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Their first day of school is in the books. Students have already met their teachers, been in their classrooms, and even know where their locker is .

The City of Valentine is advising motorists of a temporary closure of Hall Street in connection with construction of the City's interceptor sewer project. South Hall Street is closed through the construction area between Highway 20 and South Street.

Cherry County Veterinary Clinic is growing~and with that growth comes an exciting addition to the veterinary team and more opportunities to serve the community. Dr.

Increased iron intake could decrease incidences of temporary deferral at the Rotary sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive, September 3. Donated blood is a lifesaving gift most healthy people can give.

Old batteries sitting in a drawer became an opportunity to do something positive for the community. During the Sandhills Ranch Expo in Bassett, the North Central Nebraska RC&D hosted a battery recycling collection as part of Nebraska’s efforts to expand safe battery recycling across the state. Residents were able to bring in unwanted household batteries, rechargeable power tool batteries, and cell phones to have them handled through the proper recycling process.

The Association of Nebraska Art Club (ANAC) Travel Show is on display at the Valentine Public Library August 13 through September 1. Twenty-six top award-winning pieces of art compile the show.

It had to start somewhere. When, exactly, was the very first mano-a-mano, face-to-face quickdraw gunfight on a public street? The answer takes us back to Springfield, MO, on July 21, 1865.

The 2026 Clothing Day Contest was held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, located at Mid-Plans Community College. The judges were Liz Ravenscroft, Nancy Allard, & Debbie Galloway. A total of 24 4-H members participated in the contest which included quilts, textile construction, and a fashion show. The following are the awards presented and their recipients.

Cats Champion, Adley Swanson; Reserve Champion, Tee Morgan; Purple, Rebecca Schumacher, Laramie Foster, Case Larson, Jenalee Garwood; Clover Kids, Daniel Bopp, Isa Foster; Junior Showmanship,Champion,Rebecca Schumacher; Reserve Champion, Adley Swanson; Purple, Laramie Foster, Tee Morgan; Intermediate Showmanship, Champion, Case Larson; Senior Showmanship, Champion, Jenalee Garwood. Rabbits Clover Kids, McKinley Baldwin, Cathryn Magnuson.

Results from the Cherry County Fair Open Horse Show results, held Monday, August 3, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. The Ag Society provided cash awards and ribbons for this year’s event, with donations from CW Halters, CE Equine, Sarah Schumacher, Jackie Qualley and Shannon Martin, Niobrara Valley Feed.