Articles from the March 5, 2020 edition
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Best defense against Corona - or any -virus: Wash your hands
At some point, most people have experienced sniffling, aching, coughing, stuffy head and fever associated with the human coronavirus. But symptoms of the common cold differ from COVID-19, a new or...
Holt County supervisors deny pipeline construction permit
Six Holt County supervisors listened as nearly 50 citizens presented testimony last Friday afternoon. A public hearing regarding TC Energy's application for a pipeline construction permit was held in...
Oakdale man judged guilty of felony child abuse
Christofer N. Carstens, 21, of Oakdale was found guilty of felony child abuse last Wednesday when he appeared before the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district court in Neligh. A plea agreement was reached, resulting in Carstens...
Celebrating Seuss
Elementary students in Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard kicked off Read Across America Week with activities, wacky attire and creative treats....
Mobile food pantry date announced
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by various churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food, Tuesday, March 17, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club in Neligh. The goal is to provide free food to those whose...
-Isms
When Billy Joel said, “Music is an explosive expression of humanity,” I hope he meant music shapes our lives and reflects current culture. I tend to associate music with certain events, an exp...
Land bank discussion underway in Legislature
This past week, the Legislature hit the half way mark in this year’s 60-day legislation session. The public hearing process is complete and senators will now meet in full-day session. Discussion w...
Briese tackles lack of rural housing
In the town halls I’ve held across the 41st district, as well as visits at the Capitol in Lincoln, many of you have brought up housing. Rural workforce housing is among the top issues holding N...
Deadline approaching for conversation program
KATE HANSEN Policy Assistant, Center for Rural Affairs The deadline for Nebraska farmers and ranchers to apply to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program is quickly approaching. Any interested producers should apply by March 13. Administered by...
Defendant in Grove Lake sexual assault case sentenced
Joey Crooker, 37, of Ainsworth, formerly of Page, was sentenced by the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom last Wednesday, Feb. 26. Crooker, who pleaded guilty to a...
Students place in middle school SkillsUSA competition
On Feb. 27, nine members of the Clearwater/Orchard SkillsUSA Chapter attended the middle school conference, in Grand Island, along with two of their sponsors, Amy Selting and Carrie Williamson....
Orchard man enters commissioner race
Don Lallier, of Orchard, has filed for Antelope County Commissioner, district two, which includes Clearwater and Orchard. Lallier said he is "offering honest public service as a dedicated public...
Highway fatalities increase from last year
Fifteen individuals were killed in traffic accidents on Nebraska roadways during January according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The fatalities occurred in 15 separate crashes. Ten of the 15 occupants killed were not wearing safety...
Lunchbox learning program set at one-room schoolhouse
There are many ways to define history. But no matter what definition is accepted, it is important to see that history is the story of people and what has happened to people in families and communities. History is all around us, no matter where we...
Escape pod training planned
How would the public get medication if there was a disease outbreak or other disaster? North Central District Health Department will host “The Escape Pod,” a free public health training, Monday, March 23, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the NCDHD office, 422...
Ewing kindergarten students study fairy tales
Ewing kindergarten students studied fairy tales during February. They learned about story patterns, including how fairy tales have a happily ever after ending. After reading a tale, an element from...
Nilson claims gold at OC Speech Invite
The Ewing Tiger speech team tied for second with Stuart in the O/C Whirlwind Invitational speech meet, Feb. 29. Creighton won the meet Kyra Nilson earned gold in serious prose. Katie Hawk and Sidney Stallbaum finished first in duet acting, while...
Ewing students attend peer education conference
The Ewing FCCLA chapter joined more than 450 other Nebraska FCCLA members and advisers at the state peer education conference, in Kearney, Feb. 24. Freshmen Olga Mendoza and Emma Hoffman, along with their adviser, Chelsey Greene, participated in the...
Hoke named artist of the week
Mason Hoke, a sophomore at Orchard Public School, is the artist of the week for his painting and colored pencil project that is a tribute to Kobe Bryant....
