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They have been called “the Greatest Generation” those who served our nation during World War II. Few of those veterans remain, and one of them resides in Callaway.

The first reported human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2025 season has been detected in the East Central District Health Department. While no mosquito pools have tested positive for WNV so far this season, it is important to remember that not all areas where mosquitoes might be found are sampled, but could still contain mosquitoes carrying WNV.

Senator Tanya Storer of Whitman was among 38 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Senator Storer will meet with fellow lawmakers from Nebraska and 10 other Midwestern states and three Canadian provinces on Aug.

As we approach the Fourth of July, it’s worth pausing to reflect on what truly sets America apart. At its core, our country was founded on the principle of limited government, structured to protect individual liberty, not to manage every detail of daily life. This foundational framework has allowed Americans to build, grow, and create without interference, fostering a spirit of innovation and self-reliance. One of the most defining examples of this is our strong protection of property rights, not just in land or physical goods, but in the broader sense of owning the fruit of your labor. When you work for something, pay for it, and earn it, you have a fundamental right to keep and control it, free from arbitrary seizure or excessive taxation. This concept remains central to our freedom, prosperity, and the ability of individuals to chart their own course.

So, what’s your sign? That old bar pickup line. I never used it, even though I did frequent old bars.

1. The Callaway Catholic Church first held services in the community in 1885, and constructed their first church in 1908.

A group of Custer County 4-H kids had an opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. recently in what will be the last CWF (Citizen Washington Focus) trip. The CWF will be merging with the Ignite program at the national level, and as of yet Custer County Extension Educator Colleen Peterson is unclear what that will look like for local 4-H members.

Once again, Callaway is the place to be for 4th of July fun. The Sue Phelps family will carry on their annual tradition of sponsoring and organizing a community fireworks display to be held at the ballfield at dusk.

Larry Mowry reported to the Callaway Chamber of Commerce that the Callaway Village Board had voted to give $2,400 for the building of a tennis court in Morgan Park. The Chamber formed a committee to get voluntary labor to form the foundation and run the cement for the court.

Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond reports the following individuals were incarcerated in the Custer County Jail as of June 30, 2025. Bryan Alexis Arjona – booked June 30, charged with driving under the influence of liquor. Anthony Paul Elder – booked May 5, charged with possesion of controlled substance, a Class 4 felony. Adam Robert Jesseph – booked May 22, charged with parole violation – county bond violation, a felony.