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Smith sends letter to USPS on possible North Platte facility closure

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing concern about the United States Postal Service (USPS) proposal to remove postal operations from the USPS processing facility in North Platte.

Valentine voted the 74th Most Coveted Town in America to escape the rat race

The desire to break free from the high-pressure demands of modern careers has been a common dream for many. As the pandemic brought in an era where remote work had become more accessible, many anticipated that a significant shift toward a more relaxed lifestyle would follow. However, the anticipated liberation did not fully materialize. Many who transitioned to working from home found themselves under the same stress, if not more, due to heightened surveillance from company IT departments. Now it appears the desire to leave the competitive grind of corporate life is now more pronounced than ever.

Gov. Pillen visits border, reaffirms Nebraska’s commitment to Texas

Lincoln – Governor Jim Pillen traveled to Eagle Pass, TX on February 4, joining 13 other Republican Governors for a security briefing on Operation Lone Star. That update, hosted by Governor Greg Abbott and Texas border security officials, was followed by a nationally broadcast news conference from nearby Shelby Park, which has served as the base camp for operations to this point.

How moral Nebraskans ranked on Wallet Hub

With hate crimes having a record spike last year and drug overdose deaths remaining a major issue, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2024s Most Sinful States. To determine where the U.S. has the most moral growing to do, WalletHub compared the 50 states based on seven sinful behaviors: anger and hatred, jealousy, excesses and vices, greed, lust, vanity and laziness.

Unique gifts for your valentine

Chocolates and roses are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. They are always a welcome gift but maybe this is the year you decide to give your Valentine something different.

Start off Valentine's Day with breakfast

Valentine's Day is about expressing love for special people in your life. One way to do so is to pamper that person as much as possible. That can mean starting the day off with delicious breakfast in bed.

Lunch Menus

Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, bread, lettuce, fruit and milk.

Schedule for Sermons-a-la Carte

The Valentine Ministerial Association will be hosting Sermons-ala- Carte this year at the Episcopal Church, 372 N. Main St. This year there will be no meal provided, just the worship service from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. for the following Wednesdays.

23rd annual Bull Bash coming up! Valentine’s Main Event - Saturday, February 10

It has to be one of the very best mid-winter events in all of the land...well...for the area ranchers, farmers, families, friends, and those who just want to get out and visit! Valentine’s Main Street will have 19 pens of bulls for you to visit with and look over to see how well they’d pair with your herd. Some of the vendors are locals, others come from towns close by - Ainsworth, Springview, Cody, Kilgore, Thedford, and still further: Clearwater, Niobrara, Arthur...and others from out of state: Adrian, MN; Larchwood, IA; and Geddes, SD.

Candidates are filing for 2024 elected positions

It’s an election year and two will be held. The first is the Primary Election, May 14, 2024; and the General Election, November 5. Along with these elections are filing deadlines. For incumbents, the deadline is February 15, at 5:00 p.m. CST, and for all others, March 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CST. An incumbent is someone who is currently holding an elective office, even if they’re filing for an office other than the one which they’re currently serving.