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Open House of New Ambulance Barn and Celebrating 50 Years of Service in the Brown County Area
Reminiscent of 2019, County Checking Roads for Washouts
Long Pine Chamber of Commerce Names 9-Year-Old Ryan Collins as the 2024 Citizen of the Year

Ainsworth Women’s Golf League
Ainsworth Women’s Golf League
Nebraska High School Rodeo Athletes Qualify for National High School Rodeo Finals

Open House of New Ambulance Barn and Celebrating 50 Years of Service in the Brown County Area

Celebrating Our Past and Forging Our Future! Brown County Ambulance Association is celebrating their 50th Anniversary with an Open House Celebration at their new ambulance barn at the corner of 3rd and Walnut Streets on Saturday, June 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served while members of Brown County Ambulance Association proudly share their history and inform the pubic of the service they provide and excel in as well as information about how to join and become an emergency service provider for your community.
Reminiscent of 2019, County Checking Roads for Washouts

An isolated supercell developed along a warm front and remained nearly stationary for nearly two hours during the early evening hours on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from Ainsworth to Long Pine. The supercell produced at least two brief tornadoes along with heavy rains that washed out at least one road and flooded many others south of Ainsworth and Long Pine.
Long Pine Chamber of Commerce Names 9-Year-Old Ryan Collins as the 2024 Citizen of the Year

On Saturday, June 22nd, Long Pine Chamber of Commerce celebrated an extraordinary young man, Ryan Collins, who, at just nine years old, has made a remarkable impact on their community. Over the past year, Ryan has volunteered tirelessly to pick up trash around Long Pine Recreation Park and throughout the community, not just keeping it clean but also helping the wildlife that travels through it.
Sandhill Precision Rifle Club Holds 2nd Annual Sandhills Shootout

The Sandhills Precision Rifle Club held its 2nd Annual Sandhills Shootout on June 15th west of Johnstown, NE. The 2nd Annual Sandhills Shootout was sponsored by Zeiss, a German manufacturer of optical systems and optoelectronics, founded in Jena, Germany in 1846.
Two Ainsworth Middle School Student Projects Compete at National History Day

On Monday, June 10th, four students from Ainsworth Middle School participated at the national level of the National History Day (NHD) competition in College Park, Maryland. One of those projects, a performance by sixth grade students, Keith Munnu, Max Hasenohr, and Paul Denny, was named the outstanding junior entry from the state of Nebraska.

A heavily guarded

By News Staff – Wed, 02/24/2021 - 19:57

A heavily guarded Delaney Robison going up with a jumper..

Chris Williams, Senior, Wrestling Chris finished his career this past weekend as one of the most decorated wrestlers in our rich wrestling tradition. Chris was a four time state finalist and a three time state champion.

SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK

By News Staff – Wed, 02/24/2021 - 19:57

Sheldyn Rodgers, Sophomore I nominated Sheldyn (Lola) Rodgers for Scholar of the Week. Sheldyn is an ideal student in Spanish, she always comes to class with a positive attitude and desire to do well.

Malika Monroe

By News Staff – Wed, 02/24/2021 - 19:57

Malika Monroe taking the shot under the basket. Photos by Mary Reagle.

Badgers lose to Gordon-Rushville

By News Staff – Wed, 02/24/2021 - 19:57

The Valentine Badgers lost against Gordon-Rushville by a score of 35-75. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 13, 3, 11, 8 = 35 Gordon-Rushville - 26, 9, 27, 13 = 75 Cody Frank was the lead scorer with 9, followed by Jack Lancaster with 8.

You’re invited to listen to the VHS Speechers

By News Staff – Wed, 02/24/2021 - 19:57

Come and watch the VHS Speechers on Friday, February 26, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. The public is welcome to come,but we do request that you wear a mask. Students will be paired in classrooms, so you will be able to attend whichever speeches you would like.