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Everyone has 'corned beef and cabbage' on the brain come St. Patrick's Day.

National Poison Prevention Week is the third full week in March and is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about the dangers of poisoning. The Nebraska Regional Poison Center (NRPC) joins with the nation’s 54 other poison centers for “When poison happens, Poison Centers are here for you.” Poison Centers have been aiding callers for over 60 years. No matter the situation, we are here to help.

Incidents/Arrests On 02/26/2023 at 3:13 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of East Highway 20. A 66 year old Valentine man was arrested on suspicion of operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

MARCH 9, 2023, LINCOLN — Nebraska State Patrol K9s Jerry, Amos, Chase, Ezra, Fahn, Gable, Havik, Lee, Malloy, and Tilt have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 9, 2023, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement commenting on President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget proposal: “While Americans are still struggling with rising costs of living, President Biden wants to raise taxes on hardworking Americans to fund the same kind of reckless spending spree that landed us in this inflation mess in the first place. As Governor of Nebraska, I knew how essential it was to ensure every taxpayer dollar spent was not only necessary, but also spent efficiently and in a way that benefits all Nebraskans. The Biden budget released today is a completely unserious attempt at addressing our nation’s challenges and Nebraskan’s needs, and I will work with my likeminded colleagues in House and Senate to fight it with everything we have.”

by Laura Vroman Many professions require continuing education - in this instance, the education came to the professionals who volunteer to take care of our residents in the event of an emergency. Cherry County EMS and law enforcement personnel trained with the SimNE - Simulation In Motion, Nebraska - semi earlier this year.

Valentine Rotary invites the whole family out for their annual Youth Scholarship fund raiser Fish and Chips for Scholarships! Co-sponsored by Sandhills Area Foundation, their hope is to surpass their 2022 record so they’re able to give out even more scholarships this in 2023! Your help is needed. Mark your calendar for Friday March 24, at Bolo Beer Co., from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

March 9, 2023, Ainsworth — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) will hold a public information open house meeting regarding proposed improvements to the bridge over Minnechaduza Creek on Nebraska Highway 12 (N-12) in Cherry County. The meeting will be held at Mid-Plains Community College – Valentine Campus, 715 US-20 in Valentine, on Thursday, March 23 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. The meeting will be an open-house format. No formal presentation will be given.

Weather permitting, work is scheduled to resume this week. Construction will consist of establishing project detours, removing existing concrete pavement, sanitary sewer and water main utilities, storm sewer, grading, concrete pavement, and roadway lighting.

LINCOLN-Governor Jim Pillen reacted to media reports that the Nebraska Public Service Commission has failed to employ a railroad track safety inspector for two decades. He is calling on the agency to refocus efforts to protect public safety.