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With the unemployment rate at 5.9 percent and around 48 percent of the population fully vaccinated, the personal-finance website WalletHub released updated rankings for the States That Are Recovering the Quickest From COVID-19.

July 12, 2021 Lincoln-On July 1, $2.24 million in federal grants through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) were awarded to four Nebraska airports for taxiway rehabilitation and other improvements, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). The fourth round of FY 2021 AIP grants will provide funding for David City Municipal Airport, Grant Municipal Airport, Thomas County Airport in Thedford, and the Lincoln Airport.

On 07/04/2021 at 2:05 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 3rd and Government Streets. A 62 year old South Dakota man was arrested on suspicion of operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of a product recall for Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen products due to small levels of benzene found in the product. Consumers should stop using the affected products and follow the instructions set forth by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc (JJCI).

OMAHA-There is a myth regarding those who typically fall victim to scammers: Many believe older Americans are most frequently scammed when the reality is that young adults are more likely to be duped. Research by both the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals that a startling 44 percent of those aged 20-29 have lost money to fraud. For those aged 70-79, the figure is 20 percent. Student loan forgiveness is one of the more frequent scams targeting young adults.

The Lawrence Strawn reunion will be held at the Valentine City Park, August 1, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. We’re looking forward to seeing family and friends.

Lincoln - A Panhandle mosquito trap site recently collected mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the first confirmed positive mosquitoes in Nebraska. Mosquito surveillance and testing gives the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD), along with other health departments, an early indicator of where and when the virus is circulating providing valuable information where people may come into contact with mosquitoes carrying the virus.

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

Prairie Light Youth Camp was held last week at the Lakeview Church with about 39 children taking part in all the activities. Several volunteers from Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota helped with the kids and it sounds like a successful, fun week.

The String Beans are coming back to Valentine! They are a Nebraskan favorite for entertaining preschool through elementary school-age kids. The String Beans sing songs about what kids love, and the show is sure to have your kids laughing, dancing, and singing along. They sold out the Lied Center in their hometown, Lincoln, and it’s going to be an amazing experience having them come to this area of the state!