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Do you find yourself crossing your fingers, hoping for an ‘Indian Summer’? Feel as though those tomatoes aren’t setting on as fast as you’d hoped, and the summer is winding down too quickly? Have you considered raising a fall garden? Most often, we may look to the regular season harvest as the end-all, but rather, much like a cool season garden in the Spring, there too can be planting options for a cooler season fall garden. Planting in late July and August extends the growing season of quality produce while warding off some dull autumn days. The extended season can boost sales for farmer’s market vendors and help serve as a fresh produce option, a great source of nutrition.

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

TheValentinePoliceDepartment still has one vacancy with the graduation of Drew Lamb from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center in Grand Island. He joins the department with experience from several strategic jobs in his effort to become the best police officer he can be - ultimately helping people.

Valentine Community Schools was recently recognized by the Nebraska Department of Education School Safety and Security in the “Place School Safety First” campaign. This campaign identifies Nebraska schools that are meeting the highest standards of safety and security.

It’s going to be the last summer event for the Valentine Chamber of Commerce on September 7 with the seventh annual Chaduza Cook-off. What will you be doing? Head down at the Valentine City Park to register to play in the Cornhole Tournament at 10:00 a.m. Then enjoying freewill donation burgers at 11:00 a.m. The funds raised from lunch burgers will go toward park improvements. The Chamber is hoping to raise enough funds for a new play structure that will be safe for the youth to play on.

A survey of travelers identifies the nation's 150 most welcoming locations for newcomers. In Nebraska, Chadron came in 21st; followed by Valentine in 51st; and Red Cloud in 124th.

Lincoln-At a ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol August 19, 2024, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen declared August 25 - August 31 as Nebraska Drug Overdose Awareness Week, (NDOAW). “We can all be part of the solution by supporting programs in our communities, helping to spread awareness about overdose and Fentanyl poisoning, talking to our children about the dangers of fake pills, properly disposing and storing medications and carrying lifesaving Narcan.

Odilon Clavano, Mission, SD. Insufficient life jackets, $50 fine, $50 costs - NG&PC Officer Gobber.

Lincoln-Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol made 31 arrests for driving under the influence during the first weekend of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over effort. The campaign runs through Labor Day weekend.

Lincoln-Governor Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing with invited state senators who supported passage of legislative initiatives introduced during the special session, aimed at fixing the state’s rising property tax crisis. The session was convened by the Governor on July 25. It adjourned, sine die, mid-afternoon.