We often do not take time to consider how easy it is to turn on the tap and have clean, safe water come out,
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Blast from the Past July 19, 2023
130 Years Ago July 21, 1893 John Cook, of Crawford, has purchased the restaurant and news depot belonging to Mrs. M. J. Richardson, and
Students See Benefit from Upward Bound Program
A group of Alliance students recently got the full college experience after taking part in the Upward Bound Program. Kevin Coy, CSC Upward Bound
Box Butte County Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
A Panhandle mosquito trap site has recently collected mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus. These are the first confirmed positives for the season in
Vera Chavez Named Recruit in NSP 68th Basic Recruit Camp
The next class of Nebraska State Patrol troopers has started their training at the NSP Training Academy. The recruits of Camp 68 will train
Cox Takes First, Fourth at FBLA National Conference
University of Nebraska at Kearney students won 10 awards at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference. Hosted June 22-25
BBGH Reminds People of the Dangers of a Hot Vehicle
The following information was taken from the National Safety Council website. July is National Heatstroke Prevention Month, and Box Butte General Hospital is asking
Newblom Foundation Awards Grants, Scholarships
Wally A. Seiler has announced the recent awarding of grants and scholarships totaling $8,900 by the Darold A. Newblom Foundation to three organizations and
Dr. Forney Retires After Almost 50 Years of Service
There aren’t many people who have remained as dedicated to providing the greatest possible care to Box Butte County for as long as Bruce
Sandhills Cattle Association Hosts Annual Convention, Banquet
For 83 years, the Sandhills Cattle Association has been holding its Annual Membership Meeting, but over the years, we’ve added a trade show, cattle