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The Grand Lodge of Nebraska AF & AM presented Michael E. Hitchcock, a member of Silver Cord Lodge No.

Work began Monday, April 15, on N-97, from reference post 110.35 to reference post 115.40. This project will improve approximately five miles of N-97 around Merritt Reservoir Werner Construction of Hastings is the prime contractor for this project. Work will include asphalt resurfacing, pavement widening, culvert work and grading. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers. Anticipated completion is late June.

The inductees to the 2024 Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame have recently been announced. The inductees are Rex Adamson - Cherry County, Theresa Bequin-Strong - Sheridan County, Dan Carson - Blaine County, Richard Caulfield - Keya Paha County, Robert Childers - Thomas County, Susan Childers - Thomas County, Forest Ira (Skeet) McKillip - Grant County, Kay Morgan - Garfield County, Ronny Morgan - Garfield County and Quincy D.

Ainsworth Art Guild celebrates its 60th year of promoting visual arts as an affiliated club of the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs (ANAC). Audrey Wilson and Cindy Bower, two charter members of the long-standing organization, helped organize the Ainsworth Club in 1964.

The Ainsworth and Long Pine Fire Departments were called to a house fire in Ainsworth Friday afternoon, April 5th at 5:20 p.m. The home, located on Harrington Street in Ainsworth, is owned by Andy and Dr.

The Long Pine City Council Andrea Collatos, Dave Cheatum, Linda Alberts and Bryan Sanford, met in regular session on April 4th at the Long Pine Community Center. Action Items The Council approved these three building permits: Jim and Cindy Booth of Norfolk are building a 21’ x 40’ wood/pole barn storage shed on Tract 1 at the Corner of 6th and Maple Street.

Ron Reinert met with the Brown County Commissioners during their regular meeting on April 2nd to discuss drainage on Norden Avenue north of Plum Creek. Reinert said the west ditch is full and sand is washing into pasture land after heavy rains.

A & R Construction of Plainview, the prime contractor, started work on the Main Street Project on Tuesday, April 2nd. Crews started removing the surface from Main Street.

“Midnight Masquerade” is the theme for this year’s AHS Junior/ Senior Prom set to take place on Saturday, April 13th. The event will begin with students going to the banquet at 5:30 p.m. at the Ainsworth Conference Center in their formal attire.

Students from across the state were awarded Proficiency Awards at the 96th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held April 3rd 5th. The Proficiency Awards program encourages members to set personal goals and learn practical skills. The program provides recognition to FFA members for exceptional accomplishments and excellence in their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs.