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The Valentine City Council met Thursday, August 10, 2023, in the City Library Meeting room. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City Manager Shane Siewert, Council members Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott, Brad Arnold, and Ross Brockley.

The jury found Kevin T. Kilmer guilty of first degree murder, Tuesday, August 8, 2023. He was charged with the death of Ruth Ann Wittmus on or about August 24, 2021. A complaint had been filed which said: Class 1 or 1A Felony, Murder in the First Degree, and Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony, along with the penalties.

Remember to send your alumni class reunion photos to: editor@valentinenews.com along with identification - women should be identified in this manner if they’re married, First name (maiden name) Last name ~ Mary (Allbright) Smith. Alumniwillbefeaturedinanupcoming edition of the Valentine Midland News. Deadline is August 23.

The annual Chamber of Commerce Crazy Day Shopping Spree had three winners. Executive Director Dean Jacobs said, “We had 13 businesses participate in the Shopping Spree promotion: 4 Seasons Furniture, Janine’s Flower Exchange & Emporium, Broken Spoke Boutique, Outback Screen Printing & Embroidery, Humdinger Boots, Flower Land, Nelsen Furniture, Salon Bliss, Country Fabric & Crafts, Young’s Western Wear, Viaero Wireless, Plains Trading Company, and Sweet Aura.”

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by Jessica Groskopf and Dave Aiken, UNL ag economists Some farm leases are not written but are verbal or “handshake” agreements. Because nothing is in writing, the parties may have different recollections of their agreement, making lease disputes more difficult to resolve.

San Francisco (AP) -Get ready to say goodbye to the once ubiquitous incandescent light bulb, pioneered by Thomas Edison more than a century ago. You can thank or blame new federal energy efficiency regulations that went into full effect August 1. Quite possibly without you even noticing.

David Dorsey is the Sand Painters Art Club Artist of the Month for August. Art has always played a huge part in my life.

Open to all artists. All mediums are eligible. Original works of art completed within the last two years will be accepted. Unlimited entries. Art must have a wire hanger. 3D art must have a stand. Cash prizes for adult and children’s divisions. Sand Painter members can display up to 4 works of art made in classes or workshops for no fee and no awards in an area called ‘Art Under Instruction’ Art show/workshop at Exhibit Hall, Cherry County Fairgrounds, Valentine.