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Recent Ainsworth graduate Witten Painter was selected to play in the West Nebraska All-Star Football Game. Painter will play on the East team with teammates from Ord, Cozad, Sargent, and other towns across Nebraska.

Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their life while serving this great nation. Since the end of the American Revolutionary War, more than 646,000 American troops have died in combat.

Memorial means to “remember” and every year on the last Monday in May, we honor those who sacrificed their life in the line of active military service. The first Amendment was not only signed into existence with ink, but with the blood of over 1.3 million Americans who have died in U.S. wars since 1775, along with multitudes of wounded who have suffered with physical and mental difficulties. Truly, our privilege and freedom to openly live and speak what we believe are liberties that have come at the highest expense.

A regular meeting of the Brown County Hospital Board of Trustees was held on Monday, May 18. The meeting was called to order by president, Kirk Peterson at 3 p.m.

Ainsworth Cottonwood Villa resident Lila Heerten spends her time doing good for those in need. Once a teacher at a country school, she loves to learn, teach others, and be crafty.

The Brown County Board of Commissioners held its final regularly scheduled meeting of May. Members present were Don Painter, Jeremiah Dailey and Dennis Bauer.

Get ready for an evening of artistic inspiration and community fun as the Sand Painters Art Club presents “Artists At Work” during the Valentine Main Street Art Walk! Join us this Friday, May 29th, from 5 - 8 p.m. for a unique opportunity to meet local artists, witness their creative process firsthand, and participate in exciting scavenger hunts.

Rain Brings Relief, but Nebraska’s Drought Story Is Far From Over Nebraska is finally beginning to receive some long-awaited moisture, providing some relief to dry pastures and fields. While this is good news, these rains do not necessarily signal the end of the state’s drought.