Sandhills Care Center was able to open their doors this year to the Trick or Treaters. While Trick or Treating, the youth were able to say hi to the residents, exchange some smiles with each other and maybe in some cases, they exchanged a hug or two.

The Jane Keller Memorial Art Show in Bassett will be open to the public for viewing Friday, December 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. As a reminder the Chambers Parade of Lights starts around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4th. Artists can pick up their items after directly after the parade or on Monday, December 5th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On October 29, 2022, Dustin Graham, son of Steve and Peggy Graham, was inducted into the Kearney USBC Bowling Hall of Fame. Dustin has a career of 29 - 300 games and 14 - 800 series. His high average is 226 and has a lifetime average of 215 in Kearney.

A recent partnership between the Nebraska Library Commission and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI) has improved services the Ainsworth Public Library provides for patrons with low vision. NCBVI has provided a 20” ONYX Deskset HD CCTV (electronic video magnifier) to each public library location in Nebraska at no cost. At the Ainsworth Public Library, the magnifier is currently in the public computer access area right by the door, but is mobile enough to place anywhere in the library.

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Perfect weather greeted Trick or Treaters on Halloween evening, Monday, October 31st. At 7:30 p.m., the temperature was still showing 62˚ in Ainsworth. There was a great turnout for the Trick or Treaters as they participated downtown on Main Street and at the Fire Hall. As the treats were handed out, the Ainsworth Star-Journal noted approximately 315 Trick or Treaters stopped by their spot in the Ainsworth Fire Hall. Lots of fun for the little ones as they went from the various spots providing treats.