Articles from the November 3, 2022 edition
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Ground broke for housing project in Clearwater
A new duplex is under development in Clearwater, with assistance from a $221,000 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, Oct. 27, at the site on the...
Election 2022
Polls open at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, for voters to cast ballots in the 2022 general election. Summerland-area precincts include the American Legion, Clearwater precinct; city hall, Ewing precinct;...
Board of health hears update on armory late fees, PPE disposal
North Central District Health Department board of health members learned two things Friday about personal protective equipment storage at the O’Neill Armory, during Friday’s monthly meeting in O’N...
-Isms: Views on life in rural America
In middle school, my favorite shoes were Chucks. I had three pairs: red, white and black. They were comfy. And, honestly, I didn’t care what shoes I wore. I wasn’t trying to make a fashion sta...
Challenge accepted: Columnist seeks ideas for new feature
Brooke Ross, of Page, has joined the SAM newspaper team and is excited to add an additional column. Ross said, "This particular column is actually quite unique." Ross is asking you, our readers, to...
Letter to the editor
Dear editor: Education is the key, and the fix is local. We the people have the power to control our elections at the county level as stated in Nebraska Legislature Article 3, Sec 18 of the Nebraska Constitution states: The Legislature shall not...
The vital role that women play in men's health
A hug when I come home after a long day. A smile that melts my heart. A song and a dance that are spontaneous and carefree. Those are some of the blessings that come to mind when I think about my...
Veterans looking for next career may find opportunities in rural communities
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging for veterans. As they contemplate what's next on their career path, the answer may lie in a rural community. Returning veterans are a pe...
Scholarship applications accepted
The Rural Northwest Deanery Council of Catholic Women and the Omaha Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women is in the process of accepting and evaluating applications for their annual scholarship...
Community church soup meal slated for Nov. 9
Neligh Faith Community Church will host a soup lunch and dinner, Wednesday, Nov. 9. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Neligh American Legion, at 115 W. Third Street. Chicken noodle and...
Teen sentenced to probation, restitution in Neligh break-ins
Two of four young men charged in connection with March 21 break-ins at two Neligh businesses, Neligh Vape Shop and the Fit Stop, were set for sentencing in the Antelope County district courtroom in last week. Each had been convicted of one Class 3A f...
Our Dirty Water
Nick Herringer claps along with a metronome. He draws lines on a big screen, repeating patterns drawn by the computer. He identifies icons of cars when they flash before his eyes. This is the 22-year-old's speech and cognitive therapy, which he has...
Confirmation Class
Confirmation class • Catholic Parishes in Partnership held the liturgy of confirmation, Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30, at St. Bonaventure Church in Raeville. Archbishop George Lucas, served a...
Warrant issued for man charged with refusal to sign ticket
Presiding from the bench of the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill, the Honorable Kale Burdick, on Oct. 11 issued a warrant for the arrest of Remus Hulea, 25, of Rancho Cordova, California. Hulea was cited by a Nebraska State Patrol trooper Sept. 11 f...
O'Neill man gets three years in prison for 2021 felony DUI
Joshua J. Speth, 39, of O’Neill was sentenced Oct. 24 by the Honorable Mark Kozisec in the Holt County district court in O’Neill on four counts committed July 9, 2021. Kozisec sentenced Speth to 36 months in a facility under the jurisdiction of the...
Medicare Help
State Health Insurance Assistance Program volunteer, Danielle Van Buren, director of AMH social services, assists area seniors with Medicare Part D comparisons and enrollment for next year. Open...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater will be held Monday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m., at the fire hall meeting room and will be open to...
Riverside takes charge of Bobcats
Summerland struck first, but at the end, Riverside took advantage of Bobcat mistakes en route to a 30-18 win, Friday. The second-round playoff game was played in Cedar Rapids. Summerland ends 6-4 on...
New Mexico resident fined for 2014 crime
Sammie M. Diaz, 43, of Clovis, New Mexico, appeared in front of the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on Oct. 26, for sentencing on a 2014 theft charge. Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler joined a probation...
Giving Back
Giving back • Bev Krutz of the Orchard Old School Thrift Store presents a check to Orchard Fire Department members Ryan Bergman, Pat Bergman and Colton Hahn. "Orchard and the surrounding area a...
Village of Clearwater receives planning grant
The Village of Clearwater received good news Thursday. Nebraska Department of Economic Development notified officials it will be the recipient of a Community Development Block Grant to spearhead...
2022 Midterm election results (unofficial)
As results are tabulated at the Antelope and Holt County courthouses, SAM will update ballot counts. Summerland Board of Education: Early voting results in Antelope and Holt County: Jeremy Wagner, 85...
