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Duane Johnson, formerly of Johnstown, was honored with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) Johnny Appleseed Award at a reception on November 3rd in Lincoln. Geri Johnson accepted the award on behalf of her husband, who passed away in June.

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The Long Pine City Council had to approve the Year End Certification of City Street Superintendent for determining incentive payment in calendar year 2023. Certified was Keith Gilmore as the appointed City Superintendent during the months of January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023. Since their office has closed, they had to fill out another Year End Certification for Chris Miller of Miller and Associates to finish the 2023 year by serving them in the capacity of City Street Superintendent from November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

Brown County Hospital is proud to announce Amanda Tucker, RN, as the recipient of this year’s Caring Kind Award for 2023. She has a combined 13+ years of being employed at BCH.

Brown County Sheriff’s Department investigated a roll over south of Ainsworth on Highway 7 on October 25, 2023 at 5:13 p.m. An 85 year old Ainsworth man was northbound on Highway 7.

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October 29th - November 4th, 2023 Sunday, October 29th Officer responded to a request for a Civil Standby in Long Pine. Monday, October 30th Officer issued a citation for speeding, 79 mph in a 65 mph zone.

In this week’s Ainsworth Star-Journal, you will see several thank you’s from businesses throughout the area to recognize our Heros, also known as Veterans, for their dedication and service to our country.

Last Friday we held a hearing of the special committee created by my interim study, LR 178. It promoted the idea of building small modular nuclear reactors in Nebraska. These are similar to the reactors the US Navy has safely operated aboard ships and submarines for over sixty years. I see a nuclear energy future for Nebraska as the correct path forward. I believe this idea can attract votes from both sides of the political spectrum. The ten to fifteen-year planning horizon for this technology means we need to start today. I’m motivated to pursue this goal for Nebraska’s grandchildren. I want them to have the same affordable, reliable electricity that I have enjoyed my entire life.

There has been no formal request, but speculation runs high that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic Department may ask for funds to help with the planned $450 million renovation of Memorial Stadium.