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A couple known for their generosity as business owners in the Ewing community are the newest members of the village's Hall of Fame. Family of the late Ralph and Hazel Munn accepted the award from village chairman, Jeremy Tuttle, on Sunday at the Ewing FunFest parade. Ralph grew up about 100 miles southwest of Chicago in Streater, Illinois. His siblings included Bernadine, William, Eileen, Verle, and Jack. William Senior and Lucy Anne were his parents. Following high school, he moved to...
Summerland Elementary students spent the final weeks of the school year working toward a memorable reward, and on May 19, their efforts paid off as approximately 200 students gathered outside to watch Principal Cathy Cooper get duct-taped to a school bus. The school's "Level-Up Challenge," created by the Multi-Tiered System of Supports team, was designed to keep students engaged and focused on positive behavior during the final three weeks of school. "This was the culmination of our last three...
The 2026 Nebraska Rod and Customs Association 33rd Tour Nebraska's traveling car show will travel through four Summerland communities this Saturday. The tour kicks off at the WarHorse Center in Norfolk, with vehicles departing at 7 a.m. Cars are expected to arrive in Clearwater at 7:55 a.m.; Ewing at 8:06 a.m.; Orchard at 8:25 a.m., and Royal at 8:32 a.m. Cars will leave Norfolk in two groups, approximately 20 minutes apart. Other stops along the route include Creighton, Center, Verdigre,...
Plans are in motion for city-wide garage sales in Ewing on Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in participating should contact Pat Anson, 402-926-999, by June 1. Submit a list of items by June 6 for a listing on the radio and maps available at Ewing businesses....
The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Area students included on the list are Jack Barlow and Jaycee Reynolds, Ewing....
Maxine Koenig 1938 - 2026 A funeral mass for Maxine Koenig, 88, of Ewing, will be at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 3, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with burial to follow in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. John Norman will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 2, with a parish rosary at 7 p.m. Maxine died on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mo...
A 42-year-old Martinsburg, Nebraska, man arrived in Orchard, May 15, and ventured east the following day, part of a 432-mile walk across the state. He is a graduate of Ponca High School. Decked in his military uniform, Bo Ketelsen began his ruck - walking with a weighted backpack - to raise awareness about the increase in suicides and mental health, especially among veterans. He started May 1 along the Wyoming-Nebraska border, walking along US Highway 20, also known as the Medal of Honor...
The open road has long connected Holt County’s communities, carrying generations of families, stories and traditions across the Highway 20-275 corridor. On Saturday, June 6, residents will have the chance to travel those same roads while taking a closer look at the places and people who helped shape the county’s past. As part of Holt County’s 150th birthday celebration, the Holt County Historical Society will host a Historical Caravan Tour, a daylong journey through five communities that highl...
It’s late Monday evening, and rain is spilling from the heavens, with a few pieces of hail thrown in for good measure. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning and, judging by the lake flowing down our sidewalk, it’s easy to see why. Last week’s drought monitor, released May 21 by the University of Nebraska, showed approximately two-thirds of the state in severe to extreme drought. Across eastern Nebraska, most counties ranged from abnormally dry to severe, with only the s...
Elections often bring surprises, but the upset victory of retired Omaha businessman Scott Petersen in the Republican primary for Secretary of State wasn’t that surprising. Sure, he defeated an incumbent, Lincoln attorney Bob Evnen, who was seeking a third, four-year term. His office runs our state elections and handles several different tasks, like registering corporations. More than a couple of things were working in Petersen’s favor. First off, Petersen appeared to mount a more aggressive camp...
Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that's around 75%, and about half expect nonfamily members to take over. A gradual shift of responsibilities and ownership, plus an extended mentoring period, can help ensure the continued success of the farm business. After checking out a candidate's experience and references, a short trial period with paid labor can be a good step. This probationary period can help both of you assess how well you work...
Monday, May 25 was Memorial Day, a day we pay our respects to all those men and women who gave their lives for our country while serving in the armed forces. So many have given their lives in defense of our country so that we could grow up and live in the greatest nation in history. In addition to remembering those who lost their lives, we should also use the day to thank all those who served who came home from their service with a permanent disability, whether mental or physical. These...
Ella Ricker was sitting in her elementary school orchestra class when she first considered a career in teaching. Her orchestra teachers at Lincoln Public Schools made learning to play music so fun, she wanted to share that joy with others. As a teacher, Ricker said, seeing her students excited to play their instruments and perform in school concerts was her favorite part of the job. But it was also only one part of a growing list of responsibilities in a profession in which she said a good work-life balance had become unattainable. So, after...
Area youths are invited to learn about dinosaurs and partake in hands-on activities during the Clearwater Public Library’s summer reading program. Events are scheduled for ever Wednesday during June, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the library, at 626 Main Street. All ages are welcome and no sign-up is necessary. On June 3, participants will learn about habitats. After collecting resources outside, each youngster will create a realistic dinosaur habitat that will be on display throughout the summer. The June 10 get-together will focus on fossils. P...
The Nebraska Social Studies Standards are in the process of being revised with the anticipated adoption date being September 2026. This revision process began in January 2025 with a public input survey. Since that time, a 21-member writing team has developed proposed revisions. A second survey is available to the public from May 14-June 10. I encourage Nebraskans to review the proposed standards and submit input. The survey is available on the Nebraska Department of Education's website...
Bobcat senior Ryan Rifer closed out his high school athletic career with a sixth-place finish at the 2026 Class C State Track and Field Championships at Omaha Burke Stadium. Rifer competed Friday, May 22, in the field of 17 competitors. He cleared the opening height - 5' 10 inches, and sailed over the 6-foot mark. At 6' 2 inches, Rifer missed the first two attempts but cleared the third run. He, along with six other competitors, moved to the 6' 4 inch mark. Five failed to clear the height. Cy...
Ethan Kester cleared 12' 6 inches during competition at the 2026 Class C State Track and Field Championships at Omaha Burke Stadium. On Saturday morning, Kester finished 14th in a field of 25 competitors. After clearing the opening height, set a 11' 6 inches, Kester sailed over the bar at 12 feet and 12' 6 inches. He missed all three attempts at 13 feet. Tate Hubbard of Chase County won the title after clearing 16 feet. Trevor Fuss of Kimball finished second; Madden Brabec of Wood River, third;...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Despite a five-run deficit in the third inning, Tri-County Titan Juniors almost came all the way back, eventually falling 10-9 to Ponca Post 117 Juniors on Tuesday, May 19. Tri-County closed the gap by scoring on three hits by pitch, 2 walks, and a single. A play put Tri-County Titan Juniors on the board in the top of the second. The Ponca Post 117 Juniors flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring six runs on three hits to take the lead, 7-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a walk by Gunnar James...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY 18, 2026 Board Meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on May 7, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater will be held Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m., at the fire hall meeting room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Angie Hupp, Village Clerk...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ewing will be held Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m., at the city hall and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Jen Ramold, Village Clerk Published May 27, 2026...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA Sealed bids will be received by the Holt County Clerk, Holt County Courthouse, 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill NE 68763, until Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., CDT, for bridge rehabilitation, and other incidental work thereto. The sealed bids are to be plainly marked “Attention: Holt County Clerk, Holt County Courthouse, 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill NE 68763, Redbird Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Project No. C-45(575), Structure No. C004558315”. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:30 a...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, May 11, 2026, at the village office. Notice was posted at three public places within the Village of Page and in the Summerland Advocate. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Open Meeting Laws posted at the Village Office. Linquist opened the meeting at 7:02 pm. Trustees Sobotka, Tyrrell, Cunningham and Leichleiter were present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery, Mike Scott and Cora...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025 Notice is hereby given that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold meetings in the county commissioners meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on the following dates and times: June 2, 2026 at 9 a.m. June 9, 2026 at 8 a.m. June 23 2026 at 9 a.m. Meetings will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Antelope...
