PFC Thompson is Finally Home

PFC Thompson is Finally Home

A Valentine soldier missing in action since 1950 was recently identified and has been brought home for interment. Valentine residents lined Main Street for the return of Private Thompson last evening. Many were holding US flags. Private Thompson was escorted by the...
Jim Pillen to be in Valentine

Jim Pillen to be in Valentine

Nebraskans are invited to hear from Governor Jim Pillen during a two-day fly around to central and western communities. Six stops are included in the trip, scheduled on Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday,June 29. Five of those visits will involve town hall events, during...
2023 NEBRASKAland Days Competitive Art Show Winners

2023 NEBRASKAland Days Competitive Art Show Winners

The winners for the 2023 NEBRASKAland Days Competitive Art Show were announced this week. The art show is in its fifth year and this year’s exhibition was juried by artist and Doane Professor Eric Stearns. The awards ceremony was held June 20 at the Prairie Arts...
This Year’s Alumni Banquet

This Year’s Alumni Banquet

The Class of 1998 hosted the annual Alumni Banquet at the Catholic Parish Hall in Valentine on June 24th. A crowd of about 200 people enjoyed a prime rib meal served by the alter society. The 50 year class of 1973 had a large showing of alumni. Other classes were well...
How PFC Dale Dewayne Thompson Made It Home

How PFC Dale Dewayne Thompson Made It Home

FORT KNOX, Ky. – The remains of Army Pfc. Dale Dewayne Thompson, a Soldier killed during the Korean War, will be interred June 30 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Valentine, Nebraska. Sandoz Chapel of the Pines, Valentine, will perform graveside services preceding the...