Diabetes affects millions of Americans and when left untreated can lead to heart disease and stroke, damage kidneys and nerves, and affect eyesight, circulation and healing capacity. Fremont Area Medical Center’s Diabetes Self-Management Program can help you learn to control the disease and lead a healthier, happier life.

The FAMC program is staffed by a team of healthcare professionals that includes a certified diabetes educator, a registered dietitian, a registered pharmacist, and a physical therapist. They use a combination of individual counseling and group seminars to cover topics that range from nutrition and meal planning to the prevention, detection, and treatment of complications. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs.

FAMC’s Diabetes Self-Management Program meets for three sessions – two three-hour group classes and an individual session. Classes are scheduled for April 12 and 13, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., with an individual appointment time to be arranged at the patient’s convenience. Classes meet on the third floor of FAMC’s Health Park Plaza. Physician referral is required.

Most insurance companies will cover the program, as will Medicare. To participate, consult your physician for a referral or call (402) 727-3355.

Cases heard Monday in Dodge County District Court included:

* Richard Dobesh, 45, of Fremont was sentenced to 2-4 years in prison for delivery of a controlled substance-marijuana, a Class III felony.

* Daniel Fowler, 21, of Cedar Bluffs admitted to violating his probation for attempted burglary, a Class IV felony. Sentencing was set for April 25.

* Nicholas Harmel, 31, of Fremont pleaded no contest to DUI-third offense-greater than .15 percent blood alcohol content, a Class IIIA felony. Sentencing was set for May 2.

* Jared Stricker, 22, of Fremont pleaded guilty to third-degree assault, a Class I misdemeanor. Sentencing was set for May 2.

Cases heard Monday included:

* William Cusick, 24, of Omaha admitted to violating his probation for attempted first-degree assault, a Class III felony. An updated pre-sentence investigation was ordered and sentencing set for April 18.

* Jeremy Rouseau, 31, of Scribner had his sentencing for possession of a controlled substance-morphine, a Class IV felony, continued until April 4 so he could seek treatment at a residential facility.

Fremont Area Medical Center offers a Grief Support Group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This group is free and open to anyone who would appreciate the supportive environment of being with others who are also dealing with major losses in their lives – whether that is a spouse, parent, child, or friend.

The Grief Support Group is

Tickets are now available for the 17th Annual Bull Riding Classic and Rural Living Expo.

The event is hosted by the Christensen Field Improvement Task force and will be held at Christensen Field in Fremont on Friday, April 8th and Saturday, April 9th.

The event lineup includes Bull

Things are looking up for rapper Saigon.

Last month, his debut album, “The Greatest Story Never Told,” debuted at number one on the rap charts and he is currently touring as part of the Strange Noize Tour which hits The Slowdown Sunday.

“It felt good man,” the Brooklyn rapper said. “To have an album that’s five years old hit number one? Yeah.”

Prior to the release of his album, he also had a successful stint playing himself on the HBO series Entourage, being managed on the show by Turtle.

Things weren’t always good for Saigon. Originally signed to Atlantic Records, Saigon announced in 2007 that he was quitting the rap game because of artistic differences with the label and the fact that it wouldn’t release the album he recorded.

“I just wanted to get out of the Atlantic

Colonel David Sankey, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol has named Administrative Services Major Thomas Schwarten to the post of Assistant Superintendent. Schwarten, a 23-year veteran of the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) took over his duties March 14, 2011.

“The candidates for Lt. Colonel all possessed excellent qualities,” said Colonel David Sankey. “Tom is a proven leader, both in the field as a Troop Area Commander and most recently as Administrative Services Major. He knows how to get the job done. I look forward to continue

Cases heard Monday in Dodge County District Court included:

* Joseph Brainard, 25, of Fremont pleaded no contest to theft by unlawful taking and two counts of theft by receiving stolen property, Class IV felonies. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and sentencing set for April 25.

* William Cusick, 24, of Omaha denied a motion to revoke his probation for first-degree

Investigator’s with the Nebraska State Patrol in conjunction with the Jefferson County Attorney, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Lincoln Police Department have arrested a Fairbury woman in the death of her husband.

Susan Dejong, 54, Fairbury, is lodged in the

Fremont Area Medical Center (FAMC) was identified as a recipient of the 2011 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™, indicating that its patient safety ratings are in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals. In a new study released today by HealthGrades, the nation’s most trusted source of health care provider information, Fremont Area Medical Center is one of only 268 hospitals in the