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Incidents On 10/15/2023 at 1:20 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near 4th and Ray Streets. Narcotic detection dog K9 Baker was deployed.

Last Sunday I was visiting over a meal after worship and the topic of fall activities came up. I mentioned that one of the really awesome things we enjoy about Valentine are the abundance of very mature trees whose majesty is visible throughout the year but none so exciting as during the last breaths of fall when the leaves turn a painter’s pallet of colors to remind us of the beauty of God’s creation.

Lincoln -- Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined 41 other state attorneys general in suing Meta in federal and state courts around the country. The complaints allege that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. At the same time, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable for young users.

Columbus – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will partner with SpeedeeMart for a ribbon cutting event Thursday, November 2 at 3:30 p.m. to unveil Ainsworth’s first ChargePoint DC fast chargers.

Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, bread, lettuce, fruit and milk.

NCRC&D recently held two successful paper shredding events in north central Nebraska. Since 2018, paper shredding has been in demand as one of the recycling opportunities RC&D has offered. This event gives businesses and individuals the opportunity to destroy sensitive documents.

Lincoln-Nebraska Extension’s Rural Wellness team will host two webinars focused on identifying and managing stress for farmers, ranchers and professionals who work with agricultural producers, at 12:15 p.m. Central time, on November 1 and November 29.

The first bout of winter made its appearance Friday morning to those in the Sandhills. Grasses, leaves, and flowers were covered with ice. Forecasters were issuing warnings of upwards of four inches of snow for the weekend.

We all have our excuses: I’m busy this time of year. I’ll go some other time. Sunday is my only chance to sleep in. I have friends or family visiting. Whatever the reason, many weekends we never make it to church. We may have great intentions, but somehow those intentions don’t result in going to church.

The Association of Nebraska Art Clubs is proud to announce their 2023 Travel Art Show, featuring 25 works of Nebraska artists who have earned top awards at the state show. The exhibition, which is currently on display until November 7, 2023, is being held at the Valentine Public Library.