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Worth Repeatin’

Body Two elderly women were out driving in a large car both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red, but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself, “I must be losing it.

The Road Less Traveled

Body When I was in college, I first became acquainted with the phrase, “Road trip!” To this day those two words still stir up excitement as they mean I’ll be off on an adventure, sometimes just a short jaunt, and at others a multi-day trip.
The Road Less Traveled

Upland Bird Season Now Open

Body Nebraska’s pheasant, quail, and partridge seasons opened on Oct. 28. Historically, hunters swinging on game and firing outside of their safe zones of fire have been the primary cause of upland bird hunting incidents.
Upland Bird Season Now Open

Fall is Calling All Anglers to Wet A Line

Body Temperatures are coming down and more anglers might be tempted to wet a line this fall. And why not? Nebraska Game and Parks Fisheries Outreach Program Manager Daryl Bauer says fall is one of his favorite times to be on the water.

Golden Arches Go Dim In Custer County

Body Anyone in Custer County needing a late-night supper after a ball game or a quick lunch on a tight schedule now has one less option. The Broken Bow McDonald’s which has been a staple within the community and county for the past 20 years, has closed its doors permanently.
The iconic McDonald’s in Broken Bow permanently closed on Oct. 31, leaving Custer County residents and visitors wondering why. (Photo courtesy Sandhills Express)

Custer County Jail Report

Body As of October 30, there are five males, no females, and no others in Custer County Jail. Hunter Lyle Eller - Booked Sept.

Fall Kids Carnival Is Kids’ Pre-Halloween Treat

Body For the past 10 years, kiddos in Callaway have enjoyed a fun day right before Halloween designed exclusively for them. The Fall Kids Carnival was held this past Saturday, and host couple Mike and Erin Reiff say this will be their final year at the helm.
A variety of kids games, and a bounce house provided by the Oconto Fire Department, are some of the highlights at the annual Fall Kids Carnival in Callaway held this past Saturday. (Courier photo by Josie Reiff)

Help Still Needed For Kids Carnival This Saturday

Body The 10th annual Callaway Fall Kids Carnival is this Saturday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Callaway Community Center. The Carnival is for children from preschool age to sixth grade. The American Legion Auxiliary will be providing free concessions.
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