In recognition of January being National Mentoring Month, a West Point Chamber of Commerce Coffee was held Friday recognizing the TeamMates program.

Nebraskans who are 75 or older may begin to receive COVID-19 vaccinations within the next three weeks, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

An anchor Snyder business commemorated its 100th anniversary in 2020.

The Karlen Memorial Library in Beemer had a special visitor last Tuesday evening. Smiling and twinkly-eyed, Santa Claus welcomed the children and invited them to tell him their Christmas wishes. They also had the opportunity to have their picture taken.

Two Cuming County 4-H’ers were recently presented awards that typically are presented earlier in the year.

There are a few reasons Faith Cole, the newest addition to West Point Rescue, decided to become a first responder.

Michelle Soenksen, Interpretive Resource Specialist III at Sam A. Baker State Park in Patterson, Mo., is the recipient of the 2020 Master Front-line Interpreter Award from the National Association for Interpretation (NAI).

Bridget Broders can’t wait for December 30 when she’ll hop a flight to the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico, and spend several days basking in the sun.

West Point VFW Post 4912 and its Auxiliary have chosen this year’s winners of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay contests.

An update on the City of West Point’s work on the water treatment plant was given at last night’s (Tuesday) city council meeting. Engineer John Zwingman said Rutjens Construction has been working on removing the remaining four water filters and he’s confident the filters will be out and new …

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

My name is Ashley Gaughan and I’m happy to let you know I’ll be the features reporter for the West Point News. I recently moved to West Point after visiting my best friend this past July. She lives in Beemer.

West Point-Beemer H.S. senior Gerardo Osorio was a bit surprised last week when he learned that he had been recognized for his contributions to his school, activities, and community by being named a “Believer and Achiever” by the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA).

A record 75% of Nebraskans voted by mail in the May primary, and expectations are high that a similar scenario will take place for the November general election.

Franciscan Health Care in West Point is holding drive-thru flu shots this week. Shots will be given each day through Friday from 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. at the Nielsen Community Center, and again from 4-6 p.m. at the ER driveway at Franciscan Healthcare.

This year, the State Fair looked a little different. All 4-H events, contests, and shows were held.

The state of Nebraska moved forward with its plans to introduce Phase 4 of reopening Monday.

Today’s youth use technology every day in school and home. At the Nebraska State Fair in the 4-H Presentations Contest, 4-H’ers were able to compete in a presentation contest using computers to help tell their story.

The 2020 Nebraska State Fair might have looked different, but the determination and passion for 4-H was still carried through.

After much careful consideration and consultation, the Aksarben Foundation announces the cancellation of the 2020 Aksarben Ball. Earlier this year, Aksarben announced the postponement of the Ball from October to January.

A commemorative marker was installed this week on the grave of Ferdinand Scheibe in Mount Hope Cemetery, West Point, honoring him as the last Civil War soldier buried in Cuming County.

A free scrap tire collection will be held for residents and businesses in Burt, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Stanton, Thurston and Washington counties.

West Point Community Theatre’s summer musical, “The Sound of Music” will be presented September 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. at the West Point Community Theatre in West Point. Social Hour begins one hour prior to curtain.

West Point Community Theatre’s summer musical, “The Sound of Music” will be presented September 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. at the West Point Community Theatre in West Point. Social Hour begins one hour prior to curtain.

Nebraska State Fair is inviting the entire state to a participate in a new contest this year. State residents are asked to follow the lead of nearly 40 central Nebraska non-profits, and “bomb a tree” across the state.

A commissioning ceremony took place at St. Michael’s Cemetery Saturday afternoon.

The Cuming County 4-H Fair Foundation is the recipient of a $2,500 donation as part of the @AmericasFarmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by Bayer Fund.

The West Point swimming pool will close for the season on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

As the coronavirus pandemic grinds on, the disruptions that go with it are starting to appear in city budgets across Nebraska where sales tax collections in the first four months of the year are down.

A virtual Cuming County Relay for Life will be held this year to mark the 20th year of the Relay.

Cuming County 4-H members researched a variety of topics for this year’s Presentation Contest, held last week in the courthouse meeting room.

TestNebraska is continuing to test for coronavirus in West Point.

The John A. Stahl Library has announced it will be opening its doors back up to the public on Monday (July 20) after being closed to the public since March. This opening is phase one that prioritizes the health and safety of the patrons and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first sign that will be posted along U.S. Highway 20 to mark its designation as the Nebraska Medal of Honor Highway was unveiled last Thursday morning in South Sioux City’s Siouxland’s Freedom Park. The sign will be installed near Martin Field west of South Sioux City.

During his update to the Cuming County Board of Supervisors last week, Cuming County Economic Development (CCED) Executive Director David Branch gave a wrap-up to the recent “Give, Get, Grow Cuming County” promotion.