Rich Jorgenson of the Jorgenson Well Drilling has announced the sale of his business to Bill Lynch and Tom Holm of Broken Bow. Both plan to move to Callaway at a later date. The new name of the business is Seven Valleys Well Works.

A shepherd was herding his flock in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand new BMW advanced out of the dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a Broni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the shepherd, “If I tell you exactly how many sheep you have in your flock, will you give me one?”

50 YEARS AGO: A carnival against Muscular Dystrophy was held at the Charles Horn ranch with 76 in attendance. There were games, pony rides, and a train ride around the ranch to see the unusual animals; $128 was collected.

1. The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference.

September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting actions that can help save lives. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), an average of 135 suicide deaths occur each day, with an estimated 2.2 million suicide attempts in 2024 alone.

NEWS RELEASE The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is again extending the application period for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) in several Nebraska counties impacted by March wildfires.

Callaway High’s athletic teams will open their seasons this week, with the Bear football team taking on Lexington St. Ann, then hosting Arcadia, Greeley, and Ansley. On the volleyball scene, the CHS spikers begin with a home game against Arnold, then will host Litchfield. Carolyn Kollmeier will be announcing home contests this year, and Brian Gardner will have sponsorship of the pep club. The pep club will be composed of both boys and girls this year.

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