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When Jillian Henn first picked up a bundle of cord and began learning macramé, she was simply looking for a creative outlet. Today, the stay-at-home mother has turned that hobby into a growing side hustle. After purchasing $20 macramé plant hangers from Walmart, Henn examined them more closely and decided she could make them herself. Henn started learning macramé in March 2025 and launched a Facebook page to sell her creations just a few months later. Henn said, "You know what? I am going to do...
The Summerland school board unanimously approved a series of engineering changes July 1 that will reduce the cost of the district's wastewater lagoon replacement project by about $74,458 without compromising the system's long-term performance. Board members approved the project during a July 1 special meeting. Savings come primarily from redesigning the lift station, delaying construction of a second lagoon cell until it's needed, and simplifying pump controls after the engineer determined the...
Nebraska Public Power District representative Jason Hofer presented the Antelope County Commissioners with an update on the proposed Antelope County to Holt County Transmission Line Project. The ACC met yesterday and heard Hofer inform them that a second public meeting concerning the route of the 345kV Transmission Line will take place July 21 from 3 to 7 p.m., at the American Legion in Clearwater. If approved, all physical structures of the transmission line will be on private land. However, aerial lines will cross Antelope County roads and...
After exiting an executive session, Ewing trustees voted Monday to purchase the former Ewing School playground, known as Tigerland, for $15,000. The purchase includes the area marked by white flags, with the village also covering surveying and legal costs. Tigerland has served local children since 2008, when it was installed at Ewing Public Schools. Created through fundraising efforts and grant writing spearheaded by Becky Kaczor, the orange-and-black playground features slides, climbing equipme...
Ewing Trustees finalized new playground equipment plans at Schmidt Park, located along Highway 275. After narrowing choices to two options last month, and asking for public input online, trustees approved the purchase of option two from Cunningham Recreation. The purchase price is $135,944.97, which includes installation fees. Trustee Kane Fry said the village is guaranteed one grant for the new equipment, which will cut between 40 to 50% from the final cost. Village Clerk Jennifer Ramold...
By GameChanger Robert Mast drove in five runs on four hits to lead Tri-County Titan Juniors past Battle Creek Post 75, 15-14, on Thursday. Mast doubled in the third inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the sixth inning, scoring two. The Tri-County Titan Juniors collected 14 hits, and Battle Creek Post 75 had 11 in the high-scoring affair. Tri-County got on the board in the top of the first inning after Parker Frank walked, and Mast grounded out, each scoring one run. The Titans scored five runs on three hits in the top of the second...
Laramie County Community College recently announce the list of graduates for the 2026 spring semester and those students earning a place on the president's and vice president's honor rolls. Under the list of graduates, students earning high distinction graduated with a cumulative grade-point average between 3.75 and 4.0, and students graduating with distinction earned a cumulative GPA between 3.5 and 3.74. Students earning president's honor roll recognition have earned a cumulative 3.75-4.0...
Jamie Hawkins of Oakdale appeared in Antelope County Court on July 1. The 33-year-old is accused of delivering drugs that resulted in the June 23 overdose death of Amy Dugal, 34, of Oakdale and overdose of 52-year-old Shane Sleister. Hawkins faces felony charges of manslaughter, delivery of fentanyl, and child abuse. Her attorney, Doug Stratton of Norfolk, requested a preliminary hearing. Antelope County Judge Danielle Fliam scheduled the hearing for July 15 at 2 p.m. At the beginning of...
It started as a way to pay for a wedding but has now turned into 45 years of helping families celebrate the Fourth of July. Hamilton Fireworks, in Orchard, first started when Donna and Darrell Hamilton needed to pay for a November wedding in 1981 and decided to sell fireworks during the summer to cover those costs. "My husband and I were getting married in November and we sold fireworks that July," Donna Hamilton said. "A friend of ours hooked us up with somebody and we sold them out of the...
The Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year. It was 1991 when Ashfall Fossil Beds opened to public visitation for the first time, allowing people to watch paleontologists excavating Nebraska's precious fossil resources one scrape of the knife and one swish of the brush at a time. Since that first day, tens of thousands of visitors have watched as 70 complete or nearly complete skeletons have been uncovered (with the potential for many...
It's a busy month, personally and professionally. I have a "milestone" birthday, although it's just another trip around the sun. Daughter Lacey and her husband, Ross, will soon welcome a new family member. We'll make the trek to their home for a diaper shower. I have so many gift ideas, but Scott keeps telling me I need to spread them out over the first year instead of dropping a mammoth package on the doorstep. We'll see about that. SAM will begin its eighth year in business mid-month. (Oh gosh...
For nearly 30 years, I’ve been a season ticket holder for Nebraska volleyball matches. I also used to cover the sport. I was around when then-Coach Terry Pettit was begging football fans to attend volleyball matches after watching a football game. Way back in the day (years before I caught the volleyball bug) loyal fans used to set up their own folding chairs so they could watch a match. Fast forward to today. Home volleyball matches in Lincoln have been sold out for years, making it harder f...
For many communities in western Nebraska, the Fourth of July was celebrated without fireworks. While much of the state marked America's 250th anniversary with colorful displays, many western communities went without the fanfare. Amid rising wildfire activity and worsening drought conditions, state and local officials chose caution over celebration. Communities that have recently been impacted by wildfires, including Alliance, Chadron and Crawford, voted to ban fireworks. Box Butte, Dawes and Kim...
By GameChanger The Tri-County Juniors couldn't keep up with Albion Cornerstone Legion Post #162 Junior, and fell 18-3 on June 30. Albion jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored one run, Chance Trollope singled, scoring one run, a dropped third strike scored one run, Bentley Iverson singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Trollope was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and an error scored one run. Albion added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when an error scored two...
REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE MIDWEST MESSENGER As the Fourth of July nears, a nationwide celebration reverberates from coast to coast in anticipation of America's 250th birthday. In Nebraska, another lesser-known place also has an upcoming milestone. Turning 150 years old, this community on the outskirts of the Sandhills will not be recognized with such fanfare or fireworks, though. That's because to most people, Deloit is a mystery on the map. If not for Kent Backer contacting Midwest...
Danna York was tired of feeling like an inconvenience. When she wanted to leave her home in Waverly and head to Lincoln for errands or for fun, she'd have to get a ride from a friend or family member. That changed around 2013 when York, legally blind since birth, learned about the Lancaster County Public Rural Transit program. It offers curb-to-curb transportation throughout the county and several nearby towns - provided one stop falls outside of Lincoln city limits. "It has just been...
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JULY 1, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a special meeting, Wednesday, July 1, at 6:30 p.m. President Nate Schwager opened the meeting, which was advertised in the June 24, 2026, newspapers, at 6:30 p.m. Attendance was taken at 6:30 p.m. All board members were present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, and Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Twibell, seconded by Thiele, to approve the agenda as presented. Voting aye: Ahlers,...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JUNE 30, 2026 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:15 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on June 18, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and are available for...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the chairman and board of trustees of the Village of Page, Nebraska, will hold the regular monthly meeting commencing at 7 p.m., on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the village office. This meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the village clerk for the Village of Page. A complete copy will be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting and may also be viewed at...
NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following described property will be sold at auction to the highest bidder at the west entrance of the Antelope County Courthouse, at 501 M. Street, Neligh, Nebraska 68756, on Aug. 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. CST: Parcel #1 ? The West 614 1/3 links on West side of Tax Lot 1 AND the North 75 feet of the West Half of Tax Lot 2 and the North 81 ‘feet of the East Half of Tax Lot 2, and vacated South Street lying adjacent to Tax Lot 2, located in the N1/2NW1/4 of Section 10, Township 27 North, Range 8 W...
BY GAMECHANGER Tri-County Seniors couldn't keep up with the Albion Cornerstone Legion Post #162 Senior and fell 10-2 on June 30 at Albion. Albion got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Jack Molt singled to the left side of the infield, Jacob Miller singled down the left field line, Chance Trollope walked, Rylan Hoadley walked, and an Albion player scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run. Albion added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Kaden Miller doubled to center field, Carter Molt singled to...
A Neligh man accused of four counts that resulted in an injury accident appeared for further arraignment in Antelope County Court, July 1. A. Jared Blevins, 41, is charged with one count of possession a deadly weapon - prohibited person, a Class III felony; one count of DUI - cause serious bodily injury, a Class IIIA felony; and one charge of possession of a controlled substance, a Class IV felony, all related to an April 22 incident. Blevins, represented by Douglas Stratton of Norfolk,...
St. Teresa’s Catholic Church Clearwater, NE Fr. John Norman, Pastor Fr. Joseph Sund, Associate Pastor Sunday: Mass, 10 a.m. United Methodist Church Clearwater, NE Bruce Phillips, Pastor Phones: 887-4341 or 887-4359 Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m. Concordia Lutheran Church Clearwater, NE • PH. 485-2596 Rev. Daniel Feusse, Pastor Sunday: Divine Worship, 9:15 a.m.; Education Hour, 10:30 a.m. Catechism classes will be on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Fellowship Club: Third Thursday of the month Ladies Aid: First Thursday, 1:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURC... 
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lschindler@summerlandadvocate.com?subject=Events Calendar submission&body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Thursday, April 2 Ewing Community Holy Week Services Ewing Community Holy Week Services, Devotions at noon; lunch at 12:30, Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church (USA) Friday, April 3 No School at SPS No School at Summerland Public School Ewing Community Holy Week Services Ewing Community Holy Week Services, Devotions at noon; lunch at 12:30, Ewing United...
