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Incidents/Arrests On 05/01/2023 at 7:04 a.m., an officer had contact with a 31 year old South Dakota man who wanted to turn himself in for an active Cherry County Warrant. On 05/02/2023 at 11:56 a.m., an officer had contact with a 40 year old Valentine man at 3rd and Hall Street.

Scientists from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota, as well as the U.S. Geological Survey are partnering to image geology using airborne geophysical technology.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has recently completed an investigation into JCS Gunshop, which operates under the domain name murdocksguns.com. The investigation was initiated due to a consumer complaint and subsequent inquiries made by 30 businesses about the company. The investigation found that JCS Gunshop made false claims about their operating location and displayed unreliable business practices.

Weather permitting, work was planned to begin May 15 on US-183 south of Springview, from reference post 207.11 to reference post 211.47, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Western Engineering Company, Inc.

Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) received a record-breaking number of applications from current high school juniors and seniors across the state to attend the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) this summer. NAYI brings together hundreds of students every year to learn more about Nebraska agriculture, network with ag leaders and explore career opportunities. This year, NAYI will be held July 10-14 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus.

When you’re shaking off the winter with spring cleaning, it’s a great time to target harmful bacteria that can lurk on kitchen surfaces and even in your refrigerator. Salmonella, Staphylococcus, E. coli and Listeria are just some of the bacteria that may be hanging out in your kitchen. While you can’t see or smell bacteria (foodborne bacteria) they are everywhere, and they especially like moist environments. A clean and dry kitchen helps fight bacteria and protect you and your family from foodborne illness.

It’s a busy season to be a mom, or caretaker! School is getting out, yards need attention, and mom’s, so do you too! Downtown businesses have shared specials they have going on specifically for Mother’s Day, so family members, be sure to check them out in this edition of the Valentine Midland News.

Friday, May 12, 2023, starting at 8:30 a.m. Valentine area community members are invited to help in a Volunteer Planting Day on Main Street in Valentine. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about tree and shrub planting, using water-wise plants in the landscape, and general planting how-to’s from representatives from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Over 1,200 shrubs and perennials and 25+ trees will be planted in the bumpouts at intersections and the remaining mid-block sidewalk planter locations to complete the finished look of Valentine’s reconstructed Main Street. All are welcome to come help leave their mark on Main Street and be a part of an exciting new chapter in Valentine, Nebraska’s history.

No idea was too small, wrong, or too big for that matter, Thursday, May 4, 2023 when citizens stopped by the old Shopko building to hear and share their thoughts on a new community center. There was a lot of conversation about the uses for the building. However, there are only 90 days to figure out the consensus, uses, and feasibility.

Mid-Plains Community College hosted a dynamic, physically challenging training event this past week. Students consisted of members from the Valentine Police Department, National Park Service, Cherry County Sheriff’s Office, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cherry County Jail and the Valentine Community Schools.