Articles from the May 8, 2024 edition
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Saying Goodbye
While a few tears flowed Saturday, most of the members of the Summerland Public School class of 2024 beamed during commencement exercises held in the main gym. The Summerland band played the...
READY TO RUN
The rush of adrenaline a runner feels when crossing the finish line is indescribable, a highest high, a feeling of accomplishment. During a race, though, there are moments that give pause, causing run...
Lush and lovely
Life for Jorden Barlow comes full circle. The 2014 Ewing High School graduate owns and operates The Lush Body Spa, in the administrative office suite, at the former school building. The spa...
From Angola to Atlanta, Ewing to UNMC and beyond
Reprinted with permission from UNMC Communications Edson DeOliveira still remembers walking out of the house on his first day of third grade. He caught the faint scent of manure and spotted a cattle...
-Isms: Views on life in rural America
"Wear sunscreen.” That is the first piece of advice given in “The Sunscreen Song,” a list of recommendations to the graduating class of 1999, set to music by Baz Luhrmann. It’s solid advice. Trust me,...
Time to rebuild
I never expected that after attending a couple events in Omaha I’d be rushing to a friend’s basement for cover from massive tornadoes at the end of April. But that’s what thousands of Nebra...
In the mailbag
There is a lot of information floating around on social media about the integrity of elections. Since the May 14 primary election is around the corner, I wanted to share more insight into election procedures in Holt County. Holt County, like every...
Jury finds Ewing woman guilty of making terroristic threats
Last week, a jury convicted a Ewing woman of making terroristic threats against a former romantic interest, stemming from incidents that happened between Sept. 28 and Oct. 9, 2023. Jessica J. Snyder,...
Orchard man waives right to attorney, pleads guilty to DUI
Hector A. Perez, 46, of Orchard appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, second offense, a Class W misdemeanor committed April 23, one...
Bobcats claim title at Randolph Invite
Summerland led the field at the Randolph Invite, scoring 162 points en route to the title. Creighton finished second in the May 2 meet. The Bulldogs finished with 133 points. Two Bobcats placed in the 100m. Ruger Switzer led the field, busting...
Kester, Ahlers, Mlnarik set the pace for girls' performance at Randolph Invite
Seven points. That was the margin between first and second place at the Randolph Invite, held May 2. The Bobcats brought home the runner-up trophy in the girls' division after scoring 147 points. Ponca won the team title, with 154 points. Lenora Kest...
Class of 2024
Scholarship Recipients CHRISTIAN BEHNK UNL Husker Power Scholarship UNL O & G Kammerer Scholarship Paul D. Cooper Scholarship KELTON BRUHN Northeast Community College Livestock Judging Scholarship...
Neligh man sentenced to probation for assault conviction
James A. Brady, 69, of Neligh faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on May 1 to be sentenced for third-degree assault. Antelope County attorney Joe Smith recommended probation, pursuant to conditions of a plea ag...
Elgin man fails to report for jail sentence
An Elgin man, who was given a deferred jail sentence by the Honorable James Kube last month, did not show up at the Antelope County Jail on April 28 as ordered. However, Rowdy Burke’s attempt to avoid incarceration failed. Burke, 52, is now in custod...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Notice is hereby given that the Village of Ewing Board of Trustees will meet in regular session, Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m., at the city hall and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept...
NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA ESTATE OF JUDY L. OLSON, DECEASED ESTATE NO. PR24-14
NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA ESTATE OF JUDY L. OLSON, DECEASED ESTATE NO. PR24-14 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 3, 2024, in the County Court of Antelope County, Nebraska, Robert D. Meyer, whose address is 86241 509th...
New jury trial date set for Atkinson man accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old
An Atkinson man previously accused of committing a dozen crimes against a 13-year-old victim in 2022 now faces only four counts in a rescheduled jury trial. An amended complaint was filed April 22 by J. Andrew Taylor, special county attorney for...
Alternate judge finds Neligh man guilty of third-degree assault
Michael D. Wright, appeared in front of the Honorable Ross Stoffer, in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, May 1, for further arraignment on a Class 1 misdemeanor charge of third-degree domestic assault, alleged March 17 in...
Valedictorians, salutatorian announced for Summerland class of 2024
Summerland Public School introduced the salutatorian and valedictorians during Saturday's commencement ceremony. Adyson Mlnarik was named salutatorian. She welcomed faculty, students, parents and...
Notice of Meeting Summerland School Board of Education
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Summerland Public School Board of Education will be held Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., at the school board room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for...
Church Services
St. Teresa’s Catholic Church Clearwater, NE Fr. John Norman, Pastor Fr. Joseph Sund, Associate Pastor Sunday: Mass, 10 a.m. Community of Christ Church Clearwater, NE Contact Earleen Jensen at 402-893-2095 or 402-929-3471 Sunday: Church School, 9:30 a... Website
Community Events Calendar
[email protected]?subject=Events Calendar submission&body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Wednesday, April 10 NECC Quiz Bowl Bobcat Quiz Bowl competes at... Full story