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An excerpt from a March 29, 2023 article by Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola, American Legion National Commander: The Vietnam War’s place in our national story is remembered March 29, a day when most schools and workplaces will stay open, and observances are typically kept among those of my wartime generation. We, of that generation, and The American Legion know the significance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which has been observed since 2017, when President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act.

The week leading up to Easter is referred as “Holy Week.” Christians mark each day after Palm Sunday to Easter as a day of holy reflection, marking the events of Jesus and his disciples leading up to Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, death and resurrection. This time is also called the “Passion” because of the unbelievable things that took place during the week leading up to Jesus’s death and resurrection. In the case of the passion of Jesus, it is bloody, terrifying, and full of despair and hopelessness that lead up to Sunday. On Easter Sunday, Jesus fulfilled the prophesy of the Old Testament in his resurrection from death. In that act, Jesus gained victory over death and gave us the gift of eternal life.

The message of death and resurrection may be difficult for many to grasp. As Jesus prepared His disciples for His upcoming death in John 16:20 He explains, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.”

This is the last installment of the Valentine Police Annual Report. We’ll get to hear what Administration and Evidence Technician Bobbi Johnson, who has been serving since 2018, has to say.

The National Weather Service Office in North Platte, will provide in person and virtual spotter training once again this Spring of 2024. Please see the schedule below for our latest spotter training opportunities.

The 2024 Old West Days and the Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering will offer a fresh, new start as the event joins forces with Valentine’s annual 1884 Days Celebration which will be held April 25 – 28.

Incidents/Arrests On 03/11/2024 at 2:24 p.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of North Macomb Street for a non-injury accident resulting in property damage. On 03/12/2024 at 11:16 a.m., officers responded to the same location for a non-injury accident resulting in property damage.

Many people have asked this question: “Why did Jesus have to die?” Here is the short answer – Life is only found in union with God, the life giver. Sin separated humans from God, and therefore brought death.

Last year I did a funeral for our church neighbor who made barb wire crosses, so I preached on the “Old Barb Wire Cross.” I used that same theme for Lent this year. I will give a short summary.

For centuries, people have tried to prove that the resurrection of Jesus Christ was a fraud, a fake, or a lie, but time after time, while doing their research, these skeptics have become believers in Christ and have turned from a life of skepticism to a life of faith.