Articles from the May 1, 2024 edition
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A Tale of Two Charters: Maulding instrumental in securing second Clearwater American Legion Charter
Don Maulding remembers the day paperwork to charter an American Legion Post in Clearwater arrived from the state post in Lincoln. He walked from Contois Motors, located where Orval's Auto Service...
Summerland prepares to celebrate graduation of 19 students
Summerland Public School will bid farewell to its graduating class, Saturday, May 4. Commencement exercises will begin at 3 p.m., at the school, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. Summerland band,...
Kester receives prestigious music award
Lenora Kester's instrumental music performance at district competition struck a chord with judges. The Summerland musician received an outstanding performance award for a flute solo at the April 19...
SAM staff bring home 23 contest awards, place second in Class A sweepstakes
Summerland Advocate-Messenger personnel brought home 23 awards from the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest for the Nebraska Press Association. Awards were presented Saturday evening, at the awards banquet held at the Cornhusker Marriot Hotel in Lincoln....
Whiting, Rifer earn conference crowns
The Bobcat boys' track team left Atkinson, Saturday, with two conference champions. Gavin Whiting, a junior, claimed the shot put title with a throw of 48' 4.25 inches. He set a personal record in...
Original views on life from rural America
Over the weekend, Scott and I attended the annual Nebraska Press Association convention in Lincoln. Trust me, it’s one convention we likely won’t forget. Imagine being in a room with 100 other ind...
Fifteen senators will be replaced
Term limits claim 13 Nebraska state senators while two are leaving for other reasons. That'll mean 15 new faces in the nation's only one-house nonpartisan legislature come January. I've made it clear...
Renewable Fuels Month is a reminder
This month is Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska. It’s a chance for us all to celebrate the hardworking farmers, ranchers and producers, who help fuel the world from right here at home. But it’s also a reminder that while Nebraska is leading Ame...
Pillen addresses tornado damage, recovery efforts
Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in the aftermath of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that resulted in damage across eastern Nebraska Friday: "Suzanne and I extend our deepest...
Survey available for Clearwater Residents
Clearwater residents are asked to complete a study about the village's Downtown Revitalization Program. "We would like community opinions," officials said. The survey will be available online at...
Pet clinics planned in Ewing, Page
Residents in the Holt County communities of Ewing and Page will have an opportunity to have pets immunized during upcoming pet clinics. Amy Halsey, DVM, from Chambers, will be available in Ewing, Wednesday, May 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Ewing City...
Property cleanup planned in Page
The Village of Page will sponsor a property clean-up project in May. Residents may stack fallen/trimmed limbs curbside and the village will make arrangements for their disposal. "We are asking that...
Village officials set community clean-up dates
Clearwater residents will be able to spruce up properties and dispose of items during the village’s annual clean-up campaign. Between May 20 and June 3, dumpsters will be located at the park parking lot. The service is for Clearwater residents o...
O'Neill man ordered to have no contact with female children
Ronald M. Allision, faced the Honorable Mark Kozisec in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill on April 22 for sentencing on two crimes, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and delivery of a controlled substance...
Local historian, UNL archival records reveal deeper history behind Nebraska group in Apple TV+ show
A Kearney historian and archival records from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln libraries have revealed more about the bomb group featured in a new Apple TV+ miniseries. "Masters of the Air" is a...
Page teen bound over to district court on felony charges
Korbin W. Kellum, 19, of Page appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom on April 16, facing nine counts, two of them felonies. Kellum waived his right to preliminary hearing and was bound over on Count VI,...
Multiple personal records set at Wausa Invite
Six Bobcat boys' track team members fought for medal contention at the April 18 Tom Martin/Wausa Invite, held in Pierce. Summerland finished fifth in team standings, scoring 39 points.Norfolk...
Bobcat trio scores medals at Wausa Invite
The Summerland girls' track team relied on its high jump competitors to score points at the April 18th Tom Martin/Wausa Invite, held in Pierce. Bailey Ahlers struck gold, breezing over the bar at 5...
Bobcats finish sixth at conference meet
On a chilly Saturday, rain and wind kept a damper on the Niobrara Valley Conference Track Meet, held in Atkinson. The Lady Cats finished sixth in team standings, with a lineup of usual suspects in...
Golfers earn conference runner-up title
Three Bobcat golfers claimed medals in the Niobrara Valley Conference Golf Tournament, played at Tatonka Golf Course, near Santee. Dane Miller led the Bobcats, shooting 85. He finished eighth. Bennet...
ESU 8 offers important services to schools, families
ESU #8, based in Neligh, is a vital educational support hub across a seven-county region in northeast Nebraska. Working closely with local schools, it provides crucial services to students, educators, and families from birth to 21 years old. ESU #8's...
Page 4-H members compete in speaking event
Silas Andrews, of Page, is the 2024 junior division champion in illustrated presentation. He received a purple ribbon at the April 21 4-H communications contest at the annex conference room in...
Wayne State graduation planned for Saturday
Wayne State College will hold commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on Saturday, May 4, in the college's historic Willow Bowl amphitheater. The graduate student ceremony...
Based on science, built on trust
As we approach the end of our 22nd season, I would like to thank our audience for trusting us to bring them health information that is current and accurate. There are many doctors out there who cannot...
Twenty-year-old sent to prison after admitting PRS violations
April 24 saw a short criminal docket in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh. The Honorable James Kube sentenced two individuals, sustained a motion to withdraw a not guilty plea and two motions to continue. Haiden Sleister, 22, who was...
