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by Trisha Ahmed and Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press GENOA, AP - A grandmother wearing beaded necklaces of bright red, yellow and blue watched Tuesday as archeologists searched a remote site in central Nebraska for the remains of children - including her aunt - who died decades ago at a former Native American boarding school.

The String Beans are coming back to Valentine! The performance is Monday, July 24, at 6:00 p.m., at the Valentine High School Auditorium. This event is free to the public. A free will donation will be taken at the door.

We’re getting the band back together and WE NEED YOU! Mrs. Springer and Mrs. Rhoades would like to invite students, community members,bandandflagcorpsmembers past and present to join them in playing in the Cherry County Fair Parade on August 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Rehearsals will begin on July 25 at 7:00 p.m., in the high school band room.

Just because it’s a plan for you and the community, doesn’t mean that weather conditions can change that plan. Which was the case Thursday, July 13, 2023, when the Girl Scouts held their carnival to raise funds for a swing at Ecology Park, and it began to pour rain.

Only Mother Nature will know for sure if the splendid, dark skies will be visible over Merritt Reservoir due to the smoky haze that’s drifted down to our area from the wildfires in Canada.However,miraclesdohappen everyday!

‘There was a time when the hospital would call and ask Dave if he was going to be around because they were doing surgery and may need blood,” said Joanne Nelsen, of her husband Dave who has given over 100 units of blood.

Remember to send your alumni class reunion photos to: editor@valentinenews.com along with identification so they can be featured in an upcoming edition of the Valentine Midland News. , 7.

Valentine – Come join the National Park Service and National Weather Service Thursday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center in Valentine to learn about how weather and the atmosphere can impact astronomy viewing.

Have you tried growing sweet potatoes in your garden? We’re giving it a second try. Why? Because we like eating them, and a tuberous root started to sprout before I cooked it. Early spring is the time to start sweet potatoes from plants called “slips.’ Order slips or make your own. Slips can be started by taking a disease-free, fully-grown sweet potato from last year’s crop or the supermarket, mine came from the supermarket.

Beets are one vegetable you can purchase most months of the year but those you grow yourself taste the best. The good news is there is still time to grow your own this season.