Hope Gospel Rescue Mission

The HOPE Gospel Rescue Mission is Christ centered ministry in York. They help the hurting and homeless in the name of Jesus Christ.Most of the summer their beds were full. Even in October, they were at 100% capacity in both the men’s and women’s dorms. Some nights a few men slept on the floor.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Drop Off

Shoebox Drop-Off for Operation Christmas Child runs next week from November 17th through the 24th.For the 9th year, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola, is the official drop-off center for our area.Shoebox gifts provide God’s love in a tangible way, to children throughout the world.

God’s Word: Verses for this Week

“And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us?

The Giving Tree

The second annual community Giving Tree is up and running. This is a joint effort among the United Methodist, Salem Lutheran and Evangelical Covenant Churches. The purpose of the Giving Tree is to help parents provide a brighter Christmas for their children.

Tomte Scavenger Hunt for Kids

The Stromsburg Woman’s Club is sponsoring a Tomte Scavenger Hunt for children ages 1-10 on Saturday, November 29th during the Lighting of the Square!The downtown square will contain 30 hidden Tomte ornaments. Children are encouraged to find ONE Tomte placed in a bag with an identifying number.

From the Museum

IMMIGRANT CLUSTERSThere is an island off the coast of South America on which some species of animals have survived which defy the progress of evolution on the major continents.I believe they are called the Galapagos. The comedians 'Bob and Ray' had a routine about one example, the 'komodo dragons.

Upper Big Blue NRD Announces Board of Directors Vacancy

York, NE — The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District is seeking qualified and engaged community members to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors. Individuals who are passionate about natural resources, conservation, and community service are encouraged to apply for the at-large position.

Nebraska Public Media Premieres Behind-the Scenes Look at Local Sports Coverage

LINCOLN, Neb. – Ever wonder what it takes to capture every buzzer-beater, every comeback and every unforgettable moment of high school, collegiate and professional sporting events – and deliver live coverage to homes across the state?

Trump Administration Delivers Second Stage of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmers

(Washington, D.C., November 17, 2025) – Three days after the government reopened and despite the radical left Democrat caused shutdown, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L.

Remainder of SNAP Benefits Issued to Nebraskans

Lincoln – Friday, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) distributed the remaining balance of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to all Nebraska recipients.This disbursement brings households to their full monthly SNAP amount for November.