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MAY 24, 2021, LINCOLN — Be a good neighbor and buckle up. State transportation and law enforcement agencies from Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming are coming together to remind travelers to fasten their seat belts. The State2State. Buckle Up campaign wants both drivers and passengers to stay buckled up no matter what state they are in or how far they are traveling.

MAY 28, 2021 — With the end of COVID-19 executive orders in the state of Nebraska, the Nebraska State Patrol is reminding owners and operators of commercial trucking vehicles of the status of state and federal exemptions.

Valentine, May 27, 2021 – Sandhills Family Dental welcomes Dr. Scott Zach, DDS as their new associate dentist.

Summer is finally upon us so it’s time to start the dreaded yard work. As a resident of the City of Valentine, you have several obligations that you must adhere to. These include mowing your yard and alleys, picking up your branches and getting them hauled off and keeping your property clean of nuisances.

The Valentine Volunteer Fire Department invited the public to a BBQ and Dedication Ceremony to celebrate the arrival of the city’s new fire truck on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Valentine Fire Hall.

Rural Enhanced Advocate for Thomas, Hooker and Cherry County is in need of volunteers and donations. Volunteers can help with the crisis line, community events, fund raising, and some basic advocacy duties.

Challenge yourself to explore the Niobrara River Valley to commemorate of the 30th anniversary of the Niobrara National Scenic River. Niobrara National Scenic River became a unit of the National Park Service on May 24, 1991. Join the Niobrara River Challenge by hiking, floating and seeing the film in the Visitor Center and earn a limited-edition bandana courtesy of Cherry County Tourism.

At the recent Sports Banquet, a new award was given to teacher Danielle Arganbright. Valentine High School principal Andy Cronin explained the award this way: So, I want to tell the story correctly, but not be misunderstood.

Two members of the Ft. Hays Kansas State University rodeo team have received sponsorships from the Phillipsburg Kansas Rodeo Association.

Hastings College held its 135th Commencement on Saturday, May 15, 2021. During the ceremony, the College awarded degrees to 215 undergraduates and 13 Master of Arts in Teaching graduates. Graduates represented 23 states and four countries.