A regular meeting of the Brown County Hospital (BCH) Board of Trustees was held on Monday, May 16, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Brent Deibler, at 4:05 p.m. Other members in attendance were John Gross, Tate Schipporeit and Brian Delimont. Jim Walz was unexcused. Also attending was Ruth Stephens - Interim CEO, Tad Stearns - CFO, Brandy Bussinger - D.O.N, Erica Hasenohr-Clinic Manager and Tawny Allen - Recording Secretary. Dr. Campbell joined the meeting at 4:25 p.m.

Nebraskans are 4th worst in the U.S. at wearing seat belts, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Highway Safety Office.

Electric customers in Nebraska may soon be receiving an email request to participate in the 2022 Residential Appliance Survey, which helps inform Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) on how residential customers are using electricity and how that might change in the future.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Nebraska’s preliminary employment for April 2022 reached an all-time high of 1,040,325. This means nearly 22,000 more Nebraskans are working now than prior to the pandemic (February 2020). Additionally, Nebraska’s unemployment rate is at 1.9%. That’s tied for the lowest rate ever achieved by any state.

Area Middle School athletes competed in the 2022 Nebraska Middle School Track and Field Championship Meet on May 14th in Gothenburg. Gracyn Painter and Addah Booth from Ainsworth Middle School participated in the meet.

Christopher Fernandez: Disturbing the Peace, $50.00 Fine; Agency and Officer Not Found. Jonathon P.