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On a very windy and cold night the second preliminary round Vets Club soup contest had five fantastic soups! Winning the round was Amanda Gordon, not pictured, with her roasted white chicken chili. In second place with her lasagna soup was Christi Streat, far left, just edging out Sydney Dexter’s sausage and pablano. Brandon Parrone, far right, made a zesty cheesy chicken and Tom Lancaster made green chili with pork for this round which was sponsored by Tony’s Tire. Round three will be January 23, 2026.

Sunday, January 17 was brisk - to say the least. Cold winds and some frozen precipitation on the ground, but that couldn’t keep the warmth at bay, with the entertainment from River Rock. Local members include: R.J. Luthy on drums, Steve Steele on electric guitar, Mike Sybrant on bass, and Mark Stoeger on electric guitar and vocals. Stoeger said their singer, Dave Bachelor, wasn’t able to make it due to illness - our prayers for a quick recovery - he didn’t want to pass around his germs.

On a “squall ~ weather kind of day,” the Nebraska FFA Alumni & Supporters gathered in Valentine for their 2026 Conference. Each year in late January, the group visits agriculture based communities across the state for its annual convention and business meeting. Because the host location rotates annually, members are able to experience a wide variety of Nebraska communities and industries.

Chronic wasting disease surveillance conducted in southwestern Nebraska during the November and December deer seasons detected 197 positive cases in deer. In the Buffalo, Republican, Platte, and Frenchman management units 785 samples were collected for testing.

The long-awaited day arrived at last, and Fort Niobrara welcomed Christmas with warmth, laughter, and the joy of community. Soldiers, townsfolk from Valentine, and children of all ages gathered together to celebrate, marking a season of generosity, friendship, and holiday spirit.

From my Window How the term, old wives’ tales got named is a mystery in itself, but we all have been subjected to the fallacies generated by these expressions. Supposedly, old wives’ tales are a type o f urban legend said to be passed down by older women to a younger generation, however, I am certain that older men played a part in spreading the fables.

And we have a winner!!!! During the annual Santa Night Oldies Christmas Program on KVSH this little guy, six year old Daniel Bopp, answered a Christmas related trivia question to win the following: • Oil change from Premium Auto • Salsa mix from Huskerland Hardware • Nebraska Basket from IGA • 201 Gift Certificate • Flashlight set from Hometown Lumber • 54 qt Igloo cooler from KVSH Daniel is the son of Brian and Risa Bopp of Valentine. The question he answered: When was Dr.

We had a taste of winter weather over the weekend. A little snow, high winds, and just plain blustery. With subzero temperatures, the ice fishermen are still holding out hope for ice. It was a good weekend to hunker down – read a book, bake some bread, or take a nap. (Unless you have livestock!)

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Heartland Energy will continue providing electric service to the city of Valentine, NE, strengthening a partnership that began eight years ago when the city first sought a new power supplier. Since then, Heartland has supported Valentine with reliable service and an array of programs to support community growth and prosperity.