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Brown County Sheriff’s Report

March 8 Deputies investigated a single vehicle accident on Highway 20 east of Ainsworth. The driver of the vehicle was located and found to be ok.

NPPD to Host Open Houses in Ainsworth and Bassett for New Transmission Line

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will host open houses on March 25 in Ainsworth and Bassett to gather public input for a new transmission project in the area. NPPD plans to build an approximately 25-mile, 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line to connect the existing Ainsworth Wind Substation, south of Ainsworth, to the existing substation south of Bassett.

Ainsworth City Council Holds March Meeting

The Ainsworth City Council met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 11. Members present were Kent Taylor, Brad Fiala, and Heather Lutter.

Sandhills Care Center News

Activities Thursday, March 19th: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Dwight; 2:30 p.m.

Ricketts’ Roundup

Working Families Tax Cuts are Relief for Workers We’re in the middle of tax season. This tax season, I’ve been traveling our state with good news. Nebraskans are likely to see more money in their pockets this year.

Nebraska State Trooper Application Open

If you’re looking for a career in law enforcement, now is your chance to pursue a career as a Trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol. Nebraska State Patrol applications are officially open until March 31st at NebraskaTroopers.

National Poison Prevention Week is March 15-21

National Poison Prevention Week is observed each year during the third full week of March. The week is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about the dangers of poisoning and how to prevent it.