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LINCOLN-Join “Big Red Wrap-Up” host Mike’l Severe and Nebraska football experts as they break down each Husker game this fall. Beginning with a season preview on Tuesday, August 24, viewers can catch “Big Red Wrap-Up” live at 7:00 p.m.

Nutritious foods are a valuable commodity in the fight against childhood obesity. Obesity is a serious medical condition that affects people of all ages - children and adolescents included. Children who gain extra pounds may develop health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol later in life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says obesity affects about 14.4 million children and adolescents in the United States.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

I've read every article about the best places to work, or greatest jobs to aspire to. I've never seen a jail, or a dispatch center listed. It takes a special kind of person just to start a job in this type of environment, let alone keep it for a length of time. Corrections and Dispatch professions have notoriously high turnover rates, and for good reason. A person must have a certain mental fortitude to have any success in this environment. If the long hours, holiday - night - weekend work, and demanding environment don't get to you... The constant threat of physical and psychological warfare in the jail will, and the inherent critical situations will stack up on you as a dispatcher. No matter how well you compartmentalize, there will still always be calls and incidents that stick with you. Bottom line is, there are some great people working here that make a not so happy environment more than bearable. We take pride in serving our community and hope to do so for a long time to come.

Shadows highlight Green Street where the Cherry County Parade brought Fun back to the Fair, Thursday, August 12, 2021. There were many who chose to join the parade float Riding for The Brand - for Jesus Christ. The pickup pulled a trailer with people that didn’t utilize motorized methods, then there were kids on bicycles, adults on motorcycles, tractors, and finally those on horseback. After the parade, a non denominational Cowboy Church service was held at the Valentine Sale Barn.

The American Red Cross has a critical need for lifesaving blood and platelet donations to meet hospital demand. You can help by making an appointment at the Valentine blood drive set for Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds please note new location. Appointments are available from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To make an appointment, call Jeanie Cozad at 402-376-4715 or visit redcrossblood.org

Cherry County Attorney Eric Scott has announced a that a grand jury proceeding was convened on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Cherry County District Court involving the death of Paul Nickisch Jr. Anytime a person dies in the custody of law enforcement, a grand jury is convened pursuant to Nebraska law.

You don’t need a plane ticket, tank full of gas or train ride to enjoy a bit of paradise. Create your own in a small alcove, large patio, or deck in your own backyard.

CHADRON-The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands (NNFG) will implement virtual services only to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public during the Delta variant, COVID-19 continuing pandemic, in accordance with guidance from federal and state authorities. All NNFG offices will be locked in order to protect the public and our employees beginning August 5, 2021. Mask requirement and social distancing will be implemented.

Wall, SD-The National Grasslands Visitor Center, (NGVC) plans to return to outdoor visitor services only beginning August 4 due to the national uptick of the Covid 19 Delta variant, to assure the safety of visitors and staff.