Hospital invites community to 2026 Ag Safety Event

COLUMBUS — Community members of all ages can learn more about the health and safety of our agricultural community at Columbus Community Hospital’s Ag Safety Event.The event, which takes place from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb.

Flaherty appointed County Court Judge in Fifth Judicial District

LINCOLN —Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Breanna D. Flaherty of Columbus as county court judge in the Fifth Judicial District. That district includes Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York counties.

Seniors have opportunity to win $12,000 college scholarships

OMAHA — Nominations are still being accepted for the 2026 D.J.’s Hero Awards Scholarships . . . but time is of the essence!Select Nebraska high school seniors who have overcome adversity will be chosen to receive the scholarships-named in honor of the late D.J.

Center for Rural Affairs to host events focused on cleaning certification and grocery stores

The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold: Online - Cleaning Academy (Spanish), Tuesday, Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; and April 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Discover how to start a cleaning business with this training.

The Bible Says . . .

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men.

Thanks & More

Words cannot express how much it meant to the family of Jenny Rice for the words of encouragement and sympathy given during our loss.We just want to extend a special thanks to everyone who reached out or helped out during since our mom, Jenny, made the decision to go on hospice and then passed away.

Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideAntarctica has a rainforest?!Well not anymore...but below the ice is the fossil record of a lush rainforest that once grew in Antarctica. This discovery has completely baffled evolutionary scientists. How could tropical plants survive in total darkness for four months?

Five more candidates enter primary

FULLERTON — Five more candidates have filed paperwork to appear on the May 12 primary ballot.Josh Elm filed for re-election as Genoa mayor. Dwain A. Seier filed for re-election to the Genoa City Council.All three incumbents on Fullerton Board of Education — Angie J.