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Every once in a while we may connect with someone that neither time nor distance seems to affect. Years may go by, lives change, and people move, yet we can pick up right where we left off years earlier. That is the case for Lars Lovslett.

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CUSTER COUNTY JAIL REPORT Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond reports there are nine males and no females in the Custer County Jail as of July 7, 2024. Those being held and the charges against them are as follows: Cooper Thomas Brass - Booked Feb.

The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting started at 5:00 at the Callaway Legion Hall on June 17, 2024. Our President Jane Lashley called the meeting to order. Our Chaplin Joyce Brestel read the prayer. We said the Pledge of Allegiance, sang the Star Spangled Banner and recited our Auxiliary Preamble.

One of the highlights of any town celebration is the parade, and the Callaway Pioneer Picnic is no excepton. Entries for the parade line up in front of the school on Saturday, June 29, and made their way down Kimball Street to the awaiting audience - particularly the kids clamoring for candy thrown from the passing floats and vehicles!

Monday, July 22, is the date for the annual Back-to-School Book Bag/ School Supplies Giveaway, sponsored by the Custer County Salvation Army. This event will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

As summer gets into full swing, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood now and in the weeks to come. Full summer calendars and holiday plans may prevent regular donors from being able to give. Additionally, significant summer weather threats such as hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes can result in travel hazards and blood drive cancellations that could impact the blood supply.

Sunday, June 30 0.000 Monday, July 1 0.530 Tuesday, July 2 0.080 Wednesday, July 3 0.001 Thursday, July 4 1.650 Friday, July 5 0.000 Saturday, July 6 0.000 Total for Week: 2.181 Total for June: 7.760 Total for Year: 24.145.

For the Week Ending July 5, 2024 Nebraska Weekly Grain Prices, Omaha-Council Bluffs US NO 2 YELLOW CORN: $4.26-$4.31 US NO 1 SOYBEANS:$11.41-$11.66 No reporting auction markets held sales this week. Most reporting auctions should be back to their normal summer sale schedule next week.