What is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held in October every year, was created in 1985 to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects one in eight women in the United States every year and 2.3 million women worldwide.

Election Notes

Dates to remember: October 21, Deadline to register to vote online. October 21, Postmark deadline for mailed in registrations. October 28, last day to register to vote in the county office. November 8, Election day. You can visit https://www.nebraska.

Gov. Ricketts Issues Response to Speculation around Upcoming U.S. SenateVacancy

LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued the following statement in response to speculation around an upcoming vacancy left by U.S. Senator Ben Sasse’s possible resignation. This is the only statement that will be issued prior to any potential change in status on Senator Sasse.

Southeast Area Land Judging Competition

Two hundred thirty-nine FFA members from twelve high schools gathered in Pawnee County on Wednesday, October 6th to compete in the Southeast Area Land Judging Competition.

From Our Files

25 years ago Oct. 9, 1997 After five years of work, Karl Saurer will present his documentary film Steinauer, Nebraska October 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Steinauer. This presentation is the American premiere of the film.

THE GODWHO REVEALS HIMSELF

It is easy to be doubtful regarding religion. Many myths exist in failed attempts to order society or answer deep philosophical questions like, “Why are we here? Why do humans decipher something called ‘good and evil’?” We ask then, why should anyone believe the bible? Why does God remain hidden?

Courthouse Report

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department dispatched the following calls for the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office, September 26, 2022 through October 2, 2022: Civil paper service, 1; Traffic stop, 2; Emergency call, 7; Abandoned vehicle, 1; Officer follow-up, 1; Harassment, 1; Information for officer,...