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GIBBON – Governor Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation designating the Sandhill crane as the official migratory bird of Nebraska during a ceremony at Rowe Sanctuary in Gibbon. “Each spring, up to one million Sandhill cranes gather along the Platte River during their annual journey north,” said Gov.

On 03/06/2022 at 7:47 p.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of North Green Street for a report of a suspicious vehicle. A 26 year old female from South Dakota was arrested on an active Cherry County warrant.

Columbus – Nebraska Public Power District, in observance of Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week March 21-25, is urging customers to be aware of the dangers of downed powerlines. One result of severe spring storms are downed powerlines.

Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) 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 as we are “Here for the Ages.” Poison Centers have been assisting callers for 60 years. No matter your age, we are here to help. Remember to add the NRPC’s toll free phone number 1-800-222-1222 by texting the word “poison” to 797979 and this will save in your mobile phone contacts. Please consider ordering free public education materials by visiting the website www.nebraskapoison.com or by calling. Check out the video of Pinky the poison proof elephant as he explains to kids about the danger of poisons in everyday settings. NRPC offers activity sheets and primary age videos, poison proofing tips, as well as educational resources for teens and adults. Pinky coloring books are a free resource and a fun tool for educating young children about poison prevention. A poison is anything that can harm you if it is used in the wrong way, by the wrong person and in the wrong amount. Here are a few tips for poison prevention: • Check your home and garage for personal care items, laundry detergent packets, cleaning supplies, plants, alcohol, pesticides, gasoline and medicine and keep them out of sight or locked up. Never put harmful chemicals in other containers such as water bottles. • Never refer to medicine as “candy.” Put medicines including vitamins up and away after every use. Read all labels carefully on medicine and household products. • Never mix household products together. Keep liquid nicotine and cigarettes out the reach of children. Be aware that many product labels look like candy or other liquids that can entice kids, keep these up out of reach or locked up safely. Since poisons are all around us and can affect anyone, anywhere, at any time of life, our goal is to protect each other by incorporating safe poison prevention measures. The Poison Center is available for everyone, our number you never outgrow! The Nebraska Regional Poison Center is a free community service to the public. When you call 1-800-222-1222, you will speak immediately to a Registered Nurse or Pharmacist 24/7/365.

March 18, 2022 (LINCOLN) — March 21-25 is Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week, a time to remind Nebraskans that community preparedness can minimize the dangers of the annual severe weather season to the lives and property of Nebraskans.

LINCOLN, NE (March 21, 2022) - Monday, March 21, 2022, current Nebraska Cattlemen President Brenda Masek, Past President Ken Herz joined Governor Ricketts during a press briefing at the State Capitol to proclaim March 20-26, 2022, National Agriculture Week in Nebraska.

Just because some of Valentine’s Main Street is closed, that doesn’t mean that the businesses on Main are closed! Quite the contrary! They’re receiving patrons by either their front doors or back entrances for those who have them.

Congratulations to all the youth who participated in the annual Cherry County Communications and Expressive Arts Contest March 4, 2022! Judges were Chelsea Luthy for music and talent and Brianna Butler for public speaking.

On January 26, 2022, the Valentine FFA Chapter sent eight proficiency applications to compete at the district level. All of the applications did well at districts, then went on to compete at the state level in Kearney on February 26. After the review in Kearney, three member’s applications were ranked in the top three across the state of Nebraska in their proficiency area: Tagg Buechle, Fletcher Larsen, and Kassity Denbo. These three members will complete an interview during the State FFA Convention in April.

The Valentine Ministerial Association will be hosting Sermons-ala-Carte. The service starts at 12:00 noon at the Episcopal Church, 372 N. Main St. Service ends at 12:30 followed by food and fellowship in the Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall Those who need to get back to work by 1:00 p.m. are invited to go through the line first.