May 2024

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports the following recent arrests:On April 30, deputies arrested David Allan Thompson, 42, of Hamburg on suspicion of domestic abuse (first offense).On May 2, deputies arrested Beau Doyne Oliver, 34, of Sidney on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Local band features musical improvisation, wide genre

A local band with a large repertoire that belies its simple name is currently filling its calendar with events.Jam Sesh, a six-piece band, is already scheduled to play at the Riverton Park for Riverton Days this summer, just before the town celebration’s fireworks show, and has some private gigs scheduled as well, but is still looking for other opportunities to perform.Tyler Stanley of Jam Sesh said the band was formed after a previous group of musicians, the Southwest 7, decided to take a hiatus from performing.

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Fremont County Scholars

Iowa Farm Bureau was proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of the 22nd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony last weekend, Scholars who were recognized from Fremont County were: Hailee Barrett of Hamburg and Kylee Foster of Sidney.

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Cats, Cats, Cats!

I think the “stars” or something or other must have dictated cats would play an important part of my life.You see, my mother left my baby buggy outside one night.

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