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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a mental health condition that can develop in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. PTSD Awareness Month is held annually in June to increase public awareness of PTSD, its symptoms, and how it affects those experiencing it.

CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL PROFITABILITY RELEASE Strategies for managing drought and price risk with forage and livestock insurance programs will be discussed during a series of upcoming workshops presented by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Agricultural Profitability. The programs will be led by Nebraska Extension specialists and educators who will cover the application process and eligibility requirements for USDA insurance programs and explain how they can be used to mitigate price risk.

The following cases were closed in the month of May by the Custer County Court. May 4 - Michael Meissner v.

The following calls were received by Custer County dispatch between June 2 and June 8 for the Callaway/ Oconto area. June 2– 107 S Jefferson Ave, Oconto; Caller requested an ambulance.

As of June 12, there are five males, one female, and no others in Custer County Jail. Glen Willard Jenkins - Booked Aug.

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While most other 16 and 17-year-olds are enjoying their summer break from school with fun days at the lake, camp-outs, or maybe working a few hours a week for a bit of spending money, two Callaway High School students have opted for a different route. Brady Brestel and Dylan Handley have decided to answer the call to serve their country, and the two young men are spending the summer before their senior year of high school at, of all places…basic training.

“When I graduated from high school at SEM, the one thing I knew I didn't want to be was a teacher!,” said Suzanne Wendorff. “My mom was a teacher and I honestly didn't like school that much, so I went to business school at Lincoln School of Commerce.”

Sarah Garrett and Mitchell Wolf of Cozad announce the birth of a daughter, born May 15, 2023, at Gothenburg Health. Willow Anne Wolf entered the world at 2:05 a.m. weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces and measuring 19 inches in length. She is being welcomed home by sisters Saryah Carter and Serenity Carter. Grandparents are Brad and Julie Niles of Cozad, and Brenda McDonald. Great-grandparents are Melvin and Lavonne Juenemann of Norton, Kansas and Elsie Wolf of Norton, Kansas.

Dustin Lee and Tonia Ann Wimmer of Cozad announce the arrival of a daughter, born May 19, 2023, at Gothenburg Health. Lillee Ann Wimmer was born at 10:48 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches. Lillee is being welcomed home by a big brother, Dustin Lee Wimmer, Jr. Grandparents are Norma R. Farewell of Cozad, Jodi Dewey of Farnam and Brady Dewey of Farnam.