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Lincoln – The state has issued health alerts for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Rockford Lake in Gage County, Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County, and Kirkman’s Cove Lake in Richardson County.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Although most new cars come with a sufficient climate control system, many drivers are still having to put up with sweltering conditions while they’re out on the road. There’s nothing worse than being trapped in a hot car for a long journey, however it’s sometimes unavoidable, especially if you’re commuting to work or going on a road trip.

Weather is something that our farmers and ranchers keep an eye on. Out here, there’s so many variables not just from day to day, but from year to year. Just think, in 2019 there was flooding! Today, if you look at the UNL Drought Monitor, a good portion of northeast Nebraska is in a severe drought, southwest Nebraska is in even worse condition with severe drought as well as extreme drought. Cherry County has pockets of abnormally dry, moderate drought, and severe drought.

May 19, 2022, Valentine Rotarians placed eight pet waste stations around Valentine. Locations include: three at the Valentine City Park, Valentine Aquatic Center, Ecology Park, Valentine Ballfield Complex, Cowboy Trailhead Park, and the walking path by the Cherry County Fairgrounds.

Hosted by the Lions Club of Valentine, Valentine Police Department, Cherry County Sheriff Department, Cherry County Hospital Ambulance Service, Valentine Fire Department, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, National Forest Service, RDAP, City of Valentine, Nebraska State Patrol, Cherry County Justice Center, Legal Aid of Nebraska, Cooperative Extension, Cherry County Hospital, Zion Lutheran Church, Ministerial Association, Valentine Child and Family Coalition and other entities, July 26, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. will be National Night Out!

Don’t toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden.

Tips for Effective Watering What’s the best way to water lawns? Here’s three tips for effective watering this summer. First, water only when needed – if grass springs back when stepped on, wait to water.

OMAHA - June 16, 2022 - June Survey Results at a Glance: • The overall index fell below growth neutral for the first time since September 2020. • More than nine of 10 bankers ranked recession risk above 50 percent.

The great outdoors offers an abundance of adventures for the entire family, and health benefits both physical and mental – less stress, exercise, sunshine, improved moods, fresh air are just a few of the rewards of spending time camping and getting away from external distractions.