Articles from the January 12, 2023 edition
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Legislature swears in new members, selects leadership for 2023-24
Twenty-six Nebraska senators took their oaths of office, Wednesday, Jan. 4, and selected more than a dozen leaders who will fill out the ranks of the Legislature for the next two years. The 108th...
Royal Ice Fishing Tourney provides 'never forget moment' for youngest fisherman award winner
Andi Bayne of Omaha will never forget the first time she competed in the Royal Ice Fishing Tournament. The five year old returned to Nebraska's largest city with a fishing tale of epic proportions....
40th annual tournament draws 35 teams
Brock Belik and Justin Brandt, of Orchard, caught 12.75 pounds of fish during Sunday's Royal Ice Fishing Tournament at Grove Lake, sponsored by the Royal Volunteer Fire Department. The poundage was...
Motivation, exercise, prayer prompt healthy lifestyle changes
An Orchard woman, Jessica Shaver, crushed her original goals – to become an inspiration to others, to be a better mom, wife and overall person, and to feel confident. While she achieved these g...
Motivation, exercise, prayer prompt healthy lifestyle changes
It's not very often that you hear someone say they enjoy running, but Jessica Barone, of Royal, loves running and the way it makes her feel. Barone has taken on a some new habits that have led her who...
-Isms: Views on life in rural America
Where were you when the world gathered together in prayer last week, as 24-year-old football player, Damar Hamlin fought for his life? I was working on last week’s edition, partially listening to ...
Celebrating National Law Enforcement Day
Monday was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day — an opportunity to thank the men and women who keep Nebraskans safe. It’s particularly important that we use this special day to celebrate our...
The other skin cancer
When people talk about skin cancer, the type that most people think about is melanoma. This skin cancer follows the ABCDE rules for diagnosis. A – asymmetry, B – irregular border, C – more than one c...
Partisanship on the line, urban-rural divide too?
There’s been a lot of talk about preserving the officially nonpartisan nature of the Nebraska Legislature. But there is another issue, occasionally discussed with similar zeal in years past, that’s creeping up again. (Gasp!) It’s the urban-rural spli...
AMH RN receives grant award
The Nebraska Nurses Foundation awards the 2022 NNF Project Grant to Savannah Henn, BSN, RN, of Antelope Memorial Hospital. The grant will be used for the rejuvenation of the nurses' break room in...
Tielke reelected to chair Holt County Supervisors
Bill Tielke will serve as chairman of Holt County Supervisors, who elected him to the position for 2023 during a statutory session, Jan. 5, at the Holt County Courthouse. Doug Frahm will chair the...
A steak stare is born
Under the warm lights of the Casa Bovina dining room, a round of Certified Piedmontese rib cap glows red, like a rare jewel. A selection of house-cured charcuterie made from Nebraska-raised...
Lady Cats survive joust with Knights
Adyson Mlnarik scored 27 points in Summerland's 44-33 win over North Central, in a Jan. 5 home contest. While the Lady Cats only shot 27% and 28% from the 3- and 2-point range, they went 14 of 18 at...
Bobcats survive upset-minded Knights
It came down to the final seconds of Thursday's game before Summerland picked up its eighth win this season. The Bobcats defeated North Central, 47-46. The Knights led the entire contest until, with...
Bobcats finish 1-1 at Elkhorn Valley Triangular
Summerland grapplers finished 1-1 at Thursday’s Elkhorn Valley triangular. The Bobcats downed Nebraska Christian, 48-24. In the 132-pound division, Jesse Thiele pinned Jonah Green in :36 and, in t...
Four Bobcats receive medals at competitive Columbus meet
Ranked wrestlers from across the state converged on Central Community College in Columbus, Thursday, for the Norm Manstedt Invite. Raina Krebs topped the field in the 235-pound class. She pinned...
Bobcats gain medals, experience at home invitational
Four Bobcat wrestlers earned medals, Saturday, at the Summerland Bobcat Invite. Summerland finished seventh in team standings, scoring 67.5 points. South Sioux City claimed the top spot in the...
Bobcats pounce on West Holt
A strong defensive effort from the Bobcats on Friday ended in a 39-18 win against West Holt. The Bobcats outscored the visitors in all but the final quarter of play, when the team was outscored 6-2....
Already missing the holidays? Celebrate National Popcorn Day
I know I've mentioned this in previous columns, but popcorn is one of my favorite snack foods. I bet it's one of yours as well. And our love of popcorn is just one of the reasons there is a lot to...
Notice of Meeting Summerland Public School of Education
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Summerland Public School, District 02-0115, Board of Education, will hold its regular board meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:30 p. m. The...
NNTC plans broadband expansion in Antelope, Dakota counties
Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company, headquartered in Jackson, is one of 14 Nebraska broadband providers to receive state funding to expand broadband services into rural areas of Nebraska who do not...
Caring About Kids Conference planned in Ainsworth
The annual Caring About Kids Early Childhood Conference will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, at Ainsworth High School. The conference runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., offering a six-hour training for in-home and center day care providers, preschool...
Antelope County shares snow removal policies
The Antelope County road department is responsible for providing snow removal for approximately 1,300 miles of gravel and asphalt county roads. The road department attempts to maintain adequate...
Novice speakers compete at Stuart
Members of the Summerland speech team compete and judge, Saturday, at the Stuart Novice Speech Tournament. The novice oral interpretation of drama team participated in the meet. Varsity speakers...
Winter storm warning issued for area
Watch out, Nebraska. Old man winter is about to spread a blanket of snow across the region. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for a large portion of Nebraska, including...
