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The I Heart the Sandhills photo contest officially came to an end on August 31, and Valentine Economic Development as well as Cherry County Tourism are excited to finally announce the winners. Nearly 80 photographs were submitted for judging in the various categories: earth, water, and fire. All photographs were taken in the Sandhills region of north-central Nebraska and a wide variety of landscapes, recreation, and landmarks were offered.

In Omaha’s Capital District, art lovers can see the work of one of the world’s most renowned artists, Michelangelo. Sylvia Noland, business development manager of SEE Entertainment, said the exhibition gives attendees a better view of the iconic art.

On 11/15/2021 at 12:45 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of North Valentine Street. A 20 year old Valentine man was cited for driving left of center and careless driving.

It was a big birthday number. At least that’s how Addey felt. There were milestones she hadn’t reached yet and that felt sad. Her body felt heavy, sluggish, tired. She reached out to her mom on Friday for some kind words of comfort. Mom, Carol, was busy. The short text she sent didn’t help at all. In fact to Addey it felt like she was being sidelined, marginalized. She felt unloved in that moment. Tears flowed.

Valentine’s Heart of Christmas Parade of Lights was a great success, held on Shop Small Saturday, November 27, 2021! Winners of the Parade of Lights in the float category: first place Pumpkin Patch by Randy and Kristi Lurz; second place, to Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Lincoln - Attorney General Peterson joined a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, for providing and promoting its social media platform – Instagram – to children and young adults despite knowing that such use is associated with physical and mental health harms. Attorneys General across the country are examining whether the company violated state consumer protection laws and put the public at risk.

“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1 NIV We are sometimes tempted to think that we are self-made men and women, that we worked hard for everything we have and that we don’t owe anything to anyone. We couldn’t be more wrong.

The apostle Paul once commanded a group of first century Christians, “Give thanks in all circumstances!” 1 Thessalonians 5:18a. Is that even possible? Paul then goes on to tell us the why behind this command: “for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you,” 1 Thessalonians 5:18b. But how can you give thanks when you are in lock-down for COVID-19? How can you give thanks when the money in your bank account runs out before the piles of bills on your kitchen table have all been paid? How can you give thanks when someone you love has died prematurely or unexpectedly? To give thanks in any of those situations, or a myriad of others we might mention, just does not seem to make sense, and may indeed seem impossible!