at the Critical Race Theory and Comprehensive Sexuality Education informational meeting. I cried because there were so few school teachers there. I cried because only one school board member was at the meeting, and our superintendent could not make it. I cried because I don’t want to be an activist, but I can’t let my children be groomed for sexualization. I cried because this battle is too big for me and I don’t know what to do. I cried at the thought our school board members’ hands might be tied, and they are doing what they can. Then, I remembered my God. I got up, dusted off my armor, and reminded myself I love my community. I love my children and their friends, and I read the end of the Book; I know who wins. So I am not giving up. Please fight with me. www.ProtectNebraskaChildren.org.

Strength. Determination.