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Agriculture is more than the state’s number one industry. Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska and worth celebrating every day, especially during National Ag Week, March 19-25.

“It started when I was feeding my baby in the middle of the night, and I thought of all the mothers who don’t have enough protein in their diet to feed their infant and their families,” explained Dana Ramm.

The Cherry County Hospital Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting, Thursday, March 16, 2023. The agenda included hearing from the public, three minutes each to equal 30 minutes, to consider, discuss, and act on the CEO contract. The meeting began at 7:30 p.m. with more than 60 people in attendance.

Lincoln – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month which is an occasion to build public awareness via education and the sharing of resources including prevention, treatment, and recovery services, for individuals across Nebraska who may be struggling with problem gambling.

M Monday, March 20 - Breakfast: Cody- Scrambled eggs, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Kilgore - Breakfast bar, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.

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.”