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Area 4-H and FFA kids are already working on their projects and practicing with their livestock in preparation for the annual Custer County Fair, which is less than two months away. However, the county fairgrounds in Broken Bow offer much more than just a host site for the fair each year. The fair board devotes a great deal of time and effort into creating an environment that is attractive to a wide range of organizations and events - and this summer’s calendar reflects that hard work has paid off.

It had been three years since the smell of smokers and bbq filled the air in Oconto beckoning hundreds of people to wet their taste buds, and on Saturday, June 4, Blowin’ the Doors Off BBQ was back.

A major storm rolled through the village of Callaway Sunday evening, June 5, packing strong winds, heavy rain and large hail. As residents emerged from the shelter of their homes after the storm had passed, many discovered mass devastation to their homes and vehicles.

President Mike Cartney, Lake Area Technical College of Watertown, South Dakota, has announced that Rijjy Peterson has been named to the school’s President’s List. The President’s List is a record of outstanding students who, through their initiative and ability, have indicated a seriousness of purpose in their educational program. The President’s List is limited to full-time students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0

President Mike Cartney, Lake Area Technical College of Watertown, South Dakota, has announced that Rijjy Peterson has been named to the school’s President’s List. The President’s List is a record of outstanding students who, through their initiative and ability, have indicated a seriousness of purpose in their educational program. The President’s List is limited to full-time students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0

The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary has announced the winners of the Americanism Essay contest. The winners were awarded a certificate and monetary gift, and will advance to the state competition in their respective classes.

There are several events coming to Callaway in the next few weeks, all of which not only allow local residents to get together and have fun - but also allow opportunities to show off what makes this town so special. Each of these events is slated to bring lots of visitors to town.

After having to cancel the event the past two years due to Covid, the Blowin The Doors Off BBQ is back! The annual fundraiser for the Oconto Volunteer Fire Department is one of the area’s premiere events of the summer.

As the wind whipped through the flags around them and thunder boomed in the distance, the Callaway American Legion Color Guard stood statue-still during the Memorial Day Program at Rose Hill Cemetery Monday morning, May 30.

BRAN (Bike Ride Across Nebraska) will be coming to Callaway on Tuesday, June 7, and the local Chamber and community are gearing up for the hundreds of visitors to town. “We want to be known as the Best Host Community. If we are awarded Best Host Community, Bran will give money toward scholarships for local seniors,” said Chamber President Ken Pitkin.