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    Burn Ban notice for Cherry County

    A burn ban has been issued for Cherry County effective July 14, 2022. The ban primarily applies to permit required open burns such as brush piles, leaves, etc. All burn permits will remain suspended until the burn ban has been lifted.

    Remembering the 2012 Niobrara River Valley Fires

    On the evening of July 19, 2012, a lightning storm rolled through the canyons south of the Niobrara River near Johnstown that ignited an area of trees in a canyon of the Niobrara River Valley. Innumerous storms frequent Nebraska throughout the summer season, each bringing their share of lightning, thunder, hail, wind and other methods of destruction.

    29th annual Nebraska Star Party

    The Nebraska Star Party is coming up this July 24-29, 2022 at Merritt Reservoir’s Snake Campground. Wednesday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m. at the Valentine High School will be presenters and kids programs. These programs are free and open to the public.

    Results of the annual Demolition Derby!

    Weeks before July 4, many were probably working on their derby cars. Fine tuning them for the hits they’d take, and making sure they’d keep on running if they did get a good whollop. At 6:00 p.m., Wreckless Promotions began the annual Demolition Derby with a total of 24 cars.

    Results from the 11th annual Andrew Claymon Memorial Fishing Tournament

    The 11th annual Andrew Claymon Memorial Fishing Tournament was held at Merritt Reservoir on Saturday, June 11, 2022, with 52 teams consisting of 122 youth and adult participants, competing for prizes in three divisions, as well as a new award category this year for total weight of panfish. The tournament is in memory of 16 year old Andrew Claymon who died of cancer on July 5, 2010.

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