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The Valentine Badgers traveled to Lincoln the first week in April to attend State FFA. Team and individual awards are as follows: State Degree recipients - Kennedie Assman, John Fulton, Jenalee Garwood, Emma Kreutner, Doc Lancaster, Kimber McGinley, Quinton Nelson, Rylie Sexson, Cadence Swanson, Thane Taylor.

On Wednesday April 2, 2025 everyone was up by 7:00 a.m. eating breakfast and ready to take on the day.

Whether you intend to release a fish you catch or plan to legally keep it, the fish should be handled properly. For the fish’s sake – and yours.

The Lakeview Church will have a Good Friday service April 18 at 7:00 p.m. and the Easter service will be at 10:00.

Just a reminder that friends and family will be gathering at Prairie Lawn Cemetery east of Cody on April 19 at 1:00 p.m. MST to say farewell to our dear Lois Gaskins.

Minnechaduza Creek Bridge Structure Number. S012 00398 STP-12-2(106) CN 80944 ID 80944 Progress report: Day 219 of 263 Work continues, when weather permits (moisture always welcome), on construction of the new concrete girder bridge three miles east of Valentine (HWY 12). Bridge construction is nearing completion, placement of the concrete surfacing to the bridge structure will be completed next week. As strength of concrete is gained, traffic will resume travel across the bridge, with the remaining construction work done under traffic control for work zones.

Some of you may have been at last week’s Valentine City Council meeting, where there was extensive discussion regarding funding. Many wonder where the funding comes from for Open Plains Transit to operate.

constructing highway US-83 which requires removing and replacing the existing concrete pavement. The project also includes improvements to sidewalks, storm sewer, roadway lighting, and repairs to the bridge over Minnechaduza Creek. The City of Valentine plans to update city-owned sanitary sewer and water main along US-83/4th Street concurrently with this project. The project will be constructed in phases. The phase from the US 83 and N-12 junction to Edna Street will require complete closure and traffic will be detoured on Cherry, West 3rd, and Edna Streets. The phase from Edna Street to the end of the project will be constructed under traffic with lane closures controlled by temporary traffic signals. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained during construction but may be limited at times due to phasing requirements. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.

The state qualifying dance team was recognized by the Valentine Community School Board members at the April 9 meeting. They are pictured, back row, L to R: Greg Gass, Michelle Kluender, Shane Kime, Jo Hand, Jessica Coyle, Kris Larsen.

During the week of April 6 - 12, the following arrests were reported: • On April 7, officers responded to a disturbance on East 9th Street in Valentine. An 18 year old Nebraska man was arrested on charges of Domestic Assault and Resisting Arrest.