LINCOLN – April 14, 20201, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he had signed a proclamation designating Nebraska as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary State.” The proclamation is symbolic, and reaffirms Nebraska’s support for the right to bear arms.

Were you surprised Monday, April 19? A little bit? Not really? Nebraska’s weather is always full of surprises. NOAA weather did forecast from one to three inches of snow - the surprise came with over eight inches!

North Central RC&D along with MNNRD completed a Nebraska Department of Energy and Environment Tire Amnesty Friday, April 16, 2021. The goal of 300 ton was reached mid-afternoon. Kim Burge, Executive Director for RC&D reported 221 loads of tires were hauled to the City of Valentine lot East of Valentine High School. “The event was a huge success. We probably could have asked for a 400 ton limit on the Tire Amnesty Grant with NDEE. It was hard to decide where to set the goal. The last Tire Amnesty for Cherry County was held in 2004.”

Saturday, April 10, the Badgers traveled to Winner and competed in their track meet. No team scores were kept.

by Laura Vroman The Valentine City Council met for their regular meeting Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the City Library Meeting Room. The following were in attendance: City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City Manager Shane Siewert, Council members Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott, Dave Dent, and Ross Brockley.

According to VCS Superintendent Mike Halley, Blake Beebout has been selected as the next Assistant Principal/Activities Director for Valentine Community Schools. Blake’s current position is teaching Social Studies and serving as the Head Football and Head Track Coach at Valentine High School. Blake has been employed by Valentine Community Schools since 2007 and has served as the Head Football, Head Girls Basketball, Head Boys Basketball, and Head Track Coach throughout his career. Blake graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences 7-12 in 2007. Blake obtained a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Chadron State College in 2019.