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  • Prescriptions for parks

    Jill Kruse DO|Jun 19, 2024

    Doctors write prescriptions for medications all the time. However, have you ever heard of a doctor prescribing a walk in the park? While this prescription will not fit in a bottle, it can pack some powerful health benefits. It may sound strange, but doctors actually can prescribe time outdoors to their patients with the help of a national program, ParkRx.org. This free online program can help a patient track their outdoor activity and discuss more outdoor exercise options with their doctor. In...

  • Area evacuated near Halsey, Nebraska National Forest

    Hannah Christensen, Nebraska News Service|Oct 6, 2022

    The Bovee Fire started in the Nebraska National Forest, Bessey Ranger District near Halsey, Oct. 2. According to the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, it is likely human caused. Around 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 2, officials reported the fire had burned 100 acres. Four hours later, it had grown to an estimated 15,000 acres. Authorities gave evacuation orders for Halsey and nearby campgrounds that day. As of Oct. 3, the fire is at zero percent containment. However, officials with Nebraska NF&G...

  • Livingston selected for youth leadership event

    Aug 18, 2022

    North Central Public Power District sent four campers to the 2022 Nebraska Rural Electric Association Youth Energy Leadership Camp, July 18 to July 22, at the 4-H Camp in the Nebraska National Forest at Halsey. The four campers representing North Central were Jacob Hanvey son of Kelly Hanvey and Michael Hanvey; Joseph Pavelka son of Doug and Jean Pavelka; Weston Hoffman son of Rory and Paula Hoffman; Carlee Livingston daughter of Valerie Livingston. Livingston is a Summerland School sophomore....

  • Remembering those who served

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|May 27, 2021

    From the Wyoming/Nebraska border to the opposite side of the state, 432 miles along U.S. Highway 20, link the state’s Pine Ridge region, sandhills and Elkhorn River, before reaching Siouxland Freedom Park in South Sioux City. It’s a 432-mile walk Ken Hanel, of West Point, and Daryl Harrison, of Thurston, know well. The pair completed the walk Saturday, after starting May 11. The 432-mile route wasn’t selected by happenstance. In February 2020, Governor Pete Ricketts named Highway 20 as the N...