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The Brown County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the Ainsworth Conference Center for the purpose of meeting with the Ainsworth City Council and Sandhills Care Center Board of Directors to discuss the Future of the Sandhills Care Center. A complete agenda is kept on file for public inspection in the Brown County Clerk’s office in Brown County Courthouse.

Ava Graff does a jumping trick off the diving board. Ainsworth Municipal Swimming Pool opened its heavy blue doors for summer swimmers on Friday, June 3rd for a cold opening – the temperature barely hit 70° and lifeguards were wearing sweatshirts – but the pool water was warm and the kids were enthusiastically enjoying the first day of a long summer sure to be packed with pool days.

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Stang has zero tolerance for impaired drivers. He is often found participating in overtime activities focused on drunk driving, motivating the team around him, and making the community safer. His work ethic goes above and beyond, making 22 arrests for DUI in the past year, in a county with a population of only 3,000 people. Deputy Stang has served the community since April 2017. His positive influence on his team drives them to work to remove impaired drivers from the roads, ultimately making the community and the roads safer.

Alpha Delta Chapter of DKG met May 21st, at 10:00 a.m. at The Coffee Vault in Long Pine with six members present.

1897: 125 Years Ago “Wood Lake will celebrate the Fourth of July in grand style. Everybody is invited to be there.

The City of Ainsworth will hold a Public Input Open House regarding the Main Street/Downtown Revitalization project scheduled for 2024 on Wednesday, June 8th. The open house will start immediately following the June 8th City Council meeting.

387-0777 Taco or Chef Salad Available Thursday, June 2nd: Hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, corn, tropical fruit, bread and milk. Friday, June 3rd: Hamburger pocket, Brussel sprouts, fruit cocktail, bread and milk.

Ainsworth City Council to Meet The Ainsworth City Council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, June 8th at 5:00 p.m. at the Ainsworth Conference Center.

Ainsworth High School students in National Honor Society include (Front Row - Left to Right): Ally Conroy, Levi Goshorn, Kendyl Delimont, Tessa Barthel, Taylor Allen, Korah Dunbar and Emma Sears; (Second Row - Left to Right): Trey Appelt, Mason Titus, Gavin Olinger, Katherine Kerrigan, Jocelyn Good and Lauren Ortner; (Third Row): Madelyn Goochey, Dakota Stutzman, Gracie Petty, Makenna Pierce, Saylen Young and Cameryn Goochey; (Fourth Row): Bria Delimont, Maia Flynn, Alyssa Erthum, Shawna Fernau and Caleb Allen; (Back Row): Maren Arens, Summer Richardson, Tommy Ortner, Ben Flynn, Ty Schlueter, Eden Raymond and Libby Wilkins. Photos by Juli Murphy

While many Nebraskans are eager to enjoy Memorial Day weekend boating, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission urges them to be wary of pesky hitchhikers that invade the state’s waters. To prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, Game and Parks watercraft inspectors will be checking boats before they launch at lakes around the state.