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Ronald Snyder was our nearest neighbor to the east, living three miles from my parents’ Green Valley Hereford Ranch northeast of Merriman. Ronald had been divorced since the mid 1960s, but lived and “batched” on the Snyder Ranch until 1986. He was a lively fun-loving fast-moving fellow, and a fun friend. There was never a dull moment when Snyd was around.

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following an address from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

WASHINGTON, DC. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called for the committee to hold hearings on President Biden’s failed evacuation and its long-term impact on our relations abroad.

Gardeners know that spring is an ideal time to plan and plant their favorite flowers and most flavorful fruits and vegetables. However, seasoned gardeners know that gardening is a year-round commitment. Pruning is one of the keys to keeping perennials coming back for years to come, and fall is an ideal time to take on this important task.

Some of the best news can be as simple as rainfall! We’ve had a dry summer with intermittent rains. Enough that there are hay bales dotting the countryside. But we’re still below normal in rainfall amounts. No one wants drought conditions which are pretty severe in the northwest, and equate to all of their fires.

VALENTINE – Residents of three Valentine senior living centers were recently presented with special gifts. Bird-watching is a popular pastime for elderly adults.

Wednesday, September 1, at 4:00 p.m., Kevin Kilmer had his first appearance in County Court with Judge Orr, who advised Kilmer that a complaint had been filed against him which alleges two counts and read them: Class 1 or 1A Felony, Murder in the First Degree, and Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony, along with the penalties.

North Central RC&D will help facilitate paper shredding through Security Shredding Services, of Laurel, NE. For this area, shredding will be held Thursday, September 23, 2020, and begin at 9:00 a.m.

August 25, 2021, in Sidney, the Valentine Economic Development Board submitted a bid to host the 2022 Nebraska Economic Developers Conference in Valentine. Valentine has hosted the event previously in 2005, 2009 and 2014.

The Ball Brothers are returning to town for another concert at the Prairie View Gospel Barn in Gregory, SD on Thursday, September 9, at 7:00 p.m. The Ball Brothers are two brothers, Andrew and Daniel Ball, brother-in-law Chad McCloskey, and newcomer Rhett Roberts, who travel throughout the world singing their distinctive brand of Christian music.