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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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A longtime pastoral transition has led to a new chapter of cooperation and faith among three area congregations. Following the 2024 retirement of Pastor Dan Feusse, who faithfully served Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater for 26 years, members began to ask an important question: what comes next? "When a Pastor leaves or retires, the natural question for a Church is 'what is next?'" said Pastor Ryan Janke, who now serves as the spiritual leader for the newly formed tri-parish of Concordia...
Each year during the Orchard vendor fair, Dusty's runs a concession stand and have donated proceeds to the Orchard Community Center. This year, Dusty's owners made a decision to donate the concession stand food and give the proceeds to the Orchard Veterans Memorial, spearheaded by the Orchard American Legion. On Oct. 1, Dustin and Stephanie Cleveland, owners of Dusty's, joined John Ferguson and Wayne Schacht, with the Legion, to present a check for $985.50....
Join in the fun while supporting a good cause, Sunday, Oct. 19. A Bingo fundraiser will be held at Woody's Bar in Ewing, from 1 to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Ewing Veterans Memorial. For more information, contact Kathleen or Larry Jorgensen at 402-394-2150....
Summerland Board of Education will meet in regular session Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., at Summerland Public School, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. Agenda items include reports from the Americanism Committee and updates on the district’s strategic planning process. The board will recognize students and staff during the Celebration of Excellence portion of the meeting and hear public comment, limited to 15 minutes. Items on the consent agenda include approval of minutes from September m...
Show of your ability to retain random knowledge during Trivia Night, sponsored by the Clearwater Public Library and The Waterhole. The fun begins at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, at The Waterhole. Teams may consist of two to four individuals, and teams may sign up at either the library or The Waterhole. Cost for the meal and trivia is $20 per person. Proceeds from the event will go toward flooring at the library. For more information, contact Chelsi Silbernagel at 402-485-2034....
A 67-year-old Orchard man will be sentenced Oct. 22 for a case that started its way through the court system in 2021. Antelope County Judge Donna Taylor set the sentencing date during an Oct. 1 session of Antelope County Court. Russell L. Meyer faces one count of criminal trespass-2nd degree, a Class III misdemeanor; and one count of disturbing the peace, a Class III misdemeanor. Meyer requested to remove the public defender as counsel and told Taylor he planned to represent himself. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith asked Taylor to appoint...
Bella Kester finished second at the Battle Creek XC Invite, Friday, at Evergreen Country Club. She ran 21:58.24. Karley Dawkins ended 31st, finishing in 25:30.61. Luke Kester led the Bobcat boys team, running 21:00.45, placing 24th. Zander Cepel ended 51st, crossing in 24:36.04, while Jorden Cox ran 35:40.62, placing 62nd. In the junior high division, Taylon Bertschinger set the pace for the Summerland squad, running 16:03.38. Ali Sonnenfelt ended in 19:08.69, and Jaden Robinett completed the...
The O'Neill Area Prospects baseball team traveled to Sioux City one last time this season on Sunday, Oct. 5 for the World Series of Sioux City Fall Baseball. It was Final Four weekend with the top four teams in the 24-team league battling it out for the championship. O'Neill, Dakota Valley, Maple Valley, and Ridge View competed. In the first semi-final game, the Prospects played Ridge View, and played a complete, clean game coming away with a 5-1 victory. Prospects starting pitcher Max Berg...
Jesse J. Borer, 48, of Neligh, appeared in Antelope County Court, Oct. 1. He faces one count of DUI-.15+ OR refusal (1 prior conviction), a Class I misdemeanor; and one count of willful reckless driving-1st offense, a Class III misdemeanor. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith advised Judge Donna Taylor that Borer tested posited for THC. Defense attorney Brad Montag said Borer legally purchased a gummy from a vape shop. Taylor ordered Borer not to possess or use any illegal substances or anything from a vape shop and continued the hearing to...
The October meeting of the Northeast Nebraska Chapter of Compassionate Friends will meet on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 404 West Cedar Street in O'Neill. If you plan to attend, please bring a wallet-sized picture of your child or grandchild for a project we'll be working on. Anyone dealing with the loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild is invited to attend. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and...
"Learn by doing" those three words define the philosophy of 4-H. We have heard there are different methods of learning: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic - learning through movement, through doing. We at the Nebraska Extension-Antelope County office strive to provide youth with a tangible learning experience. There are two kinds of learning experiences that happen because of 4-H. The first is through experiences shared in the home. Experiences such as a 4-H woodworking project....
Leadership opportunities • (l-r): Members of the Summerland SkillsUSA chapter, including Millie Shrader, Kanyon Allemang, Cassie Livingston, Sierra Thomson, Taelyn Nilson, Marlin Krysl and Zander Tabbert attend the Fall Leadership Conference, in Hastings, on Friday....
The Summerland volleyball team finished 3-1 in games last week, defeating Niobrara/Verdigre, Boyd County and North Central, before falling in three sets to Laurel-Concord-Coleridge on Saturday....
The good, the bad, and the ugly. That's how Nebraska's game versus Michigan State felt. So did the Cincinnati and Michigan games. It's a fair guess to say that a few of the games left this season will feel the same. But there is an important detail to notice. While the game was not pretty, the Huskers found a way to win. That is a trait a Husker team has not had in over a decade. And if it continues, Nebraska can accomplish everything it wants this season. Some of the good- special teams continu...
Wayne State College welcomes the world-famous Vienna Boys Choir to Ramsey Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 23. The 7:30 p.m. performance in the Peterson Fine Arts Building kicks off the 2025-26 Wayne State Black & Gold Performing Arts Series. Tickets are required. To secure tickets, visit www.wsc.edu/performing-arts and select “Purchase Event Tickets.” Tickets are $10 each. Wayne State students, faculty, and staff can attend free of charge, but must obtain a ticket using their NUID number on the ticketing website. Currently, 90 active boy cho...
Two Neligh residents charged with one count of commit child abuse intentional/no injury, a Class IIIA felony, will wait until Oct. 22 to enter pleas in the case. Kaitlyn Kopejtka, 24, and Seth F. Lampert, 26, each appeared before Judge Donna Taylor, Oct. 1, in Antelope County Court and received continuances in the case. Both defendants will appear Oct. 22 for further arraignment....
If you’re reading this column, thank you. More than likely, you value community newspapers and understand the role a newspaper plays in defining and reporting on daily happenings, capturing a snapshot of what makes a community click. This week, we celebrate National Newspaper Week. The theme - Embracing Local Journalism for a Better Future - sets a foundation. First and foremost, we’re a print product that examines what does and does not work within a community, a camera focusing on the hea...
Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection—residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts to make good decisions. Local newspapers provide that connection in ways no other source can. In today’s fractured media environment, trust is the rarest commodity. Confidence in “the media” is low. Only 18% of Americans say they trust news on social platforms, and fewer than one in four trust cable networks. But nearly two-thirds say they trust their local newsp...
We live in a world where having adequate high-speed internet service is not just a luxury, but a necessity. With proper broadband, you can use a computer to run a business, manage a good website, work remotely and operate the new generation of precision agriculture equipment. But here’s the problem – it’s expensive to hook up every home, farm and ranch to the best service, which is generally agreed to be fiber optic cables. When it came to electricity, the nation opted for a federal loan progr...
The 2025 Open Class Non-Livestock Exhibit Results. Please note, the following results were taken from handwritten lists of names matched against exhibit cards. Therefore, spelling errors may easily have occurred. We regret any errors that may have occurred in the process of creating this listing. Ron Gilg – Craft, Red; Woodworking, Blue; Garden Produce – Vegetables, Blue; Garden produce – Vegetables, Blue; Garden Produce – Vegetables, Red; Garden Produce – Vegetables, White; Garden Produce – Veg...
Fall is the time of year when deer are more active. Crops are being harvested, and deer breeding season is in full swing. Bucks are more actively searching for does. They are bolder, less wary and more susceptible to collisions with vehicles. Deer are more active between dusk and dawn, but their movement peaks near dawn and dusk. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has tips to help drivers avoid deer-vehicle accidents and lessen the risk of injury or vehicle damage. The harvesting of crops...
Summerland traveled to Norfolk, Oct. 3, for a matchup with Lutheran High Northeast. The Bobcats exited Memorial Stadium with a 49-12 victory...
A 44-year-old Boelus man will pay $100 in fines after being sentenced for driving under suspension/before reinstated-st, a Class III misdemeanor. Sam L. Fackler appeared in Antelope County Court, Oct. 1, and appeared before Judge Donna Taylor. She ordered the fine, along with court costs, to be paid in full that day. ••• Bryan A. Mahoney, 59, of Columbus, will appear for further arraignment on Oct. 22. He was originally charged with a single count of operate a motor vehicle/avoid arrest-felony, a Class IV felony. Antelope County Attorney Josep...
With the previous two month’s meetings aimed mainly at the budget, the Antelope County Commissioners met yesterday, with all commissioners present, to address several pressing issues, beginning with road maintenance. The one-and-six year road maintenance plan, required by the state and requested by the ACC, was presented by consultant Brian McDonald. A short discussion followed and the ACC stated that road safety for the public will be given “high priority” for all road projects. Those road projects deemed “low priority” will remain just that...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS September 30, 2025 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 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Sept. 24, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is availa...
