First Issuance of Summer EBT Benefits Going Out to Families

Lincoln, NE – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will issue its first round of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits today.Summer EBT is available to families with eligible school-age children to help them buy groceries during the summer months.

Nebraska: it really has a lot of cool stuff to see/experience

ALL THINGS NEBRASKAMemorial Day has come and gone, so it’s time to hit the road.As a lover of Nebraska stuff (you know, corn, the Huskers, Busch Light) I’ve never understood why more people don’t vacation in our state.There’s plenty of stuff to see and experience.

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Upon Departure of Hantavirus-Exposed Guests from UNMC

LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen issued the statement below following the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s (UNMC) announcement that, in coordination with the CDC and home state governments, some of the hantavirus-exposed guests who have been quarantined at the National Quarantine Unit...

Hofmann Selected for Elite 11 Veterinarian Program Cohort

LINCOLN — Twenty-one students from across the Cornhusker State have been selected for the newest cohort of the Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program, a highly competitive University of Nebraska–Lincoln initiative designed to address the state’s shortage of food animal veterinarians.

Vacation Bible School Across the County

Vacation Bible Schools are starting up around the county.Find out when you can send your child or grandchild.The theme at the Stromsburg churches is Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23.Tuesday was “Jesus is Our Shepherd”.

Grace Notes

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” That familiar proverb was first spoken by William E. Hickson.Author Wendy Northcutt was neither so encouraging nor optimistic. “If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.” Oops! It sounds like someone discovered that the hard way!

God’s Word: Verses for this Week

“Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whither soever thou goest.

Senior Center

CALENDAR: Regular Events: Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Cards, pool and puzzles daily

Walnut Street Closing for Construction

SHELBY - Walnut Street is under construction in Shelby. Here is the schedule. A detour will be set up when necessary. Follow the posted signs. Gehring Construction and Ready Mix Co. from Columbus is doing the work.

Library News

Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: June: A Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake Summer reading contest starts May 20th and ends July 13th. Prizes awarded with a grand prize of a $100 shopping spree.