On Saturday, June 10, 2023 around 4:31 p.m., Brown County Sheriff Deibler was eastbound on Highway 20 near mile marker 248 when he observed a vehicle (1964 Cadillac 6239) travelling westbound on the shoulder of the highway with a person riding on the hood of the vehicle. Deibler observed that the front of the vehicle had severe damage. Deibler stopped and talked to the driver, Dennis B. Janssen, age 48 of Rushville, NE, and was advised that the vehicle had hit a deer a couple of miles back and was at that time only about a half mile from the Brown County line and he was trying to get the vehicle to Ainsworth to meet with a friend to tow the vehicle back to his home in Rushville. The driver stated the deer did enough damage that the hood would not remain latched down without someone on the hood. The driver indicated that he had not seen the deer. The officer assisted Mr. Janssen in getting a ratchet strap to secure the hood. It was estimated that there was $2,000.00 in damages to the vehicle.

Brown County Report June 18 - 24, 2023 Sunday, June 18th Responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the eastbound lane of Highway 20, near the intersection of 4th and Wilson Street. Contact was made with the driver and no criminal activity was found at this time.

A regular meeting of the Brown County Hospital (BCH) Board of Trustees was held Monday, June 19, 2023. Present were Board Members Kirk Peterson, Brent Deibler, John Gross and Brian Delimont. Tate Schipporeit was excused. Also attending were Mirya Hallock CEO, Tad Stearns - CFO, Lisa Fischer - HR, Brandy Bussinger DON, Tawny Allen - Recording Secretary, Diette Glenn, Sonya Shurter and Dr. Campbell.

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Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost Jessica J. Reitz: Attempt of a Class 4 Felony: $1,000.00 Fine; Possess Marijuana One Ounce or Less, $300.00 Fine; Possess or Use Drug Paraphernalia, $100.00 Fine; Brown County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Kyle Stang.

The celebration of America’s Independence is a long-held tradition, now often celebrated with food, family, friends and fireworks. Fireworks stands are open for business and customers can purchase them until midnight on July 4th.