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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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ESU 8 If you think education happens under just one roof or within a single building, think again. At the Educational Service Unit 8, located in Neligh, the work of supporting students stretches far beyond the walls of a single building. With staff spread across seven counties and 18 school districts, ESU #8 is a hub of collaboration, creativity, and commitment. ESU 8 employs 108 dedicated staff members, all working together to support students and schools. A large and impactful portion of that...
Call-ins for mutton busting for the 59th annual Clearwater Rodeo will be Monday, June 22, from 5 to 6 p.m. To enter, call Elly Herley at 402-640-9738. Text messages will not be accepted. Participants must be 3 to 7 years of age. Each night, 15 spots will be reserved for call-ins. The remaining 10 spots will go to walk-in participants who register the night of the rodeo. Organizers suggest individuals wanting to register the evening of the rodeo should arrive early. Mutton busting will begin at...
Economic development is often measured by new businesses, housing projects, and grant awards, but the work extends far beyond any single project. Since 2018, coordinated economic development efforts in Neligh and Clearwater have focused on strengthening local businesses, expanding housing opportunities, securing grant funding, preserving historic assets, and building partnerships that support long-term community growth. Over the past eight years, local economic development initiatives have...
A day before a 39-year-old Plainview man was scheduled to find out his fate in Antelope County District Court, Christopher Beltz requested a continuance. According to court records, Beltz petitioned for a continuance because his attorney required emergency abdominal surgery on May 24 and was unable to attend the hearing. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith did not object to rescheduling the May 27 court case. District Judge Michael L. Long ordered Beltz to appear for sentencing on Aug. 26. Beltz...
Hastings College has announced the dean's list for its spring 2026 semester. For the semester, 327 students from 21 states and eight countries were named to the dean's list. To be eligible for the dean's list, students must achieve a term grade-point average of 3.7 to 4.0 scale, be registered for full-time coursework and have finished all incompletes. Students with an asterisk by their name earned a 4.0 GPA for the semester. Ady Mlnarik* of Clearwater and Lydia Robertson* of Orchard were named...
Diplomas and certificates were conferred on more than 1,000 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies held May 7 in Lincoln, Norfolk and Kearney and May 9 in Omaha and Scottsbluff. Sierra (Schroeder) Byrn of Clearwater, earned Master of Science in Nursing from the UNMC Colleg of Nursing, Kearney division....
“Protest season” begins in Antelope County. Antelope County Commissioners, meeting yesterday, decided on July 9 at 8:30 am as the beginning date and time for property valuation concerns/protests. Antelope County residents have the month of June to file any issues they see with their property valuations, then can go before the ACC to voice their concerns. Protesters will have three minutes (timed) to talk, followed by three minutes of timed response from the ACC. The ACC went into closed session to discuss a personnel issue. After the hou...
coe-ed sand volleyball tournament will be held Saturday, June 27, at 9 a.m. There will be a 10-team limit, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost is $60 per team, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Teams may consist of all women, but there may never be more men than women on the court at any given time. The Waterhole will have breakfast, lunch, and drinks available for purchase throughout the day. For more information, contact Elly Herley at 402-640-9738....
By GameChanger Tri-County Titan Juniors couldn't keep up with Hartington, and fell 19-4 on Tuesday, May 26. Hartington got on the board in the top of the first inning after Rylan Fischer singled, Keaton Keiser walked, Blake Bensen walked, and another player scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run. Hartington scored six runs on three hits in the top of the second inning. Gavin Klug singled, scoring one run, Fischer singled, scoring one run, Marcus Haberman drew a walk, scoring one run,...
By GameChanger Both teams were strong on the hill on ThursdayMay 28, but Crofton’s Senior Legion squad was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-2 victory over theTri-County Titan Seniors. Ryan Rifer started the game for Tri-County Titan Seniors and recorded 21 outs. Tri-County lost despite out-hitting Crofton, four to three. Max Bruce led Tri-County Titan Seniors with three hits. Crofton got on the board in the top of the first inning after Lane Heimes doubled down the left field line, and Kolton Vornhagen grounded out, each s...
Every year about this time, I start making grand plans. This is going to be the summer I get things done. I'm going to organize closets. Pull weeds before they become a crop. Hose off the deck. Clean the garage. Maybe even tackle those projects that have been sitting on my to-do list so long they've become family heirlooms. The motivation arrives right on schedule, usually sometime in May when the first warm breeze blows through and the trees start leafing out. By June, however, that motivation...
Memorial Day has come and gone, so it's time to hit the road. As a lover of Nebraska stuff (you know, corn, the Huskers, Busch Light) I've never understood why more people don't vacation in our state. There's plenty of stuff to see and experience. And with gas prices through the roof, you can save a buck or two. But I guess the Cornhusker State isn't for everybody. (Oops, that last phrase got a state tourism director fired. Better be careful). Anyway, here's my list of cool, and sometimes...
Summer is right around the corner, so this week, I would like to provide a reminder of two important deadlines that occur on Tuesday, June 30. First, June 30 is the last day for individuals to file for a Homestead Exemption for property tax relief. The Homestead Exemption is a state-funded program that lowers or eliminates property taxes on a primary residence. Applications (known as Form 458) must be filed with the local county assessor between Feb. 2 and June 30 each year. Homeowners can...
Nebraska Public Power District identified four locations for a potential nuclear plant. So far, plans haven't sparked the backlash generated by previous wind and solar projects. This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Applause echoed through the halls of the Gage County courthouse. The county board had just approved new, more stringent wind energy regulations, and the overflow crowd of residents...
A Norfolk woman facing a charge of possession of a controlled substance will learn more about her fate during a June 10 pretrial hearing scheduled in Madison County. Denise Blevins, 64, will appear for pretrial and pretrial motions related to the Class IV felony. She was unable to appear in Antelope County District Court on May 27 due to health issues, according to her attorney Douglas Stratton. The Honorable Michael L. Long continued bond at $1,500/personal recognizance, with all previously-ordered conditions in effect. ••• Ivy J. Romo, of Sio...
By GameChanger Tri-County Titan Seniors had trouble keeping up with Hartington in a 20-0 loss on Tuesday, May 26 at Orchard. Hartington jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Hunter Bensen hit a sacrifice fly, scoring two runs, Easton Hochstein was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, a wild pitch scored one run, Bodie Hochstein singled, scoring two runs, and Tate Fischer singled, scoring two runs. Hartington scored two runs in the top of the second on a home run to left...
By GameChanger Tri-County Titan Juniors couldn't keep up with the Crofton Junior Legion squad and fell 15-3 on Thursday, May 28. Crofton got on the board in the top of the first inning after Blake Connot singled down the right field line, Logan Guenther grounded out, and Alex Potts flew out, each scoring one run. Crofton added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when an error scored two runs, Blayke Skylings drew a walk, scoring one run, and Harrison Poppe grounded out, scoring one run. The visitors scored six runs on two hits...
By GameChanger Tri-County Titan Seniors had trouble keeping up with Valentine Seniors in an 11-1 loss on Sunday, May 31, at Valentine. Valentine got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Morgan Kinney walked, Tri-County committed an error, Garrett Cumbow grounded into a fielder's choice, and Valentine scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run. Dominic Beebout homered to center field, scoring three runs in the bottom of the second for the Valentine Seniors. A ground out by Garrett Cumbow, and a home run to center field by...
NOTICE OF VALUATION CHANGE Antelope County, Nebraska This is to certify that the assessment roll of all real property for the taxable year of 2026 for Antelope County, Nebraska, have been processed and completed. Notices of Valuation Change were mailed June 1, 2026, to all Antelope County property owners. If you disagree with value, please come in and review your real estate records with the county assessor. You may file a protest with the Antelope County Clerk, on or before June 30. All protests must contain a name, address, legal...
NOTICE OF MEETING EWING RURAL FIRE BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Ewing Rural Fire Board will meet in regular session, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at the Ewing Fire Hall. Published June 3, 2026 ZNEZ...
A 22-year-old Neligh man entered not guilty pleas to two separate charges on May 27 in Antelope County District Court. Sean T. Hammock appeared for arraignment. He faces one count of assault by strangulation or suffocation, a Class IIIA felony; and one count of domestic violence assault - 3rd/cause bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor. Hammock is alleged to have had a physical altercation with a 21-year-old woman at his Neligh residence. Hammock told Neligh Police Officer Aubrey Miller that the woman had “come to him and he told her to get o...
