Nebraska’s Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), urges parents and other adults to have real and in-depth conversations with their children during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. DHHS is one of the providers of funds to The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence.
Whatever your flavor, you’ll find it at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair. “Whatever Your Flavor” has been officially unveiled as this year’s State Fair theme.
To ease the transition back into gardening, Occupational therapist and gardener Wanda Menold spoke on “Returning to the Garden” on Feb. 9 at Grimm’s Gardens in Nebraska City.
The Massie-Richards American Legion Auxiliary Unit #100 met at Post Home on February 6, 2023. The minutes for the last meeting were accepted as printed.
All-America Selections (AAS) announces four national flower award winners this year. National awards are given to plants with consistently great performance across the United States. To see pictures of these and other great plants visit the All-America Selection website, www.all-americaselections.org.
February is National Senior Independence Month, which provides an opportunity to celebrate older adults across the state of Nebraska and spread awareness of information and resources that are available to help support them and their independence throughout their journey.
Girl Scout Cookies went on sale Feb. 10 and will be available through March 19. Girl Scouts throughout the state, including Otoe County, have set goals and are reaching out to friends, family and their community to achieve them. Proceeds from selling cookies stay local and girls help decide how the profits are used.
Syracuse High School sophomores and juniors recently explored careers in the medical field at the Syracuse Area Health (SAH) Career Fair. Twenty-two staff members presented in over 12 medical-related fields.
The Syracuse City Council was presented a plan for improvements to the sand volleyball courts at the complex. At the Feb.
The Syracuse Rocket boys’ basketball team faced off with Auburn, Conestoga and Lincoln Lutheran last week. Boys Vs Auburn (15-6) After watching the Bulldogs in the last few state championship games, the Rockets took a play right out of their playbook to take a 27-20 lead at halftime on Tuesday in a home contest. As the Bulldogs are known for doing, the Rockets slowed their game down and took time off the clock with each possession.