By Debra Johnston, MD My mother had six siblings, 16 aunts and uncles, and innumerable cousins. She was the first of them all to
Month: September 2023
Reflections for the Week of Sept. 11-15
Police Admin: • Meetings: CALEA, Metis, Central Square, Vollee, PAARI, PCAB, IACP, NIJ. Police Communications/Intelligence: • Coordinated 599 calls for service. • Completed 6
Foster Care
Most families try to do what is best for their children. But sometimes circumstances cause a situation to spin out of control. Sometimes the
Recycling An Option At E-Free
Recycling has become part of the daily household routine for millions of Americans. Paper-based products, along with plastic, glass or metal containers find their
Celebrating Our New Nebraska Record
At the end of last month, Nebraska made history. Thousands of people streamed into Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium, full of excitement and anticipation. Husker, Maverick,
Every State is a Border State
By Governor Jim Pillen Imagine for a moment what it would be like to constantly defend your livelihood against criminals who cut fences near
Somers-Dehaney Resigns as Public Defender
Enet Somers-Dehaney has tendered her resignation as Box Butte County Public Defender, a move that comes just weeks after a recall petition was filed
BBGH Board Hears Report on HIPAA Violations
The Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Board of Trustees (Board) meeting was called to order at noon Monday, Aug. 28, in the BBGH Alliance
City Officials Ask Citizens to Conserve Water
The City of Alliance has started routine maintenance on Elkhorn Tower requiring that it be drained for cleaning and painting in accordance with State
City to Receive Trees for Fall Planting
Thanks to the Ten Free Trees program, an effort of the Nebraska Forest Service and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the City of Alliance will