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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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The story of families, faith and perseverance is woven into the fabric of St. Peter de Alcantara Church in Ewing. Parishioners hope those stories - along with the church's neoclassical architecture - will help land the church and rectory on the National Register of Historic Places. Becky Kaczor said she and Greg Ramold approached the church council about pursuing the designation. They enlisted Ramold's niece, Maggie Ramold-Kile, who gathered data, compiled the initial application and contacted...
The sacrifice and service of those who serve our nation were honored Saturday during the dedication of the Clearwater Veterans Park. Committee member Steve Stearns welcomed visitors. "This veterans park stands as a symbol of our gratitude, our remembrance, and community pride," he said. The vision for the park grew from a conversation for Barb and the late Ralph Tichota, to create a place where all could walk together, visit, reflect, and pay their respects to those who fought for our freedom....
The Board of Directors of Cornerstone Bank announced the appointments of the following officers in Clearwater and Orchard, at their recent meeting: Dalton Rotherham was named loan officer in Clearwater. Rotherham started at Cornerstone Bank in June 2023 as a personal banker; and he just recently completed the bank's financial services trainee program. Rotherham graduated from Northeast Community College with an Associates of Applied Science Degree in business, and he is currently continuing his...
Poodle skirts, banana splits, and golden oldies set the stage as Ewing's finest seniors cruised back to the 1950s for the 106th-annual Sunset Banquet, a Ewing tradition honoring area residents ages 70-plus. Guests celebrated the era with music, food, trivia, and prizes. Carhops delivered cheeseburgers, fries, and Cherry Cokes (or 7-Up) and served banana splits. The origin of the banquet goes back to 1917, when the Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid honored elder members of the community. For 100 yea...
Think you're smarter than a fifth grader? You'll have a chance to share random bits of knowledge, Nov. 2, during Trivia Night, sponsored by Ewing Volunteer Fire Department and Ewing Young Members Club. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. at St. Dominic's Hall, with dinner set from 6 to 7. Then, the battle of brains will take place from 7 to 9. Cost is $25 per person. Entry fee includes the meal, along with a drink ticket. A cash bar will be available. To enter or for more information, call Mark...
Listen to tales of Halloween and learn about hauntings of Holt County during a Night at the Museum at the Holt County Historical Society at 4th and Douglas in O'Neill. The program will begin at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. Organizers said all ages are welcome but some stories may be disturbing for younger children. The event is free. Donations are always appreciated. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Marci at 402-699-1424. The event is made possible with a grant from...
The first round of the GNAC volleyball tournament ended with the Bobcats going 1-1. On Oct. 18, at Elkhorn Valley, Summerland faced West Holt in round one and played a tough match, despite losing in three sets, 23-25, 17-25, and 23-25. The Bobcats landed 24 kills in the match, led by Caydence Schumacher, who finished with nine. Kaylee Thiele led the defensive attack with 19 digs. Belle Anson added 16. In the second match, the Bobcats swept Neligh-Oakdale, 25-15, 25-11, and 25-19. Allemang finished with a dozen kills. Sanne added 15 set...
The Village of Orchard approved a bid for a Rhino mower when the board of trustees met in regular session, Oct. 13. Trustees approved a $650 bid from Mike Strope for the piece of equipment. Trustees also approved appointing a Kearney-based company as the village's engineer. Miller & Associates will continue in the position, following a motion from John Ferguson and second by Tyson Schutt. Chris Miller was appointed street superintendent. All trustees present approved the motion. Trustee Glen Cheatum was absent. Discussion on dangerous...
With the crop harvest ongoing and hunting seasons continuing to open, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds hunters to be courteous. Hunters should expect to encounter farm vehicles and equipment on country roads and make room for them when they do so. Large equipment can need extra room on the road, so hunters, whether hunting on private land or public land, should park in provided lots and not along public roadways. As a reminder, no person may hunt on private land without the explicit permission of the landowner. A hunter of...
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Chipps, 81, of Clearwater, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Bob Daiton officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Clearwater Legion Post #267 and Sons of Legion. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Bob died on Oct. 19, 2025, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is...
Funeral Services for Larry Charles Peed, 82, of Page, were Monday, Oct. 20, at Page United Methodist Church in Page. Burial followed in the Page Cemetery, with Military Rites provided by the Page American Legion Post #315. Pastor Janene Reynolds officiated. Larry died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in O'Neill. Memorials may be directed to Page United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~ In loving memory of Larry Charles Peed born...
The Bobcats advance to 6-2 on the season, following Thursday's 24-6 win against Elkhorn Valley in a game played at Summerland. Cash Kester put the Bobcats on the board first after he connected with Beau Aahlers for six. Aiden McAllister nailed the PAT, giving the Bobcats a 7-0 lead with 5:18 remaining in the first quarter. After a three and out by EV, the Bobcats fumble a punt return, giving the Falcons favorable field position. Eventually, Jarrett Werner took the ball in for a touchdown,...
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the scene in Yellowstone, when Beth calls the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas and discovers they sell their own beef. No middle man. When she tells her dad, John Dutton, what she’s learned he responds, “No one can figure out the packer.” Maybe now is the time for cattle producers to figure out the packer - or the problem - in this case and eliminate the middle man. My husband, after reading this, will more than likely tell me I shouldn’t talk about selling beef or rais...
That wasn’t the result we wanted or expected. The Huskers seemed to come out flat last Friday night, and Minnesota was the more physical and disciplined team. A disappointing game in more ways than one. After the Michigan loss earlier this season, I wrote that we should look forward to Nebraska going undefeated through the month of October to take the next step forward as a program. Obviously, this team was not ready to take that next step. The same issues we’ve seen most of the year - poor pass protection, leaky run defense, lack of est...
None of us like paying taxes. But even the Bible says we're supposed to ("Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's" is how I remember it). Anyway, I about fell out of my chair the other day when reading a probing article by the Lincoln Journal-Star's Andrew Wegley about the state's lackadaisical collection of taxes. When I pay my taxes, I'm expecting everyone else to do the same. But that's not happening in Nebraska (really it never has) but the number of tax scofflaws is growing. The story detailed... Full story
RESOLUTION 2025-10-0014 Setting Hearing for Closing of 512th Avenue between 846th and 847th Road ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA WHEREAS, the Antelope County Board of Commissioners received a petition to consider the vacation or abandonment of an approximate one (1) mile of 512th Avenue, between 846th and 847th Road. The road is located between Sections 32 and 33, Townships 25 North, Range 8 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Antelope County Nebraska. WHEREAS, a written report of the use of the road has been completed by the Highway Superintendent...
This past week, the Executive Board held a public hearing on LR198 to study whether to make changes to the structure of standing committees in the Legislature. Specifically, the resolution proposes to create a Technology Committee as a new standing committee and combine the Agriculture Committee and the Natural Resources Committee. In the past, the Legislature has at various times considered merging the Agriculture Committee and the Natural Resources Committee. Such proposals have been brought...
Since 2016, the Nebraska Department of Transportation County Bridge Match Program has played a critical role in improving local infrastructure through a cost-sharing partnership between counties and the state Under the program, counties receive 55% of the construction cost-up to $500,000 per project-for approved bridge projects. Approval is determined by a working group consisting of two county officials (highway superintendents, surveyors, or engineers) and three NDOT representatives. This collaborative, jointly funded initiative helps our...
Bella Kester had one goal in mind as she completed the circuit around the Ainsworth Golf Course: Have enough gas in the tank to kick it in at the end. Kester's strategy worked. The freshman runner finished 10th, running 21:17.40. "It was nervewracking. I had a lot of anxiety today, but I did it," she said. She advances to the NSAA State Cross Country Championships and will run at noon at the Kearney Country Club. Her next goal? "I want to be confident and not be worried about it and run my...
In a sometimes tense battle, the Bobcats soundly defeated Ainsworth, 3-1, in volleyball action on Oct. 16. Summerland cruised to a 25-14 win in set one and held off the Bulldogs, 25-23 in set two. Ainsworth bounced back to win the third set, 25-22. But the Bobcats refused to give up, crushing the Bobcats 25-13 in set four. Three Bobcats finished with double-digit kills. Kanyon Allemang led the team with 15. Caydence Schumacher ended with 14 and Taylen Nilsen added a dozen. Kenzie Sanne ended...
Upland bird hunters across the state will go afield Oct. 25 for Nebraska's pheasant season opener. Nebraska's diverse habitats and variety of opportunity continue to make Nebraska's upland hunting seasons attractive to hunters and set it apart from other states. Expectations for the 2025 pheasant and quail season are optimistic as field reports are frequent and surveys show positive pheasant numbers in locations across the state, according to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission surveys. Those...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NELIGH, NEBRASKA OCTOBER 14, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Set 2025 subdivision levies. Antelope County Levies ANTELOPE COUNTY: General: 0.247993 Building: 0.001217 Veterans Aid: .000925 Total: .024905 LEC Bond: 0.011186 Total: 0.011186 AG SOCIETY: General: 0.004604 Total: 0.004604 AIRPORT AUTHORITY: General: 0.001094 Total: 0.001094 Bond Fund: 0.000425 Total: 0.000425 ESU #8: General: 0.013588 Total: 0.013588 CITY/VILLAGES: Brunswick:...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES October 13, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: ALLO Business, srv, 48.00; Advanced Consulting Engineering Services, srv, 1,000.00; Antelope Co. Sheriff, srv, 1,352.25; Arbor Day Foundation, dues, 25.00; Black Hills Energy, util, 112.11; Bomgaars, sup, 17.99; Carhart Lumber, sup, 104.62; Clearwater Library, tnfr, 2,250.00; Clearwater Market, sup, 39.96; ColdType Publishing, adv/rent, 942.25; Cordell’s ATV Repair, sup, 244.29; Cornhusker Press, sup, 243.62; ERPPD, util, 1,184.51; Economic Savings, tnfr, 1,936.00; Farmers Pride, sup, 3...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER Storm sewer replacement under Main St. The Village of Clearwater is requesting proposals from experienced and well-qualified contractors to remove existing 36”x100’ storm sewer at the intersection of Main St. and First St. and construct linear feet of 36” arch RCP storm sewer. Proposal shall include all labor, materials and machinery, including replacement of street paving, inlets and all other incidental work. Work shall be completed by Feb. 28, 2026. A qualified professional contractor shall...
