Articles from the April 13, 2023 edition

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 By LuAnn Schindler    News    April 13, 2023

Nebraska counties included in dought designation

Antelope and Holt counties are two of the 55 Nebraska counties designated as primary natural disaster areas, due to a recent drought. United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack...

 
 By Sandy Schroth    News    April 13, 2023

South Dakota man found sleeping in Orchard home sentenced

A South Dakota man who was found sleeping in a rural Orchard living room in March appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor at the Antelope County courthouse in Neligh last week. Douglas H. Jenkins, 36, of Brookings, waived his right to...

 
 By LuAnn Schindler    News    April 13, 2023

Commisisoners set fees schedule for clerk's office

The cost to conduct business with the Antelope County Clerk's office will be higher, following adoption of Resolution 2023-04-00001, at the April 4 Antelope County Commissioners meeting. During the...

 

St. Paul woman dies following Highway 14 collision

A St. Paul woman died Wednesday, April 5, following a crash in northern Antelope County. At approximately 2:50 p.m., a Ford Edge was southbound on Nebraska Highway 14 when the driver failed to stop...

 

Orchard graduates invited to alumni event

Orchard graduates will gather May 27 for the 2023 alumni banquet. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the banquet set to start at 6:30. The event will be held in the Orchard Community Center. Members of the class of 1973 will chair the event....

 

-Isms: Views on life in rural America

“Grandma, can I play a game on your phone?” I’m not sure how many times Marcus uttered that sentence, Sunday. At least 100, I’m certain. Each time, I dashed his hopes with, “Grandma doesn’t have any g...

 
 By J.L. Schmidt    Opinion    April 13, 2023

Maybe it is the giant elephant in the room

Let's talk about the embarrassment formerly known as the Nebraska Legislature. The 49 elected senators are now 60 days into the scheduled 90-day session and the scoresheet is mostly bare. There are...

 

I can see clearly now

Johnny Nash may have started his song with “I can see clearly now, the rain has gone,” but what about someone with cataracts? They cannot easily see “all the obstacles in their way” and there are not...

 

Property taxes, school finance discussions held

This week saw the Legislature continue the discussion of the governor’s school finance and tax package. LB 243, as amended by the Revenue Committee, would make a series of changes aimed at easing t...

 

Water payment assistance available for Nebraskans

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program is available to help lower-income households with water utility services - drinking water or wastewate - costs including deposits, reconnect fees, standard charges, standard fees and taxes included...

 

Prescribed burns set for WMAs, state park areas

Prescribed burns are taking place this spring on some Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wildlife management areas, state parks and state recreation areas where weather conditions allow. Burning allows habitat managers to positively impact more...

 

Mobile food pantry open this Tuesday

Weather permitting, the mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will disperse food, Tuesday, April 18, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at the American Legion...

 
 By Sandy Schroth    News    April 13, 2023

Neligh woman faces judge for alleged assault on officer

Jordan J. Knievel, 21, of Neligh faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on April 5 on three counts, Count I, third-degree assault on a police officer, a Class 3A felony; Count II, false reporting, a Class 1...

 

Six years after 'Cabela's debacle,' Sidney's lights are still on

The forest green roof and pair of bronze stags frozen in combat are impossible to miss as you drive down Interstate 80. So are the two corporate buildings – 550,000 square feet of nearly empty o...

 

Summerland boys finish second at Sandhills Invite

The Bobcats earned 16 medals en route to a second-place team finish at the Sandhills Invite, held April 3, in Bassett. West Holt won the team title, scoring 131 points, while the Bobcats finished...

 

Lady Cats bring home runner-up trophy

The Lady Bobcat track team earned multiple medals at the North Central Sandhills Invite. The team traveled to Bassett for the meet, April 3. Summerland finished second in team standings, with 73...

 
 By Sandy Schroth    News    April 13, 2023

Former Neligh resident bound over on felony domestic assault

Brennon J. Coleman, 39, of Randolph appeared in Antelope County Court last week, alongside his court-appointed attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh for preliminary hearing on a Class 3A felony, third-degree domestic assault, second offense, alleged...

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater will be held Sunday, April 16, at 5 p.m., at the library meeting room and will be...

 

PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska April 4, 2023 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approve agenda. Approved minutes of the March 14, 2023, Board of Commissioner Meeting....

 

NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Summerland Public School, District 02-0115, Board of Education, will hold its regular board meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 5:30 p. m. The public...

 
 By Sandy Schroth    News    April 13, 2023

O'Neill man 'fires' attorney, goes to jail for assault

Dennis C. Cullen, 65, of O'Neill faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O'Neill on April 4 for sentencing in a case that has taken a few turns. Cullen was charged with a May...

 
 By Sandy Schroth    News    April 13, 2023

Warrants issued for Holt County court no shows

Arrest warrants were issued for three defendants who failed to appear in the Holt County court in O’Neill on April 4. The Honorable Burdick issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Jasmine A. Heck, 35, of Bonesteel, South Dakota, who failed to a...

 

King awarded WSC Career Scholars honor

Faith King, of Clearwater, has been awarded a Career Scholars Program Scholarship valued at $24,000 to continue her education at Wayne State College. King will be a graduate of Summerland High School...

 

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