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JUNE 6, 2023, LINCOLN — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 65 impaired drivers from the road during the annual campaign Click It or Ticket campaign to begin the summer travel season. “Nebraska roadways have had a busy start to summer,” said Colonel John Bolduc, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Visitors are again enjoying the sight of Smith Falls, Nebraska’s tallest waterfall. The waterfall at Smith Falls State Park, and the newly constructed 500-foot boardwalk to it, reopened May 26, 2023 with only finishing touches remaining in the process.

Congratulations to Rhonda Officer of Gillette, WY the 2022 Cherry County Passport Winner! She won a $1,000 Cherry County Vacation Package! She completed all 37 stops on the second annual Cherry County Passport that was inside last year’s Explore Valentine Magazine.

Middle Niobrara Natural Resource District and Niobrara National Scenic River staff worked together to improve river users’ access at Brewer Bridge landing. The landing was leveled up and new beach mats were installed to assist people using this landing. This is a different product and can be changed if seen that it isn’t working well for people.

Valentine City Council President Kyle Arganbright was the one who cut the ribbon for Valentine’s Main Street renovation, Friday, June 9, 2023. The celebration included free hamburgers grilled in front of the Valentine Public Library by Hoboe’s Smoke n’ Meat’s. The line stretched all the way to the Sawyer Memorial Library!

AmericanLegionPost202inWood Lake held their Memorial Day services Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Wood Lake. Legion Adjutant Walter Ries, Jr., welcomed those gathered to remember the solemn occasion.

Rex Gallino welcomed the gathering at Valentine’s Mount Hope Cemetery, Monday, May 29, 2023. Little Miss Poppy, Darby Murphy, and Little Miss Poppy in Waiting Maggie Arnold let those gathered in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nathan Perrett sang the National Anthem, followed by Pastor Tim Wilkinson who shared a prayer of hope and freedom.

Enjoy your garden throughout the growing season and beyond. Preserve its beauty, fragrance, and flavor in artwork, crafts, and food.

As schools let out for the summer and outdoor activities increase, so do calls to Poison Centers. Exposure to plants, insects and chemicals can put a damper on the fun and cause lasting injuries. Prevention is the key to safety and a high priority for the Poison Center.

LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen signed LB753 (Opportunity Scholarships Act) – the first school choice bill in Nebraska's history to be signed into law. Governor Pillen was joined at the event by state senators, school choice advocacy representatives, and students.