The Badger wrestling teams kicked off their seasons in O’Neill this last weekend. Valentine tied Croften-Bloomfield for the title. “We were missing a few guys, so still being able to tie the #4 team in the state with five open weight classes was good. I didn't feel we wrestled great in the finals, but it is early in the year, and our kids will respond and come back stronger,” said Coach Shane Allison.

Valentine Area Arts Council would like to invite you to our upcoming event. Koiné will be presenting Emmanuel Lux, Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the Valentine High School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. This performance is offered to the public at no cost. Afree-willdonationisappreciated. Enhance the Christmas Season by experiencing the Christmas story through music, dazzling multimedia, and scriptural narration.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The streets are decked outwithnewlightpolesanddecorations hanging from them for a very festive look! City Manager Shane Siewert said, “We had to purchase new Christmas decorations because the old ones are not compatible with the new decorative streetlights and were looking a little worn. There are four of each kind of character decorations, including 4.5' X 8' Pine Christmas Trees, 4' X 6' Double Candle Scrolls, 4.5' X 8' Snowmen, and 4.5' X 8' Stockings.

NORFOLK – An advocate for agriculture in Nebraska has been recognized for her contributions to the industry. Anita Keys of Elsmere, was named 2022 Agceptional Woman of theYearduringNortheastCommunity College’sAgceptionalWomen’s Conference recently on the Northeast campus in Norfolk.

Can you spare an hour or two to help The Salvation Army raise money to help families in need? Many spots are still open to ring the bells through December 24. Pictured are the Wackler family who were the first family to sign up to ring the bell this season on Black Friday.

The North Platte Deanery of Catholic Woman under the diocese of Grand Island installed new officers for the biennium at the fall meeting in Thedford at the St. Thomas Church on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Outgoing president Sandy Eggert and spiritual advisor Fr. Lou Nolette conducted the installation. Pictured left to right are Treasurer Marie Young, Father Nolette, President Cindy Dunbar, and Secretary Justina Benscoter.