Vickie Welding remembers the day her husband Dave came home and casually mentioned, “I bought a bar today.”

Guardian Angel Central Catholic’s third grade teacher Joyce Ortmeier was selected as Nebraska’s rural elementary school Educator of the Year by the Archdiocese of Omaha. She is one of eight Nebraska educators honored with an educator award this year.

Last November, 8-year-old Quinn Skoda had gone to bed the night before her birthday and woke up to an incredible sight. In her front yard was a 30-foot “Happy Birthday” sign in turquoise and silver letters, complete with a unicorn, rainbow, purple balloons, flowers, a cake and cupcakes.

The days of scrolling through microfilm for hours to locate a person, place, or event in Cuming County history at the John A. Stahl Library are over.

For 25 years, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kenneth Pitz has repaired broken bones and helped patients bounce back from orthopedic issues in the West Point community.

On a recent sunny Saturday in March, a Phantom 4 Drone maneuvered over Jim Nebuda’s 41-acre farm. From several hundred feet below, Connor Kreikemeier guided his drone by controller, capturing images of tractors, cars, fields and about 500 people.

Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department will be hosting more public COVID-19 clinic dates in its district (Burt, Cuming, Madison and Stanton counties).

Guardian Angels Central Catholic didn’t field the largest contingent at the State Class C2 speech championship, but in the end it was enough for the team to place third in its class.

Chris Peatrowsky’s father, Gene Peatrowsky, worked for the last of the Schmitts who founded Schmitt’s Clothing. He worked for the family that owned seven locations.

The Nebraska Legislature spent over an hour debating a bill that would provide a one-time death benefit for first responders during the first full week of floor debate on March 10.

“4-H: A Mask 4 Success” was the theme for this year’s Cuming County 4-H Public Speaking & PSA Contest held last Thursday at the Cuming County Extension Office.

Cub Scout Pack 165 held its 2021 Pinewood Derby Sunday at the Nielsen Community Center.

Memories went with the items sold at an auction held Saturday at the former JD’s Bar & Grill restaurant in West Point.

Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (ELVPHD) has launched an online system for individuals 65 years of age and over who would like to schedule an appointment for a COVID vaccine.

There’s some friendly wagering going on at the Colonial Haven nursing home in Beemer, but it doesn’t include the exchange of money.

When hand-held prayer cards were distributed this month in Catholic parishes across Nebraska, local sixth grader Joelle Peatrowsky’s artwork was featured on them.

A second Edward Jones office will be opening in West Point beginning Friday, Feb. 5.

More than 1,000 people attended Right to Life March Saturday in Lincoln. Among the marchers were 20 or more from the West Point area.

More than 38,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered last week in Nebraska. As of Sunday, 76,882 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given to those in Phase 1A priority group, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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.