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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Writing about life experiences creates the best stories. Summerland elementary students learned that lesson firsthand Monday from author Peggy Sundberg, known as Cowgirl Peg. Each of her nine children's books features a message - from anti-bullying and empathy to respect, friendship and handling peer pressure. SPS media specialist Tricia Whiting said those lessons - perseverance, overcoming adversity and kindness - are worth sharing. Sundberg last visited Summerland about a year ago. "I was limp...
Clearwater village trustees approved a number of bids for updates and services on village-owned properties during Monday's meeting at the fire hall meeting room. Two bids were submitted for a roofing project on the library, office and ambulance bay to replace a 48 foot by 47 foot flat roof with a mono-slope trussed roof. Ruterbories Construction submitted a cost of $28,966 to complete the project. Stearns Construction bid $29,600. Per the village's request for proposals, the project shall be...
Summerland cross country runners will vie for an opportunity to quality for the 2025 state cross country champions, this Thursday, when they compete in the Class D-3 district at Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. Karley Dawkins, Bella Kester, Zander Cepel, Jorden Cox, and Luke Kester will represent the Bobcats in the girls' and boys' divisions. Twenty-one schools are in the district, including Ainsworth, Boyd County, Burwell, CWC, Central Valley, Creighton, Elgin Public/Pope John, Elkhorn Valley,...
Learn more about Elkhorn Rural Public Power District during Public Power Month. ERPPD will host an open house, Wednesday, October 22, from 1 to 3 p.m., at The Office, 522 Main Street in Clearwater. Refreshments will be served and giveaways will be available....
District Court Judge James G. Kube of the 7th Judicial District has announced his retirement, effective Oct. 31. Kube served the 7th District, comprised of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties, since his appointment in 2009. In his announcement letter to the governor, Kube commended court staff district-wide, as well as the legal community and reflected on serving in the judiciary. Throughout his tenure, Kube has served as a dedicated member of the Northeast...
The Summerland and O'Neill volleyball teams gather to show support for breast cancer awareness during the Oct. 7 Pink Out game played on the Bobcats' court. A silent auction and bake sale raised funds for Rachael Kruger Kallhoff, who is fighting the disease....
Three area sites - Niobrara State Park, Magnolias Home Decor and Design in Norfolk, and Shamrock Nursery in O'Neill - have been selected for the 2025 Nebraska Holiday Passport, sponsored by Visit Nebraska. Across the state, 24 stops will be open for travelers to visit for shopping or relaxation. The fourth year of the Holiday Passport will have a few upgrades. Travelers will have from Nov. 14 to Jan. 11 to visit stops and collect stamps, a longer window than in previous years, and the 24 stops...
Clearwater American Legion Auxiliary members are gathering items to be donated to the Norfolk Veterans Home. A list of suggested items is available on tables at the Clearwater Legion. Items may be dropped off at the Legion. A tote is available to place items in....
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals, and businesses in the area, will be distributing food on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The pantry will be held at the Neligh American Legion Club, 110 W. Third Street, in Neligh....
Check out the ghosts and goblins at the Orchard Community Center parking lot, Sunday, Oct. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. Orchard Public Library and Gary Ober will be sponsoring the trunk or treat event. Hay rack rides will be available. In case of inclement weather, the event will move inside the community center lobby....
Summerland cross country and volleyball seniors, along with their parents, were recognized Oct. 7. Seniors recognized included Karley Dawkins, XC; and Kenzie Sanne, Caydence Schumacher, and Leah Wiese, volleyball....
I hope on Wednesday, when this week’s edition hits the mail, this column has aged well. Matt Rhule isn’t going to Penn State. Now, he may get a call from the Nittany Lions’ athletic director, but I do not see him fleeing Lincoln for the likes of State College. Sure, he’s a former walk-on linebacker and a PSU grad, but the grass isn’t always greener near the Rothrock State Forest. Ask the current Central Florida coach how well it works to return as head coach of your alma mater. I listened...
This past week, the Agriculture Committee held a public hearing for LR280 introduced by the Agriculture Committee. The hearing was held at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. LR280 was introduced to examine a number of questions surrounding the Brand Law, including issues surrounding the continued value and utility of mandatory brand inspection. In recent years, the Legislature has considered legislation that would fundamentally change how brand inspection is implemented, including...
A state senator – who will remain unnamed – once told me that "we're all mammals" in reference to a sex scandal at the State Capitol. Another senator had been caught using a state computer to, shall we say, do something naughty while watching a woman do something naughty online. That comment, I suppose, referred to our human frailties and that we can fail to resist temptation and do the inappropriate and even the illegal. Gotta say, after thinking about the "mammals" comment later, I won...
One morning after a night of one too many drinks, I gave in and passed my then 2-year-old daughter my phone to watch cartoons while I slept it off. When I woke up, Peppa Pig was nowhere to be found, but my kid had somehow managed to purchase a vintage Nebraska Territory map online. Well played, eBay one-click Buy It Now. The previous night, I had rabbit-holed into the world of Nebraska yesteryear - and I don't mean the Tom Osborne era. I was marveling at how big Nebraska used to be. Established...
The Nebraska Department of Transportation's Division of Aeronautics is urging Nebraska students to utilize their creativity in an international art contest spotlighting aviation. The 2026 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale International Aviation Art Contest is open to all Nebraska students ages 6 to 17. The theme of this year's competition is "Fly to Save Lives", spotlighting brave aviators who come to the rescue when disaster strikes. The deadline for entries is Jan. 16. Each state will se...
The Summerland Public School music department invites the public to an evening of music, Monday, Oct. 20. At 6:30 p.m., members of the sixth-grade band, junior high choir, junior high band, high school choir, and high school band will perform selections. The concert will be held in the auxiliary gym....
The Oct. 18-19 statewide youth pheasant, quail and partridge season for hunters ages 15 and younger provides an opportunity to mentor new hunters. "The annual youth season provides a great opportunity for our young hunters to get out and hunt in a low-pressure environment," said Bryan O'Connor, upland game program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. "This is an excellent chance for young hunters to gain experience and hone their skills." Resident youth (age 15 or younger) do not...
Justin Patch and Arwin Mikkelsen claimed first place in the final team toping of the season at the Royal Roping Club. The duo won $2,400 and trophy buckles. Patch and Jagger Banks finished second; Nolan Grint and Edgar Silva, third; and Dustin Chohon and Silva, fourth...
In a crazy final two minutes of the game, Summerland attempted a 49-yard field goal and put up a strong defensive front to down Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, 30-26, in a road contest. Ethan Kester rushed for 162 yards on 21 carries in the Bobcats 30-26 win. Austin Mendoza led the receiving squad with three receptions for 123 yards. Mathias Wagner and Kester set the tone for the defense, collecting 15 and 14 tackles respectively. Each finished with three tackles for loss. Wagner, Kester, and Preston...
After coming from behind in the first set against O'Neill, the visiting Eagles took control and down Summerland 3-1, in a Pink Out match played Oct. 7, at SPS. Allemang finished the contest with 14 assists and 13 digs. Kenzie Sanne finished with four kills, one ace, and nine assists. On Oct. 9, the Bobcats traveled to Neligh-Oakdale and swept the Warriors, 3-0. Caydence Schumacher finished with 10 kills. Belle Anson recorded three ace serves. Kaylee Thiele lead the team's defensive effort with...
Let's call her Sarah, although that wasn't her name. I'd had the privilege of delivering her, and the fun of watching her grow into a precocious toddler, with an impish smile and a joyous laugh. Then I had the responsibility of explaining her autopsy report to her devastated parents. She'd died from an infection that her young, previously healthy body just couldn't fight. It hadn't taken long; she'd started running a fever the night before, and her parents brought her to the clinic the next...
The Bobcat junior high volleyball finished second in the GNAC junior high tournament, played Monday, at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA OCTOBER 7, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approve minutes of Sept. 9 and 16 Board of Commissioner meetings and Budget Hearing. Public comments. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer’s fund balance report, treasurer’s sweep account report, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report, clerk of the district court report, Imprest Pledge Collateral. Zoning administrator report: permit report and approved admin...
That makes two games in a row where Nebraska jumps out to a lead, struggles in the middle of the game, only to pull it out in the end. Maybe this team is starting to find an identity. While it is not a perfect identity to have, it is one that shows progress, and one that is the opposite of what it has been for the past few years. Finally, Nebraska has a team that doesn’t quit, is scrappy, and finds ways to win. We may be finally at the point where we don’t have to take the good loss, oh-so-close stance. We can look for improvement in a win...
