December 11 - 17, 2022 Sunday, December 11th Provided assistance to a Nebraska State Patrol trooper on a traffic stop on 4th Street in Ainsworth. A Nebraska driver was issued a citation.

As the holiday season marches on, Christmas is now nearly upon us. From the Pine Ridge through the Sandhills, we have been slammed by severe drought for most of the year. Now we have gotten a whole lot of moisture all at once and in solid form. The holiday spirit has been evident in District 43 as neighbors help neighbors dig out, tend to livestock, and cope with the mess dealt out by this Nebraska holiday weather. As water-starved as we have been, I know a lot of us are grateful for the trouble. Please pray for all those who are trying to get feed to their livestock and for those who have lost electricity.

Many years residents of Brown County have to imagine a White Christmas....not so this year. Much of north central Nebraska and south central Nebraska experienced a four-day blizzard that left 11 inches of snow in Ainsworth and much more west.

Governor Pete Ricketts issued an Emergency Proclamation for impacted counties in the Panhandle and North Central Nebraska following an ongoing winter storm. On Tuesday, December 13th, a severe winter storm moved across the Panhandle and North Central Nebraska, producing large amounts of snow and strong winds.

As you observe Christmas with those near and dear to you, may you rejoice anew at the true, deep meaning of this most glorious time. And may the peace and joy of the season be an ever present blessing, to lift the way for all men, everywhere.

Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce held its third drawing for the Chamber Bucks Giveaway on Friday, December 16th. Each winner will received $50.00 each for shopping at an Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce participating store.