Public Power District awards grants to help communities

Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,100 to 16 organizations at the November 6 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.

Abramson joins Park Street Medical Clinic

Park Street Medical Clinic is grateful to introduce Jenna Abramson (Oberhauser) as our new Physicians Assistant. Jenna has been with the clinic for four months. She graduated from Twin River High School and did her undergraduate work at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

BCHC Welcomes Christman to Foundation Board

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsey Christman to its Foundation Board. Christman brings a passion for forward progress to meet the changing needs in healthcare.

Loup cookbooks available to customers

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District’s complimentary cookbooks are now available to customers. The cookbook features favorite recipes submitted by Loup Power District employees and retirees and their spouses.

Halloween Happenings

BELGRADE Belgrade Volunteer Fire Dept. will have several firemen at the station handing out Fire safety bags with treats, on Halloween. The Belgrade Methodist Church will be serving pizza to Trick-or-Treaters beginning at 5 p.m. on Halloween at the old firehall.

Nebraska Public Media news survey reveals challenges for volunteer fire departments

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s volunteer fire departments face serious problems recruiting volunteers which they fear will decrease the quality of service provided to their communities, according to a new survey conducted by Nebraska Public Media News.

Governor Pillen appoints new Children & Family Services Director

Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Dr. Alyssa Bish as the Director of Children and Family Services for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS). Dr. Bish will start on Dec. 28. Dr.

Woodwind Chamber Ensembles concert Nov. 9 at Wayne State

WAYNE — The Wayne State College Woodwind Chamber Ensembles will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, in Ley Theatre, located on the second floor of the Brandenburg Building. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, go to www.

Platte Valley PHO is in-network with Medica Medicare Advantage

COLUMBUS — The Platte Valley Physician-Hospital Organization (PHO) is now in-network with Medica Medicare Advantage. The enrollment period for next year runs until Dec. 7, with an effective date beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

Gov. Pillen announces READ Nebraska grant recipients

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen, along with Director K.C. Belitz of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), have announced the recipients of the READ Nebraska grant program.