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Single ladies loved Lincoln’s Homestead Act
Governor Pillen recognizes Historic Preservation Month
Heart City Theatre continues to raise funds and is accepting bids on electric, plumbing, other

Badger Golf earns best team score in 14 years with 326!
Congratulations to our VHS State Track Qualifiers!
Ainsworth Invite Best Ball Tourney results

Locals compete in Missouri River Freedom Race

Three local Valentine athletes competed Saturday, July 10, 2021, in the Missouri River Freedom Race, a 63-mile-long canoe and kayak race from Boonville to Jefferson City. Mike Huggins placed second in the men’s solo unlimited kayak division, making the 63-mile trek in just under seven hours (6:58:38).
VAAC welcomes the String Beans!

The String Beans are coming back to Valentine! They are a Nebraskan favorite for entertaining preschool through elementary school-age kids. The String Beans sing songs about what kids love, and the show is sure to have your kids laughing, dancing, and singing along. They sold out the Lied Center in their hometown, Lincoln, and it’s going to be an amazing experience having them come to this area of the state!
Cherry County Historical Society elects new officers discuss fate of Mears Cabin

One of the topics discussed at their recent meeting was the condition of the Mears Cabin. Built in 1882 for David Y. Mears who was a surveyor. With that knowledge, he filed a homestead where the future town of Valentine would be established. Charles Bowden’s father cut the logs for the cabin in 1882 and Mears was named Postmaster that same year. By 1884, he was living in Chadron and James Morris along with John Tucker occupied the building and established a newspaper. There is some undocumented supposition that the cabin was used for the post office and newspaper.
Reece named EMS Person of the Year at annual conference

In honor of the silent servant, we would like to nominate Kay Reese, Cherry County Hospital Ambulance EMT #108 for person of the year. Kay Reese was nominated and awarded the EMS Person of the Year at the Kearney EMS Conference this month.
Mardi Milton named 2021 Teacher-of-the-Year

Lincoln, July 1, 2021 – Each year the Nebraska American Legion selects outstanding teachers who promote Americanism, patriotism, and support the veterans and activeduty military in their communities.
Happy 245th Birthday America

The community was ready to celebrate our nation’s birthday for sure! Main Street was lined with onlookers for the Lions Club parade. Even though it was supposed to be a hot day - it got up to 101 - people walked to the parade, then went over to Badger Memorial Field for the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence and participated in ringing the bell!