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Lincoln-Manufacturers and all Nebraskans are invited to nominate their favorite product to compete in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska tournament. To qualify, products must be manufactured in Nebraska.

Lincoln-The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, along with the Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance Program, are excited to announce the third annual Herd That! conference, September 19-20, 2023, in Broken Bow.

Lincoln-Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol stopped 118 people for driving at 100 mph or more during the month of July. The effort coincided with the nationwide law enforcement campaign focused on the dangers of speeding.

Lincoln – Governor Jim Pillen announced the deployment of more than 60 Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers to the Texas border in support of Operation Lone Star. The group departed Wednesday, August 2, and will return home in early September. The soldiers are tasked with providing additional observation and reporting near the border, which will assist agencies that are conducting security and law enforcement efforts.

Incidents/Arrests On 07/24/2023 at 1:05 a.m., an officer arrested a 22 year old Valentine man in the 200 block of South Main Street for an active Cherry County warrant. On 07/25/2023 at 12:14 p.m., a forgery and theft was reported in the 700 block of East Highway 20.

The proceedings for the State of Nebraska vs Kevin T. Kilmer began with choosing a jury.

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.

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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved fee increases for its state park entry permits at its meeting August 4, 2023 in Valentine. The fee for the annual permit for Nebraska-licensed vehicles will increase from $30 to $35 and a temporary (daily) permit from $6 to $7 beginning January 1, 2024.