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Superintendent Ronald Hemphill announced the policy for free milk for Oconto school children unable to pay the full price of milk served under the Special Milk Program. Local school officials have adopted the family size income criteria for determining eligibility.

A new corn pest is creeping into the Midwest, and Nebraska growers may soon have to contend with its arrival. In 2024, corn stunt disease and its insect vector — the corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis), which transmits the pathogen — were reported for the first time in Oklahoma and Kansas.

The Paradox of Our Times The paradox of our times is that we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We buy more, but enjoy it less.

September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and Callaway District Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions is committed to raising awareness about mental health and preventing suicide by hosting a WALK/RIDE EVENT. This event will take place at Morgan Park in Callaway on Sept. 16, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Walkers, bike riders, golf carts, or UTV riders are encouraged to make their way around Morgan Park. The Callaway District Hospital and Senior Life Solutions will be serving free pork sandwiches, chips and water by the cookshack in the park from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until gone.

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the terrorist murders at the World Trade Center and the hijacking of a plane carrying innocent Americans that eventually crashed in a Pennsylvania field. It’s hard to believe that we now live among an entire generation who were not alive yet when that happened; to me, it only seems like three or four years ago!

One may think that a small community like Callaway would be immune to the housing shortage that seems to be impacting the majority of the country. You would be wrong.

The 2025 high school cross country season is off and running for the South Loup Bobcats, who traveled to Burwell on Friday, Aug. 28, for the first meet of the year.

The Callaway Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the August Yard of the Month - Doug and Karen Snider! Their beautiful yard is full of charm, thanks to Karen’s handmade raised beds. She said she’s already planning to add even more next summer. Pictured from left are Chamber officers Kelsey Wycoff and Kindle Rice, Doug and Karen Snider, and Chamber officers Stacey Guthard and Kayla Berg. Thank you, Doug and Karen for keeping a nice yard for all to enjoy! (Photo courtesy Callaway Chamber of Commerce)

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #59 of Callaway recently donated two patriotic children's books to the Nigel Sprouse Memorial Library. This project helps the ALA achieve their purpose of promoting Americanism. Shown is volunteer acting Librarian Jessica Bollig receiving the books from Unit #59 President Cora Belew holding Junior member Erika Belew. Also present was ALA member Mary Ann Boldt.

I hope the Labor Day holiday brings you all a well-deserved break. It is a chance to celebrate the contributions of hardworking Nebraskans across our state, so cheers to you. Whether you spend time with family and friends, enjoy local events, or simply relax, I wish you a happy and safe Labor Day.