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1 package (17.3 ounces) puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon cream (egg wash) 2 to 3 firm apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala) or pears (D’Anjou or Bartlett) cored and peeled 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons dark rum (optional) Vanilla or seasonal ice cream, or whipped cream serves 4 Place 1 sheet of the puff pastry on a work surface and roll out any creases. Cut the pastry into fourths. Place the four pieces on a parchment- lined baking sheet. Place the second sheet of pastry on the work surface. Cut the pastry into eight strips lengthwise and then cut in half horizontally to make 16 strips. Brush the edges of each of the 4 squares with the egg wash and then place a strip of pastry on each edge to make a border. Brush the edges again with egg wash, and score the edges every 1/2 inch to decorate the border. Thinly slice the apples or pears. Place the fruit slices on the pastry, within the border, in a decorative pattern. Sprinkle lightly with nuts, sugar and cinnamon. Bake the tarts on the middle rack of a preheated 425 F oven for 15 minutes, and then reduce heat to 375 F for an additional 10 minutes. The fruit should be cooked and the pastry golden brown and puffed. Remove from oven. While pastry is baking, heat the marmalade and rum in a small saucepan just until the marmalade has melted. As soon as the pastries are removed from the oven, brush the tops with the warmed marmalade to form a glaze. Cool to room temperature and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

The Nebraska State Fair invites guests of all ages to Older Nebraskans Day on Monday, August 25, for a full day of fun, wellness, and community, highlighted by a nostalgic concert by The Righteous Brothers at 2:00 p.m. inside the Heartland Events Center.

A transformative new project is on the horizon for Cherry County — the construction of a regional event and convention center that promises to become a vital resource for the entire community. Planned as an addition to the Mid-Plains Community College campus in Valentine, this modern facility will be the first of its kind in the area, offering state-of-the-art amenities, flexible space, and long-term community impact.

Melinda Black Lance, Rosebud, SD. Criminal trespass, 2nd degree, Jail seven days, $50 costs - Officer Ormesher.

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During the week of August 3 - 9, 2025, the following arrests were made by the Valentine Police Department: • On Sunday August 3, at approximately 8:30p.m., an officer contacted the occupants of a vehicle sitting in a travel lane on park hill road. The two occupants, a 36 year old South Dakota man and a 40 year old South Dakota woman, were arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after a search of their vehicle uncovered marijuana and suspected methamphetamine.

The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) is alerting the public that mosquito pools collected near O’Neill in Holt County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This summer, positive mosquito samples have also been found in Dakota, Red Willow, Adams, Dodge, Lincoln, Dawson, Washington, Box Butte and Scottsbluff counties in Nebraska.

NAPA’s Physician of the Year Award is awarded annually and the physician must be engaged in active practice. Dr.

Would you like to see your Alumni photos in the Valentine Midland News? Please take some time to come and identify your class! Someone will be here Monday through Friday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. We have photos of the following classes: 1985, and 2000, that still need identification, please! Photos can be emailed for identification, share your email address with me at: editor@valentinenews.