Articles from the February 16, 2023 edition
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Bobcat wrestlers prepare for state tournament
The 2023 Nebraska School Activities Association State Wrestling Championships begin Thursday at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha. Summerland will be represented in both the girls' and boys'...
TikTok sensation Zeiders strikes deal for Clearwater Rodeo Concert
Hershey, Pennsylvania, native Warren Zeiders will bring his high-energy country music to Main Street in Clearwater this June. He, along with Trey Lewis, will perform at the 2023 Clearwater Rodeo...
Raffle underway for Clearwater native battling ALS
A Nebraska chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is sponsoring a raffle for Clearwater native Adam Kester, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2019. Tickets for a Ruger...
O-Town Open tees off this weekend
Participants in Saturday's O-Town Open should plan on having a "hole lotta fun." Sponsored by the Orchard Community Club, the second annual event will feature nine holes of putt putt competition....
Video tribute honors Summerland Coach Appleby
Summerland girls' basketball team members surround head coach Greg Appleby, Thursday, during an emotional video tribute, featuring former and current players, following the Lady Bobcat's home...
Isms: Views on life in rural America
If you spend up to $7 million for 30 seconds of television air time, you better get your money’s worth. After watching Sunday’s world championship football game, I think several companies did...
Medical marijuana debate back in Legislature
This week saw the Legislature conclude the second and final week of all-day committee hearings. The schedule will return to a traditional format, where floor debate is in the mornings and committee...
Report says build a prison, maybe two while you're at it
“They’re trying to build a prison They’re trying to build a prison For you and me to live in Another prison system Another prison system For you and me.” --The Prison Song by System of a Down (2001) To the surprise of none and the conster...
Hidden in plain sight
If I asked you to name a chronic disease, you would probably think of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer or dementia. The odds are, one of the most common chronic diseases would...
Robert A Daniels
Funeral services for Robert A. Daniels, 61 of Clearwater, will be Friday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Ziems...
Mobile food pantry planned in Neligh
Weather permitting, the mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Feb.21, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at the American...
Napier named to honor list
Jacob Napier, of Ewing, was named to the fall 2022 dean’s honor roll at Eastern Wyoming College. To qualify for the dean’s honor roll, students must be enrolled full time and achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.9 on a 4.0 sca...
Descendant of Civil War hero Hatfield donates to county museum
Jane Hatfield Anchustegui, a descendant of Civil War veteran Capt. John D. Hatfield, recently met with Antelope County Historical Society members, in Neligh, to announce a donation to support the hist...
Parents, adults urged to talk with teens about dating violence
Nebraska’s Division of Behavioral Health, a part of the Department of Health and Human Services, urges parents and other adults to have real and in-depth conversations with their children during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. DHHS is one of t...
Proposed medical marijuana bill brings debate to emotional hearing
LINCOLN - Nebraskans gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol, Feb. 9, to debate medical marijuana legalization, which has been debated in the state for years. Efforts to legalize medical cannabis in Nebraska go back to 2016 when its first bill was...
Thiele, Kester qualify for state wrestling championships
A senior and a freshman will represent the Summerland boys' wrestling team at the 2023 Nebraska School Activities Association State Wrestling Championship, in Omaha, this week. Alex Thiele, wrestling...
Lady Cats split games
It came down to the final quarter. Elgin Public/Pope John outscored Summerland, 16-8, in the final eight minutes to pick up a 48-45 win on the Bobcat's home court, Thursday. Only three Summerland...
Bobcats finish week with one win, one loss
The Bobcat boys' basketball team finished 1-1 in competition last week. On Thursday, it came down to the final 1.5 seconds before the Bobcats secured a 46-45 win over Elgin Public/Pope John. Michael...
Orchard woman bound over to Antelope County district court
Morgan K. Anson, 24, Orchard waived her right to a preliminary hearing when she appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Feb. 1. Anson is charged with a Class 2A felony, theft by receiving stolen...
Proceedings Antelope County Board of Commissioners
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Feb. 7, 2023 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approve agenda. Approved minutes of the Jan. 10, 2023, Board of Commissioner meeting and Jan...
Notice of Public Hearing Holt county Planning and Zoning
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HOLT COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Holt County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet in special session for a public hearing, Feb. 27, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the Holt County Annex...
Notice of Regular Meeting Holt County Zoning and Planning Commission
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING HOLT COUNTY ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION The Holt County Zoning and Planning Commission will meet in regular session, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m., or immediately following prior public hearing at the Holt County Annex meeting...
Applications accepted for Holt County leadership program
Holt County’s HomeTown Leadership Institute will begin Wednesday, March 15. All Holt County residents who have an interest in expanding professional and personal leadership skills and learning more about the people, businesses and organizations t...
