Articles from the September 17, 2020 edition
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Commissioners discuss sheriff department's inventory
An Antelope County commissioner had several questions about an annual agenda item during the board’s meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Neligh. Commissioner Dean Smith was curious about the 2020 i...
Early school dismissal planned
Classes at Summerland School sites will dismiss at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17. Parent-teacher conferences will begin at 2 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m....
FFA event canceled
Range judging at Stanton has been canceled. Summerland FFA students were originally scheduled to attend....
Raise the roof
After Summerland students in grades seven through twelve, along with staff members, signed two beams, workers maneuvered the pieces of steel into their final resting place on the new school building...
Village clerk submits resignation
Despite a 4% increase in valuation and property tax request, Clearwater village’s tax rate will remain at 50 cents. Board of Trustees members approved the budget and final tax request during a h...
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Walt Disney once said, “There’s no magic in magic. It’s all in the details.” I have a feeling Walt’s magical wisdom applied to people, too. If you’re lucky enough to have an edge when it comes to re...
Federal pandemic aid still needed for struggling Nebraskans
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit the Midwest hard, Nebraska stands apart as the only state in the union halting the emergency boost to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from...
Eleanor Hemenway
Funeral services for Eleanor Hemenway, 89,of Neligh, will be Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church, in Neligh, with Father Pat Nields officiating. Burial will be in Laurel...
New COVID-19 cases reported
North Central District Health Department has been made aware of 21 additional cases in the district, according to a Monday report. Fifteen cases in the district, through case investigations, have been determined to be due from community spread:...
Burdick hands out sentences in Holt County court
Cindy K. Hauf, 58, of O’Neill faced the Honorable Kale Burdick last Tuesday, Sept. 8, for further arraignment on two Class 1 misdemeanor counts of third-degree assault. Hauf reached agreement with H...
Economic development plan and tax passed in primaries
On May 12, the community of Ewing overwhelmingly agreed that they are ready for positive change. During the primary election, the citizens proved that by passing an economic development program and .05% percent sales and use tax by a margin of 109...
Sunset banquet canceled
The Ewing community churches will not be hosting the Sunset Banquet this fall due to COVID-19. The health and safety of senior residents is important and gathering together during this time is not advised. Church members said they look forward to...
Blood drive scheduled in Orchard
St. Peter Lutheran Church fellowship hall, in Orchard, will be the location for a Sept. 21 blood drive. The American Red Cross will be on-site from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call Rita Shabram at 402-893-2691, visit...
Ewing tree planting planned Sunday
The Village of Ewing has been awarded a grant from the Nebraska Forest Service. The village will receive 10 trees to plant in the park. Conditions of the grant are that trees be planted on public land and some sort of educational or public outreach...
Lady Cats survive busy week
After a week filled with seven matches, the Lady Bobcats capped off Saturday play with a sweep at the Creighton Invite, laying claim to first place. Tuesday triangular On Sept. 8, Summerland hosted a...
Following the course
Thiele picks up first win of the season Four Bobcat cross country runners earned medals, Friday, at the Boyd County meet, held at the Butte Golf Course. Eli Thiele was the best in the boys’ field, c...
Bobcats down CWC en route to first-ever win
CWC struck on the first play from scrimmage against Summerland, Friday, in Chambers. But the Bobcats stood their ground and clawed their way to a 26-13 win, the first in Summerland history. Cole Duba...
