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North Central RC&D will offer on site paper shredding in Valentine, October 16, 2023, from 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. at Middle Niobrara NRD, on Highway 83 and 20. The shredding is done by Security Shredding Services of Laurel, a free will donation is appreciated.

The mountain lion that was euthanized Thursday, September 21, 2023, was a young male weighing 106 pounds. A visit with Furbearer/ Carnivore Program Manager Sam Wilson, with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said the animal hadn’t killed any pets or livestock that they know of.

Without a doubt, there was below freezing weather over the weekend, when temperatures dipped to a low of 26 degrees Saturday, October 7. However, the flowers above didn’t get that notification and continued blooming - yes, lilacs blooming in October, acting like it’s spring not autumn!

Washington (AP) - “THIS IS A TEST”: If you have a cellphone or were watching television Wednesday, that message flashed across your screen as the federal government tested its emergency alert system used to tell people about emergencies.

October 4, 2023 Alliance — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a crash that resulted in three fatalities Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in Box Butte County. At approximately 9:45 a.m.

Lincoln, September 27, 2023 – Farmers and ranchers interested in preventing erosion, improving soil health, conserving water and wildlife, or making other natural resource conservation improvements to their property are encouraged to apply now for funding available from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Those interested in receiving funding this year should sign up before November 17, 2023.

October 3, 2023 Lincoln — October marks the return of the Pink Patch Project for many law enforcement agencies across the state and many Nebraska State Troopers will be wearing pink NSP patches to honor breast cancer fighters. The effort coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Incidents/Arrests On 09/30/2023 at 12:02 a.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of North Valentine Street for a vehicle theft. The victim refused to press charges.

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

Congratulat ions to Mikah VanderWey, daughter of Rick and Kitty, who was crowned homecoming princess at Cody-Kilgore High School. Drew Ferrell is prince, and the queen and king crowned were Aubree Johnson and Cooper Fay. Both volleyball and football teams were victorious also! Kitty Vander-Wey attended Shawna Fullerton’s 50th birthday party Sunday night.