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Pecan pie makes a perfect dessert this Thanksgiving

A Thanksgiving dinner table can be a sight to behold. For foodies and others who love the array of comfort foods on display come the second Monday in October (in Canada) or the fourth Thursday in November (in the United States), Thanksgiving is a day to circle on the calendar each year.

Let it snow!

Can we rejoice on the snowfall we’ve finally received?! Moisture desperately needed?! Pictured above is a long ago snowfall covering the Niobrara River Valley. What snow we did get this past Sunday, November 24, 2024 was .6 inches, which contained .03 inches of water.

Holiday cacti add weeks of color and enjoyment

Add weeks of colorful flowers and decades of enjoyment to your indoor plant collection with holiday cacti. Dress one up with a decorative basket, container, or foil wrap and give it to a favorite gardener or holiday hostess. You’ll find a variety for sale at your local garden center or florist.

Celebrations ushering in the season of Joy!

Valentine’s Main Street was the backdrop for the 10th annual Heart of Christmas Celebration. Festivities started in the afternoon at Security First Bank with a visit with Santa Claus and his reindeer.

Valentine Police chief accepts new position

Valentine Police Chief Dana Miller shared the following: I have accepted a position with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. My last day with VPD will be November 27, 2024.

Fischer statement on ICC’s arrest warrant for Israeli leaders

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) issued the statement below following news that the United Nations International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense chief, Yoav Gallant: “The ICC has no credibility. Issuing arrest warrants for leaders defending their nation against terrorist attacks is absurd. The United States stands with Israel.”

Valentine, Chadron, Nebraska City, home to America’s best motels

Motels in Chadron rated the best in Nebraska and 70th nationally, followed by Nebraska City and Valentine. Whether it’s a vacation destination or simply a rest stop on a road trip, people on a budget have long recognized the value of motels.

Farmers and ranchers should note upcoming Corporate Transparency Act deadline

Lincoln-Time is running out for thousands of farmers and ranchers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government. Jan. 1, 2025, is the deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s new Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) created under the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021.