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My son is a Boy Scout. Hopefully, he will become an Eagle Scout like his dad, his grandpa, his uncle, and not to mention 11 of the 12 men that walked on the moon. Whether he does or not, it has been an honor seeing the program help him and other boys mature into responsible young men.

Middle school students from all over the state of Nebraska are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Discovery Weekend from October 2729, a transformative event focused on providing deep discipleship opportunities for youth. This exciting initiative comes on the heels of the launch of a new youth group at Valentine Methodist Church, catering specifically to the spiritual growth and development of young individuals in our community.

Cherry County 4-Hers had an excellent presence at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island this year. Of special note, Ruby Shelbourn’s Quilt of Valor and Kate Cox’s modeled STEAM 2 outfit were featured in the 4-H Design Gallery which is the “Best of the Best” in the Exhibit Hall. One of Rylee Ward’s Visual Art Exhibits was chosen for the Loft Gallery 4-H Display on UNL East Campus for this fall. Kate Cox also received a special recognition for a STEAM level 2 sewn top.

The Community Services Program at Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) will sponsor a Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry with the Food Bank of the Heartland on September 19, 2023 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds located at 120 S. Green Street in Valentine starting at 5:00 p.m. Please use the north entrance. There is no need to bring boxes volunteers will load the food in your vehicle. Any family in need is welcome to come.

LINCOLN – Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following recent action by the European parliament imposing “restoration targets” on 20 percent of the European Union’s (EU) land and seas by 2030. Over the weekend, a New York Times profile detailed the stories of European farmers grappling with the fallout of EU climate policy.

A revised statute allowing some Nebraska landowners to kill damage- causing wildlife predators becomes effective September 2. Predators included in this statute are badger, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, mink, opossum, raccoon, red fox and skunk.

Incidents/Arrests On 08/20/2023 at 5:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of East Highway 20. An 38 year old Valentine man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

OMAHA – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), the Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, hosted policy experts and stakeholders to share more about the harmful impacts of the Biden administration’s emissions mandates that would require two-thirds of new cars and trucks be electric in just eight years.

The Niobrara Council met for their regular meeting, August 17, 2023. Wade Hollenbeck called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

A diverse blood supply is important to ensure the needs of all patients are met. Blood given to patients with rare blood types must be matched very closely to reduce the risk of developing complications from transfusion therapy. The American Red Cross is committed to maintaining a diverse blood supply to ensure the right blood product is available at the right time, and every blood and platelet donor has an important role in meeting that need.