According to FAASTeam Program Manager Mark Gaffney, the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the most prestigious award the FAA issues to pilots certified under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This award is named after the Wright Brothers, the first U.S. pilots. It recognizes individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill, and aviation expertise for at least 50 years while piloting aircraft.

According to NOAA Weather, a record high temperature was set Wednesday, June 23, 2021 with 108 degrees, at Valentine. This breaks the old record of 107 set in 1937.

VALENTINE, June 8, 2021 - Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Once a donor has made the commitment to give blood, it is important to take a few simple steps to prepare and help ensure a good donation experience.

Everyone is encouraged to enter into the Lion’s Club 4th of July parade with the theme Unmask Your Freedom. Contestants are to line up at 10:30 a.m at the Trail Head park, parade to begin at 11:00 a.m.

The 2021 Nebraska State High School Finals Rodeo was held in Hastings, June 17-19 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Over 150 high school rodeo athletes competed in 13 events and north central Nebraska was well represented.

At the State track meet, in 1956, Jerry Spain set the record for the 880 yard run at 2.00.3 for Valentine High School. This record has lasted for 65 years. At the 2006 Class Reunion Jerry challenged any student to break his record. A fun run was held to raise money for a scholarship and $1,847 was raised with the generosity of local business and individuals.