Articles from the October 10, 2019 edition
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School bond headlines November ballot
Approximately 120 individuals attended an informal gathering at Summerland Golf Course, Oct. 6, to learn facts and figures associated with the Summerland school building project. Tobin Buchanan, a...
Deputy SOS confirms courthouse is polling site throughout mail election process
Drama unfolded once again and the county attorney was called in for advice at a meeting of the Antelope County commissioners at the Neligh courthouse last Tuesday, Oct. 1. The final item on the...
Antelope County Clerk hires ballot processors
A special mail-in election, underway in Antelope County, will close next Tuesday, Oct. 15. County Clerk Lisa Payne has hired a receiving/counting board to help process ballots that day. County voters...
Informational meetings on bond planned in each community
Public informational meetings regarding the Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard reorganization and bond issue will be held in each of the communities, beginning Sunday. Meetings will be at: Ewing Public...
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It's National Newspaper Week. Normally, I would write about the week's theme and how it relates to you, the reading public, and me, as a journalist. Think F1rst - the 2019 theme - resonates with us...
Kiely: National Newspaper Week
Once upon a time, having a job at a newspaper meant working in one of the most imposing buildings in town, inhaling the acrid aroma of fresh ink and the dusty breath of cheap newsprint and feeling mini-earthquakes under our feet every time the...
Resource center promotes positive family relationships
Sometimes, big ideas develop when least expected. The seeds of what ifs were planted in the thoughts of several area residents after listening to Melissa Ohden, an abortion survivor, speak at an...
Mobile food pantry planned
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by various churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Club in Neligh. The goal is to provide free food to those whose needs...
Advocate Messenger plans shop and sip event
The Summerland Advocate Messenger will host Blush Boutique and The Blend, Wednesday, Oct. 16, for ladies' night. The event will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Office, 522 Main Street, in Clearwater....
Clearwater man fined for village nuisance violation
CW Shoenemann, 48, 307 Montana Street, Clearwater, was sentenced on a village nuisance violation by the Honorable Donna Taylor during Oct. 2 Antelope County Court proceedings in the Neligh courtroom....
Despite rain, Cyclones whirl past Stuart
Neither rain nor strong winds could keep the Cyclones contained during Friday's 52-2 rout of the Stuart Broncos. Eli Macke sprinted into the endzone in the first quarter for the lone Cyclones score....
Bobcats pick up three wins
Boyd County's Lady Spartans had an upset in mind when visiting Ewing and the Summerland Bobcats, Oct. 1, but the hometown crew responded with a two-set win, 25-20 and 25-13. Sidney Stallbaum sent 7...
Eagles softball finish third in conference play
The O'Neill Eagles won third place in the Mid-State Conference softball tournament, in Wayne, Oct. 5. The Eagles beat Pierce 13-10 and downed Boone Central 15-13 in extra innings. Alyssa Moser and...
Wickersham, Thiele finish in medal contention
Bobcats XC runners bobbed and weaved their way through a curvy course at Evergreen Country Club, near Battle Creek, Oct. 3. Kaci Wickersham ran 22:47, finishing sixth. The girls' team ended sixth...
Renegades defense stuffs Redbirds
CWCE scored in every quarter en route to a 42-6 win over St. Mary's. Wyatt Wagner showed his speed with a 42-yard touchdown run to put the Renegades on the board first in the Oct. 3 contest. Cole...
Orchard collision leads to arrests
A 27-year-old Creighton man was arrested on a felony charge after a Sept. 29 one-vehicle accident in Orchard. The Antelope County Sheriff’s Department was called to the scene, near 4th and Harrison streets, where a 2006 Silverado, registered to T...
Summerland Building Project frequently asked questions
Why are the Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard school boards calling a special bond election November 12th? For several years, the three school boards have been working to find the best solution to address...
Sunset Store helps others in need
Eight community members from Ewing assisted the Sunset Store load approximately 130 boxes into an Orphan Grain Train semi, Oct. 2. Doris Bollwitt, a store volunteer, said the store has donated items...
