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Only Mother Nature will know for sure if the splendid, dark skies will be visible over Merritt Reservoir due to the smoky haze that’s drifted down to our area from the wildfires in Canada.However,miraclesdohappen everyday!

Just because it’s a plan for you and the community, doesn’t mean that weather conditions can change that plan. Which was the case Thursday, July 13, 2023, when the Girl Scouts held their carnival to raise funds for a swing at Ecology Park, and it began to pour rain.

We’re getting the band back together and WE NEED YOU! Mrs. Springer and Mrs. Rhoades would like to invite students, community members,bandandflagcorpsmembers past and present to join them in playing in the Cherry County Fair Parade on August 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Rehearsals will begin on July 25 at 7:00 p.m., in the high school band room.

The String Beans are coming back to Valentine! The performance is Monday, July 24, at 6:00 p.m., at the Valentine High School Auditorium. This event is free to the public. A free will donation will be taken at the door.

by Trisha Ahmed and Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press GENOA, AP - A grandmother wearing beaded necklaces of bright red, yellow and blue watched Tuesday as archeologists searched a remote site in central Nebraska for the remains of children - including her aunt - who died decades ago at a former Native American boarding school.

Incidents/Arrests On 07/03/2023 at 6:38 a.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of West 2nd Street for a domestic disturbance. A 33 year old Valentine man was arrested for 3rd degree domestic assault, child abuse and a protection order violation.

The Valentine City Council met for their regular meeting, Thursday, July13, 2023, at the City Library Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City Manager Shane Siewert, Council members Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott and Ross Brockley. Brad Arnold was excused absence.

For the first time, U.S. regulators approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to offer “lab-grown” meat to the nation’s restaurant tables and eventually, supermarket shelves.

Lincoln-Some of the best student athletes from the senior class of 2023 play in the state’s annual basketball, volleyball and softball all-star competitions. Nebraska Public Media will bring high school sports fans live coverage on its World television channel.

Make every day and summer gatherings special with the help of garden-fresh flower arrangements. You will be sure to generate smiles from family members and guests when including fresh flowers on the dinner table and other spaces in your home.