Articles from the January 27, 2022 edition
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Orchard building demo may go through bid process once more
Summerland School board of education members discussed relocation of an HVAC system and demolition of the Orchard building during the board's Jan. 18 meeting. Nate Schwager contacted Trane...
Incumbents file for office
Several Antelope and Holt county officials have filed for the 2022 Primary Election. In Holt County, officials refiling for office include Brent M. Kelly, attorney; Timothy L. Wallinger, assessor;...
Conference tournament begins Saturday
Roundball fans, get ready for a week of action as the 2022 Niobrara Valley Conference basketball tournament tips off Saturday, Jan. 29. Girls' division Opening round contests will be played at North C...
How the Grinch Bought Groceries!
You're a softy, Mr. Grinch. The classic character showed his gentler and giving nature, Thursday, during a visit to Clearwater Market. His mission: select items to donate to the Antelope County Food...
Pingpong tourney planned Sunday
Orchard United Methodist Church will host its annual pingpong tournament, Sunday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. Beginner and advanced brackets will be available. Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each...
Legal notices provide insight into local government
The Nebraska Press Association has launched a new public website to provide greater public access and notification to the workings of all government entities and courts in Nebraska. The website – w...
Deadline approaching for 2022 election
The 2022 Primary Election for Summerland-area villages, Antelope and Holt counties and state offices are open for registration. Incumbents - anyone who holds any elected office - must refile or file...
-Isms: Views on life in rural America
I’m not sure who first said, “Don’t work hard just for recognition. Work hard for your own inner satisfaction and to better yourself.” The quote is spot on, especially right now. Since starting a writ...
Bills, resolutions introduced
Just more than 600 bills and constitutional amendments were introduced during the 10-day bill introductory period for this legislative session. Currently, various committees are in the process of...
The physician-patient
Last spring, I was at home washing my hands and as I glanced up into the mirror, I noticed something unusual. My bathroom light hit my neck just right as I swallowed and there it was: a prominent...
Broadband assistance available for low-income households
Nebraska ranks 40th in the nation for enrollment in a federal initiative providing low-income households a monthly discount on their internet bill. According to a report released by Broadband Now in...
Orchard man fined for violating deer hunting regulations
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over the Antelope County court in the Neligh courtroom last Wednesday, with a light criminal docket. Cases ranged from a hunting violation and driving offenses to accumulating junk. But one defendant left the...
Falcons edge Bobcats by one point for conference wrestling crown
It came down to the final match and, at the end, Elkhorn Valley scored one more point than the Summerland Bobcats to earn the 2022 Niobrara Valley Conference duals title. North Central finished third...
Behnk boys medal in Peru powerlifting competition
Jacob and Christian Behnk traveled to Peru, Saturday, Jan. 22, to compete in the Peru State Powerlifting Meet. More than 192 lifters competed in the meet. Jacob Behnk finished fifth in a group of 14...
King, Parker earn gold for Bobcat speech team
Bobcat speech team members have found success early this season, including two public speakers who have made their way to the top of the medalist stand. At the Jan. 15 Practice Makes Perfekt meet, at...
Orchard Fire Department presents awards
Orchard Fire & Rescue recognized department members for years of service, Jan. 17. Three members will be retiring from the squad, including Duane Risinger, 42 years; Irene Risinger, 40 years and...
Section 00 10 00 Invitation to Bid Ashfalls North For Antelope and Knox County
Sealed Proposals for the construction of “Ashfalls North for Antelope and Knox County,” JEO Project No. 211438.00, QuestCDN No. 8097635, will be received by the county clerk at 501 Main Street, Rm. 6, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68756, until 9:30 a.m...
Proceedings Summerland Public School Board of Education
Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at the school. President Ed Nordby opened the meeting, which was advertised in the Jan. 12, 2022, newspapers, to order at 7:02 p.m. Visitors were welcomed....
Approved Bills Summerland School
Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 2,134.11; Apple, Inc., 270 iPads - ECF grant through ESU, 80,730.00; Auto Glass Solutions, windshield, 349.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 2,439.36; Bomgaars, sup, 33.90; Canon Financial Services, Inc., printer...
Fourth quarter explosion propels Summerland to win
Down by one point with a quarter remaining, Summerland boys’ basketball team pumped in 20 points to defeat Osmond, 54-44, Friday, in a home contest. Three Bobcats finished in double figures. Keegan S...
Nebraska nursing shortage deteriorates hospital conditions
HASTINGS – With two nurses out sick in early December, charge nurse Osa Brooks found herself scrambling to care for 28 patients. With only one floor nurse available, employees from other units were c...
Primary Election Notice and Offices to be Filled by Election and Filing Deadlines
PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE AND OFFICES TO BE FILLED BY ELECTION AND FILING DEADLINES I, Lisa Payne, Antelope County Clerk/Election Commissioner, hereby give notice of the offices to be filled by election that will appear on the 2022 Primary Election...
Notice of Meetings County Board of Commissioners, Antelope County, Nebraska, for the Month of February 2022
NOTICE OF MEETINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold meetings in the county commisioners’ m...
Ice fishing tournament Sunday at Royal
Royal Fire Department will host its 39th annual ice fishing tournament, Sunday, Jan. 30, at the north end of Grove Lake. Fishing will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Individuals interested in participating in the event may sign up the morning...
No injuries reported in Elkhorn River bridge accident
Two individuals escaped injury from an early Saturday morning crash that ended with a vehicle in the Elkhorn River, approximately two miles east of Clearwater. Antelope County Sheriff Bob Moore said...
