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The National Coalition for a Week Without Driving announces their inaugural National Week Without Driving challenge, which will be held October 2-8, 2023. The#WeekWithoutDrivingchallenges elected leaders, advocates, and individuals to understand the barriers for non-drivers.

The Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, an annual race aimed at raising awareness and understanding of mental health, raised more than $9,000 for Nebraska Game and Parks state park trails in 2023. The donation could trigger access of up to $32,000 in matching federal Recreation Trails Program funds, if a grant application by Game and Parks is successful this fall.

Lincoln – Governor Jim Pillen has declared September as National Preparedness Month in Nebraska. He is reminding all Nebraskans how important it is for individuals, families, and communities to prepare for disasters and emergencies.

Chauncy Crow Dog, Rapid City, SD. Theft-unlawful taking $5,000+, bound over to District Court - Chief Miller.

Incidents/Arrests On 09/11/2023 at 12:15 p.m., a report of elder abuse was filed with the department. The investigation is ongoing.

Lincoln-The news series “Speaking of Nebraska” returns to Nebraska Public Media with four all-new episodes in October. Covering issues important to Nebraskans, the series airs on television at 7:00 p.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.

How late should you water in the fall? Trees and shrubs that are not fully hydrated in the fall are prone to winter desiccation. During winter, photosynthesis is slowed down but deciduous plants still lose water through exposed bark, twigs and buds. Evergreen trees and shrubs lose water at a higher rate through their foliage. A deep watering once a month in the fall until the ground freezes can help the plant survive winter conditions.

The VFW Post 5138 is the new charter of the Cub Scouts Pack 288 and it was great to be able to get the two together doing good in the community. A service project was recently done together repairing a flag pole in town and raising a new flag. The Cub Scouts were also taught flag etiquette. Appreciation goes to Don and Virginia Nelsen for donating the flag, halyard, paint and hooks. Appreciation also to the Valentine Fire Department for the use of their ladder.

Wonderful smells wafted up from the Valentine City Park,Saturday, September 9, 2023, as grillmasters began their craft of BBQ for the win! There were three categories along with sides for the public to come and taste.