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Thoughtful, enterprising, and determined! Lilybet Rolfe, Ruthie Kaup, and Ellison LaDeaux had been volunteering at Ecology Park, and heard many times about how nice it would be to have a good swing. They began fund raising to help purchase and install a safe swing set for the community.

Looking back at the beginning of 2023, the New Year kicked off with prayer and a worship service: A Celebration of Love. This was held at the Valentine High School’s auditorium with music, song, and scripture readings. Nearly 70 people of all denominations, and all faiths came to pray in the New Year! Sandhills Community of Christian Faith and the Valentine Ministerial Association helped organize the event. It was love - His love - that brought everyone together to pray for a wonderful 2023!

The community is invited to help save lives by donating blood Thursday, January 4, from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Valentine Police Chief Dana Miller would like to remind readers of the City Ordinance that pertains to snow, and weather emergencies. Valentine City Ordinance pertaining to Snow and Weather Emergencies: It is unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any highway in the city at any time within 12 hours after a snowfall of four inches or more has occurred within a 24-hour period if the snow has not been removed within that time on the following streets and alleys: Cherry Street: From First Street to Fourth Street.

Incidents/Arrests On 12/18/2023 at 10:37 a.m., the department received a report of a sexual abuse of a child. The Nebraska State Patrol was requested to handle the investigation.

Researchers are investigating how artificial intelligence can help improve Nebraska crops. Although AI has become a popular new topic for many, researchers have been discussing for several years now the ways this technology may help the future of farming.

December 22, 2023, LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen recognized two law enforcement officers for their life-saving actions following a crash on Thanksgiving evening. On Thursday, November 23, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near mile marker 163.

The Nebraska Rural Response Hotline, together with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Beginning Farm Tax Credit and Negotiations Programs, and the Farm and Ranch Project of Legal Aid of Nebraska, are sponsoring free 3-4 hour workshops for farm and ranch families. These workshops will cover basic estate and succession planning (tools, considerations and decisions); the use of business entities in farm and ranch succession; finance and management issues in succession planning; transfer, death, and other tax issues, including the portability election; and options, buys-sell agreements, leases and preemptive rights. The aim of the program is educational: to provide reliable information that may assist farm and ranch families in putting together business succession plans, or in reviewing their existing plans.

Lincoln, NE – The holiday season is a time to gather and celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones which can lead to increased feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) urges Nebraskans to remember the importance of self-care this holiday season. Taking steps to implement self-care in your daily routine can help build resiliency both mentally and physically.