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It is with great pride and responsibility we introduce ourselves as the new publishers and editor of the Valentine Midland News. Since 1883, Valentine has had a newspaper.

It’s that time to begin a look back at 2024 - even though we’re in the very beginning of 2025. Life happens so quickly, that we aren’t always aware of events when they happen. Other times, certain events are more pronounced in our world than others. Here then is a look back at the first three months of 2024.

During the week of December 15-22, the following arrests were made by the Valentine Police Department: On Friday December 20 at 1:20 a.m., a 53 year old Valentine man was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

Rusty Hagedorn, Valentine. Abandon/Cruelly neglect animal, $250 fine, $50 costs - Chief Miller.

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after a dispute panel announced its finding that Mexico had violated its commitments under the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) with its decree barring U.S. grown biotech corn. Under USMCA rules, Mexico has 45 days from the date of the report to comply with the ruling.

Lincoln - The first pediatric influenza-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) this season. Nationally, there have been two additional pediatric flu-related deaths this season according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being while movement and methodical physical exercise saves and preserves it.” Plato said that some 2300 years ago. It is not news to anyone that moving the body is the best way to stay healthy.

Most of my family dreads the thought of going to a museum with me. It really doesn’t matter what the museum is, or how interested they might be in the subject, they’d prefer to do something, perhaps anything, else.

As 2024 comes to a close, there is no better time to honor the individuals who make our community a better place through their selfless acts of service. Whether through supporting local veterans programs, working with youth and schools, volunteering in churches, or advocating for those in need there are many incredible people who go above and beyond every day.

Valentine - A sufficient blood supply is important to ensure patient needs are met. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to donate blood, January 2, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church to help save lives.