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Incidents/Arrests On 08/28/2022 at 6:44 a.m., an officer was called to the 200 block of East Highway 20 for an assault. The suspect has been identified and an arrest warrant has been requested.

A Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award was presented with grateful appreciation by The Aksarben FoundationandtheNebraskaFarm Bureau. The Nebraska Aksarben and Farm Bureau are honored to recognize the Epke/Stiefel Family Farm Established in 1903, for 100 Years of Continuous Family Ownership.

The Community Services Program at Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) will sponsor a Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry with the Food Bank of the Heartland on September 27, 2022 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds located at 120 S. Green Street in Valentine from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please use the north entrance and volunteers will load the food in your vehicle. Any family in need is welcome to come.

The Valentine City Council met fortheirregularmeeting,Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the City Library MeetingRoom.Inattendance were City Clerk Deanna Schmit, CityManagerShaneSiewert,Councilmembers Ross Brockly, Dave Dent, Neil Wescott, Kalli Kieborz, and Kyle Arganbright.

We had a lovely time celebrating the birthday of the National Park Service and talking about the Niobrara National Scenic River. There were two rangers, and three guests on the trip.

Inflation is higher than it has been since the 1980s in both the United States and Canada. With prices rising on everything from gas to groceries to housing costs, how can you buy what you need and still stay on budget?

Pansies have long been a fall and winter garden favorite. These cheery flowers are sure to brighten landscapes and containers and add a smile to any occasion. Look for fun and new ways to add them to your garden and fall celebrations.

by Emily Stine, Extension Educator & Panhandle Master Gardener Coordinator What is the Nebraska Master Gardener Program? The Nebraska Master Gardener Program provides science-based horticulture education to volunteers. Participants complete 40 hours of training in integrated pest management, weeds, insects, plant selection, soil fertility and other related topics.

As consumers lost jobs and struggled to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, many turned to payday loans and other short-term solutions, with an increase in online solutions. This not only allowed predatory lenders to thrive many borrowers still contend with sky-high interest rates and opaque fees but also created a fertile environment for scammers, according to a new in-depth investigative study by Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Lincoln - Healthy Aging Month is recognized as a time to celebrate life and the positive aspects of growing older. As a person ages, physical and mental health, as well as dietary and social needs, change over time. A person can take charge of their well-being by taking steps to age with a healthy body and a healthy mind and not lose control of their well-being.