Articles from the March 24, 2022 edition
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Holt County supervisors deny planning and zoning moratorium
After existing for 42 years, Holt County's comprehensive plan will be updated. But, a proposed 18-month moratorium on industrial pipelines, wind and solar power, will not be in effect while updates ta...
14 departments respond to Sunday fire
The 911 call came in shortly after 3 p.m., Sunday, March 20: a wildfire sweeping across ranchland between Page and Verdigre, along the Holt and Knox county line, near 509 Avenue and 875 Road. While...
Prom, grand march set for Saturday
Summerland upperclassmen and their dates will have a magical night of mystery, Saturday, as the junior class presents a masquerade ball night. A grand march will begin at 5:15 p.m., in the gym. Prom...
School board rejects demolition bids for Orchard facility
The future of the former Orchard school hit a potential hurdle last Tuesday, as board of education members rejected bids submitted to demolish the former building and move the heating, ventilating...
Behnk competes at state speech
Jacob Behnk represented Summerland School in the Nebraska School Activities Association State Speech Championship, Thursday, at Kearney High School. He received one superior and two excellent ratings...
-Isms: Views on life in rural America
“I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and think, “Well, that’s not going to happen.” Truth. (Mad props to the person who devised the above-mentioned meme.) Honestl...
Senators discuss permanen daylight saving time
We change our clocks twice a year, switching from standard time to daylight saving time and back again, even though we may not like it. This could soon change. The Legislature gave first-round...
Historic impact of public health
Life expectancy is a measure commonly considered when it comes to the overall health of a population. In this day and age, when most of us think about which medical interventions are most important...
Appropriations bill holds funding levels steady for farmers, rural businesses
Federal programs that invest in rural America have a significant impact on small communities. As resources are made available to local businesses and farmers, they are better equipped with the tools...
Colorectal screnning saves lives
SUBMITTED ARTICLE "This year, the American Cancer Society estimates the number of new cases of colorectal cancer to be diagnosed will be over 150,000 in the U.S.," said Dr. Roger Rudloff. "It is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for...
Legislators seek increase of postseconday-educated Nebraskans by 2030
LINCOLN--Higher education institutions could adopt a statewide goal aimed to increase the percentage of Nebraskans who have a postsecondary education. A legislative resolution, LR335, introduced by the Nebraska Education Committee March 16, proposes...
Bobcat band performs at conference clinic
Twenty-one members of the Summerland high school band participated in the Niobrara Valley Conference instrumental clinic, March 21, at Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools. The band is under the direction...
Thomson claims top spot in 100, 200 meter races
Trevor Thomson kicked off the 2022 track and field campaign with two wins in short-distance races, Saturday, at the Wayne State College Invite. Thomson ran 11.25 to claim the 100m gold and sprinted...
Cheatum, Ahlers earn gold at Wayne State Invite
Hadley Cheatum earned two gold medals and Bailey Ahlers started her high school track career with a first-place finish in high jump, Saturday, at the Wayne State Track Invite. Cheatum ran 1:03.34 to...
Clearwater man faces charges for attacks with motor vehicle
Jose J. Gonzales, 39, of Clearwater appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, March 16, on seven counts alleged March 11. He is charged with four Class 2A felony counts of second-degree assa...
Two sentenced in Neligh courtroom, others granted continuances
Matthew F. Brandt, 34, of Royal faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Wednesday, March 16, to be sentenced for a 2021 crime. Taylor sentenced Brandt to 15 days in the Antelope County Jail, fined him $500 and...
Proceedings Summerland Public School Board of Education
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION March 15, 2022 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 5 p.m. at the school. President Ed Nordby called the meeting, which was advertised...
Approved Bills Summerland Public School
Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 465.48; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 468.00; Appleby, Greg A., winter 21-22 mileage claim, 414.00; Barnhill Piano service, piano tuning, 100.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 2,226.87; Blain...
Regular Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 14, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, March 14, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8 p.m. Notice of meetin...
Approved Claims Village of Clearwater
APPROVED CLAIMS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER General Checking: Precision IT, 47.50; Eakes Office Solutions, 111.80; American Legion Emblem Sales, 33.90; Tip Top Lawn Care, 1,690.00; EMC Insurance, 3,272.52; Verizon Wireless, 77.04; WEX Bank, 307.82;...
Two defendants bound over to Antelope County district court
Darrion J. Cescolini, 27, of Denver, Colorado, waived his right to a preliminary hearing when he faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week. Taylor bound the case over to the Antelope County district court,...
Flags to be flown at half-staff
Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff to honor former Secretary of State Madeleine...
District 40 candidate forum set for Thursday in Plainview
Nebraska Farm Bureau will sponsor a District 40 candidate forum, Thursday, March 31, at 7 p.m., at Mary's Restaurant, at 108 S. West Street, in Plainview. Individuals interested in learning more...
