On January 5, 2024, the Valentine Police Department recognized Lt. Jamon Slama for 20 years of service with the Police Department. Lt. Slama began his law enforcement career with the Sidney Police Department. On January 5, 2004, he started his service with the City of Valentine’s Police Department.

Does the thought of putting a jigsaw puzzle together remind you of a cold, snowy day? A time to slow down and enjoy using a part of your brain that may not normally be exercised? This wasn’t it. It was a fast paced event that ultimately declared Andy Krueger and Marcus Little as winners in the inaugural Friends of the Library jigsaw puzzle tournament.

The Chamber of Commerce holds their annual Valentine’s Day Card Contest at the end of 2023. Everyone was invited to draw, sketch, or pen and ink the annual greeting that will be shared with many over Valentine’s Day, February 14. This year, Hedda Matheson was the winner with the above pen and ink letting you know your heart has a friend. She also was the recipient of the $250 prize.

The Valentine Badgers traveled to Chadron for wrestling duals January 19-20, 2024 and earned seventh place in duals, and in the tournament. Individual results are as follows: Match #1 Round 1 Mead defeated Valentine 44-28 106 - Trey Tatham of Mead, over Deklin Titus of Valentine, Dec 6-5.

The occasion was a celebration as Michaela Hobbs was officially sworn in as Clerk Magistrate, Cherry County court, Eighth Judicial District, Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The Honorable James J. Orr was the officiant on this very chilly, windy, day. Due to the weather conditions, several court officials were unable to attend in person, but did by a first ever Investiture service via Zoom.

Precious moments spent with a book are oftentimes overlooked as being special! Books have the ability to elevate your creativity, increase knowledge, and offer adventure. But they can also be a bonding agent. What if you brought your youth to the Valentine Public Library story time? Enjoying a Scavenger Hunt together? Or pondering the answer this philosophical question: How do you know if a snowman is upset?