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As the holiday season winds down and the New Year approaches, many of us begin reflecting on the past year and thinking ahead. It’s a natural time to set resolutions— those hopeful promises to ourselves to eat better, move more, stress less or simply live healthier.

A Friday evening fire damaged a home in Ainsworth. The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department was summoned at 7:45 p.m.

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in marking America’s 250th anniversary by participating in the Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge. This free, year-long initiative encourages Nebraskans to complete 250 miles of outdoor activity to promote physical and mental well-being through fun, noncompetitive adventure outdoors.

Americans elected President Trump and Senate Republicans to get our country back on track. That means safer streets, more money in your pocket, and excellent customer service.

Chadron State College has announced the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework, be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, and have no incomplete grades.

Tylan G. Schlueter of Wood Lake (Ainsworth Alum) was among 1,175 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises December 19 and 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

December 14th The sheriff and deputies investigated a missing person report in rural Brown County. This is an ongoing investigation.

Most people have read or at least heard of a man named Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). He was a literary giant in his lifetime and is still known today in many circles as “The Children’s Poet” as several schools around our nation are named in his honor.

The Nebraska School Activities Association announced recipients of the Fall Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006 this NSAA Awards Program has recognized students who meet the criteria for nomination by their school in the season of their activity.

Members of Silver Cord Masonic Lodge #224 traveled to Wood Lake on Thursday, December 18, to present Worshipful Brother Arthur “Arch” J. Ferguson with the Bronze Jordan Medal.