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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Tears of joy and moments provoking laughter played out Saturday, at Summerland Public School, as the Class of 2025 reached a milestone: graduation. Following the processional, played by the Summerland band, Superintendent Molly Aschoff welcomed faculty, family and guests. Lydia Robertson provided the senior welcome. She noted that the communities support and encouragement led to the moment. "Beyond this point, your continued guidance will allow us to accomplish great things in the next chapter o...
The summer season begins with the 2025 edition of Ewing Summer FunFest. Activities are slated for Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26. Qualifying for the Hole-In-One Contest, sponsored by KBRX in O'Neill, will tee off this weekend, from 5 p.m. until dark, at Summerland Golf Course. Golfers will have two last chances to test their luck for the contest on May 23 from 5 p.m. until dark and May 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday events begin with the Summerland Booster Club 9-Hole Golf Tournament....
Summerland board of education members learned the district needs bus drivers. Superintendent Molly Aschoff said the two substitute drivers are covering a route, following the resignation of a full-time driver at the end of March. She asked the board for guidance to find drivers. Discussion centered on route times and driver requirements. Several board members said it would be a good fit for a retired individual. Principal Cathy Cooper suggested advertising in local newspapers since that...
Funeral service for Donna Davis, 85, of Inman, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 17, at First United Methodist Church in O'Neill, with Pastor Bob Wynn officiating. Burial will be in the Inman Cemetery in Inman. Visitation will be Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. until time of service at the church. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Donna died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Arbor Care Center in Neligh. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snide...
Funeral services for Sharon Boelter, 82, of Orchard, were 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Venus. Reverend Ryan Janke officiated. Burial will be in Grimton Cemetery in Orchard. Sharon died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Alpine Village in Verdigre. ~~~~~ Sharon Lee Boelter, daughter of Theo and E.Lane (Peterson) Hurtig, was born July 17, 1942, at Page. She graduated from Orchard Public School. On Feb. 19, 1960, Sharon was united in marriage to Duane Boelter at...
Two assault cases were on the May 7 Antelope County Court docket. A 27-year-old Albion man appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor, May 7, for arraignment on charges stemming from an April 27 incident alleged to have occurred in Brunswick. Blake R. Baldwin pleaded not guilty to one count of domestic violence assault - third/threat/bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor. According to the probable cause affidavit, Antelope County Deputy Keegan Barker was dispatched to a Brunswick residence to investigate a report of a physical disturbance and,...
A scholarship blood drive is scheduled for the Orchard community and Summerland Public Schools, on Tuesday, May 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St. Peter Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Appointments may be made by contacting Amanda Shabram at 402-394-1938, Kyle Jensen at 402-910-0681, or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Bring a donor card or photo identification when checking in. Individuals who donate between May 19 and May 31 will receive a Red Cross solar lantern and a chance at a USA trip...
Summerland’s boys track and field competed in the Plainview Invite on May 7. The Bobcats ended in third place with 94 points, trailing champion, Bloomfield, 109 points and runner-up, Plainview, 99. Gavin Whiting, Parker Napier and Ryan Rifer won gold in individual events. Results by event include: 100m: Parker Napier, 3rd, 11.92, personal record; Steven Mast, 11, 12.48; Carter Mullins, 13th, 12.52, PR; Saul Cruz-Verdin, 21st, 12.98, PR; Shayne Jenkins, 27th, 13.31; 200m: Carter Mullins, 8th, 25.98; Mast, 12th, 26.22; Cruz-Verdin, 14th, 2...
Lydia Robertson and Caydence Schumacher packed a one-two punch in high jump at the May 7th Plainview Invite to lead the Lady Bobcat track and field squad. The Bobcats finished sixth in team standings, scoring 57 points. Plainview claimed the team title with 105 points. Results by event include: 100m: Robertson, 3rd, 13.83, personal record; Sophie Rittscher, 17th, 16.63, PR; Ellie Brabec, 18th, 17.30; 200m: Belle Anson, 5th, 30.13; Savannah Gallagher, 13th, 34.11, PR; 400m: Lenora Kester, 6th, 1:08.59, PR; 1600m: Karley Dawkins, 6th, 6:31.42;...
A scholarship blood drive is scheduled for the Ewing community and Summerland Public Schools, on Wednesday, May 28, from noon to 6 p.m., at the city hall. Appointments may be made by contacting Nancy Harpster at 402-340-0326, Jaycee Reynolds at 402-336-8570, Talya Nilson at 402-992-9299, or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Bring a donor card or photo identification when checking in. Individuals who donate between May 19 and May 31 will receive a Red Cross solar lantern and a chance at a USA trip of...
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals, and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, May 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The event will be held at the American Legion Club, 115 West Third Street, in Neligh....
More than 900 students received degrees in commencement ceremonies at Northeast Community College, Friday, May 9, in the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk. Area students earning degrees include: Kendrick Schroeder, Clearwater, Associate of Arts degree; Madison Hampton, Page, Associate Degree in Nursing; and Joe Ahlers, Clearwater, Associate of Applied Science degree in agriculture-diversified agriculture....
Graduation makes me think about a column I wrote a few years ago regarding high school as a student’s first job and graduation as an exit interview. It’s a valid topic for seniors to consider. Sure, you have a signed diploma in hand, but as you head to the next stage in life - the workforce or college - it’s important to evaluate what you learned and areas you need to improve. One of the most important skills an employee should master is time management. How good are you at meeting deadl...
A rarely discussed legal term is getting its day in the sun. "The rule of law" is the crazy idea that everyone in a democracy is accountable to the same laws and that everyone is entitled to their day in court (and to be represented by an attorney). The legal term took top billing in a recent episode of "60 Minutes" as well as in letters penned by a group of professors at the University of Nebraska College of Law and a collection of the state's legal groups. The professors' letter was directed...
The Legislature gave first-round approval this past week to a $10.8 billion biennial budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It consisted of five bills advanced to the floor by the Appropriations Committee. Going into debate, senators faced a nearly $262 million projected budget deficit over the next two years due to federal rate changes for Medicaid and a late report by the Economic Forecasting Advisory Board. In developing the budget proposal, the Appropriations Committee had used Feb...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA MAY 6, 2025 Vice-Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved April 8, 2025, BOC meeting minutes and public comment. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer’s fund balance, sweep account statement, and miscellaneous revenue and clerk of the district court report were reviewed. Zoning administrator report. Notice to award, proceed and contractor agreement for culvert project by Elgin were approved. Discussion with E...
SECTION 00 10 00 INVITATION TO BID-BRIDGES Sealed Proposals for the construction of “Brunswick Northwest and Royal North for Antelope & Knox County, Nebraska,” JEO Project No. 240778.00 & 240779.00, QuestCDN No. 9529229, will be received by the county clerk at 501 Main Street, Rm. 6, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68756-0026, until 9:15 a.m., on the 3rd day of June 2025, and thereafter will be read aloud. The work is generally described as follows: 240778 includes removing a bridge abutment and construction of a precast plank bridge, channel sha...
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AHLERS AESTHETICS & WELLNESS, L.L.C. Notice is hereby given that Ahlers Aesthetics & Wellness, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 51374 856th Rd., Clearwater, NE 68726, The company’s registered agent for service of process in the State of Nebraska is Jeana Ahlers, 51374 856th Rd., Clearwater, NE 68726. YOSTEN LAW, LLC Brandi J. Yosten Buda, #25083, Organizer 2583 State Hwy. 14, Ste. 3 P. O. Box 342 Albio...
ANTELOPE COUNTY SELLING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Antelope County is taking sealed bids for used culverts, bridge planks and miscellaneous items. These materials may be visually inspected at the Antelope County Barn in Oakdale, 800 South Wilson Street, Oakdale, NE. The items are grouped in lots and will be sold in lots. Please include with your sealed bid the number of planks, or stringers desired. Price should be per plank, stringer, or lot. Bids should be clearly marked by lot number on the outside bottom left of the envelope. For additional...
Meeting Tuesday morning, the Antelope County Commissioners took a step to assist with the building of a new bus barn for Pope John XXIII Central Catholic School. Four members of the board (Regina Krebs was absent) approved an exemption application filed by PJCC for property being purchased from a subdivision of The Homestead in Elgin. The property will be used to build, in the coming months, a bus barn for the school. Following a report from county road superintendent Leigh Kluthe, the commissioners took the following actions: • A hot mix b...
The Bobcat golf team won the first-ever Greater Northeast Athletic Conference golf tournament, held May 6 at Summerland. Michael Koenig claimed the individual title after a playoff with Kayne Gratzfeld, Hartington-Newcastle. Dylan Rotherham placed fifth and Sam Cheatum tied for ninth. Team Champions include Zander Tabbert, Sam Cheatum, Dane Miller, Dylan Rotherham, Michael Koenig, Bennet Flenniken, Adyen Bazelman. Coaches are Tom Thramer and Coach Maier....
A funeral celebration of life service for John F. Kiley, 91, of Orchard, will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, at Orchard United Methodist Church in Orchard. Celebration of Life visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 26, at Orchard Community Center. Private family burial will be in Orchard Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Orchard is handling the arrangements. John died May 14, 2025, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Condolences may be directed to the family at...
