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On a cloudy, overcast Saturday, September 11, 2021; quite the opposite of that fateful day 20 years ago, the American Legion and their families had a remembrance of the attacks that were the worst ever in the history of our country.

The City of Valentine was recently awarded a $500 Lean on LARM Safety Grant to purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) for use at the Frederick Peak Golf Course. Valentine Clerk Deanna Schmit applied for the grant for the AED.

VALENTINE — A new breakwater planned at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area will protect a nearby boat launch and shoreline. The construction project is scheduled to begin this month as workers capitalize on the low water levels at the Sandhills irrigation reservoir.

September is suicide prevention awareness month and is a good time to bring to light the mental health crisis that has grown in every community since the beginning of the pandemic. While mental health struggles have always existed, we are seeing more and more people speaking out about the issues that used to remain in the dark.

Northwest Community Action is sponsoring a Drive-thru Mobile Food Pantry at the Cherry County Fairgrounds, 120 S. Green Street in Valentine on Tuesday, September 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff's deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a horrific suicide bombing at Afghanistan's Kabul airport, which also claimed the lives of more than 160 Afghans.

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following a vote by the State Board of Education postponing the Nebraska Department of Education’s (NDE) work to draft health education standards. NDE is a state agency that is independently governed by the elected members of the State Board of Education. Governor Ricketts does not appoint the board members or agency staff.

VERMILLION, SD (AP) _ Heikes Family Farms is a Community Support Agriculture program, which means community members can buy shares into the operation and get fresh produce weekly. They serve 92 shareholders, consisting of both businesses and individuals, feeding about 500 people.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ A Nebraska legislative committee kicked off its effort to redraw the state’s political boundaries on Monday, showing early signs of an urbanrural divide as some lawmakers questioned whether rural population declines were as severe as census numbers show.

Wednesday, September 8 Spirit Squad practice 6:30 a.m. Valentine Range Judging Clinic 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.