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Washington – U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and U.S. Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Mike Flood (R-NE-01) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) announced that the U.S. Air Force intends to activate a new wing at Offutt Air Force Base, as part of the Air Force’s reorganization effort to prepare for emerging security challenges faced by the United States.

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

Lincoln-Visit Nebraska is thrilled to announce that applications are now open to be on a stop on the 2025 Nebraska Passport. All destinations in the state are welcome to apply to become a stop. Past stops have included restaurants, museums, outdoor adventures, retail stores, wineries, breweries, arts destinations and more.

Everyone should have an emergency plan for their home, farm, or ranch operation. The plan doesn’t have to be complicated – it can be very simple. It also doesn’t need to cost a lot of money. Involve everyone in the family, as well as any employees. Below are some guidelines to get you started.

Cherry County – Sandhills Area Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Scotty's Ranchland Foods to launch a ground breaking Round-Up program that will benefit Cherry County residents through scholarships for higher education. The innovative initiative, kicked off August 30, and will allow customers of Scotty’s Ranchland Foods to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout, with the additional amount going directly to the Sandhills Area Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Lincoln, September 6, 2024- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) in conjunction with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is highlighting “Lifeline Awareness Week”, September 8-14.

Girls Volleyball by Jessalyn Fay and Tygh Miller The Valentine Volleyball team traveled to Winner, SD. They faced some trials and were not able to come out on top.

2024 Cherry County 4-H Swine Show Judges were Steve Snell, and Kasey Snell. Showmanship Senior Champion, Addison Stec; Senior Reserve Champion, Kate Cox; Blue, Wesley Willert, James Walkling.

The 35th annual Sand Painters Open Art Show held at the Cherry County Fair was a great success with 46 adult and one youth entry from the Sandhills region. The overall quality of artworks shown was incredible.

The results of the 2024 4-H Fashion Show & Quilts of Valor. Judges were Celeste Rogers and Rosalea Gift.