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Lincoln – With heat indexes topping 100 degrees in some parts of the state this week, hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans are at risk of developing heat-related illnesses. Following these valuable tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can help lessen your chances of developing heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Patty, Marshal, Raken and Takorah Tinant flew to Mansfield, MA and stayed with Patty’s sister, Nancy and her husband Mike. They had a great time adventuring! In Boston: a Red Sox game and the USS Constitution; in Saratoga Springs, NY: the race track, racing Hall of Fame, and the site of the Battle of Saratoga; on Cape Cod: six glorious days on the beach! All enjoyed the two weeks family time with the Roach family.

August 3, 2021 Lincoln-The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding the public that it is unlawful to place political campaign signs, or any unpermitted signs, on state highway and interstate right-of-way. This includes intersections, medians, entrance and exit ramps, sidewalks and the ditches and lands that make up the right-of-way bordering the length of each roadway.

Seven generations of descendants of an original Cherry County family recently gathered in Valentine to celebrate family and learn of their midwestern heritage. Over 50 people came to meet their relatives, share photos, and swap stories.

The Cherry County Extension Office will offer free pressure canner testing August 20, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at 365 North Main Street, Suite #3, Valentine.

Pauline Lanz and sister Marlene of Rapid City traveled to North Dakota to spend several days with their sister, Gladys. Dan and Sheri Tinant hosted a family supper Sunday night with a birthday party for great granddaughter, Keelani.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) had issued a new draft of health education standards. NDE is a state agency that is independently governed by the elected members of the State Board of Education. Governor Ricketts does not appoint the board members or agency staff.

LINCOLN-With soaring temperatures, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission would like to issue the following safety reminders to those out enjoying water activities. Never swim alone — Always swim with a buddy.