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The Brown County Sheriff's Office would like to inform the public that, due to unforeseen staffing shortages, the Sheriff's Administrative Office will temporarily operate on modified hours beginning Friday, June 12, 2026. Effective on that date, the office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at noon on May 18 at the Ainsworth Senior Center. Lion President Geraldine Erickson called the meeting to order with seven members present.

The Ainsworth Public Library and the Ainsworth Library Foundation will hold programs to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. Join the library in the patriotic fun from June 22nd to July 6th.

Jen Martin carded a 4-over par round of 40 to earn the top score Wednesday during women’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Heather Lutter finished two shots back with a round of 42.

Robert Magill’s 1-under par round of 35 claimed the top spot Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Magill finished one shot ahead of Jaxon Rucker’s evenpar 36.

When summer temperatures rise, water recreation increases. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has the following tips to help those who enjoy the water do so safely: Never swim alone – Always swim with a friend.

The team of Brandon Beebout and Bruce Beebout captured the championship flight of the 11th annual Memorial Tournament Saturday at the Ainsworth Golf Course. The Beebout team carded a 5-under par 31 in the scramble round, a 3-over par 39 in the alternate shot and a 2-under par 34 in the best ball round to finish with a 4-under par total of 104 in the 27-hole tournament.

I was thinking the other day about how wonderful it is to have friends. Last week I went to lunch with my best friend, and we always have a great time sharing our thoughts about life.

May 31st A deputy investigated a report of missing cattle in Brown County. Two traffic stops were made.

The Ainsworth City Council and Brown County Commissioners agreed to have the Sandhills Care Center Board of Directors pursue a feasibility study and market analysis for the construction of a new nursing home facility after an architect provided the group with options for either attempting to renovate the current building or moving forward with a new building.