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“Ainsworth Is Headed to State” What an exciting weekend for the Ainsworth Bulldogs! Friday, February 23rd, the girls basketball team had a battle with the Elmwood Murdock Lady Knights in the district finals played in Albion. The Lady Bulldogs proved they had a right to be their as they battled to the end, only loosing to the Knights, 45-52.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently announced that is seeking Public Comment on the new and improved Habitat Conservation Plan and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the R-Project powerline. I strongly encourage all Nebraskans to oppose this powerline and contact their Public Power board member. The tragic and unnecessary destruction of the most environmentally sensitive and beautiful part of Nebraska is the wrong choice.

Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost Wojciech Szaflarski: Speeding 21 - 35 MPH, $200.00 Fine; Nebraska State Patrol - Trooper Brad S. Hand.

February 18th - 24th, 2024 Sunday, February 18th Received a report of possible sale of illegal substances. This is an ongoing investigation.

With the short session of the Nebraska Legislature slightly more than half over, repeat after me: When it comes to taxation, it’s all about whose ox is getting gored. The Governor wants a 40 percent reduction in property taxes by the end of the year.

People planning to launch boats in Nebraska this spring should beware low-water conditions. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission advises boaters to be patient and cautious when launching and loading boats.

Those interested in learning more about the candidates running for the District 43 seat in the Nebraska Legislature are invited to participate in a candidate forum sponsored by Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Dawes, Garfield, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, and Sheridan County Farm Bureaus.

Question: Can you explain the information on garden seed packets? Unfortunately, industry standards for the information on seed packets do not exist. The information may include: plant type, number of seeds or the weight of the packet, plant name, physical description and growing habits, planting directions, sun and water needs of the plant, germination condition, germination test results, days to harvest and GMO status.