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Custer County Jail Report

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As of June 10, there are five males, one female, and no others lodged in the Custer County Jail. Cooper Thomas Brass - booked Feb.

Raising Awareness And Supporting Those With PTSD

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SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people worldwide. It disrupts lives and causes significant psychological distress. PTSD Awareness Month, observed every June, plays a crucial role in shedding light on this often misunderstood condition, promoting understanding, and providing support to those affected.
Raising Awareness And Supporting Those With PTSD

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Reiff Begins Teaching Path

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Josie Reiff is a 2024 graduate of Callaway High School. One of the final projects of their senior year requires the students to do a presentation to the student body about themselves, their future plans, and their time at CPS.
2024 Callaway High School graduate Josie Reiff will be enrolling in Midland University in Fremont this fall where she will study elementary education. Reiff shared with her peers prior to graduation her future plans, how CHS helped her determine her path, and words of advice. (Courtesy photo)

First Ones In…New Pool Now Open

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The people of Callaway gathered together on Saturday, June 1, to celebrate a major accomplishment for their little town. The Callaway Chamber of Commerce and Pool Committee hosted a ribbon cutting for the new swimming pool, followed by an inaugural swim.
Lawrence Paulsen, center, cut the ribbon on the new Callaway swimming pool Saturday morning, June 1. Paulsen is the chair of the Village Pool Committee. He was joined by Chamber representatives, community members, and the new lifeguards. (Photo courtesy Rhonda McFate)

Monthly Auxiliary Meeting

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We find ourselves in a rather different situation. Our regular meeting which was scheduled for the third Monday of the month had to be postponed due to a funeral which involved several members.

Legion Auxiliary Names Poppy Poster Winners

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TOP MIDDLE: 3rd grade poppy poster: From left, 1st place; Piper Hoesel, 2nd place; Raelyn Williams, and 3rd place; Aubree Russell. ABOVE: 4th grade poppy poster: From left,: 1st place; Parker Hickenbottom, 2nd place; Breckn Doggett, and 3rd place; Griffin Bellinger.
2nd grade poppy poster: From left, 1st place; Avalynn Ortiz, 2nd place; Hunter Duckett, and 3rd place; Fletcher Bellinger

The History Behind Our Loveable Feline Friends

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Cats! This morning I awoke to find three cats sleeping on me. One was across my feet, one between my legs, and our 18-year-old Tom next to my chest and face. Cindy, on the other hand, was sleeping cat-free. Usually, the old Tom sleeps on her, but not last night. I couldn’t help but think, “Why me?”
The History Behind Our Loveable Feline Friends

Birkel Awarded Wolken Scholarship For The Arts

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Maggie Birkel, a 2024 graduate of Callaway High School, has been awarded the 2024 Shari Wolken Scholarship for the Arts. The letter Maggie received informing her of being selected for the scholarship read, “Shari Wolken believed in personal expression through art and was a dynamic, passionate, and dedicated educator of the arts.
Mggie Birkel, 2024 graduate of Callaway High School, has been selected as the recipient of this year's scholarship in memory of long-time Callaway teacher Shari Wolken. (Courtesy photo)

Rain Report

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Monday, May 27 0.030 Tuesday, May 28 0.000 Wednesday, May 29 0.000 Thursday, May 30 0.000 Friday, May 31 0.000 Saturday, June 1 1.770 Total for Week: 1.80 Total for Month 6.380 Total for Year: 15.994.
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