Articles from the June 4, 2020 edition
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Bucking the trend: Annual Clearwater Rodeo a 'go'
Saddle up, cowboys and cowgirls. Clearwater’s Big Rodeo, 53rd edition, is loading in the chute, ready to ride. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce members unanimously approved to move the organization’s an...
Holt County leaders handle light mid-month agenda
The Holt County supervisors approved purchase of a vehicle for the sheriff’s department, when they met at the courthouse in O’Neill on May 18. The lease-purchase through the Nebraska Association of Counties Leasing Corporation, was approved by res...
Orchard seniors set to graduate June 6
In an unconventional year, graduation ceremonies at Orchard Public Schools will have a different look June 6, due to directed health measures in effect. Commencement exercises will begin at 2 p.m.,...
Fair game
Antelope County Ag Society members approved continuing plans for the 2020 Antelope County Fair during Monday’s regular meeting, in Neligh. Directors agreed to let 4-H and FFA events to be held on t...
Ewing celebration postponed until 2021
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions on gathering and not knowing what restrictions will be in July, the Ewing Young Members Club has decided to postpone the 150th Summer FunFest Celebration, that was previously rescheduled for July 10 through 12....
-Isms: Views on life in rural America
One of the most fitting quotes I have read concerning protests for the death of George Floyd is the simple truth. “Speaking out against white supremacy and race-based violence does not make you a...
Rural grocers commit to customers during COVID-19
While we have all done our best to stay healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic, rural communities have risen above the challenges forced upon them during this unprecedented time and shown...
We are gathered here today ...
In mid March, churches were forced to close their doors due to the coronavirus epidemic. Two months later, services were allowed to be held again with restrictions still in place. In March, when the...
Restricted access to Holt County offices to end next week
The Holt County courthouse, annex and road department office are set to reopen next week. The county offices, which have had restricted access since March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume normal operations June 8, according to county clerk...
Antelope County Courthouse open
During a June 2 meeting, Antelope County Commissioners voted to open the courthouse to business, as it was prior to closing, effective immediately....
Graduation date set for Clearwater seniors
Clearwater Public Schools will host commencement exercises, Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m., at the school gymnasium. Social distancing requirements will be enforced. Chairs will be set up throughout the gym. Use of bleachers will be prohibited....
Automated Dairy Specialists work with mutiple dairy farms across the midwest
One cow on a dairy farm creates a $5,000 economic impact on a local community. Imagine a dairy farm with 500 cows. That's a $2.5 million local economic impact, creating revenue and opportunity. A key...
Adventures in stalking
On a lazy Saturday afternoon, I slip on my chore boots and head to the farm. They're heavy, caked with mud from the last outing, but required wear for where we are headed. Scott hops in the truck and...
Summer: the official start to grilling season
Although more and more of us tend to grill all year 'round, May and June have long been tagged as the start of the official grilling season. And with social distancing still the norm, many folks will...
Hattula pleads not guilty to three felonies
Wesley D. Hattula, 21, of Oakdale, currently incarcerated, entered not guilty pleas to three felony counts when he was arraigned by the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district...
Livingston receives speaking honor
The Holt County 4-H public speaking contests were originally scheduled for April, but due to COVID-19, for the first time the contest was held virtually. Junior division winner, with a purple ribbon, was Eisley Mlady, Atkinson. Emersyn Mlady,...
COVID-19 testing planned in O'Neill
New COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the North Central District Health Department region. Monday, NCDHD was made aware of another positive case in Pierce County. On Friday, the health department was made aware of an additional positive case in Pi...
Bearinger selected for UNL Teacher Scholars Academy
Forty recent high school graduates have been selected to join the second cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln this fall. Kierra Bearinger, a 2020 Clearwater P...
Remembering Nebraska's Fallen exhibit scheduled in Ewing
The Village of Ewing will host the Remembering Nebraska's Fallen Exhibit this summer. This display honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives during the war on terror. This...
