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In everything give thanks!

by Pastor Don Letellier Wood Lake Church Every year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, our church family receives a half sheet in their bulletin with the numbers 1-30. It becomes my Personal Thanksgiving list.

Raptorology shared in Valentine

The Edgerton Explorit Center traveled to Valentine to do their EOTM labs with their after school program. Part of the program was doing one of their demonstrations which was with the Raptor Education Ambassadors called Raptorology.

Meeting Notices

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will convene the second and last Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Cherry County Courthouse. A current agenda is available in the office of the County Clerk during regular business hours. 20101-1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ZNEZ

VPD reported offenses, citations, and arrests, November 5-11

Arrests/Incidents On 11/06/2023 at 11:18 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Main Street. A 34 year old Valentine man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and refusal of the chemical test.

NRPPD and NPPD agree to pursue wholesale power supply contract

Northwest Rural Public Power District (NRPPD) and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) have agreed to pursue a wholesale power supply contract starting May 1, 2024, following votes by NRPPD’s and NPPD’s Board of Directors.

Fighting for Nebraska’s children

As Attorney General, one of my most solemn obligations is to protect Nebraska’s children from those who prey upon them. And as a dad with four school-aged children, I know firsthand the challenges of being a parent in today’s age. Unfortunately, reckless and predatory companies exist that target children and would do them harm. We won’t stand by and let that happen; our office is leading the fight to protect our communities and our children with two important lawsuits.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, When was the last time you shook the hand of a veteran? Offering help and support for what they’ve done for you and me? Letting know how much respect them for their time spent protecting us and given up their life if need comes. Some people take Veterans Day as a day off, not knowing what it’s like unless you were in their shoes.

Troopers urge safety for Thanksgiving travel

Lincoln-Family, friends, and feasts are on tap this Thanksgiving. The Nebraska State Patrol reminds all travelers that safe driving is part of the recipe for a great holiday weekend.