Articles from the May 14, 2020 edition
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Conserving the American spirit
A group of horseback riders ventured along the Cowboy Trail, and occasionally along Highway 275 Monday. Destination: Valentine. What initially began as a fundraiser for wildlife conservation in the...
County chairman says purchase of trailer kept quiet to avoid public panic
The purchase of a refrigerated semi-trailer and the county fund it was paid from were among matters of contention at the Antelope County commissioners' meeting last week. All five commissioners,...
Tielke appointed to national steering committee
A Holt County supervisor recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference. Bill Tielke, chairman of the county supervisor board,...
-Isms: Views on life in Rural America
What is your why? Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook posed the question to University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates during Saturday’s virtual ceremony. His question got me thinking. Okay, actually h...
Groups call on Congress to treat rural, urban businesses equally
CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS As lawmakers consider legislation to address the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, a group of 64 small business lenders across 32 states are calling on Congress to treat rural and urban businesses equally when it...
Out My Kitchen Window
I know the old saying: April showers bring May flowers. I also know we need showers month after month, but I don't like being held in the house by rain showers. It's May and I want to play outside. I...
Ewing native receives master's degree
Chadron State College honored 315 graduates in a virtual commencement exercise, May 9. Opening and closing moments of reflection were provided by Taylor Osmotherly of Crawford and Kelsey Brummels, of...
Northeast plans virtual ceremony for May 16
The 47th commencement of Northeast Community College will take place Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. Due to ongoing directed health measures that are in effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's...
Sentences handed down in Holt County district court
Charles E. Krysl, 44, of O’Neill was sentenced by the Honorable Mark Kozisek last Monday, May 4, in the Holt County district court. Krysl pleaded no contest March 9, pursuant to a plea agreement reached with Brent Kelly, Holt County attorney. In r...
Blood drive planned in Ewing
A Red Cross blood drive will be held Wednesday, May 20, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Ewing City Hall. For an appointment, contact redcrossblood.org or Doris Ann Bollwitt at 402-3...
Ewing to host pet vaccination clinic
The Village of Ewing will hold a pet vaccination clinic, Wednesday, May 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Ewing Feed and Supply. Dr. Amy Halsey, of Chambers, will be on site and the village clerk will...
Mobile food pantry scheduled in Neligh
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh United Methodist Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food, Tuesday, May 19, from 4 to... Full story
Ricketts: Youth sports may resume in June
Governor Pete Ricketts announced Monday that changes in youth sports will begin June 1. Ricketts encourages people to take advantage of the outdoors with appropriately socially-distanced exercise. "Th...
Orchard school boards meet for last time
Orchard school board members completed their final business for the school Monday, May 4. Orchard advisory board members Candice Hoke, Nate Schwager, Kristi Schutt and DeAnna Clifton were joined by Unified District #1 representatives Terri Hergert...
Investigate outdoors with the Great Park Pursuit
Summer is on the horizon - and so is the 2020 version of the Great Park Pursuit. As a safety measure, the start of the traditional Great Park Pursuit is being delayed until the COVID-19 threat is lessened, and it is safe to travel the state visiting...
Summerland board committee to meet May 20
Summerland oversight/board committee will meet. Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m., via Zoom. Zoom meeting address is https://zoom.us/j/92817511160. Agenda items include: • Design update; options for new school • Zoning/roads update • Bond update • Par...
Community newspapers strive to thrive amid pandemic challenges
MIA AZIZAH | Nebraska News Service When the novel coronavirus swept the globe and made its way to the communities across Nebraska, community newspaper publishers like Kurt Johnson of the Aurora...
Unified board meets for final time
Members of Nebraska Unified District #1 board answered roll call for the final time, May 11, as the board held its last meeting before the three member schools go separate ways. Clearwater and Orchard...
Clearwater Memorial Day program canceled
Clearwater American Legion Post 267 and Auxiliary members will not host the annual Memorial Day service at the Clearwater cemetery, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Organization members still plan to...
Memorial Day services canceled in Ewing
Ewing Sanders Legion Post 214 will not hold the annual Memorial Day service, May 25, due to COVID-19. Legion members ask that you remember all deceased military members and their families on your own...
Operation Round Up grants funds for Ewing celebration
Ewing Young Members Club and FunFest Concert Committe received a $1,000 grant for Ewing's 150th Summer FunFest celebration from Elkhorn Rural Public Power District's Operation Round Up. Rita Anson, a...
Gloria L. Mongtomery
Funeral services for Gloria LaRene (Napier) Montgomery, 90, of Ewing, will be held on Monday, May 18, at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Ewing at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Mike Durre will officiate. Burial will be in Ewing City Cemetery....
NCDHD reports eighth positive COVID-19 case in Antelope County
North Central District Health Department was made aware Friday of a positive case in Antelope County. The case was due to direct contact with a positive COVID-19 case. All close contacts have been identified and asked to quarantine. Yesterday, NCDHD...
