Roberta R. Barnes is a painter from Nebraska working primarily in oils.

The Sand Painters Artist of the Month for August is Denise Adcock. Her art is on display at Security First Bank, Sandhills State Bank, Union Bank, Viaero and MPCC.

The weather wasn’t the most cooperative for the record setting crowd, but - they weren’t rained, smoked, or stormed out said organizers of the 32nd annual Nebraska Star Party with the theme Step into the Darkness. They met at the Snake Arm of Merritt Reservoir, where dark skies reign supreme.

Cherry County Hospital Ambulance announced the retirement of several members. Pictured above, Leroy and Kate Songer with CCHA President Duane Lamb. Leroy had over 30 years of service, while his wife Kate had just under 30 years in EMS. Pictured above right, Linda Ramos had 15 years of service.

With all of the disasters that have been going on throughout the U.S., it not only looked like it could have been our turn, but it sounded like it as well. Forecasters had shared the likelihood of tornadoes in the vicinity, along with severe thunderstorms. At 7:49 p.m., an emergency alert was activated and sent out through people’s phones about severe thunderstorm warning with baseball size hail. People were warned to take shelter.

Valentine, NE – July 1, 2025 – Schuster Anderson Wealth Advisors is proud to announce that Talia Benson, Senior Financial Advisor who is located at 155 N. Main Street in Valentine, NE, has officially earned her Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation.