Articles from the October 6, 2022 edition
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Social media app re-emerges, but is it safe?
It's back. Yik Yak, a social media app shut down in 2017 following incidents of bullying on high school and college campuses, has reinvented itself and is blowing up once again. Created in November...
Area evacuated near Halsey, Nebraska National Forest
The Bovee Fire started in the Nebraska National Forest, Bessey Ranger District near Halsey, Oct. 2. According to the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, it is likely human caused. Around 4:30...
Student formally charged for alleged terroristic threats
Antelope County attorney Joe Abler filed a complaint Oct. 3, in the Antelope County court, charging Koda K. Fernau, 18, of Clearwater with a felony count of making terroristic threats, along with two...
Firearm, bowhunter class offered in Orchard
A combination firearm and bowhunter education course will be offered by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission volunteer instructors in Orchard, Oct. 17, 20 and 22. Class will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 20 and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct....
Telephone cooperative members travel to Jackson for annual meeting
Approximately 155 members of the Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company, representing all districts of the cooperative, attended the 65th annual meeting of members and directors on Thursday, Sept. 22...
-Isms: Original views on life from rural America
Interesting question our office has received on more than one occasion: Why does SAM sometimes run articles from other areas of Nebraska? The answer is relatively simple. We are Nebraska. I like to th...
New resource assists homeowners with solar energy decisions
Residential solar energy is booming. The Omaha Public Power District saw a 900% increase in applications for connecting residential and commercial solar systems over the past year. The dramatic...
Yawn: Tiresome newspaper arguments
It's been more than two years since I received my last paycheck from a newspaper company. In that time, I've had the opportunity to advocate for local newspapers that remain relevant to their communities. That advocacy keeps running into tiresome...
Sniff, sniff, sniff ... That darned runny nose
When your nose runs, although it may not slow you down, it can be annoying. This time of year, it's difficult to know if your runny nose is from a cold, allergies or another reason. Rhinitis can be...
Donald Eugene Spahn
Don Spahn, 89, died Sept. 25, 2022, in Hillsboro, Oregon. For the past five years, he resided at Jennings McCall Retirement Community in Forest Grove, Oregon. He and his family were long-time...
Allergies: They're something to sneeze about
“It’s that time of year again when kids are back in school, football is back on the TV and ragweed pollen is in the air,” said Dr. Josh Thoendel of Antelope Memorial Hospital. “Here in Nebraska, we are blessed with an abundance of allergens. I’ve ta...
Nebraska ranchers, farmers struggle against fifth-worst drought on record
Editor's note: This content was originally created for Nebraska Public Media, with permission given for distribution through Nebraska News Service. Historically dry weather across Nebraska will be a big factor for farmers this fall as corn and...
Warriors, Bobcats score combined 100 points in gridiron battle
Neligh-Oakdale and Summerland scored 100 points, Friday, when the Bobcats visited Neligh. The Warriors exited the field with 64-36 win. Jaykwon Petite completed four of nine pass attempts, for 105...
Cross Country teams compete at Battle Creek
Ten members of Summerland's junior high and high school cross country teams participated in the Battle Creek Invite, Sept. 29. In the junior high boys' division, Bryce Rudloff led the squad with a...
Special deer hunts planned
Hunters will have a chance to pursue deer at three state park areas along the lower Platte River this fall and winter. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering special antlerless deer hunting opportunities within Eugene T. Mahoney and...
Lady Cats sweep through last week's competition
Three opponents up, three opponents down as the Lady Bobcats competed on the court last week. On Sept. 27, Summerland hosted Boyd County and Niobrara/Verdigre. In the opening match, the Cats made quic...
Notice of Public Hearing Holt County Board of Supervisors
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that the Holt County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing, Oct. 31, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., in the Holt County Board of Supervisors meeting room, O’Neill, N...
Notice of Meeting Village of Ewing Board of Trustes
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Ewing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting, Monday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. An agenda is kept continuously current and available...
Deanery meeting itinerary announced
The Rural Northwest Deanery Council of Catholic Women will host its fall deanery meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 18, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Clearwater. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting scheduled to start at 10. Mass will b...
Air Fryer class offered in Clearwater
Think an air fryer is just for making French fries? Think again. A class teaching air fryer basics will be offered, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m., at The Office, at 522 Main Street, in Clearwater. The...
Summerland junior high students selected for state choir
Millie Shrader and Luke Kester will represent Summerland at the first-ever Middle Level All-State Choir in Lincoln. Both students submitted an audition that was judged in Lincoln and were chosen to...
Concussion awareness is important
“Fall sports bring back good memories for me,” said Dr. Josh Thoendel of Antelope Memorial Hospital. “Growing up in Nebraska built up a love of football, even if the Huskers have spent 20 years trying to stamp it back out. However, despite football b...
Hanson named museum director
Lifelong Antelope County resident Donna Hanson, of rural Oakdale, is the new executive director of the Antelope County Museum. Hanson was hired recently by the Antelope County Historical Society....
Supervisors hear update on proposed planning and zoning recommendations
Holt County Supervisors will contemplate additions and changes to planning and zoning regulations during an Oct. 31 public hearing at the courthouse in O’Neill. Planning and zoning officer Mike D...
