Week of June 17, 2026
Week of June 17, 2026
Jake Rosmarin has never set foot inside an Omaha restaurant. And yet, in the past month, he has eaten Reuben egg rolls from Paddy McGown's, a burrito bowl from Bomb Taco, a box of candy from Chocolat Abielle, buffalo chicken pizza from Mama's and, of course, a Runza. These and many other Omaha takeout standouts have been delivered directly to his address: A door located inside the University of Nebraska Medical Center National Quarantine Unit. Rosmarin, an Instagram-famous travel blogger from...
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce's rodeo committee is busy putting the final touches on the group's 59th annual rodeo, which begins June 26 and continues through June 28 at Gene Snodgrass Arena located along West US Highway 275 in Clearwater. Chamber President Curt Thiele said planning for the 2026 event began last summer, and chamber members continue to make improvements to the three-day show. "We're a fan-friendly and family-friendly rodeo," Thiele said. A fun addition to this year's rodeo is...
The Advocate-Messenger welcomed a new reporter to its team this week. Tayler Huntley joined the staff as a general assignment reporter. Huntley received a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and multi-media studies from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Huntley served as an intern for the Delta County Independent. During college, she reported for the Fort Lewis College magazine, The Independent. In Fall 2024, Huntley served as editor of the college's literary magazine, Images. In 2026,...
Summerland graduate Ethan Kester played on the white squad in Friday's Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic in Norfolk. After a scoreless first half, the Red Team took control and won,...
I've often said that rural people measure time differently. We don't always go by clocks. We go by seasons, weather, and whatever is happening outside the kitchen window. Summer, especially, has its own calendar. The day starts when the sun peeks over the trees and ends when the last streak of pink disappears from the western sky. Lunch isn't necessarily at noon. It's whenever you finish what you're doing. And evening plans are always subject to change depending on whether a thunderstorm is...
After earning the Nebraska State Leadership and Skills Championship, first-year competitor Max Shrader and second-year competitors Dawson McLain and Corbin Schueth traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to test their knowledge in engineering and problem-solving against teams from across the country. The Summerland Chapter team arrived in Atlanta on June 1 and competed June 2 to 5. For the national competition, the team had to build a machine that could go through obstacles, while also completing other...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 8, 2026 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on June 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. Notice of the meeting was published May 27, 2026, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, Jeremy Tuttle, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Jeremy Tuttle, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham and Kent Stallbaum. Also...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JUNE 9, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the June 2, 2026, meeting. Public comments. Reviewed correspondence. Clerk of the district court, treasurer’s fund balance, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report, treasurer’s sweep account statement, sheriff’s fee report for May were reviewed. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON ex 160.41; AMERITAS ins 22,143.92;...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Village office. Notice was posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Open Meeting Laws posted at the village office. Linquist opened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Trustees Tyrrell, Cunningham, and Leichleiter were present. Also present: Scott Schindler, Heath Wilson, Don Linquist, Dennis VanEvery, Mike Scott and...
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Jun. 8, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, posted at US Post Office, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank and given to Board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart, Cody Kester, Brian King, Jeff Schlecht. Others present: Angie Hupp, Michael See, Lauren...
NOTICE OF MEETING ORCHARD RURAL FIRE BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Orchard rural Fire Board will meet in regular session, Tuesday, June 23, at 8 p.m., at the Orchard Fire Hall. Published June 17, 2026...
