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Not so many years ago, or so it seems, we were basically in the dark ages as far as technology is concerned. Our first introduction to efficiency was probably the use of a typewriter. If you would visit your local court house, you will find large books containing copies of deeds, mortgages, court proceedings and the like, all documented by hand…usually done in beautiful script hand-writing. These documents are always dated with the time completed at the end, many of which were completed at 10:30 p.m., or odd hours.

Well, it’s no secret that last week was a rough one for our country, but the Sandhills sadness settled even deeper with the word of the passing of Jerry Adamson. Jerry was Cherry County, steeped in its history, yet never keeping his eye off the future of the industry. He was a tireless promoter of our cattle country. He never knew a stranger, and didn’t care if you were a day worker living out of your pickup, or the largest breeder in the country, he treated all with respect and saw value in everyone. Visitation will be held this Friday, September 26, 2025 at Sandoz in Valentine from 2:00 9:00 p.m. Services are scheduled for Saturday, September 27, at 2:00 p.m. CST at the Valentine Methodist Church. Sympathy is extended to his family and his many, many friends.

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The construction project on West 4th Street (HWY 83 North) begins its final phase. Phase 4 construction, building the southbound lane between the Minnechaduza Creek bridge and the intersection of Edna Street is in progress.

If your joints ache after sitting too long or make crackling sounds when you get up, you’re not alone. More than half of older adults in the U.S. report having at least one arthritic joint, and while our understanding has improved over the past two decades, old myths still create confusion about how best to manage it. Is exercise safe?

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Lincoln, NE, September 16 Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead has been named director of the Beef Quality Assurance program in Nebraska. The nationally coordinated, state-implemented program provides beef producers with science- based practices for raising cattle under optimum management and care.

John 21: 25 “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.”

Are you still hanging on to years’ worth of paperwork “just in case”? TheNorthCentralNebraskaRC&D shredding event is here to help. The opportunity to safely dispose of financial papers, medical records, and other sensitive documents will take place on September 29, 2025.

On September 9, 2025, BSH Kilgore has filed another lawsuit and included the following defendants: Cherry County, Cherry County Board of Commissioners, Cherry County Board of Adjustment, and Jane Stolzenburg.