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JULY 18, 2023, LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Patrol has been honored with the 2022 Outstanding Interdiction Effort award for an operation that resulted in dozens of criminal cases and the removal of hundreds of pounds of controlled substances from the street.

It was a cold and snowy - extra snowy at that - December 16, 2022 when Officer Jasmine Hoefs responded to a medical emergency call, which did not end as expected. With over 19 surgeries to date, Jasmine is still on her road to recovery.

Earning anything takes planning, dedication, and a little bit of work. Three young ladies, Ruthie Kaup, Ellison LaDeaux, and Lilybet Rolfe are working toward their Girl Scout Silver Award.

Valentine – Join the Niobrara National Scenic River, the Friends of the Niobrara, and Niobrara Valley Preserve for a fishing clinic at Norden Chute along the Niobrara River. The final clinic this summer will be Saturday, July 29 at Norden Chute, near The Niobrara Valley Preserve, Norden.

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. Alumni will be featured in an upcoming edition of the Valentine Midland News.

Make every day and summer gatherings special with the help of garden-fresh flower arrangements. You will be sure to generate smiles from family members and guests when including fresh flowers on the dinner table and other spaces in your home.

Lincoln-Some of the best student athletes from the senior class of 2023 play in the state’s annual basketball, volleyball and softball all-star competitions. Nebraska Public Media will bring high school sports fans live coverage on its World television channel.

For the first time, U.S. regulators approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to offer “lab-grown” meat to the nation’s restaurant tables and eventually, supermarket shelves.

The Valentine City Council met for their regular meeting, Thursday, July13, 2023, at the City Library Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City Manager Shane Siewert, Council members Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott and Ross Brockley. Brad Arnold was excused absence.

Incidents/Arrests On 07/03/2023 at 6:38 a.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of West 2nd Street for a domestic disturbance. A 33 year old Valentine man was arrested for 3rd degree domestic assault, child abuse and a protection order violation.