On October 1, 2022, three students from Valentine High School’s Badger Band traveled to Chadron to participate in Homecoming Band Day. Those attending were Saylor Biltoft, Grant Springer, and Marybelle Ward. Students played pep band with the Chadron State Eagle Band and several other high school bands to enhance the football game with their music. They enjoyed watching the game as they played!!

Friday, October 7, 2022, the Badgers hosted Hershey, and won with a score of 32-0. Coach Ian Bish said, “It was a great team with guys stepping up and filling in for guys that were out.

October 4, 2022, the Lady Badgers hosted a triangular with Gothenburg,and Ogallala and were bested by both teams. The first game against the Lady Swedes, the Lady Badgers lost 1925, 9-25.

Monday, October 3, 2022, the Lady Badges played at Four Winds Golf Course, in Kimball, for Class C District competition, and came home as Champions! There were 12 teams in the competition and Valentine placed first with 408 followed by Hershey in second place with 428; third place, Chadron, 440; fourth place, Perkins County, 464; fifth place, Gordon-Rushville, 479; sixth place, Mitchell, 484; seventh place, Bridgeport, 499; eighth place, North Platte St. Pat’s, 507; ninth place, Dundy County-Stratton, 524; 10th place, Kimball, 530; 11th place, Southwest, 550; and 12th place, Bayard, 599.

Awildfirethatexplodedinsizein drought-stricken central Nebraska has destroyed much of a youth campsite and led officials to evacuate a nearby village. The Bovee Fire was initially reported ashavingburnedaround100 acres early Sunday, October 2, 2022, in the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest, officials said.

“It’s not a matter of if...it’s a matter of when.” Knowing this, the Valentine Volunteer Fire Department has been training all summer on rope rescue. “We’ve been training to better prepare ourselves for some of the potential rescue situations that may arise,” said Assistant Chief CourtneyFowler.“Ourconcernhas to do with all of the canyons that surround Valentine and the area.” There are hikers and hunters along with those who use the hills simply to recreate, golf, or enjoy the rivers.