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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Take Proactive Steps

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Take Proactive Steps

LILNCOLN – As temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, many individuals experience what is commonly known as SeasonalAffective Disorder, or SAD. This seasonal phenomenon can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being, leading to feelings of low energy, mood swings, and depression. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) emphasizes that it is crucial to prioritize mental health and encourages Nebraskans to seek the support they might need during this challenging time. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Mountain lion season ends in the Pine Ridge Unit, and in the state

Mountain lion season ends in the Pine Ridge Unit, and in the state

The 2024 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Pine Ridge Unit closed Jan. 10 when the harvest sublimit of two females was met, also ending the season in the state. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Meeting Needs of Hungry Kids in the Most Responsible Way

Meeting Needs of Hungry Kids in the Most Responsible Way

When COVID-19 hit, it made sense and it was necessary, to identify a way to feed kids in need that didn't require person-to-person interaction. The federally funded Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) was born from that era. It has now morphed into the Summer EBT program – one that front loads money onto cards for the purchase of $40 of groceries per child per month, capping at $120 per recipient. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

School board reorganizes, makes appointments

School board reorganizes, makes appointments

OSMOND – The District 42R board of education met Monday, Jan. 17, postponed from a week earlier because of Winter Storm Finn. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Calling for application submissions for 2024 Aksarben Foundation Community Grant Awards

Calling for application submissions for 2024 Aksarben Foundation Community Grant Awards

OMAHA – The Aksarben Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2024 Community Grant awards. This legacy initiative of the Aksarben Foundation has touched all 93 counties of the state since its inception. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Aksarben Foundation now accepting applications for 2024 Farm Family Awards

Aksarben Foundation now accepting applications for 2024 Farm Family Awards

OMAHA – The Aksarben Foundation, along with Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers, announces that applications for the Nebraska Pioneer Farm and Nebraska Heritage Farm Awards are being accepted now throughApril 15, 2024. These awards recognize Nebraska farm families who have consecutively held ownership of land in the same family for at least 100 years (Pioneer) or 150 years (Heritage), respectively. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Winter storms close down schools, businesses, roads

Winter storms close down schools, businesses, roads

OSMOND – Back-to-back winter storms played havoc on the community and the state as Winter Storm Finn dropped 5-6 inches of snow here last Monday and Tuesday, followed by a severe drop in temperatures and Winter Storm Gerri dropping more snow starting Thursday. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Two Osmond EMTs certified for IV administration

Two Osmond EMTs certified for IV administration

OSMOND – This past weekend, despite the terrible weather, two Osmond Emergency Medical Technicians – Tiffany Friedrich and Melissa Lind – took a course in intravenous administration. With that certifica tion, the EMTs can now give an IV if necessary. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Hoffman receives Neihardt scholarship

Hoffman receives Neihardt scholarship

OSMOND – Callie Hoffman of Osmond has been awarded the John G. Neihardt Scholarship from Wayne State College. The Neihardt Scholarship includes a full tuition award, up to 18 credit hours per semester for four years, along with full cost of housing. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Every Monday – Al-Anon meets at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, Pierce, 6:30 p.m. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

The Lord’s Prayer in the Language of a Farmer:

The Lord’s Prayer in the Language of a Farmer:

“Our Provider, who tills the fertile soil, Hallowed be Your name. Your harvest come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in the fields. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM