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Shotgun Annie's Permanently Closes

1 year ago By Ellen Mortensen
Body Shotgun Annie’s in Callaway hosted its 8th annual Little Wranglers Toy Drive last month which concluded with a party on Dec. 15. You might say it was the last “hoora” for the business. Owner Candace Burnett announced in a Facebook post that Sunday, Dec.
The 19-foot long shotgun on the top of the Callaway restaurant and bar was custom crafted by Terry Burnett specifically for Shotgun Annie's Saloon and Grill. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen)

YEAR IN REVIEW: Headlines of 2024

1 year ago By News Staff
Body As we ring in a new year, we at the Courier wanted to take a moment to remind you of some of the stories that made our headlines in 2024. It was a big year in Callaway with lots of exciting things happening.
The top story in Callaway in 2024 was most likely the completion of the community's new swimming pool. Members of the community, the lifeguards and pool staff, Chamber members and Village Board members joined in the opening day celebration as Lawrence Paulsen - Chair of the pool committee - cut the ribbon on June 1. (Courier file photo)

Merry Christmas From 4th Grade

1 year ago By Ellen Mortensen
Body Sending greeting cards at Christmas time is a tradition for many people, and the Callaway Courier hosted a contest that put a twist on that custom. We asked students in Mrs.
Callaway's 4th grade class drew business greeting card ads for the Courier and received a prize for their efforts. From left are Pryce Warren, awarded $5; Emmit Quitmeyer, 2nd place $15; Piper Hoesel, 1st place $20; and Raelyn Williams, 3rd place $10. Also pictured is teacher Nichole Rush. Not pictured is Noah Walker-Lopez, who was also awarded $5. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen)

Busy Meeting For American Legion Auxiliary

1 year ago By News Staff
Body The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting started at 6:30 at the Callaway Legion Hall on Dec. 9, 2024. President Jane Lashley was not present, so our Vice President Cora Belew conducted our meeting.

Custer County Jail Report

1 year ago By News Staff
Body Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond reports there were eight males and no female inmates in the Custer County Jail as of Dec. 20, 2024.

Blaze in Northern Custer County Claims a Life

1 year ago By Ellen Mortensen
Body Chase Christen, 40 years of age, of Broken Bow, passed away at Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow on Thursday, Dec. 19, due to an accident while helping neighbors move cattle to safety ahead of a large grass fire near Broken Bow.
Though the black and white photo doesn't show it, the lighter shade just above the horizon is the glowing red from the Round Valley fire that broke out northeast of Broken Bow last Thursday. In total the fire burned 2,800 acres, and a Custer County man lost his life trying to protect his neighbors. This photo was taken from several miles away by Jeanne Farritor-Catlett.

FFA Chapter Bestowed Memorial Gift

1 year ago By Ellen Mortensen
Body The Callaway FFA Chapter was recently notified that it is the recipient of a generous memorial donation. Carla Kimball made the presentation during the Callaway Board of Education meeting on Dec.
The CHS FFA Chapter performed well at the leadership development event at Sumner-Eddyville-Miller High School on Dec. 11, earning two blue and one red ribbon. The chapter has received a memorial donation to assist with the construction of a greenhouse. (Photo courtesy CPS)

Village Board Seeks New Member

1 year ago By Ellen Mortensen
Body At the November meeting of the Callaway Village Board new member TJ Elliott was sworn in. He replaces long-time board member Ken Pitkin who elected to retire from his position.
Callaway Village Board members, clockwise from left, TJ Elliott, Lawrence Paulsen, City Clerk Lori Bonde, Chairman Mark Kimball, Abe Hinman, and Dan Lewandowski discuss the agenda at the Dec. 10 board meeting. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen)
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