Articles from the July 23, 2020 edition
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Ewing Class of 2020 prepares for graduation
Ewing Public School's senior class went from studying history to becoming part it. After spending the last quarter of school learning remotely, and living through a global pandemic, the last class to...
A sweet sound
Barbara Bolte isn't exactly sure when she began collecting wind chimes, but she knows what prompted her to hang the collection of 400 unique pieces from the rafters in the garage of her Orchard home....
Antelope County leaders vote to bond $3 million for road repair
The Antelope County commissioners voted, last week, to issue $3 million in bonds to repair county roads. All five commissioners voted aye to a motion made by commissioner Carolyn Pedersen, seconded by...
Ready, set, celebrate!
A weekend of family-friendly fun is on tap, July 24 through 26, in Orchard. Orchard’s annual community celebration begins Friday, with a drive-through chicken dinner planned at the Rex. Orchard H...
-Isms
How many lifequakes have you experienced? After listening to Bruce Feiler on a podcast, and watching a segment with him on the Today show, I have to answer, “Quite a few.” A lifequake is exactly wha...
Property tax relief, business incentives on legislative front burner
The Nebraska Legislature reconvened on July 20, after a break of more than four months due to the pandemic. When we recessed, we had 17 working days remaining to debate and pass legislation, and...
Medicaid expansion enrollment begins August 1
TRENTON BUHR Policy Assistant Center for Rural Affairs Nearly two years after voters approved a measure to expand Medicaid, Nebraskans will finally start to see the benefits take shape. Enrollment will begin Aug.1. To be eligible, an applicant’s annu...
Caleb Ward
A private family funeral service for Caleb Louis Ward, 17, of Richland, Washington, was held Tuesday, July 21, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater. Pastor Norlyn Bartens officiated. Burial was...
Enrollment applications for Medicaid expansion available
MADELEINE GRANT Nebraska News Service More than 90,000 additional Nebraskans are now eligible to apply for Medicaid, the government’s health insurance program for low-income individuals, the governor has announced. Nebraska residents can begin applyi...
Rodeo draws competitors from seven states
Lance Daniel, of Eagle, took home extra cash from Clearwater's Big Rodeo, following a successful ride on the bounty bull sponsored by Bearinger Tax & Accounting, LLC. The bounty bull bucked off the...
Preserving the Past
Orchard residents consider it a fortunate town when it comes to preserving the history that has taken place hundreds of years ago. Those who have toured the District 57 Schoolhouse or visited the Rex...
NSAA plans for fall sports
The Nebraska School Activities Association is preparing to begin the 2020 fall sports season as currently scheduled. First practices for football, volleyball, cross country, girls' golf, boys' tennis...
Antelope County courtroom sees variety of cases in loaded docket
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over an array of cases last Wednesday, stemming from fights, traffic crashes, driving while intoxicated or under suspension, to dog attacks. In a rare move, Taylor...
Cybersecurity vulnerability exposed in Twitter hack
Last week, many high-profile accounts on Twitter were hacked. After this happened, thousands of verified accounts were put on lockdown so Twitter officials could figure out their next move. Hackers ta...
On Target
Shooting sports participants put their skills to the test, July 12, during competition held at the 4-H exhibit building and Antelope County Shooter's Club, in Neligh. Archery, BB gun, air rifle and...
After months on the lam, Holt County man's bond forfeited
An O’Neill man, who was initially stopped for speeding, has remained on the lam for months, failing numerous court appearances. The Honorable Kale Burdick signed an order July 7 for bond, posted July 25, 2019, by Cody L. Horstman, 28, be f...
