Fill An Empty Stocking Final Wrap Up

Fill An Empty Stocking Final Wrap Up

Fill An Empty Stocking 2024 The American Legion Family; Sons, Post & Unit 90 would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to the many generous, local folk who lent their talent, time and money to this seasonal project to benefit local children. Coordinating...
Nebraska Minimum Wage Goes Up January 1st.

Nebraska Minimum Wage Goes Up January 1st.

Nebraska’s minimum wage is set to increase on New Year’s Day, rising from $12 to $13.50 an hour. This is part of a voter-approved initiative from 2022 that mandates $1.50 increments annually until the wage reaches $15 in 2026. After that, adjustments will be tied to...
Officer Hoefs Serving Community For 10 Years

Officer Hoefs Serving Community For 10 Years

For the week of 12/22/24 to 12/29/24: On 12/23/29 at 0100 AM a 21 year old Valentine man was arrested in the 100 block of North Cherry Street for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Second Offense. The police Department responded to 46 calls for service, including...
Be Cautious With Fireworks For New Years Celebration

Be Cautious With Fireworks For New Years Celebration

The Valentine Volunteer Fire Department was requested to the specialty clinic of the Cherry County Hospital at about 9am for a fire alarm that was sounding.  According to local fire chief Terry Engels, Cherry County Dispatch received a call from the alarm company a...