Articles from the July 2, 2020 edition
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Clearwater Rodeo ready to rock
While the 53rd version of Clearwater's Big Rodeo will look familiar, several adaptations will be in place because of COVID-19 concerns. According to Clearwater Chamber of Commerce President Curt...
Business booming for Ewing fireworks stand
The Fourth of July is only a few days away and one Ewing business is prepared to ignite everyone's passion for all things pyrotechnic. RTS Fireworks, located at Rotherham Tire Service, at 201 E. Nebra...
Mutton bustin' entries accepted
Call-ins for mutton bustin’ for the 53rd annual Clearwater Rodeo will be Monday, July 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. To enter, call Melissa Herley at 402-485-2556. Participants must be three to seven years of age. Each night, 15 spots will be reserved f...
Antelope County 2940 account remains under sheriff's direction
Twenty-nine-forty – an accounting code that identifies an Antelope County Law Enforcement Center fund – has become a familiar term during Antelope County commissioner dialog, as well as a point of contention between county officials. The “sp...
First COVID-19 death recorded in NCDHD region
North Central District Health Department reported June 24, an Antelope County resident, in his 70s, was determined to be the first COVID-related death in the region. The individual was reported to have underlying health conditions. On June 29, NCDHD...
-Isms: Original views on life in rural America
This is my favorite time of year. Sweet summer is in full swing, sun lights the sky until late evening, we fire up the grill nightly and outdoor activities occupy spare time. Summertime means my...
Proposed legislation a positive step forward in addressing climate change in rural areas
Kayla Bergman Policy associate Center for Rural Affairs A recently introduced piece of legislation into the U.S. Senate is a positive step forward in addressing climate change in rural areas. The Growing Climate Solutions Act, intended to establish...
University announces dean's list recipients
Nearly 7,500 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the deans' list for the spring semester of the 2019-20 academic year. Qualification for the deans' list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. A...
Schindler receives academic honors
Midland University is recognizing more than 800 students for their outstanding achievements in being named to the Spring 2020 academic awards’ list. Midland also announced the addition of three new awards for the 2020 spring semester: P...
Stolen school van located on edge of Orchard
A Summerland school van, reported missing around midnight, June 29, was located on the edge of Orchard, Tuesday morning. Antelope County Sheriff Bob Moore said his office received a call from...
Night at the Museum highlights Clearwater
Learn about Clearwater, past and present, during a Night at the Museum, July 3, at the Antelope County Museum complex. A video, denoting important sites in and near the village, will play on a...
Grand opening held for AMH's new Senior Life Solutions
On Wednesday, June 24, a grand opening, with ribbon cutting ceremony, was held for Antelope Memorial Hospital's new Senior Life Solutions Clinic. Members of the AMH Board of Trustees and Neligh Chambe...
Grow-A-Row, Grow a Community: Vegetable Issues
Kelly Feehan and Brittany Spieker Extension Educators If healthy vegetables are blooming but not setting fruit, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, this is can be due to poor pollination caused by a...
Holt County defendants fined
Trinity J. Mosel, 19, of O’Neill faced the Honorable Kale Burdick last Tuesday, June 23, in the Holt county courtroom, charged with two infractions, committed May 15, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, one ounce or less, f...
Wolf and company claim top flight win
John Wolf, Nate Prouty, Kris Koelzer and Matt Buer shot 29 on the front nine and carded 28 on the back course to win the championship flight at the 13th annual FunkNSchmidt golf tournament. The June 2...
Former Neligh man sentenced to 18 months in prison
The Honorable Mark Johnson presided from the bench in the Antelope County district court Wednesday, June 24, when he sentenced a former Neligh man to 18 months in prison for domestic assault. Brennon J. Coleman, 36, of Randolph, who was convicted of...
Summerland claims Orchard AAU title
The 2020 Orchard AAU Powerlifting Meet was June 27, nearly three months after the original April 4 date set on the calendar. Twenty-two Summerland Bobcat powerlifters competed in this year's AAU...
Remember Nebraska's Fallen
A patriotic exhibit, Remember the Fallen, is on display at the Village Hall meeting room, in Ewing, through July 4. The exhibit is open from 8 a. m. to 3 p.m., until Friday and Saturday, from 8 a.m....
Ewing finishes second in NCN flag contest
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Filips Vision Source of Hartington and Creighton recently announced winners of the O Say Can You See American Flag photo contest. Northeast Nebraska residents were asked to show...
Senators discuss COVID-19 protocols and bills for upcoming session
KATIE ANDERSON Nebraska News Service With the summer session less than three weeks away, Nebraska Legislature's leaders say there are important tax and revenue topics to be debated and hope to keep...
TIF repayment, repeal of slavery language headed to Nebraska ballot
MADELEINE GRANT Nebraska News Service Ballot initiatives that encourage economic development and repeal slavery language in the state constitution will appear on the Nebraska ballot in November. The Nebraska Tax Increment Financing Repayment...
New laws on the books with debate expected on law enforcement training and sex assault survivor 'bill of rights'
LUNA STEPHENS Nebraska News Service While much of the attention on this summer's legislative session will likely be focused on property tax relief, Nebraska state senators passed a variety of bills be...
Property tax relief popular with farmers and some businesses, but school districts have concerns
KATIE ANDERSON Nebraska News Service Property tax relief is on the agenda for the 17-day legislative session later this month, but opponents argue that the proposed property tax relief plan will hinder school district spending and taxing authority....
