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The upcoming 2023-24 school year is speeding into the calendar. Drivers on the street, however, should not. As more students traverse busy streets and crosswalks to the school, it is the driver’s responsibility to remain attentive and allow pedestrians to safely cross the street. Especially, remember student safety when encountering school buses, crosswalks, and school zones. By following state and local laws, you can better protect yourself, your passengers, and other students as they head back to school.

The Heritage House Museum in Long Pine hosted “FOSSIL DAY” on Saturday, August 5th. The many fossil related activities were enjoyed by approximately 250 people.

Long Pine City Councilmen Linda Alberts, Dave Cheatum, Andrea Collatos and Bryan Sanford - met in regular session on Thursday, August 3rd. After approving the consent agenda - minutes from July 6th and 20th, treasurer’s report, approval of claims and payroll summary, the council listened to reports from Animal Control Officer Dave Cheatum and Mayor Brown who gave the Health Board Report and Mayor’s Report.

Brown County Report July 30th - August 5th, 2023 Sunday, July 30th Responded to a request for a welfare check in rural Brown County. The subject was located and reported safe at this time.

“School Bells Will Be Ringing .... SOON” Next week Tuesday, August 15th, students will be greeted at Ainsworth Community Schools as the 2023-24 school year begins.

Property Taxes Too High? The Governor Put a Committee on It “Jack Sprat could eat no fat. His wife could eat no lean.” The Governor put a committee on it.

There is a petition being circulated gathering signatures from Nebraskans to repeal LB 753. This is a bill we passed in the last session creating a modest school choice program for parents. I urge registered voters not to sign it.

The Brown County Sheriff’s Department investigated a one-vehicle accident on July 30th at 5:02 p.m. A 2014 Ford F150 pickup driven by Beau Herrington of Bassett was south bound on Ponderosa Road near 437th Avenue south of Long Pine. Herrington lost control of his vehicle negotiating the curve and slid off the road. The officer observed skid marks leading to the point of rest of the vehicle. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $6,000.00. Along with the damage to the vehicle, there was damage to the barbed wire fence and at least one post was broken off at the ground. Herrington received a citation for willful reckless driving. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Brown County Sheriff’s Department investigated a one-vehicle accident on August 4th at 8:53 p.m. Glenn Johnson of Ainsworth was driving a 1999 Dodge Dakota westbound on Highway 20 near mile marker 249, when he struck a deer that ran out onto the highway. The vehicle was considered totaled.

Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost Joyce A. Pojar: Speeding 11 - 15 MPH, $75.00 Fine; Brown County Sheriffs Office - Deputy Joel Carpenter.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE at the Ainsworth United Methodist Church - 310 N Woodward. Thursday, August 10th - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday, August 11th - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 12th - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.