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LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen announced the membership of a new working group that will examine property valuations in Nebraska. “Valuation increases in Nebraska have become an unbearable burden for homeowners, businesses, and agriculture producers across our state,” said Governor Jim Pillen.

Incidents On 07/18/2023 at 8:11 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Macomb Street. A 21 year old South Dakota man was cited for possession of marijuana less than one ounce and drug paraphernalia.

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen recognized veterans of the Korean War with a signed proclamation and the presentation of challenge coins. He was joined by Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert, Nebraska National Guard Adjutant General Craig W. Strong and Nebraska Chapter President Dan Ryberg of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA).

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The Thedford Volunteer Rescue Squad is raising funds to purchase a new four-wheel-drive ambulance. The current ambulance is 24-yearsold.

The Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals has selected Mr. Jeff Sayer as the 2023 Middle School Principal of the Year.

It’s been a while since the town’s gone crazy, so it’s time - this Saturday, August 5, when the Valentine Chamber of Commerce hosts Crazy Day! From the early morning hours, until the sun sets, there will be something for everyone!

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, Firstname (maiden name) Lastname ~ Mary (Allbright) Smith. Alumniwillbefeaturedinanupcoming edition of the Valentine Midland News.

July closes out with nearly five and a half inches of rain, green hills, and sunflowers waving their sunny little faces. Most of the summer has been mild - not exceeding 100 degrees - but close, and cool overnight lows reaching the low 50s.

Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a strategy that uses a combination of methods to manage pests to avoid unacceptable damage while also protecting the health of humans, pets, other nontargets, and the environment. Here are a few IPM tips.