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Celebrating the Glorious Incarnation!

Christ is called Emanuel, which means, “God is with us” and we are so grateful that Jesus came to save us! Yes, we enjoy the nativity, but He’s not a baby today. He lived a sinless life, was crucified, died, and rose again because He loved you more than anything in the world.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

December 21st Deputies and the Brown County Ambulance Association responded to a single vehicle rollover accident near Long Pine State Park. Both the driver and passenger were found to be ok.

Multispecies Lottery Permit Applications Accepted Beginning January 2

Applications for multispecies Super Tag and Combo lottery permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning January 2. The Super Tag lottery permit will be valid for one elk of either sex, one antelope of either sex, one deer of either sex and two turkeys (only toms and bearded hens may be taken in the spring).

Top New Year Resolutions for 2026

Haven’t set your goals and resolutions for the upcoming new year? Here is a list of trending top resolutions from recent years. Exercising, saving money, eating healthier, and spending more time with family and friends remain the top resolutions through many years.

Pillen Touts Huge Rural Health Transformation Program Award

Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its awards for the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation to strengthen and modernize health care in rural communities across the country.

Dustin Graham Bowls 30th 300

Dustin Graham, Ainsworth High School graduate Class of 2000, recently bowled his 30th career 300. A 300 is achieved when you bowl 12 consecutive strikes in a game of bowling.

Pillen’s Income Tax Cuts Effective in January

Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting the income tax cuts set to take effect in January as part of his administration’s ongoing commitment to reform Nebraska’s tax system. The 2026 income tax rate will fall from 5.2% to 4.55%, with the final stage of the income tax reduction taking effect in 2027, when the rate drops again to 3.99%.

Sandhills Care Center News

Activities Thursday, January 1st: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Dwight.