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After earning the Nebraska State Leadership and Skills Championship, first-year competitor Max Shrader and second-year competitors Dawson McLain and Corbin Schueth traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to test their knowledge in engineering and problem-solving against teams from across the country. The Summerland Chapter team arrived in Atlanta on June 1 and competed June 2 to 5. For the national competition, the team had to build a machine that could go through obstacles, while also completing other...
Before attending the National Leadership and Skills Competition, the Summerland Chapter team earned first place at the Nebraska State Leadership and Skills Championship, which took place April 9 -11, in Grand Island, Nebraska. The Summerland Chapter team, consisting of team members Max Shrader, Dawson McLain, and Corbin Schueth, was the only team that attended the state competition. The other three teams that were scheduled to be there did not compete, the team stated. At this competition, the team had to pick up a cylinder with less force...
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce's rodeo committee is busy putting the final touches on the group's 59th annual rodeo, which begins June 26 and continues through June 28 at Gene Snodgrass Arena located along West US Highway 275 in Clearwater. Chamber President Curt Thiele said planning for the 2026 event began last summer, and chamber members continue to make improvements to the three-day show. "We're a fan-friendly and family-friendly rodeo," Thiele said. A fun addition to this year's rodeo is...
The Advocate-Messenger welcomed a new reporter to its team this week. Tayler Huntley joined the staff as a general assignment reporter. Huntley received a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and multi-media studies from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Huntley served as an intern for the Delta County Independent. During college, she reported for the Fort Lewis College magazine, The Independent. In Fall 2024, Huntley served as editor of the college's literary magazine, Images. In 2026,...
As we have been celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great nation and gear up to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Holt County in Nebraska, The Village of Page is getting into the festivities with their own celebration of Page Community Day on Saturday, June 27. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with the Fred Cronk Memorial Trap Shoot. Then from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. guests can browse through the Page Farmers Market at the Page Park. At 11 a.m. the kids will want to head to the sand dig. Then...
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved wildlife orders that move the start of the spring turkey season at its meeting June 12 in North Platte. The change to orders will: • Move the start of the spring archery season from March 25 to the Saturday closest to April 8. • Move the start of the spring youth shotgun season from the Saturday closest to April 8 to the Saturday closest to April 15. • Move the start of the spring regular shotgun season from the Saturday closest to April 15 to the Saturday closest to April 22. Delaying harve...
The Advocate-Messenger has four summer interns who fill a variety of positions at the news office....
Northeast Community College has released the president's honor list and dean's honor list for the spring 2026 semester, recognizing both full- and part-time students for outstanding academic achievement. To be named to the president's honor list, students must earn a grade-point average of 4.0 and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Students named to the president's part-time list attained a 4.0 grade-point average while taking at least six credit hours. Students named to the dean's honor...
A plea agreement was reached in an alcohol-related case involving a Clearwater man. Details of the plea agreement were disclosed during the June 11 session of Antelope County Court. The Honorable Kale Burdick presided. Per the agreement, Martin Siems, 52, withdrew a previously-entered not guilty plea and pleaded guilty to one county of DUI-alcohol-1st offense, a Class W misdemeanor. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith recommended probation as part of the agreement. Burdick sentenced Siems to six months probation. The defendant will be...
Despite a 7-run deficit in the fifth inning, the Tri-County Titan Seniors almost came all the way back, but eventually fell 7-5 to Security First Regulators on Saturday. Tri-County closed the gap by scoring on a walk, an error, a single, and a walk. SFR got on the board in the first inning after Johnny Ziller singled, scoring one run. They added to their early lead in the top of the second inning when an error scored one run, and Brayden Heiting singled, scoring two runs. SFR scored two runs in the top of the fourth on a home run to center...
Levi Hoferer collected three hits in four at bats, as the Tri-County Titan Juniors defeated Battle Creek Post 75, 14-8, on Saturday. Hoferer tripled in the second inning, doubled in the third inning, and singled in the first inning. Tri-County got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored three runs, and Landyn Coffey singled, scoring one run. The Titan Juniors added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Hoferer tripled to right field, Parker Frank walked, Mykel Reiley singled to center field,...
I've often said that rural people measure time differently. We don't always go by clocks. We go by seasons, weather, and whatever is happening outside the kitchen window. Summer, especially, has its own calendar. The day starts when the sun peeks over the trees and ends when the last streak of pink disappears from the western sky. Lunch isn't necessarily at noon. It's whenever you finish what you're doing. And evening plans are always subject to change depending on whether a thunderstorm is...
This week, I would like to discuss LB1010, the second significant energy bill that passed this year. LB1010 was a measure introduced by Sen. Tom Brandt to establish a legal framework for grid-scale battery energy storage facilities. Across the country and now in Nebraska, interest in grid-scale battery energy storage is growing. A 200-megawatt battery energy storage facility can be built out and deployed in as little as two years. In contrast, a new gas electric generation plant or high voltage...
Gov. Jim Pillen has always insisted that he’s “not a politician,” but more of a regular guy. “Speech-i-fying” isn’t his cup of rhetorical tea. I’m sure he’d admit that. But every so often, we get evidence of, shall we say, a misstep of the vocal variety. Most recently, it was when he was signing an executive order intended to “further eradicate” antisemitism, a worthy goal. Pillen had already ordered state agencies to use a definition of antisemitism developed by an organization, the I...
Jake Rosmarin has never set foot inside an Omaha restaurant. And yet, in the past month, he has eaten Reuben egg rolls from Paddy McGown's, a burrito bowl from Bomb Taco, a box of candy from Chocolat Abielle, buffalo chicken pizza from Mama's and, of course, a Runza. These and many other Omaha takeout standouts have been delivered directly to his address: A door located inside the University of Nebraska Medical Center National Quarantine Unit. Rosmarin, an Instagram-famous travel blogger from...
Two individuals accepted plea agreements and received sentencing June 11 in Antelope County Court. In May, Denis Kerkman, 92, of Tilden accepted a plea agreement and agreed to plead to two counts of attempt of a Class I misdemeanor both Class II misdemeanors. In return, two additional counts of attempt of a Class I misdemeanor, both Class II misdemeanors, were dismissed, with prejudice,on the motion of Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith. On June 11, The Honorable Kale Burdick sentenced Kerkman to 48 months probation. The defendant will pay a...
Summerland graduate Ethan Kester played on the white squad in Friday's Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic in Norfolk. After a scoreless first half, the Red Team took control and won, 16-6....
The North Central District Health Department, in partnership with the American Heart Association, announces the launch of the AED Pad Replacement Mini-Grant Program. This funding opportunity is designed to help community organizations maintain lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators. AEDs play a critical role in responding to sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. However, AED electrode pads expire regularly and must be replaced to ensure devices remain operational when needed most. Through this program, eligible organizations may apply for...
Nathan Arneal and Jason Futch of the North Bend Eagle visit LuAnn and Scott Schindler, publishers of the Advocate-Messenger. Arneal and Futch shared a copy of the North Bend Eagle with SAM staff and discussed newspaper industry trends. Arneal and Futch also visited newspaper offices in Springview, Mullen, Stapleton and St. Paul....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JUNE 9, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the June 2, 2026, meeting. Public comments. Reviewed correspondence. Clerk of the district court, treasurer’s fund balance, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report, treasurer’s sweep account statement, sheriff’s fee report for May were reviewed. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON ex 160.41; AMERITAS ins 22,143.92; ANT CO...
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Jun. 8, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, posted at US Post Office, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank and given to Board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart, Cody Kester, Brian King, Jeff Schlecht. Others present: Angie Hupp, Michael See, Lauren Sheridan...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Village office. Notice was posted at three public places within the Village of Page. 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 7:03 p.m. Trustees Tyrrell, Cunningham, and Leichleiter were present. Also present: Scott Schindler, Heath Wilson, Don Linquist, Dennis VanEvery, Mike Scott and...
NOTICE OF MEETING ORCHARD RURAL FIRE BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Orchard rural Fire Board will meet in regular session, Tuesday, June 23, at 8 p.m., at the Orchard Fire Hall. Published June 17, 2026 ZNEZ...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 8, 2026 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on June 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. Notice of the meeting was published May 27, 2026, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, Jeremy Tuttle, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Jeremy Tuttle, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham and Kent Stallbaum. Also present w...
