Stop Winter Itch

When the humidity drops very low in the winter, the skin suffers. Not only does the skin dry out from the low humidity, but also from many things we normally do, such as bathing which washes away the skin’s protective oils.

From Our Files

2011-10 Years Ago Lewiston students learn lessons at School for Blind. One day in February, Lewiston 5th and 6th graders played a new game. They were fitted with blind folds, then taken through the school and loaded onto a bus.

Lewiston LCS good works

The Lewiston LCS (Leadership, Character, Service) Club completed two activities in February. (Top) Members prepared and served breakfast to the Lewiston staff Wednesday, February 10. (Bottom) Members also helped with Valentine's Day balloon deliveries Thursday, February 11.

Elsie Tomek, Assisted Living Resident of the Month

Elsie Tomek was born at home on the farm near DuBois, NE, just a few minutes older than her twin sister, Edna Wittwer. She has two other sisters, Alma Mach and Betty Stauffer. She is close to her sisters and enjoys telephone calls and time spent with them.

Courthouse Report

Real Estate Transfers Documentary Stamp Tax: $2.25 per $1,000. Abbreviations: JT-joint tenancy, TDtrustee’s deed, SD-Sheriff’s deed, DD-Deed of Distribution, PRD-Personal Rep Deed, OVC-Other Valuable Consideration. WD-Philip Mueller and Kathryn Mueller transferred to Pamela A.

NPPD advises on winter electric bills

Columbus, Neb. – The recent sub-zero weather conditions in Nebraska and throughout the Midwest are expected to impact consumer electric bills, but Nebraska Public Power District does not foresee the same magnitude some in Texas may face.

Broadband initiative launched

STATEWIDE - The Nebraska Regional Officials Council (NROC) announces the launch of a statewide broadband mapping initiative. Every Nebraskan is encouraged to partake in the one-minute speed test from any internet-enabled device, including cell phones.

Lewiston’s Barnyard Day a big hit for FFA week

Masyn Arena, Emma de Koning, and Dana Christen made a special day for elementary students at Lewiston Consolidated last week. They brought animals for Barnyard Day during FFA week celebrations there.

Pawnee City FFA has slower year than usual

It has been a slower year than usual for FFA opportunities. Due to COVID restrictions, some things have been cancelled and most competitions have been moved to virtual contests.

HTRS FFA is moving forward

It has been an interesting year for HTRS FFA and all of southeast Nebraska. We have been taking everything in stride and moving ahead with what we can. The end of the school year last year, we won the state competition for our hall of chapters booth.