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Anglers can use all the help they can get in the heat of summer when fishing gets tough. They, and their baits, really are up against all the competition in the water.

In the vast expanses of rural America, the hum of a transit bus is more than just a sound—it’s a lifeline. Connecting people to essential services, jobs, education, and community events, rural transit plays a vital role in maintaining the quality of life for those who call these areas home.

Creativity and innovation were rewarded at the 2025 Lick Tub Challenge, hosted by the North Central RC&D. Held in conjunction with the Sandhills Ranch Expo, repurposed lick tubs were converted from waste and judged on originality and functionality.

JULY 8, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 32 impaired drivers from the road over the Independence Day Weekend. “This weekend included celebrations across the state and many people who made the wise decision to avoid driving impaired,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Financial scams are as old as the concept of currency. But consumers’ vulnerability to scams has seemingly increased in the twenty- first century, when the Internet and devices like smartphones have enabled scammers to gain access to potential victims’ financial information and even gain virtual entry into their homes.

For all the runners out there... or walkers, or stroller pushers...for those who are on the move, Mark Gudgle, formerly of Valentine, has begun a new race, the inaugural Valentine Marathon, which encourages people of all abilities and ages to participate in this Boston Marathon qualifer, right here in Valentine! The date is Saturday, August 2, 2025, and people will compete on the Cowboy Trail.

“Nebraska is flat as a waffle,” shares Army veteran Mike Owens, enjoying a cold drink in Cody, NE after a windy uphill trek on Highway 20 Friday, June 20. Air Force vet Frank Nicholson agrees with a laugh.

Thursday,July3,2025KILGORE, NEBRASKA — BSH Kilgore, LLC strongly refutes the findings of a letter issued by the Cherry County Zoning Administrator regarding the Kilgore wind energy project. The Administrator’s assertions that the conditional use permit has expired and that BSH Kilgore has not complied with the permit’s conditions are factually inaccurate and unsupported by the public record. Moreover, the Administrator failed to contact BSH Kilgore prior to issuing the letter to ask questions or obtain documentation to inform the letter.

On Independence Day approximately 50 citizens met to “read and ring” celebrating 249 years of living in a free republic. Miss Poppy Laramie Foster and sister Little Miss Poppy in Waiting Isa Foster opened the program with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Special to the Valentine Midland News On the Fourth of July, the sky over Cherry County blooms with light—red, white, and blue flares reflecting in the Niobrara, laughter echoing from Centennial Hall to the Sandhills beyond. It’s easy to let the day become a celebration of fireworks and cookouts, a good excuse to get out on the water or set up lawn chairs for the parade. But Independence Day isn’t just about spectacle. It’s a reminder of sacrifice, of service, and of the quiet work that holds our country together.