News

Weather was the villain of the week once again, with school closure, cancellation of parent-teacher conferences and other events. The service for Helen Ford was canceled due to family not wishing for anyone to have to risk their safety on the roads, opting for a small family gathering instead.

Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will be contracting with Osmose Utility Services to conduct inspections on the distribution, subtransmission, and transmission system across the state.

During the week of March 2 - 9, the following arrests were made: • On March 2, at 9:40 p.m., a 37 year old South Dakota man was arrested near the intersection of 4th and Wood streets on the charges of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Unlawful Flight to Avoid Arrest, and Resisting Arrest. • On March 4, at 10:20 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury accident in the 300 block of East Highway 20.

The North Central Nebraska RC&D met February 12, 2025 in Bassett. Carla Stagemeyer, executive director, announced the new website, www.northcentralrcd. com, has launched, with additional links and news updates to be added.

The Nebraska Extension will host another Calculating Annual Cow Costs webinar course on March 24, 27, and 31. “We had exceptional interest in the first Calculating Annual Cow Costs course.

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.