Congratulations to two Valentine High School student-athletes for signing their Letters of Intent to wrestle and golf in college. Ariana Blume signed on to wrestle at Southeast Community College. Kaylee Hanson signed to golf at Morningside.

The snow has melted and land managers around the state are getting ready to use prescribed fire. They are also balancing their management activities with safety. The idea of intentionally lighting fires can be alarming when there are wildfires occurring in the state. The Niobrara Valley Prescribed Fire Association wants its community to know that its members prepare extensively for burns and work closely with their local fire chiefs. They are committed to safe and responsible prescribed fire use.

Agriculture is Nebraska’s number one industry and the heart and soul of our state. Agriculture deserves recognition and celebration every day, especially during National Ag Week, March 17-23. As the Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), it’s an honor and a privilege to serve the dedicated people of Nebraska’s agricultural community.

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Pastor Gary Smith of the Valentine Presbyterian Church has been named the Moderator of the Presbytery of Central Nebraska whichencompasses39Presbyterian churches and covers an area east of York border to border from South Dakota to Kansas and just west of North Platte.

February 19, 2024 – Cherry County Hospital in Valentine announced they have been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX.