Friends, residents and landowners of the Callaway Fire and Rescue District are invited to the Annual BBQ Fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Callaway Community Center. Pulled pork and BBQ beef sandwiches will be served from 5-7:30 p.m. Home deliveries can be arranged by contacting any fire department member, or by calling 308-870-5255 during serving hours. Want to stop in by can't stay? You are welcome to grab something to go! If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, you may do so at: Callaway Volunteer Fire & Rescue, PO Box 73, Callaway 68825.

Sometimes the most memorable adventures in life begin by taking the road less traveled and, in the words of my beloved grandmother, taking time to “stop and smell the roses.” That's part of what makes the Nebraska Passport program so beneficial. It gives us a reason to take the scenic route, explore communities across our state, support local businesses, and discover places we might otherwise miss.

There is a saying “take half and leave half” with regard to grazing. However, with the weather events this past year, some producers are concerned about long-term overgrazing since this can reduce grass production and profits for years. Overgrazing often leads to higher feed costs, lower carrying capacity, and more expensive pasture recovery over time.

Callaway Village Marshal Leonard Hall was fired by the Village Board on a 4-0 vote at their regular meeting on Aug. 3. The board cited several complaints by local residents and also Hall’s lack of compliance with requests that they had made of his actions at their July meeting.

The 2026 Custer County Fair is in the books, and as always, our area 4-H and FFA kids set a high standard. From showcasing their knowledge and showmanship skills in the livestock arena and small animal show, to cooking, baking, shooting, and sewing, these young people represented their clubs and communities at the highest level.

When you sit on a mower for a number of hours each week you have a lot of time to think, but, what to think about? Last week Mother Nature helped me out. She sent an eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly to keep me company.

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My mother taught me to appreciate a job well done: “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.” My father taught me about time travel: “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!” My mother taught me logic: If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.” My father taught me more logic: “Because I said so, that’s why.” My mother taught me foresight: “Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.” My father taught me irony: “Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about.”.