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OCTOBER 1, 2025, LINCOLN, NE — The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th EOD unit safely disposed of four grenades found in a home in Lincoln. Tuesday morning, a Lincoln resident found four old hand grenades among the belongings of an elderly family member.

For decades, the people of Cherry County have dreamed of having a true community and convention center. This project has been in the works for nearly 40 years, and today we are closer than ever to making it a reality.

During the week of September 28 to October 4, the following arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department: • On September 28 at 11:45 PM, a traffic stop in the 100 block of West 3rd Street resulted in the arrest of a 33 year old Nebraska woman on the charge of Driving Under the Influence • On September 30 at 10:00 p.m., a traffic stop on West Highway 20 resulted in the arrest of a 34 year old Nebraska man on the charge of Driving Under the Influence. • On the morning of October 1 a complaint in the 200 block of North Main Street lead to the arrest of a 33 year old Nebraska man on the charge of Indecent Exposure.

Fall is the time of year when deer are more active. Crops are being harvested, and deer breeding season is in full swing.

People interested in becoming a Nebraska Master Naturalist may sign up for the Fall Core 24 training at the Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center in Wood River. The workshop on October 17-18 and 24-25 allows participants to learn about Nebraska’s natural resources and achieve Master Naturalist in-Training status.

Leo Brinda Post and Unit 90, and Sons Squadron of the American Legion in Valentine will sponsor their annual Fill An Empty Stocking project. Parents and/or legal guardians with physical custody who wish to sign up their children for gifts need to fill out the forms at Union Bank and Trust on Highway 20, in Valentine on or before Friday, December 5.

Valentine High School has welcomed a fresh face to the faculty this year — Victoria Schwab, an art teacher and recent graduate of Wayne State College. In her very first yearof teaching, Schwab is already making an impact, not only through her lessons but also by creating a welcoming space where students can find expression, comfort, and community.

When you’re passionate about something, it does pay to let other’s know - why? Because it’s always nice to help people get what they’re passionate about. Take for example, the love and care Mary and Jerry Henderson have had for Ecology Park.

It’s happening, assets are being shared and those in need are receiving the help they desperately need. This isn’t some far away mission, not some third world country. It’s right here in Valentine, where ordinary people are doing extraordinary things to meet the needs of our community. This is only the beginning of what we can accomplish together.

T K Angus of Wood Lake, ranked as third largest in registering the most Angus beef cattle in Nebraska with the American Angus Association during fiscal year 2025, which ended September 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer.