A Northeast Nebraska man could face charges after he reportedly made a series of threats to the Elkhorn Logan Valley Health Department earlier this month.
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Franciscan Healthcare hasn’t seen the level of COVID-19 cases as hospitals in the metro areas, but the cases it has and continues to deal with is challenging staff.
Gov. Pete Ricketts and other state officials, medical personnel, and community organizations last week unveiled the state’s new bilingual “Do Right, Right Now” campaign.
A partnership between Cuming County Economic Development and a private firm will attempt to track down regional and national retailers with an interest in locating in Cuming County.
Alice Brand of Wisner never expected a trip to the doctor to turn into a two-week hospital stay to battle COVID-19. Fortunately, her ordeal ended with her safe return home.
The spectacular view of thousands of sandhill cranes swooping across the Nebraska sky is something everyone should experience, say Mark and Lois Johnson of West Point.
It was an icing to remember. And one to forget.
Franciscan Healthcare’s Foundation has begun its annual fund drive. Letters were recently mailed to area residents addressing this year’s goal.
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This large tree at 318 East Weiler Street was damaged to the extent that it had to be cut down. The same fate befell a tree in the neighboring yard.
Senior Master Sgt. James Daberkow, first sergeant for the Nebraska Air National Guard’s Lincoln-based 155th Logistics Readiness Squadron was presented with a Bronze Star Medal for the service he provided during a deployment to Iraq from April 4 to Oct. 7, 2019.
Nebraska Veterinary Services in West Point recently held its 13th spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs to give current veterinary students and aspiring technicians hands-on training.
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A disruptive and dangerous ice storm hit West Point and the neighboring area early Tuesday morning, knocking out power to several homes and doing significant damage to trees.
As was the case a week ago, West Point Public School administrators, staff and students are doing what they can to make sure the school doesn’t have to move to remote learning because of COVID-19.
A disruptive and dangerous ice storm hit West Point and the neighboring area early Tuesday morning, knocking out power to several homes and doing significant damage to trees.
It may not be safe to say that Cuming County voters went to the polls in record numbers last Tuesday. But it may be safe to say that Cuming County voters voted in record numbers in this year’s general election.
Cuming County voters supported all three efforts to expand casino gambling in Nebraska, as did voters across the state.
The week long firearm deer hunting season opens Saturday in Nebraska, but two local hunters have already experienced a deer hunt to remember.
A family that experienced a tragic car accident five months ago is still dealing with injuries but is thankful to be alive.
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West Point’s downtown business district was filled with hundreds of costumed characters last Thursday evening for the trick-or-treat on Main Street event.
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Smoke and steam filled the air after these West Point Volunteer Firemen hit a burning house with water. The fire department held a training Sunday morning when it burned down a house at the far west end of Park Street.
The record-high hospitalizations being experienced by health care systems in the metro area isn’t being seen locally, but the surge in COVID-19 cases is a concern, health care and school officials said this week.
West Point’s City Council faced a light agenda last night when it met for it regular November meeting.
The Cuming County 4-H Achievement Day scheduled for this Sunday, Nov. 8, has been canceled.
Because the West Point News’ print deadline for this week’s edition was 8 p.m. Tuesday, results of yesterday’s General Election will be printed in next week’s edition.
Because post offices will be closed on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, next week’s issues of the West Point News and Elkhorn Valley Shopper will likely arrive in the mail a day later than normal.
Professional designer Joyce Wimmer was surprised and delighted when in August she was notified by the American Society of Interior Designers she had won two project awards.
A team of West Point FFA members placed 4th at the State Land Judging Contest held recently in York and qualified for the National Land Judging Contest to be held in Oklahoma City in May.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reminded the state’s non-profit service providers, assisted living facilities and places of worship that additional grant funding is available as part of a second round of CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funding (CRF).
Three years ago, when Levi Schiller went looking for a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project for FFA, an opportunity to combine two things he enjoys just popped up.
One week ahead of the November General Election, all systems are go in Cuming County and Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen said Tuesday that election officials across Nebraska are ready to conduct a safe, sensible and secure election.
The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) Board of Directors approved a motion to direct staff to begin the formal process for consideration of a Phase 2 Groundwater Management Area in portions of Cuming, Colfax, and Dodge counties for groundwater quality purposes.
This summer, the community of Beemer welcomed a new professional business when Benjamin Borgmann opened his law practice, located at 212 Main Street. He says opening the practice is both exciting and challenging.
At the lasagna feed held at Grace Lutheran Church last Wednesday, ticket holders were greeted by a line of student volunteers from the church’s Wednesday night Christian Education group.
With less than two weeks until the Nov. 3 General Election, some key deadlines are nearing for Cuming County and Nebraska voters to be aware of.
The West Point Chamber, in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Northeast Community College, will host a social this Friday, Oct. 23 at the Nielsen Community Center. The event will begin at 2:30 p.m. and last about one hour.
West Point City Administrator Tom Goulette said this week that plans are to begin flushing water mains on Monday.
The attorney for the Rev. Andy Syring on Monday filed a new complaint against the Archdiocese of Omaha and has asked that the previous lawsuit be dismissed.
Despite limitations COVID-19 has imposed, Marianne Reynolds noted it’s actually allowed residents to travel within their home state.
Adrian Kaup Post #4912 VFW Auxiliary has chosen to change its procedure for honoring veterans with the annual Buddy Poppy Day business visits for donations for Veterans.
Businesses and organizations are invited to join the spook-tacular fun on Thursday, Oct. 29 for Trick or Treat on Main Street in West Point, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Data from the Secretary of State’s Office shows that about one-third of registered voters are voting early and thousands of ballots have already been sent to voters.
West Point’s water and water usage continue to be the topics at West Point City Council meetings, and last Tuesday night’s session was no different.
West Point voters will be asked to approve a change to the city’s economic development program (LB 840 program) when they head to the polls for November’s general election. West Point’s City Council approved the ballot question during a special meeting in August.
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A field fire Sunday northeast of West Point kept fire departments and EMT personnel from West Point, Beemer and Bancroft busy for close to four hours. Corn stubble, soybean stubble and some standing corn provided fuel for the fire which was hard to contain because of the winds from the south.
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Beemer’s Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department and Fireman’s Auxiliary held an open house last Wednesday evening. Fireman Matt Smeal assisted youths in trying out the fire hose.
With COVID-19 disrupting our lives in a number of ways this year, it has also affected areas of our health. For some, it has increased worry or anxiety.
Franciscan Healthcare is holding four more drive-thru flu shot clinics this month. They will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 14 & 15, and Oct. 21 & 22, from 4-6 p.m. at Franciscan Healthcare’s ER driveway. For consent and insurance forms, visit their website at franhealth.org.
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The dry summer months that cut yields in some area fields are creating another concern for farmers this fall — fires during harvest.
The Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department’s risk dial shows Cuming County has climbed from the “moderate” into the “elevated” range based on COVID-19 positive tests.
A 27-year-old West Point man died after being struck by a semi-tractor-trailer Friday morning on US-275 in West Point.
This school year, the first ever truancy diversion position was created for Cuming County and the job proved to be the perfect career move for Ally Russman.
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