Articles from the May 7, 2020 edition
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Building on the future
Powdery particles of soil sifted through the air Friday afternoon, as school officials broke ground on the Summerland school project. Summerland Board Committee members, along with original boards of...
More COVID-19 cases reported in NCDHD region
North Central District Health Department said Sunday, it had been made aware of a positive COVID-19 case in Antelope County. NCDHD is in the process of contacting the individual using various means. A...
Cruise night planned for Clearwater class of 2020
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and Summerland Advocate-Messenger will host a cruise night event for the Clearwater Public School class of 2020. Join in the fun, Friday, May 8. Cruise down Main...
Holt County records first COVID-19 case
North Central District Health Department was made aware of the first positive COVID-19 case in Holt County, they announced Sunday evening. The individual resides in Holt County but is currently in quarantine outside of the district. The individual...
-Isms: View on life in rural America
It’s been said that each fingerprint is unique. I contend a person’s handwriting tells a similar story. Dad’s handwriting - beginning to appear a bit shaky - is the quintessential teacher scrip...
Protect meatpacking plant workers and our food supply
GLADYS GODINEZ Community Organizer Center for Rural Affairs Meatpacking plants across the state have become COVID-19 hotspots, and the struggles faced by the people working inside are apparent and alarming. Our friends and neighbors are being asked...
Ballots due May 12
By now, all registered voters in Nebraska should have had the opportunity to fill out an application for an early (absentee) ballot. That application should be mailed to your county’s Election C...
Gerald "Jerry" Sisson
Celebration of life service for Gerald “Jerry” Sisson, 77, of Clearwater will be held at a later date, due to the present healthcare precautions. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Jerry died May 3 at at his home in Cle...
George E Keller
Private family services for George E. Keller, 89, of Kingman, Arizona, will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, South Dakota. George died April 22 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. George was a former teacher and principal...
Janke begins pastoral duties
Throughout the past few months, the world has seen many challenges circling around. However, when things get tough, there is always something positive to come out of it. After undergoing the call proc...
Petition available to support beef industry
R-CALF USA, a national non-profit organization dedicated to profitability and viaility of the U.S. cattle industry, is circulating a petition, aksing President Donald Trump and members of Congress to pass mandatory country of original labeling for...
Free fishing, park entry day delayed
In a proactive effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is delaying free fishing and park entry day, originally scheduled for May 16. Free fishing and park entry day, typically held annually in Nebraska on the...
Mother's Day may look different this year
By Terri Hahn With social distancing still the norm and the common sense move of "shelter in place," a big family gathering to celebrate Mom, Grandma and other important women in our lives probably...
Antelope County man resentenced after violating probation
Douglas D. Carpenter, 43, of Neligh was resentenced, by the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom for a 2017 crime last week. Carpenter admitted violating terms of probation ordered Dec. 19, 2018, pursuant to a plea deal. J...
Ricketts proclaims Nebraska Bird Month
In honor of the role birds play in Nebraska's economy and ecosystems, Gov. Pete Ricketts has proclaimed May as Nebraska Bird Month. The month-long celebration, typically celebrated with bird-related e...
Holt County supervisors approve road agreement for pipeline construction
The Holt County supervisors approved a road-use agreement for duration of potential construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, despite the county leaders’ denial of a construction permit in February. Consideration of the road-haul agreement was on t...
Pierce County plea deal includes dropping Antelope County charges
Matthew C. Waters, 34, a South Dakota man currently incarcerated, was granted continuances of his pretrial hearing and jury trial by the Honorable Mark Johnson in Antelope County district court last Wednesday. Court appearances are now tentatively...
New provider joins AMH staff
SUBMITTED ARTICLE This spring, Antelope Memorial Hospital welcomes the addition of Amanda Wolff, APRN, to its medical staff. Originally from Pierce, Amanda is a 2010 graduate of Pierce High School....
Two Clearwater seniors receive Buffett Foundation scholarship
Lauren Behnk and Jackie Olivan, seniors at Clearwater Public Schools, have been named recipients of the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation scholarship. Funds can be applied to any part of a student's...
Carstens receives 30 to 40-year sentence for injuring infant
Christofer N. Carstens of Oakdale was sentenced to decades behind bars last week. Carstens, who has been in custody since his early June 2019 arrest on felony child abuse charges, after his infant daughter was hospitalized with severe injuries...
Clearwater board of education sets graduation date
Clearwater Public School's class of 2020 will graduate June 20. The original board of education approved the date, and set a second date as a back-up plan, at its May 5 meeting. If a traditional...
Additional COVID-19 cases noted in Antelope, Knox counties
North Central District Health Department announced Thursday, May 7, it was made aware of two psotive COVID-19 cases. One individual resides in Antelope County and contracted the illness due to direct exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 case. The...
NCDHD to host testing event in Neligh, Valentine
North Central District Health Department will be hosting two additional mass testing events in partnership with the Nebraska National Guard. Testing will take place Tuesday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 1...
Gary L. Willers
Funeral services for Gary L. Willers, 77, of Neligh will be Thursday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh, with Pastor Rosenthal officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Beyer Snider Memorial...
