Lastweek,NOAAWeathercalled for severe winter weather including three to eight inches of snow, along with gusting winds up to 40 mph. We’ve needed moisture in the area the entire winter season and were grateful when we got about an inch at Miller Field, in Valentine, Thursday, February 19.

The 2026 Heart City Bull Bash Livestock Judging Contest welcomed more than 200 youth and collegiate participants to Valentine on Friday, February 13, marking one of the largest turnouts in the event’s history. Held on a beautiful February morning, the contest brought competitors, coaches, families, and industry supporters together from across eight states for a day centered on education, agriculture, and sportsmanship.

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Born and raised in Valentine, Benson returned to the community after earning her degree with a desire to bring industry knowledge andprofessionalfinancialguidance back to the area she calls home. Over the past decade, she has built her career helping individuals and families make confident financial decisions through all stages of life.

It was a special day for the Valentine CommunitySchoolsFoundation, this past Valentine Day, when they received a donation of $1,289.60 - proceeds from the Valentine Marathon, held here last summer. Marathon founder, Mark Gudgel, said, “I’m reminded of how special Valentine High School is every time I run into my classmates later in life.

Valentine, NE — Cherry County Hospital is proud to announce the receipt of a $947.25 donation to its Oncology Department following the annual Bomgaars Ladies Night event held this past fall. The event brought community members together for an evening focused on shopping and breast cancer awareness.