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LINCOLN – Scammers are getting smarter, but so are Nebraskans. This National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is empowering consumers with the tools they need to recognize fraud, avoid scams, and protect their hard-earned money. Throughout the week, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will share quick, practical fraud prevention tips on X (formerly Twitter) via @ProtectNE—because learning to outsmart scammers can take five minutes or less!

Notice: We are still having bake sales for fund raising; we will be baking Cinnamon Rolls!! Now lower price! Call in your order Monday- Wednesday and we will get them baked and have then ready for pick up on Fridays. Your choice of frosting, regular glazed, or caramel or caramel with pecans.

Pastor Jake Schadel Valentine Methodist Church When I was appointed to a small community in northwest Kansas our church housed and ran the local food bank. On an ordinary day at the food bank, we served about a dozen families.

Valentine, NE, native and VHS Class of 2013 graduate, Kolton Brown, released his first music EP (Extended Play), Find A Girl, on February 10, 2025. He started his music career at the age of four, singing karaoke whenever and wherever he could. He was involved in music throughout his schooling. His high school music teacher, Mrs. Tammy Russell, was a great inspiration and supporter of his talents and helped shape his love of music.

Valentine, NE – The Valentine Rotary Club is excited to announce its annual Fish and Chips for Scholarships fish fry fund raiser, set for Friday, March 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Valentine Vets Club.

Do you know what a Natural Resource District (NRD) is and what they do? The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District will be hosting two special meetings this month to provide an overview into their proposed office remodel, parking lot, and green infrastructure project. Monday, March 10, 2025 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Pheasants Forever has partnered with Tooth and Whisker Outdoors, and the Nebraska Game and ParksCommissiontoprovideFREE Basic Turkey Hunting Workshops ahead of season openers. These workshops are FREE of charge and open to anyone interested in learning more about hunting North America's largest game bird. Whether you have hunted before, and want to learn some new techniques or have never hunted turkeys but want to try, come on out for some fun hands-on learning. There are two workshops, each workshop will have a different focus. The first is Thursday, March 6, 2025 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., will focus on turkey identification, habitats, habits, and hunting regulations. It is important to know about the species you plan to hunt before you go into the field.

The Social Security Administration announced the closing of a component within the agency, the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity. Employees in this office will be put on administrative leave effective today.

VES students are learning about courage in classroom guidance in the month of March. The character trait of courage will connect to last month’s trait of honesty.

LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) encourage participation in the NRD Recreation Exploration program, which is designed to inspire individuals and families to venture into the great outdoors and explore the state’s natural beauty. The program aims to foster a deeper connection with nature while offering participants the chance to win a grand prize of $1,500 in Scheel’s gift cards.