Farmers markets throughout Nebraska spice up the summer months by offering locally grown produce, handcrafted items, freshly baked goods, live entertainment, and more. A popular way for small farmers and artisans to sell their wares directly to the public, these events have spread in popular…

When Randy Rood stepped into the role of director for this fall’s West Point Community Theatre production, he did research on what types of performances West Point likes. Hearing “comedies,” he thinks he found just the right pick in this year’s production of “The Farce of Nature.”

Two area Chamber of Commerce executives were recognized as “Professionals of the Year” by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce Executives (NCCE), a professional development organization comprised of the leaders of more than 50 local chambers of commerce across the state.

February 12, 2018, was a day that changed Korey and Maria Janata’s life. That day, they received a diagnosis that their unborn child had spina bifida. It was a day, Maria said, adding, “We realized we didn’t have control over the future.”

The 4-H Cuming County Extension office recently welcomed Tayler Wickham to its team as the 4-H Extension Educator—a new role in Cuming County 4-H. Though she is new to the county, Wickham is very familiar with 4-H programming.

This year marks 150 years since the founding of St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Point.

Friday evening’s debut “Farm to Fork” event held at the Nielsen Center and hosted by the Chamber of Commerce saw 75 guests enjoy an event entirely brought together by sourcing local goods, products—and talent.

The Nebraska Press Association is partnering with Kid Scoop News (KSN) to help increase literacy rates in Nebraska and nurture the next generation of readers and news consumers through KSN. It is the first press association in the nation to partner with Kid Scoop.

An afternoon field trip last Tuesday was an educational experience for area students to make connections between the foods they eat and how they are produced.

This year’s one-day car show in West Point takes place this Sunday, Sept. 19. The show will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. when awards will be announced.

If you want to know what the ins and outs of an actor’s life are like, you can just ask Eric Lauritzen. The West Point native has always forged his own path in life and that included taking a non-traditional route after high school.

Lori Persson, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at NorthsStar Services in West Point has been recognized as one of the Top 10 DSPs in Nebraska by the Nebraska Association of Service Providers. The honor was announced Monday, the first day of Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2021.

The council accepted a funding option from Aquatic Design Consultants, Inc. that will help keep the proposed new swimming pool project on schedule should voters approve the financing mechanism for the new pool in May.

In observance of 9/11, the John A. Stahl library has a poster exhibition of “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed The World.” The display is located on the library’s gallery wall.

When Omaha native Dr. Brandon Toscano was looking for a job after dental school this spring, he didn’t imagine practicing in a rural community—at first.

The Kornhusker Kids youth crop scouting team coached by Chris Schiller was the winner of this year’s Youth Crop Scouting Competition held at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center.

Cruising along the Elkhorn River, the Engelbart family often spots white tail deer, muskrats, sand turtles and bald eagles all from the deck of their airboat.

Area high school students had the opportunity to speak with representatives from Nebraska universities, military recruiters and several out-of-state colleges at the College and Military Fair held at the Nielsen Center last Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.

Two families with deep roots in Cuming County were honored at the fair last week as they accepted Heritage Awards from Brian Meiergerd, Agricultural Society board president.

Twenty years ago, the desire for a garden club had been growing in the hearts of West Point plant and flower lovers for quite some time.

The West Point Special Olympic athletes competed in the 2021 Fall Games held last week in Lincoln. This was the first face-to-face competition for Special Olympics since March of 2020.

Work to begin replacing the bridge over the Elkhorn River south of Beemer could get underway yet this month, Cuming County Highway Superintendent Chris Howser told the West Point News this week.

Kaidyn Strehle might be spending a little more time doing yard work and less time doing fun summer activities, but he doesn’t mind—his hard work is going toward a very good cause.

The Dog Daze of Summer dog show saw a great turn out by the community on Main Street in West Point Thursday night. Judges awarded prizes for best dressed, best groomed, best matched to owner and best trick.

West Point’s Volunteer Fire and Rescue departments responded to a pair of fire calls this week, both at Grain States Soya, Inc. in West Point’s north industrial tract.

In temperatures exceeding a thousand degrees, Roger Gaster heat treats his handmade knives in his open atmosphere electric oven.

The 56th Annual Neihardt Day celebration is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 1, 1-3 p.m., on the grounds of the Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft.

This year’s summer acting camp headed up by Marlene Wiechman saw success with the help of two special co-directors who are no strangers to the stage.

Three Cuming County 4-H members participated in the State 4-H Poultry Contest held Monday, June 28 in the UNL Animal Science Building on East Campus.

Nebraska native Renee (Emanuel) Sobotka is honored to be recognized among the 2021 Forbes Next 1000, an annual initiative which highlights standout entrepreneurs across the United States.

The vision to bring a barrier-free, inclusive playground to Neligh Park in West Point is closer to being realized. The project, which was initiated by the pediatric therapy department at Franciscan Healthcare, will create a playground for children of all abilities, including children with sp…

Each meeting of the Liberated Lassies commences with a recitation of the prayer, “The Collect” penned by Mary Stewart in 1904.

Seventeen Cuming County 4-H members participated in the State Livestock Judging Contest that was held during the Premier Animal Science Event last Tuesday at the UNL Animal Science Department in Lincoln.

Ten Cuming County 4-H members participated in the State 4-H Meats Contest held Monday, June 28 in the UNL Animal Science Building.

Fourth of July activities in West Point begin Thursday, July 1 with Cruise Main Street night scheduled at 7 p.m.

Fourth of July activities in West Point will kick off in just over a week.

The West Point News picked up 13 awards in the Nebraska Press Association’s (NPA) Better Newspaper Contest for work done in 2020. Results of the contest were announced last Thursday in a video.

This weekend, Wisner will be “Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future” with a celebration of 150 years of township.

The VFW Auxiliary #4912 will be honoring West Point Veterans the week leading up to Independence Day (July 4)by placing an American flag in their yard.

Ninety-one head of cattle were shown at the 22nd annual Cream of the Crop Dairy Show held in West Point June 5. The show is sponsored by the Nebraska Junior Dairy Association and coordinated by Carl and Jan Aschoff.