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Milling along First Street, in Clearwater, will be added to the village's One- and Six-Year Street Improvement plan. "You have that scheduled," John Zwingman, village engineer, told the board of trustees during a Sept. 8 hearing. Nebraska Street improvements weren't added to the plan at this time, but will be if the village receives a Community Development Block Grant. Trustee Cody Kester asked Zwingman if he had experience working with roller compacted concrete. Zwingman said some county roads...
Orchard's Tourist Park, located along US Highway 20, has a different look. Two large pine trees were removed from the area on Sept. 17 in order for construction to begin on the Orchard Veterans Memorial. Orchard village trustees approved the tree removal when they met Sept. 15 in regular session. Construction of the new memorial is expected to begin soon. Officials also accepted an agreement between Antelope County and the village for law enforcement services, which will run $1,242.25 per...
The Nebraska State Historical Society and Neligh Mill State Historical Site are hosting an Operation Lifesaver Awareness event at Neligh Mill the end of this month to coincide with Train Safety Week. On Sept. 27 from noon to 4 p.m., Neligh Mill visitors can check out Operation Lifesaver's display trailer and educational materials. Operation Lifesaver is a nonprofit organization and nationally recognized leader of rail safety education. Established in 1972, Operation Lifesaver stands committed...
Antelope County Commissioners will hold a One- and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan hearing, Oct. 7, at 9:30 a.m., in the commissioners' meeting room at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. County highway superintendent Brian McDonald will review proposed projects with commissioners. In Holt County, an Oct. 15 public hearing is scheduled to discuss the possible vacation or abandonment of a road in Golden Township. A legal description of the property is included in the hearing's public...
Deb Ferris and Gene Snodgrass, representing Clearwater's Big Rodeo, accept the Mid-States Rodeo Association's Large Purse Rodeo of the Year Award from Pam Hollenbeck, M-RSA executive board member. The presentation was made Sept. 14 at the Mid-States Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo in Hastings. Clearwater's Big Rodeo, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, has been named the top large purse rodeo 15 times....
When Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company Cooperative held its annual meeting, 189 voting members, representing all districts, attended the 68th Annual Meeting of Members and Directors at NNTC facilities in Jackson on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. A total of 277 people were present at the event. The membership re-elected Jeff Hartung of Dixon (District #2), Jeff Hurrell of Craig (District #5), and LeRoy Dvorak as vice president of the board (Director at Large), each for a three-year term. The mem...
O’Neill’s Life Chain will be held from 2 to 3 pm on Sunday, Oct 5. Registration begins at 1:30 at the corner of 3rd and Douglas. Participants will pick up signs and prayer sheets when they register, then join the lines on both sides of Douglas Street and spend an hour in silent witness while praying for the end of abortion. Boyd Holt Right to Life encourages people to not grow weary in fighting for life. “While some legal progress has been made, the real need is for hearts to be converted so there is no need nor necessity for abortion. Praye...
Girl Scout troop members from Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard may soon be visiting community members about the fall product campaign. "Everyone knows and loves Girl Scout Cookies, but there's another opportunity to support Girl Scouts this season: the 2025 Girl Scout Fall Product Program," said Demi Kulper, communications coordinator for Girls Scouts of Nebraska. From now through Nov. 3, Girl Scouts across Nebraska will be selling an irresistible selection of premium nuts, gourmet chocolates,...
Heat and humidity didn't seem to bother the Bobcat cross country teams at the Neligh-Oakdale Cross Country Invite, held at the Antelope Country Club on Sept. 15. Luke Kester ran 20:33.5, finishing 29th in the high school boys' division. Zander Cepel finished finished 42nd, crossing the finish line in 23:22. In the girls' division, Isabella Kester brought home the eight-place medal. She ran 22:34. Karley Dawkins placed 23rd. She ran 27:12. Austin Cepel placed 23rd in the junior high boys...
Three teens each appeared for arraignment, Sept. 19, in Antelope Couny Court on one count of minor in possession - ages 19/20, all Class III misdemeanors. Isaac W. Eckert, 19, of Tilden, entered a guilty plea, and Judge Donna Taylor ordered Eckert to pay a $300 fine, plus $50 court costs. Eckert was ordered to pay all costs that day. Isaiah W. Eckert, 19, of Tilden entered a guilty plea. Taylor sentenced Eckert to a $300 fine, plus $50 court costs. He was ordered to pay all costs that day. Waylon D. Warneke, 19, of Tilden, pleaded guilty....
The miracle of creation inside the womb, a miracle otherwise hidden from human eyes, will be shared with all who attend presentations by Heart of a Child Ministries Oct 1st in O'Neill. Heart of a Child is a nationally recognized education ministry that brings live ultrasounds into schools and communities with professional sonographers, master's level social workers and pregnant volunteers. Participants see the miracle of life in the womb, listen to the heartbeat, and hear the joy-filled truth...
Distracted driving and speeding are endangering and killing Nebraskans. So, here's a challenge to everyone who gets behind the wheel: Let's make our roads the safest in America. "I'm issuing this challenge because of the troubling trends in traffic safety. In June, over a two-week span, three Nebraska State Patrol cruisers were hit while parked on I-80," Pillen said. In late July, a Nebraska Department of Transportation worker was injured while assisting at the scene of a crash on the...
During last week’s strategic planning committee meeting at Summerland Public Schools, a theme in the focus group I was part of centered around letting students know that returning home after the post-high school experience is a possibility worth considering. Give it the old college try. Maybe a technical career is in your future. Perfect, either way. Just remember, when you graduate, you’re welcome to come home and extend roots already established here. While I agree with young adults con...
Alarm bells are sounding over the lack of robust job growth in the state's two largest cities. A recent study commissioned by the Omaha-based Aksarben Foundation indicated that job growth in Omaha and Lincoln lagged behind its peer cities, such as Sioux Falls, Des Moines and Oklahoma City. An analysis by old buddy Henry Cordes in the Omaha World-Herald found that the number of jobs in Nebraska's top cities grew by 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively, from 2020-24. That's quite a bit less than the 1.8%...
This past week, the Natural Resources Committee held an interim hearing to review current laws that relate to the approval process, personnel involved, and costs associated with controlled burn permits. Controlled burns are planned fires intentionally set to manage ecosystems or prevent future larger, uncontrolled wildfires. These planned burns help reduce hazardous fuels like dead vegetation, promote the growth of native species, and help control problematic species like the eastern redcedar tr...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present. Deputy County Assessor Montana DeVries, Deputy County Treasurer Cathy Fuhrer and County Clerk Cathy Pavel were also in attendance. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Sept. 10, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. Chairman Frahm...
The Bobcats scored first in Friday's home match-up against Stanton, setting the tone for the contest which resulted in a 27-12 victory. Stanton kicked off and the Bobcats began a methodical 65-yard drive resulting in an Austin Mendoza touchdown. The PAT failed. The Mustangs replied with a quick score down the field and missed the pat. With :58 left in the quarter, the teams were knotted at six6. As second-quarter action began, Cash Kester located Mason Schwager on fourth down for a touchdown....
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept submissions for the 2025 Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest starting Oct. 1. Submissions should be made at Magazine.OutdoorNebraska.gov. To be eligible for the contest, photos should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time Oct. 31. Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit photos in four categories: Wildlife - wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish Scenic - in which landmarks, scenery or inanimate objects are...
A continuance was requested in a case involving a 34-year-old Texas resident charged with one count of operating a motor vehicle/avoid arrest-fl, a Class IV felony. Public Defender Patrick Carney made the request for Michael S. Boughton of Krum, Texas. The Honorable Donna Taylor granted the motion. Boughton is scheduled to appear Oct. 1 for further arraignment. ••• Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith dismissed charges against Mandy L. Morrison, 37, of Neligh. Morrison was originally charged with one count of disturbing the peace, a Class III m...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL STRATEGIC OVERVIEW COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 The Summerland Public School Strategic Overview Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at the school. Secretary Austin Twibell called the meeting, which was advertised in the Sept. 10, 2025 newspapers, to order at 5:04 p.m. Twibell noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room. Roll call was taken. Present: Twibell, Scott Thiele. Ryan Ahlers joined the meeting at 5:05 p.m. Jeremy Wagner joined the meeting at 5:08 p.m. Chelsi McLain joined the meeting at...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Summerland Public School held a community engagement meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at 7 p.m., at the school. Board member attendance was taken at 7:06 p.m. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Absent: Nate Schwager. Secretary Austin Twibell called the meeting, which was advertised in the Sept. 10, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:06 p.m. Twibell noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room. Motion by Thiele,...
NOTICE FOR BIDS ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Pick up box: Antelope County is selling the following: Lot 1 • 2019 Ram 3500 8’ pick-up box, tailgate, front and rear bumper. Item can be inspected at Antelope County Weed Department, 1108 L Street, Neligh, NE, during work hours. Sealed bids can be submitted to: Antelope County Clerk, 501 M Street, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68756 by 10 a.m., on Oct. 7, 2025, and will be opened thereafter during the Antelope County Commissioner meeting. Late bids will not be considered. The commissioners reserve the rig...
NOTICE FOR BIDS ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Pick up box: Antelope County is selling the following: Lot 2 • 2019 Ford F250 8” pick-up box, tailgate, front and rear bumper. Item can be inspected at Antelope County Weed Department, 1108 L Street, Neligh, NE, during work hours. Sealed bids can be submitted to: Antelope County Clerk, 501 M Street, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68756 by 10 a.m., on Oct. 7th, 2025, and will be opened thereafter during the Antelope County Commissioner meeting. Late bids will not be considered. The commissioners reserve the rig...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND HOLT COUNTY SUPERVISORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the county board of equalization and county board of supervisors of Holt County, Nebraska, will meet Sept. 30, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., respectively, in the county supervisors’ meeting room in the Holt County Courthouse, O’Neill, Nebraska. Meetings will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Holt County Clerk’s office and may be modified at such meeting to inclu...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Discussion with Weed Department. Budget Hearing. Adoption and Appropriation Resolution was approved. Meeting Adjourned. Antelope County Board of Commissioners Charlie Henery Chairman of County Board Attest: Lisa Payne /s/ Antelope County Clerk Published September 24, 2025 ZNEZ...
