The meeting was held Tuesday January 13, 2026 The Cherry County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday January 13 th  at the commissioners’ meeting room at the county courthouse.  During the first meeting of 2026, commissioner McConoughey was elected board chair for 2026.  DeNaeyar was named vice chair. The board discussed expired terms on the Planning and Zoning Board with Zoning Administrator Katie Ormesher. Currently Duane Kime, Marla Shelbourn, and Bill Wachob’s terms have

The Sandhills Cattle Association is offering a total of $7,500 in scholarships to support high school and college students, with applications now open through Feb. 28, 2026. The association will award five scholarships this year, including two $2,000 scholarships, one $1,500 scholarship and two $1,000 scholarships. The organization said it is “proud to support the future of agriculture and the beef industry.” Scholarships are open to undergraduate students who are children or

The Rotary Club in Valentine hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive Jan 8, collecting over 100 units. The American Red Cross had a good turnout for their recent blood drive in Valentine.  According to coordinator Virginia Cozad, “It was remarkably successful!  104 units (of blood) were collected, having potential to benefit 312 patients!” The Valentine Rotary thanks the new donors who have donated over the last couple of blood drives.  The next blood drive in Valentine is s