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Brown County Fair Horseshoe Results

First Place - Aaron and Augie Galloway. Second Place - Rich Junod and Alex Goochey Third Place - Little Augie Galloway and Little Jack King.

Ainsworth Star-Journal Front Page Articles from 25, 50, 75, and 100 Years Ago

September 26, 2001 25 Years Ago 'Sandhills Opportunities Committee Encourages Growth in Brown County' The Sandhills Opportunities Committee is a group of businesspersons with a common goal for Brown County. It is their wish to expand the employee base, provide a list of available jobs for both spouses, help with lodging, extend information about our schools, churches, healthy standard of living, and abundant recreational activities in Brown County as well as North Central Nebraska.

Audubon of Kansas Invites Public to Open House

Audubon of Kansas (AOK) invites the public to its annual Fall Open House at the Hutton Niobrara Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary on Sunday, October 4, from 1-4 p.m. The free event offers visitors an opportunity to explore the historic Hutton Ranch House, learn about the Hutton family, and experience the 5,000-acre wildlife sanctuary along the Niobrara National Scenic River north of Bassett.

Living on Purpose: Do We See Our Need for God’s Refining Fire?

God has always been disappointed when someone is more concerned with what they want to do than what He requires of them. Since mankind fell in the garden, our carnal nature has been persuading and influencing our decisions and specializes in the skills of compromising and justifying. Self-deception is common, and only a few realize our highest responsibility is to obey Him. Many believe that God is real and accept His blessings of love and forgiveness, but do not care about being accountable. Those who are serious about knowing God will develop a spiritual awareness that can discern if He is pleased with them.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

September 20 The sheriff and deputies investigated a two-vehicle accident on Highway 20 in the Long Pine hills. During the investigation, it was determined that a semi hydroplaned on the wet roadway causing it to collide with oncoming traffic.

Ainsworth Lions Club Holds September Meeting

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on September 21 at the Ainsworth Senior Center. Lion President Connie Lentz called the meeting to order with nine members present. District 38I Zone D1 Chairperson Brian Martin from Atkinson was also present and welcomed.