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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Students at Summerland Public School spent last week doing a little detective work while celebrating reading. During Read Across America Week, several mystery guests appeared on screen as "The Masked Reader," disguising their voices and identities while reading a book to elementary students. Each segment was recorded and shown in classrooms throughout the week and also shared on the school's social media page so families could view from home and discuss who's behind the mask. But the real fun...
After well over a decade, the Antelope County Courthouse will be getting a new phone system. Meeting March 10, the Antelope County Commissioners voted to have Great Plains Communications install a new web-based phone system. The last few months, the ACC has heard from and taken bids from Stealth Broadband, Applied Connective and GPC. In the end, with all three company representatives on hand to answer questions, the ACC decided GPC was the best and most affordable option. GPC will now be...
Mark your calendar for March 20. St. John's Catholic Church will host its annual fish fry from 5 to 8:30 p.m., at the church located 10 miles south and one mile east of Ewing. Three types of fish, two kinds of potatoes, mac and cheese, homemade mdesserts, salads, and rolls will be served for a free-will donation. Take-out orders will be available by calling 402-485-2476....
The Summerland Public School Board of Education will meet Monday, March 16, with several operational and planning items scheduled for discussion.The regular meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the school. The board will recognize student and staff achievements during the Celebration of Excellence portion of the meeting. Media specialist Tricia Whiting is scheduled to give a presentation. Several discussion and action items are listed for board consideration. Members will review a proposed design...
Ewing Village Trustees tackled a light agenda, Monday, March 9. Primary discussion focused on the ball fields at Schmidt Park. Maintenance director Chris Tagel said fencing includes a few sections that need to be fixed. Tagel said, "T posts were holding a lot of it, that's why it looked so bad. It broke loose and all that stuff got blown up against it." Trustee Kent Stallbaum suggested ending the fence near the dugout "Maybe cut it at the dugout and get rid of the rest of the fence if there's only T-ball played on the field," Stallbaum said....
Candidates who filed to run in the 2026 primary election in Antelope County have recently been announced. Candidates running include: Weed board: Robert Lewis, Rachel A. Shrader Airport Authority: 6-year term: Maurice Soper, Brian Whitesel 4-year term: Joe McNally County Attorney: Joseph M. Smith, R County Commissioner: District 1: Neil Williby, R District 5: Casey Dittrich, R; Duane Miller, R; Eric T. Meis, R District 3: Regina L. Krebs, R; Don Zegers, D County Assessor: Kelly...
Nebraska Extension and 4-H will hold an open house, March 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Antelope County fairgrounds. UNL educators will be available to meet with guests and answer questions about 4-H enrollment and the Antelope County Fair. Several 4-H projects, including livestock and static projects will be on display. Attendees will also be able to learn about volunteer opportunities through the extension and 4-H programs. For more information, contact the Antelope County Extension office at...
The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold several classes, including: • Online - Custom Logos with Canva, Thursday, March 19, from noon to 1 p.m. This online workshop will show attendees the basics of how to create a business logo using Canva. For more information, contact Angelina Magerl at angelinam@cfra.org or 402-260-9850. • Online - Buffer Strip and Field Border Webinar, Thursday, March 26, from 9 to 10 a.m. This online panel discussion features Nebraska farmers Kevin Fulton of Loup Cit...
As communities across the state continue to face health care provider shortages, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is investing in students committed to changing that reality. More than 60 high school seniors have been selected to join the Kearney Health Opportunities Program this fall, beginning their academic journeys at UNK with the goal of serving rural Nebraska as future health care professionals. Leah Wiese of O'Neill, a Summerland Public School senior, has been selected. Representing...
Ewing graduates are invited to the All-Alumni Barbecue, on May 23, at St. Dominic's Hall. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. A barbecue supper will begin at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available for $15 at The Ewing Bank....
The first-ever Ewing Mini Golf Tournament will be held April 10. Proceeds from the event will go to the Ewing Fire and Rescue Department. Following the tournament, a meal will be held at the fire hall. Music will be available at DW's after the meal. Registration is underway now for four-person teams, with a $100 entry fee. Players must be at least 21 to play. Payout will be made to the top three teams and the best dressed team. To register, contact Amber Wagner at 402-394-7330....
A benefit for Brooke Bartak-Jensen will be held Saturday, April 11, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at St. John's Parish Hall. Proceeds from the spaghetti feed will assist with current and future medical expenses. A benefit raffle will also be held with a 2024 Aodes WorkCross 650 as the top prize. Three cash prizes - $1,000, $500 and $200, will also be given away. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Matt Kurpgeweit at 402-394-1432; Emily Kurpgeweit at 402-336-6422; or Laura Fry at...
Adyson Mlnarik of Clearwater and a graduate of Summerland Public School is having a record year as a member of the Hastings College Women's basketball team. The Broncos, currently 22-8 on the season, head to Wichita, this Friday, for the NAIA Women's National Championship Tournament. Hastings College will play Friends in the first round, set to tip off at 2 p.m., at the Garvey Center. The teams met on Nov. 5 in the same venue. Friends walked away with a 104-102 win in double overtime. Mlnarik's...
The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline is offering free quit medications to eligible Nebraskans through June 30, or while supplies last. Participants may receive two free quit medication kits that include both a two-week supply of nicotine patches and an additional two-week supply of either nicotine gum or lozenges. Using more than one form of nicotine replacement therapy, known as combination therapy, has been shown to increase quit success. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that...
On March 4, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a major consumer‑protection and child‑safety lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, alleging that the company has knowingly created and maintained an online environment that exposes millions of children to sexual predators, violent content, and illegal activity while misleading parents about the platform's safety. The complaint asserts that Roblox, despite having detailed knowledge of widespread exploitation occurring on the platform, markets its...
Russ Befort now has completed the Nebraska Upland Slam four times in four seasons. The 43-year-old from Shawnee, Kansas, knows he couldn’t have done it alone. He credits his dog, Otis, for playing a “critical” role. While hunting the greater prairie-chicken and sharp-tailed grouse, after walking several miles, Befort was presented just one shot on each bird. Otis, a Kliene Munsterlander, was able to retrieve each downed bird. Befort was randomly drawn as the grand prize winner in the eighth year of the Upland Slam, winning a Winchester SX4 U...
To borrow a line from one of my favorite podcasters, Kylie Kelce - I’m not gonna lie. I cried like a schoolgirl breaking up with her adolescent crush Sunday afternoon when the Husker senior basketball players and their families were recognized at the season finale in Lincoln. Watching this group battle through the worst of times and flip this season on its head to become the best in Husker history has been amazing. It seems like yesterday they upset the BYU Cougars men’s basketball team in an...
On Friday, Feb. 27, the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board met and revised its October revenue projections, adding another $175 million to the deficit. This board has nine members that are tasked with developing a consensus projection of economic activity in Nebraska. They provide an advisory forecast of the state’s General Fund revenue receipts. The consensus General Fund revenue forecast is used to set the operating budget for the State of Nebraska. Senators entered this l...
One of my favorite political slogans of all time is “a solution in search of a problem.” It’s used frequently in debates at the Nebraska Legislature to describe a proposal or idea that imposes new rules and restrictions to address a problem that doesn’t exist. You might call it “government overreach,” too. Anyway, the “solution in search of a problem” line is being used often today to describe President Trump’s efforts to change election laws via the dramatically labeled “SAVE America Act...
In communities across Nebraska, thousands of families share a common concern: How can a loved one with a disability build financial savings without risking important benefits? For years, the answer was complicated and discouraging. Today, it doesn't have to be. March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Nebraska, as proclaimed by Gov. Jim Pillen. My office is using this occasion to help more families learn about the Enable Savings Plan, a powerful tool that helps individuals with...
State law at the time allowed Tim Decker to continue his law enforcement career in Nebraska. Now decades later with no additional incidents, supporters say he is the right man for the top job in Dakota County. The off-duty police officer had been drinking heavily at a casino and at a South Dakota bar in September 2005 when a convicted felon who had bad blood with Officer Tim Decker walked in. Within minutes, the North Sioux City cop approached, and the two men began to argue. Soon, both were...
Rep. Adrian Smith invites high school students across Nebraska's Third District to submit their artwork for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, March 27. “Students across Nebraska’s Third District never fail to amaze me with their impressive talent and imagination, and I look forward to seeing this year’s entries,” said Smith. Official rules, guidelines, and submission forms are available on Smith's website: https://adriansmith.house.gov/services/art-competition. First-place artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, al...
Nine Summerland powerlifters competed in the Verdigre Powerlifting Meet on Feb. 28. The junior high team, consisting of Jeremy Meyer, Tucker Meyer Michael Sonnenfelt, Jaden Robinett, Sophia Hernandez, and Auryana Hernandez finished third. High school competitors included Jorden Cox, Asher Whiting, and Clair Krysl. Robinett and Sophia Hernandez were gold medalists for the Bobcats. Robinett won the 132-pound class, and Hernandez topped the 165 field. Five lifters finished second in their weight...
Incumbents and a few new faces have filed to run for office in the 2026 Primary Election in May. Holt County Clerk Cathy Pavel said races that will be on the Primary will be the State Partisan races, Legislature, State Board of Education. "Auto-advance races will be NRDs, PPDs, airports, community college, if they do not have more than double the number of seats plus one," Pavel said. Several Holt County and local races will be on the ballot. "In Holt County, I will have county clerk; county...
On March 4, Gov. Jim Pillen signed LB653 into law to improve classroom environments. The new law will provide school districts the flexibility to work with students and their families to address disruptive behaviors, ensuring that classrooms are a place for learning. “We’re investing in Nebraska’s kids while ensuring classrooms are safe and great learning environments,” said Pillen. “I signed LB653 into law and I’m grateful for the legislature’s work – especially Sen. Murman for carrying this legislation on my behalf – to get this to my desk t...
