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Incidents/Arrests On 01/07/2024 at 8:46 p.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of west 3rd Street for a disturbance. A 31-year-old Valentine man was arrested for Criminal Trespassing.

Lincoln-Governor Pillen gave his annual State of the State address. It is shared in part thus: “President Kelly, Speaker Arch, and members of the 108th Nebraska Legislature. Family, friends, and distinguished guests. My fellow Nebraskans.

Lincoln - A new partnership between Nebraska Public Media and the Omaha Symphony will bring the symphony’s music to television viewers across the state. The first in a series of televised concerts, Omaha Symphony in Concert: Emanuel Ax, premieres at 9:00 p.m. CST, Friday, January 26 on Nebraska Public Media.

Valentine High School First Semester Seniors: *Kaetryn Bancroft, Ariana Blume, *Grant Boes, *Kinsey Buechle *Ciana Colvin, *Ethan Cozad, *Traven Fletcher, Kaylee Hanson, *Jessa Klabenes, *Mitchell Kluender, Johnathan Kruger, *Lex Larsen, *Alexis Long, *Caitlynn Mack, *Mataya Morrison, *Finley Mosner, Zoe O’Keefe, *Sadi Osnes, *Alivia Patterson, *Isabella Ringhoff, *Forrest Schmidt, *Will Sprenger, *Grant Springer, *Preston Stoeger, *Seth Vavra, Tatiana Williams, *Hailey Witte. Juniors: *Kennedie Assman, Courtney Billings, Neeley Cronin, Savannah Fullerton, *John Lloyd Fulton, *Jenalee Garwood, Jocelyn Jordan, *Emma Kreutner, *Doc Lancaster, *Titus Maunu, *Kimber McGinley, Cinch Miller, *Quinton Nelson, *Cadence Swanson, *Marybelle Ward.

MPCC releases Fall 2023 Dean’s List A total of 158 students qualified for the Mid-Plains Community College Dean’s List during the 2023 fall semester. To make the list, students had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours of college-level courses and maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 – 3.89 on a 4.0 scale.

Grammy Award winning Christian artists Casting Crowns will kick start the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series at the Nebraska State Fair on Sunday, August 25, along with special guest Anne Wilson. “We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of Casting Crowns and Anne Wilson in the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series lineup, promising an unforgettable musical experience for all attendees,” said Karli Schulz, Nebraska State Fair Entertainment and Events Director.

Valentine Police Chief Dana Miller said sometime over the previous weekend, property was damaged at Mathis Equipment. The investigation revealed damage consistent with the use of a firearm. It appears that three New Holland swathers were damaged resulting in approximately $5,000 in loss.

Round three of 2024 soup contest had Tony Hanson winning with taco soup! Coming in second was Jason Hoebelheinrich with fajita bean and corn, followed by Holly Critchfield’s chili. Rounding out this weeks contest was Tom Lancaster making his taco soup! Thank you to all our contestants and everyone who came and tasted!!! Join us on the 26th for the final preliminary round.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

The SDQHRA, SDTA, and the South Dakota Horsemen’s Association held their annual meetings December 2, 2023 in Fort Pierre, SD. Business meetings were conducted and issues discussed. The 2024 race dates have been set for October 5 - 6 2024. The officers of the SDQHRA are as follows: President Mike Lemburg, Vice President Scott Shoun, and Secretary-Treasurer Melissa Cross.