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by Cherry County Hospital When it comes to foodborne illness, Campylobacter might not be a household name—but it’s one of the most common causes of diarrheal sickness in the United States, affecting an estimated 1.5 million people each year. Recently, Cherry County Hospital has seen seven cases.

Kyle K. Myers, Texas City, TX.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission soon will accept grant proposals that will enhance watchable wildlife opportunities and nature-based experiences in Nebraska. The intent of these Watchable Wildlife Grants, which are funded through the Wildlife Conservation Fund, is to help people build appreciation and stewardship for natural resources through practical experience.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement welcoming and thanking members of Nebraska Task Force One back to Nebraska. The 45-member group — Nebraska’s Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Team — spent the last two weeks helping aid flood recovery efforts in Texas.

The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) is alerting the public that mosquitoes 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, and Scottsbluff counties in Nebraska.

During the week of July 20 - 26, the following arrests were made by the Valentine Police Department: • On July 22, at 6:12 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of N. Main Street to remove two intoxicated persons from a residence.

Cherry County Hospital Ambulance announced the retirement of several members. Pictured above, Leroy and Kate Songer with CCHA President Duane Lamb. Leroy had over 30 years of service, while his wife Kate had just under 30 years in EMS. Pictured above right, Linda Ramos had 15 years of service.

Cody, NE — The Cody-Kilgore School District is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its brand-new PK–5 Elementary School building on Wednesday, August 14, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. The celebration will be held on-site and is open to the entire community.

The weather wasn’t the most cooperative for the record setting crowd, but - they weren’t rained, smoked, or stormed out said organizers of the 32nd annual Nebraska Star Party with the theme Step into the Darkness. They met at the Snake Arm of Merritt Reservoir, where dark skies reign supreme.

It may feel like summer is flying by, with the Cherry County Fair and school just around the corner— but don’t hang up your flipflops just yet! There’s still plenty of summer fun left in Valentine.