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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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A new chapter in Orchard's grocery store history is ready to open. In January, Kyle and Samantha Erb started the transition process from Kyle's parents, Todd and Leah, who operated TJ's Market since 1982. "It's just a matter of crossing a couple 'T's" and dotting a couple "I's," Samantha said. Kyle said he grew up at the grocery store, working there during his high school days. "When I was a little kid, I would be down here with my parents. It's just always what I've known," he said. When Todd...
Summerland will make a return trip to the NSAA Boys State Basketball Championships. The Bobcats punched their ticket to the dance, Monday, after claiming the Class C2-6 district championship with a 62-32 win over Pender. While tournament play begins Wednesday, March 12, the Bobcats will take the court at The Bob on Thursday, March 13. As of press time on March 4, official pairings had not been released by NSAA. Unofficially, the Bobcats are slated to enter as the sixth seed, which would mean a...
The Summerland Public School Board of Education will meet Monday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the school, with discussions expected on staffing, work agreements and a contract renewal for student counseling services. The meeting will open with public participation, including a presentation by Jack Moles from the Nebraska Rural Schools Association. Among key agenda items, the board will discuss and take action on certified staffing for the next school year, as well as classified work agreements for...
Starting charting summer travel plans now and add several local spots to the list. Corner Hardware and More, in Orchard, River Mill Coffee Company in Neligh, Flat Iron Bar and Grill in Atkinson, Bloomin Daisies Floral & Gifts, Stuart and Winnetoon Mall & Post Office are among the 2025 Nebraska Passport program stops. The Passport program urges travel throughout Nebraska. Visitors collect stamps to earn prizes while supporting Nebraska tourism destinations and local businesses. "Year after year,...
The Tri-County Titans American Legion Baseball team will host a pancake feed, Sunday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Orchard United Methodist Church. Pancakes, sausage and a beverage will be served for a freewill donation....
The time comes when you know you’re ready to retire. No, I’m not making an announcement today, so don’t get the rumor mill started. I’m bringing up retirement because last week I had an opportunity to join newspaper folk from around the country to watch a 30-minute documentary, “For the Record.” The independent film chronicles The Canadian Record and its owner/publisher, Laurie Ezzell Brown. The newspaper, based in Canadian, Texas, is located in the state’s panhandle. It’s survived oil bo...
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is essential to addressing food insecurity, but thousands of Nebraskans will lose access to benefits on Oct. 1, if the Nebraska Legislature does not act. Legislative Bill 192, introduced by Sen. Dan Quick, would maintain the current income eligibility level for SNAP, ensuring continued food access for an estimated 10,000 Nebraskans. In 2021, the Nebraska Legislature raised SNAP eligibility from 130% to 165% of the federal poverty level. The raise...
This past week, senators gave first-round approval to two bills advanced to the floor by the Agriculture Committee: LB7 and LB372. My bill LB7 would make a number of technical updates to the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act. This Act was created last year by my priority bill, LB1301. More specifically, LB7, as amended, would do three main things: (1) clarify that Native American tribes are not considered “foreign governments” under the Act, (2) update federal regulations in Neb...
The old joke around the State Capitol is that legislators get paid "$12,000 a year and all you can eat and drink." That is a reference to all the free meals – and, OK, maybe a drink or two – dispensed at the almost daily events hosted by lobbying groups during legislative sessions. But in reality, it's no laughing matter that state senators in Nebraska get paid so little for representing us. George Norris, the founder of the one-house Unicameral Legislature in our state, argued that such a sys...
A funeral mass for Carol Vandersnick, 66, of Ewing, was held Monday, March 3 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing with burial in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. John Norman officiated. Carol died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements were entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~ Carol Ann Rotherham was born June 4, 1958, in O'Neill, Nebraska to Harold and Karen...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women and is very preventable. The most common form of colorectal cancer starts out as small abnormal growths, called polyps, that can grow and mutate over time to transform into cancer. If these polyps are removed when they are small, they never get the chance to evolve into cancer. These polyps grow slowly so screening doesn't need to be an annual event. Intervals depend on several...
Great Plains State Bank will celebrate its new location in downtown O’Neill, 620 East Douglas Street, with a grand opening on Friday, March 14 from 12 to 2p.m. A ribbon cutting with the O’Neill Chamber of Commerce will commence at 1 p.m. The new branch, built by Single Source, hosts a spacious bank lobby, conference room, two drive-up lanes and a 24-hour drive-up ATM. Great Plains State Bank opened the new branch on Monday, Feb. 24 in the heart of downtown O’Neil,l making this location more “convenient and accessible.” According to chief exe...
When the new Trump administration directed a temporary freeze on federal grants and loans last month, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen's office offered a calm public-facing reaction. But emails and text messages show that many Nebraska state agencies - like organizations across the U.S. - were simmering with questions and concern. The federal directive had thrown into question if and when governments and organizations would get billions they use for everything from housing programs to highway constructi...
Summerland's boys basketball team slayed the Pender Pendragons, Monday, to claim the Class C2-6 district championship. "What an atmosphere," exclaimed Coach Brett Kaczor. "It was awesome to see the gym absolutely packed." Three Bobcats - Michael Koenig, Preston Hoke and Parker Napier - led the team's offensive attack, scoring 20, 16 and 13 points, respectively. But it was Summerland's tough defense that secured the win and a repeat trip to the boys state tournament. "The guys have really bought...
Nebraska Extension Antelope County is participating in the Nebraska Cancer Coalition's annual #DressInBlueNE campaign to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and the importance of lifesaving screening. This statewide effort coincides with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March and culminates in Dress in Blue Day on Friday, March 7. Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Nebraska, with incidence and mortality rates in the state exceeding national...
Six Summerland powerlifters traveled to Verdigre this past Saturday, March 1, to participate in the fourth annual Verdigre Powerlifting Meet. A total of 227 powerlifters representing 15 different schools from around the state were in attendance. "It was an outstanding day of lifting for the Bobcat competitors," said coach Jeff Shabram. Summerland had two gold medalist: Jaden Robinett in the 123-pound class (jr. high) and Cadence Soper in the 132-pound class (jr. high). One Bobcat earned a...
When businesses support working parents, they're not just boosting their bottom line – they're helping prevent child abuse and neglect. In South Dakota, 72.5% of all children under age six have all available parents in the workforce, making family-friendly workplace policies crucial for our state's families. Research shows that workplace policies like flexible scheduling, paid family leave and childcare assistance significantly reduce major risk factors for child maltreatment by decreasing p...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS NEW OR USED POWER BROOM Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Holt County Board of Supervisors, O’Neill, Nebraska, for one new or used Power Broom. Said bids will be opened at 11:15 a.m., on March 17, 2025, in the county board meeting room, at the Holt County Courthouse. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Specifications may be obtained at the office of the Holt County Road Superintendent. Holt County Clerk -ss-Cathy Pavel Published March 5, 2025 and March 12, 2025 Z...
Entrepreneurs interested in starting or improving their child care businesses are invited to attend a free conference presented in Spanish. “Growing Together: Spanish Child Care Educators Conference” is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Central Community College in Grand Island. English interpretation is available upon request. “This year's conference has been carefully curated to provide valuable insights and resources for early child care professionals,” said Brissa Borjas Esparza, senior business develop...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Summerland Public School Board of Education will be held Monday, March 10, at 7 p.m., in the school board room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the administrative office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. The Summerland Board of Education reserves the...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Page, Nebraska, will hold the regular monthly meeting commencing at 7 p.m., on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the village office. This meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the village clerk for the Village of Page. A complete copy will be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting and may also be viewed at...
NOTICE FOR BIDS CULVERTS, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA The Antelope County Board of Commissioners will accept sealed bids until 9:15 a.m., on March 11, 2025, for culverts. Bids may be brought in or mailed to the Antelope County Clerk’s office, 501 M Street, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68756-0026. Specifications are available at the clerk’s office. Bids made on items not listed on the specifications or bids not consistent with the specifications will not be accepted. All bids must be plainly marked “Culvert Bid” on the lower left-hand corner of the env...
Section 0100 Invitation To Bidders 1. General 1.1. The Village of Clearwater will receive bids for Clearwater Sanitary Sewer Extension until 11 a.m., on March 6, 2025, at the Clearwater Village Offices, 626 Main Street, Clearwater, Nebraska 68726. At that time, the bidding will be closed, and no other bids will be accepted for any reason. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud, and all bidders will be informed of the award of the project. 1.2. The proposed project is described as follows: For furnishing all labor, equipment, materials,...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ewing will be held Monday, Mar. 10, at 7 p.m., at city hall and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Published March 5, 2025 ZNEZ...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HOLT COUNTY SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that the Holt County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider the vacation or abandonment of the following described public road: on 499th Avenue from 882nd Road for ½ mile North between Sections 31 & 32, Township 31 North, Range 10, West of the 6th P.M., Holt County, Nebraska. Said hearing will be held on the 17th day of March at 10 a.m., in the supervisors meeting room at the Holt County Courthouse, O’Neill, Nebraska. Dated this 21st day of Fe...
