Articles from the October 27, 2022 edition
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USDA launches loan assistance tool to enhance equity and customer service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a new online tool to help farmers and ranchers better navigate the farm loan application process. This uniform application process will help to ensure all...
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Food trucks on a roll
The first food truck to apply for the Village of Clearwater's food truck license set up shop on Main Street, Saturday, during the Harvest Merchant Market. Reiman Coffee Company, of Verdigre, served...
Supervisors to consider solar, wind and carbon pipeline regulations
Proposed zoning regulations for solar, wind energy and carbon pipeline development will be discussed during a public hearing, Monday, Oct. 31, at the Holt County Courthouse in O'Neill. The hearing is...
Community members discuss building project
A straw poll taken during a Sunday evening meeting showed a majority of the audience favored construction of a community center in Clearwater. More than 50 residents attended the meeting, held at the...
School board learns benefits of Hero911 app
An application for active law enforcement officers, dedicated to reduce law enforcement response time to active school shooting incidents, was a topic of discussion during public participation at the...
-Isms: Views on life in rural America
Random thoughts on a Monday (and Tuesday): • Ego tries to mask itself with confidence and, usually, comes up short. Isn’t it better to show your real self and admit failures and be gracious when you f...
Farmers must pay attention to conservation compliance
Given this year’s spike in corn and soybean prices, commodity crop producers may be tempted to break ground on land not previously used for cash crop production. Before doing so, however, producers n...
Nebraska's bioscience industry continues to grow
In 2024, NASA will send a small surgical robot from Nebraska to the International Space Station. The tiny, two-pound robot will be able to perform surgeries on the space station that would normally...
Germ theory, antibiotics and our 21st century challenge
As a lover of the history of science and medicine, one of my favorite topics to read and learn about is the discovery of germ theory. Up until the mid- to late-1800’s, diseases had numerous other t...
Bench trial set for former Neligh man
Simon M. Beacom, 20, of Omaha appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday for pretrial conference on two Class 3 misdemeanor counts alleged June 24, minor in possession of alcohol (age...
Farm succession workshop set
The Nebraska Rural Response Hotline, together with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Beginning Farm Tax Credit and Negotiations Program, the Farm & Ranch Project of Legal Aid of Nebraska and the Nebraska Farmers Union Foundaiton are sponsoring...
Holt County man sentenced for possession of unregistered firearms
A Holt County man who was found to have nearly three dozen unregistered firearms last year will spend several years behind bars. Acting U.S. Attorney Steven Russell said 43-year-old Jared Hoerle, of rural Ewing, was sentenced Wednesday, Oct. 19, in...
Fire department to host fundraising breakfast
Need breakfast inspiration? Look no further than the Ewing Fire Hall. This Sunday, Ewing Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage and a drink from 8 a.m. to noon. A freewill donation will be accepted...
Super singers
Lenora Kester and Adrienne Parker will represent Summerland Public School at All-State Choir. The event will be held in November in Lincoln....
Petersburg man sentenced for crimes committed in two counties
The Honorable Donna Taylor passed sentence on two individuals and denied requests from a woman sentenced earlier in the year when she presided from the bench of the Antelope County court in Neligh on Oct. 19. Ryan J. Pelster, 22, of Petersburg faced...
Potential voter ID legislation stirs debate in pre-election hearing
LINCOLN — Nebraska does not require people to present a photo ID at a poll booth on Election Day. Ballot Initiative 432, a bill that caused contention for members of Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, is designed to change that. The last of thr...
Good Call
Adyson Mlnarik jumps out of the way of an out-of-bounds hit as Hadley Cheatum signals the swing is wide during Monday's subdistrict volleyball match against North Central. The Lady Cats swept the...
Misdemeanor arraignments held in Antelope County court
Antelope County defendants appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor for arraignment last Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the county courtroom in Neligh. Marcos V. Dos Santos Spohr, 34, of Bartlett appeared alongside his attorney, Ron Temple of...
Bobcats earn first-ever playoff win
Summerland struck first in its Class D1 state football playoff game against Bridgeport and never looked back. The Bobcats held off what could have resulted in a late charge by the Bulldogs to secure...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2022
NOTICE OF MEETINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold meetings in the county commissioners’ m...
NOTICE OF MEETING ANTELOPE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
NOTICE OF MEETING ANTELOPE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Antelope County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at 2 p.m., at the Antelope County Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh, NE 68756. An agenda is posted at the...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION October 17, 2022 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at the school. President Ed Nordby opened the meeting, which was advertised in the...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 533.74; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 184.97; Bomgaars sup, 78.88; Bud’s Sanitary Service, trash serv, 1,464.50; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/rooms/meals/etc, 2,250.42; C...
ANTELOPE COUNTY NEBRASKA – GENERAL ELECTION – COUNTYWIDE SAMPLE BALLOTS
The following sample ballots list all candidates and issues throughout Antelope County. They may not reflect the order or rotation of candidates on the official ballot for your voting precinct; only...
Farm safety is a priority
“Farming in this community might seem like second nature to most,” said Angela Sucha, PA-C of Antelope Memorial Hospital. “Being a farm-raised individual myself, it can be easy to forget how dangerous farming really is. Harvest time is upon us and t...
