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September was the third driest on record, according to NOAA Weather, with a total of .09 inches of rain, 1.63 inches below normal. There were 14 days of over 90 degrees which is nine days above normal. On top of that, there were the winds...and the windiest was 55 mph September 12. What does this have to do with the fire Thursday, October 3? There wasn’t any more moisture in October, and everything is just plain dried out.

Valentine – Friday, November 1, 2024, explore the sky and the critters that flutter through the night!! Join the Niobrara National Scenic River and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission staff and volunteers at the Boardman Creek Campground located at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area.

Come join us for a fun filled evening as the Valentine Area Arts Council brings in Fantastick Patrick. The performance is Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Valentine High School Auditorium. This event is free to the public. A free-will donation will be taken at the door.

The Lady Badgers hosted their invitational Tuesday, September 24, 2024, and earned second place with their season best team score of 393. West Holt earned first place with 382; O’Neill in third place with 447; and Ainsworth in fourth place with 497.

The Badger Cross Country team traveled to Gordon, Thursday, September 26, 2024. Results for the 5,000 meter varsity boys are as follows: third place, Deklin Titus, 20:21.31; fifth place, Devlin Welch, 20:34.92; 10th place, Isaac Utecht, 20:57.91; 14th place, Tanner Two Strike, 22:02.46; 19th place, Landen Mooney, 23:53.87; 23rd place, Boone Jespersen, 25:03.06; 24th place, Duncan Mosner, 25:03.73; 30th place, Jackson Huggins, 26:32.21.