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Body Winter is here. I know there are a lot of people who love winter.

Body Last Tuesday Jan. 13, the Central Platte Rangeland Alliance met at the Gothenburg Senior Center for an informational meeting to kick off the 2026 prescribed burn season. At 6 p.m., the group shared soups and potluck sides, then segued into the official meeting at 7 p.m.

Body 50 YEARS AGO: Patrick Shamus McNulty, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Body As we grew up, the country was exploding with growth. The G.I.

Body The Callaway Board of Education held their first meeting of 2026 on Monday, Jan. 12, which included the annual organizational meeting in addition to their regular meeting. The first order of business in the organizational meeting was to elect board officers for the year.

Body Lower Loup NRD Accepting Tree and Shrub Orders for 2026 Planting The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is accepting orders for conservation tree and shrub seedlings for planting in spring 2026.

Body Since Tyson’s announcement of the impending closure of the Lexington facility, news outlets across the country have reported its effects on the public, particularly the loss of employees. While Lexington may take a direct hit, folks also wonder about their local producers.

Body The South Loup Bobcat grapplers headed north to Burwell last Friday, Jan. 9 to participate in the Burwell Wrestling Invitational. A total of 21 teams were present at the meet, and South Loup brought five wrestlers to compete.

Body The Lincoln County Cattlemen will host a meeting on Jan. 21 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in North Platte, featuring educational programming from Nebraska Extension.

Body Time. It’s something we all think we have, until we don’t have any.