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National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a record breaking temperature report for Wednesday, June 16, 2021. A record high temperature of 102 was set in Valentine and breaks the old record of 100 set in 1987..

Snake Falls, off Highway 97, has reopened to the public after being closed due to COVID-19. They are open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. every day. Please read all signage and do NOT go beyond the rope border. There is no swimming, wading, or fishing in the river. There are also no rest rooms or water available.

June 9, 2021, Valentine — Weather permitting, roadway paint striping will begin June 14 in the Merriman and Valentine areas, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Vogel Traffic Services, of Orange City, IA, has the $831,103 contract.

Flag Day is a time to revere our Stars and Stripes, our symbol of unity, pride, and solidarity. It is also a day that U.S. flags who have been faded, torn, and worn are put to rest in a dignified manner by the American Legion and Boy Scouts.

The Region 24 Emergency Management Board met Tuesday, June 15, at the Keya Paha County Courthouse for the purpose of dissolving the organization and distributing the assets of the organization. Region 24 consisted of Brown, Cherry, Keya Paha, Boyd, and Rock Counties, with the purpose of providing quality emergency management services to the taxpayers at a reduced cost. Earlier this year, Brown County and Cherry County gave their notice of withdrawal, followed by Keya Paha County in May, and just recently Boyd County.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) is in Valentine this week! They have been busy preparing Red Riding Hood for your entertainment and enjoyment. Local students have been practicing all week for their Friday, June 18, 7:00 p.m. performance. Please join us at the Valentine High School Auditorium to cheer on our local stars!

Raised beds and elevated gardens provide easier access to gardens and can increase space available for growing vegetables and flowers. You will enjoy convenience and easy access when including one or more in your landscape or on your patio, deck, or balcony.

Nebraska Extension will host a risk management workshop for cattle producers on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the West Central Research and Extension Center, 402 W. State Farm Rd., North Platte. Cattle producers will learn strategies designed to reduce risk exposure to achieve a profitable outcome in uncertain times. Topics covered during the workshop include current issues and opportunities in the cattle industry, trends in grazing land cash rental rates and managing price risk for cattle with futures, options and insurance.

Grow an abundant harvest with some timely garden care. Arm yourself with a few basic tools, a bit of time and regular visits to the garden throughout the growing season to keep plants healthy and more productive.

The Valentine City Council met for their regular meeting, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in the Library Meeting Room. Present were Council members Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott, Dave Dent, and Ross Brockley, City Manager Shane Siewert, and City Clerk Deanna Schmit.