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Body The following calls were received and processed by Custer County Sheriff’s Department for Callaway and Oconto. October 28 - A call was received from HWY 40 in Callaway.

Body Thank you to everyone that helped out with and supported this year’s Callaway Kids Fall Carnival – we couldn’t have done it without your time, donations and support.

Body Ballots have been cast in the 2022 midterm election, but it could be up to two weeks before final results are announced. While all of the Custer County races other than District 7 County Commissioner were decided in the primary in May, there were several local races of interest.

Body The Nebraska School Activities Association honored Callaway’s Ken Pitkin for his 40 years of service to Nebraska high school volleyball. Ken has refereed countless games and assisted at state tournaments throughout the past four decades. Thank you for your service Ken!

Body A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8-year-olds, 'What does love mean?' Here is Part 2 of those responses. “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.

Body On the farm outdoor cats come and go as frequently as the Nebraska wind. On occasion we are blessed to have certain cats stay for extended periods, but more likely than not our feline friends are here for a year or two and then poof! They’re gone.

Body The following calls were received and processed by Custer County Sheriff’s Department for Callaway and Oconto. October 21 - A call was received from Pressey East Road in Oconto.

Body As of October 31, there are four males, two females, and no others in Custer County Jail. Winston Cha Chi - Booked September 20 for failure to appear.

Body Lexington journalist Barb Batie has been named the 2022 Communicator of Achievement (COA) by Nebraska Press Women (NPW). This award, which was presented at the organization's fall conference in Kearney, is one of the highest honors for NPW members.