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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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This year, Antelope Memorial Hospital's "Move it 2 Lose it Challenge" was held for 12 weeks from Jan. 5 through March 27. It was coordinated by Vanessa Carpenter, AMH wellness director. Over 550 pounds were collectively lost by the 46 contestants. In the men's division, the first-place winner (for the second year in a row) was Tim Kester, Jr. of Clearwater. He also lost the highest percentage of body weight among all competitors at 17.9%. The second-place winner was Brian Hoffman ofBrunswick,...
School is often associated with reading, writing, and math, but for many students it is also where they learn how to navigate stress, relationships, and personal challenges. At Educational Service Unit 8, Licensed Mental Health Professionals are helping ensure students receive support that goes beyond academics. ESU 8 introduced Licensed Mental Health Practitioner services in schools during the 2019–2020 school year, beginning with two full-time therapists. Since then, the program has steadily g...
LuAnn Schindler, publisher at the Summerland Advocate-Messenger, recently donated $100 to the Nebraska FBLA Foundation Trust. Schindler and her husband Scott also have a popular podcast featuring news from the Summerland Advocate-Messenger. Future Business Leaders of America is a national association for students in middle school and high school who are interested in business or business education careers. In Nebraska, more than 5,900 students in more than 150 high schools participate in the...
"On Jan. 5, 2026, our next 'Move It to Lose It' Contest begins here at Antelope Memorial Hospital," said Vanessa Carpenter, AMH wellness director. "I look forward to offering a fresh start to area residents – in supporting their wellness goals. It often helps to be more accountable when one teams up with family or friends to initiate healthier habits. This contest is an excellent way to kick off 2026 and reach their goals." The contest has three categories for men, women and teams. It runs f...
The spirit of faith and renewal filled St. Bonaventure Church on Oct. 19 as 62 parishioners received the Sacrament of Confirmation during a solemn and joyful mass presided over by Archbishop Michael McGovern. Families, friends, and members of the parish community gathered to witness this milestone in the lives of the confirmands - young Catholics who, after preparation and study, publicly affirmed their faith and commitment to the teachings of the Church. In his homily, McGovern encouraged the...
Wyatt Shabram struck out 13 batters, as the starting pitcher led the Tri-County Titan Seniors past Atkinson, 8-1, on July 3. Shabram surrendered one hit and one run over six and one-third innings. He walked three. Tri-County got on the board in the first inning after Dane Miller scored after tagging up. The Titans added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Connor Thomson scored after tagging up, and Ryan Rifer walked, each scoring one run. Marek Dvorak began the game for Atkinson. The hurler surrendered two hits and three r...
Max Bruce collected three hits in three at bats, but the Tri-County Juniors couldn’t get past Albion Post #162 last Wednesday. Albion scooted past the local juniors, 13-7. Bruce doubled in the fifth inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fourth inning. Tri-County lost despite out-hitting Albion 12 to eight. Isaac Hoferer and Bruce each collected three hits for the Titans. Albion jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Wade Rother singled, scoring one run; Brody Schmeits doubled, scoring three runs; and a...
Tri-County scored nine runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat Stanton, 16-5 on July 1. The Titan scored six runs on three hits in the bottom of the third inning. Connor Thomson singled, scoring one run; A.J. Hobbs grounded out, scoring one run; Aiden McAllister drew a walk, scoring one run; Kaiden Bauer singled, scoring two runs; and a passed ball scored one run. Isaac Hoferer earned the win for Tri-County . He surrendered three hits and two runs over three innings, striking out eight and walking two. Logan Tiedtke took the loss...
Wednesday's game against Albion Legion Post #162 Seniors was a heartbreaker for Tri-County as they lost the lead late in a 3-2 defeat. The game was tied at two in the top of the seventh when Carter Molt hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run. The Titan lost despite out-hitting, six to four. Dane Miller led Tri-County with two hits. The squad opened scoring in the second after a steal of home scored one run. Albion captured the lead, 2-1, in the top of the fourth after Kaden Miller singled to right field, and Brock Schmeits laid down a sacrifice b...
Valentine Juniors scored seven runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat Tri-County Titan Juniors 10-2 on Tuesday, June 17 in Valentine. Tri-County opened the scoring in the first after Landon Nelson singled, scoring one run. Valentine flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring seven runs on five hits to take the lead, 7-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Garrett Cumbow that drove in three. Valentine extended its early lead with three runs in the bottom of the third, thanks to RBI singles by...
Despite Wyatt Shabram striking out 10 batters, the Tri-County Titan Seniors fell to Albion, 6-5, in a June 10 contest played in Albion. Shabram surrendered three hits and three runs over five and two-thirds innings, while walking seven. Albion was first to get on the board in the first inning when Jack Molt grounded out, scoring one run. In the top of the second inning, Tri-County went back into the lead after Coy Wickersham singled to center field, and Albion committed an error, each scoring...
The Tri-County Titan Juniors couldn’t keep up with Valentine, and fell 14-3 on Sunday. Valentine Juniors got on the board in the top of the first inning after Trace Buechle doubled to center field, and Parker Chavez singled to the left side of the infield, each scoring one run. Valentine Juniors added three runs in the second after Isaac Cronin tripled down the right field line. Valentine scored seven runs on five hits in the top of the third inning. Jekhi Williams tripled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Trystan Beebout singled, s...
The Tri-County Titan seniors fell to Valentine, 7-2, in a Sunday home contest. Valentine opened the scoring in the second after Jekhi Williams doubled, scoring two runs. They added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Trace Buechle grounded out, Tri-County committed an error, and Cinch Miller walked, each scoring one run. Buechle earned the win for Valentine. The hurler surrendered five hits and two runs over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Ryan Rifer took the loss for Tri-County. He went five innings,...
The Tri-County Titan Juniors battled rainy conditions and a red-hot O'Neill squad, in a home contest on June 5. Tri-County couldn't keep pace with the Irish, falling 16-2. A single by Max Berg put O'Neill on the board in the top of the first. Nate Brown grounded out but pushed a runner home. The Irish extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the third, thanks to RBI walks by Xavier Parks and Carter Metschke. In the top of the fifth, O'Neill bats were on fire, scoring eight runs...
Both teams were strong on the hill on Thursday, but the Tri-County Titan Seniors defeated O'Neill, 2-0. Wyatt Shabram started the game for Tri-County and recorded 21 outs. Shabram struck out 16 batters on the night. The starting pitcher also surrendered one hit and zero runs over seven innings, while walking four. Shabram has allowed only two hits and one run this season with an amazing 31 strikeouts. So far this season, he's picked up two wins. Offensively, a tag-up by Shabram on an Isaac Pavlik sacrifice flyball put Tri-County on the board...
The 2025 Orchard AAU Powerlifting Meet was held this past Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, with a line-up of 170 registered lifters from across the Midwest. This year's meet was a National meet again, so two days of competition were required to accommodate the crowd of lifters striving for state, American and even world records, according to coordinator Jeff Shabram. "It was the 18th year for the Orchard meet and the crowd gets larger each year. Orchard hosted one of the year's largest...
"We are very excited to announce that we recently installed a brand-new Fuji Aspire Cristalle 3D mammography system at Antelope Memorial Hospital," said Kristen Kester, BSRT(R)(CT)(M) and AMH radiology director. "This machine offers state-of-the-art technology to our patients for the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Plus, it provides a much faster exam, combining 2D and 3D imaging in a single exposure. This reduces the time the patient is in compression and drastically decreases...
Educational Service Unit #8 is has a long-standing commitment to supporting its special education department, which has been expanding to meet the growing needs of special needs students in the school systems. Covering 34 public and non-public school districts across northeastern Nebraska, ESU #8 has been a cornerstone in education since the beginning of 1967. When ESU #8 started, it consisted of very few special education staff members. Currently, ESU #8 has approximately 83 staff members...
The Nebraska State Dairy Association announce Monday that Automated Dairy Specialists of Clearwater, as the recipient of the 2024 Friend of the Industry Award. The award honors organizations or individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth and success of Nebraska's dairy industry and celebrates those who go above and beyond to support dairy farmers, promote innovation and advance the industry's future. Automated Dairy Specialists has been recognized for their commitment to...
Antelope County Clerk Magistrate Linda Mitchell recently submitted her notice of retirement, effective April 16, after just over forty years of service to the state's judicial branch. Antelope County Court Judge Donna Taylor noted, "Linda came to the Antelope County Court around the same time I did. We celebrated her wedding and the births of her three children. From the outset, Linda was always ready to learn, eager to help and willing to take on extra duties - even before there was financial...
Farm Credit Services of America O'Neill office location made a donation of $10,000 to support the hot lunch programs of ten schools in the northeast Nebraska region. Farm Credit Services of America, which is dedicated to supporting rural communities, made the donation to address food insecurity and hunger by assisting families in the local area who had outstanding balances in the schools' lunch programs. The donation, made by the O'Neill branch of FCSAmerica, will be distributed equally among...
Effective Thursday, Dec. 5, the Bank of Orchard was merged into Cornerstone Bank. Bill Kester will serve as vice president and manager of the branch. Other Orchard employees include Heidi Blomenkamp, Mary Erb, Gage Clifton and Andrea Williby. "Cornerstone Bank is excited to become a part of the Orchard community and grow our banking operation in this region," stated Zac Holoch, president and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Bank. "Cornerstone is committed to serving the smaller...
“It is important to plan ahead when traveling or being exposed to extremely cold winter conditions,” said Dr. Troy Dawson of Antelope Memorial Hospital. “By taking a few precautions, the risk for frostbite injury may be prevented. Frostbite occurs when blood vessels and skin tissue are damaged after exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, added Dr. Dawson. "It can occur quickly or slowly. The speed of a frostbite injury depends upon how cold or windy the temperature conditions are and the length of exposure to those condi...
This month, Antelope Memorial Hospital received national and state awards for excellence. The hospital was first recognized for the 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality, Outcomes and Patient Perspective as part of the National Rural Health Day celebration. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Award honors top quartile performance (75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals across the United States in the categories of quality, ou...
Three new members – Keith White of Neligh, Bev Krutz of Orchard and Gary Arehart of Elgin – were elected to serve on the board of the Antelope County Historical Society at the organization's recent annual meeting. All three bring a strong interest in the county's history, with each having diverse experiences and interests. "We welcome these new members to our board," said Donna Hanson, Antelope County Museum executive director. "Their broad experience and love for Antelope County will go a lon...
