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“What kind of snake is this?” That is a question that I receive all the time. Amy was showing me a picture on her phone of a dead snake. The dead snake was a lined snake. These are common, small, and secretive snakes that live in open woodlands and grasslands. While I have caught literally hundreds of the little buggers down along the river, I’ve never encountered one here in town, but they are probably here. They live under leaves, logs, and other things and are mostly nocturnal. Being small and nocturnal they are usually not noticed but they will come out in the morning or evening to bask in the sun and that is basically when Amy saw hers. The snake was dead because she crushed it with a rock!

September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting actions that can help save lives. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), an average of 135 suicide deaths occurs each day, with an estimated 1.6 million suicide attempts in 2022 alone.

These are from a book called “Disorder in the Court”. These are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters.

The JR Meyer Insurance Agency has been a staple in the Callaway community for decades, and third generation owner Zach Meyer emphasizes that though the name has changed, clients can expect the same hometown quality service they have always known.

Kite Flight 2024 is in the books, and with cooler temperatures and added attractions this year’s event brought in a big crowd. Held each Labor Day weekend for over 30 years, the Kite Flight has become a tradition for many families to enjoy the final weekend of summer.

The Callaway United Methodist Church has a new pastor, and a welcoming new splash of color to greet all visitors and parishioners – thanks to teenage sisters. Angel Johnson, a junior, and Tiersa Johnson, a sophomore, are both students at Callaway High School and explained that they saw a need to refresh the large symbol in the concrete in front of their church and decided to do something about it.

The 2024 Custer County Fair is in the books and the rewards for all of the hard work by area 4-H and FFA members have been distributed. The Callaway/Arnold area was well represented at the fair, as this was the first year of the combined South Loup 4-H Club – a merger of the Tail Twisters and Western Riders clubs.

The South Loup football team all agree they have something to prove in 2024. After falling just short of a berth in the state championship game, this year’s squad is seeking redemption.

Nebraska ag producers and small businesses have until Sept. 30 to apply for the latest funding round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program, part of the Farm Bill providing grants and guaranteed loans for renewable energy systems or energy efficiency improvements.