Around the Area

A group of Hamilton County volunteers is being sought to help welcome the Nebraska State Fair to Grand Island on Aug. 31. The intention is to show support for the fair while promoting Hamilton County.

Community getting ready to paint Nipawin green

The excitement is building as residents prepare for the final leg of the competition to get Nipawin elected as Riderville.

Knott's Haunt readies to rise again

The dawn of the dead won't come for another few months, but Knott's Berry Farm crews have already spent weeks getting ready for Haunt, the park's biggest annual event. Significant progress has been made on two Haunt mazes resurrected from last year,...

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Curbly blog creator shares his personal style, projects

Make-it-yourself artwork, keepsakes are hallmarks of blogger Bruno Bornsztein's personal style. He talks about the websites Curbly, Wee Baby Stuff and ManMade.