Articles from the November 4, 2021 edition
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Bobcats earn NVC post-season honors
Five Bobcat volleyball players received post-season honors from the Niobrara Valley Conference. Awards were announced Tuesday morning. Junior Hadley Cheatum and sophomore Adyson Mlnarik were named to...
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Clearwater's Big Rodeo named M-RSA rodeo of the year
Community may well form the foundation for success of Clearwater's Big Rodeo, sponsored by the local chamber of commerce. On any night of the three-day event, held annually the last full weekend in...
Hunter safety course planned
A hunter safety course will be offered in Orchard, Nov. 9, 10 and 11, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Orchard community room. Attendees must be at least 11 years old as of class time. Individuals must preregister online at www.huntsafenebraska.org....
Commissioners approve promotion, improvement grants
Antelope County Commissioners approved five tourism grants during Tuesday’s meeting, in Neligh. Two promotional grants were approved for the Neligh Chamber of Commerce, for $350 apiece. One grant i...
Annual veterans dinner set
Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will host its annual veterans' dinner, Sunday, Nov. 14. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner rolls and dessert will be served for a freewill...
Bobcat class teaches broadcasting skills
Sitting at a desk in front of a green screen, Emma Funk double-checks copy on a teleprompter. Next to her, Adrian Mejia-Mon adjusts a microphone. Then, Logan Eacker signals the countdown and presses...
Nebraska needs good infrastructure and bipartisan solutions
et's talk needs versus wants, particularly as it relates to two packages under consideration in Congress – the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package and a $1.75 trillion budget r...
-Isms: Views on life in rural America
When one thing goes awry, everything goes awry. At least that’s how it feels today. It’s seven-something Monday evening and technology does not want to cooperate. Excuse me, it’s almost deadline day....
When the Heart Can't Keep Up
A woman had been feeling short of breath for several weeks. Physical activities which had previously been easy for her were becoming a chore. In fact, simply laying down resulted in difficulty...
Grant program can help recover costs associated with pandemic response, safety
Creating a safe environment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic often means additional expenses for farmers, farmers markets, food processors and distributors. A new U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Supervisors approve opiod ligitation settlement
Holt County Supervisors approved two agreements of an opioid ligitation settlement during the board’s Oct. 29 meeting in O’Neill. But how much the county will receive and when the payout will arr...
Orchard woman sentenced to county jail
The Honorable Mark Johnson, presiding from the bench in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last week, sentenced two individuals who had previously been convicted pursuant to plea agreements. Hope M. Petite, 27, appeared for sentencing...
O'Neill man wins football contest
Mike Petersen, of O’Neill, won the Husker football prediction contest. He selected Purdue to upend Nebraska, 28-24. The final score was 28-23. The tenth week of pigskin predictions will open Friday, Nov. 5, on the Advocate-Messenger Facebook page. T...
Man accused of multiple felonies takes plea deal
Tyler J. Napier, 31, currently held at the Antelope County Jail, appeared before the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom for a pretrial conference Oct. 27. Napier was accused of, Count I, third-degree domestic assault, a...
Historical society plans turkey dinner
Make plans now to attend the annual turkey dinner, hosted by the Orchard Historical Society. The Nov. 14 event will take place at the Rex Theatre, in Orchard, with serving from 5 to 7 p.m. Drive-through or dine-in service will be available. A...
Notice of Organization Riverview Repair, LLC
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Riverview Repair, LLC The name of the limited liability company: Riverview Repair, L.L.C. The address of the designated office is 209 W. 2nd Street, Neligh, Nebraska 68756. The name and mailing address of the initial agent for...
Judge overrules abatement motion Jordan faces burglary charge
A Norfolk woman, who claimed there was not enough evidence to support a burglary charge, was back in the Antelope County district courtroom last week to face the charge. The Honorable Mark Johnson, on Oct. 4, overruled a plea in abatement motion...
Two arraigned on felony charges
Two defendants were arraigned by the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on Oct. 27. Brian G. Tibbens, 50, of Elgin was arraigned on two counts alleged Sept. 26 at a rural Elgin home, first-degree assault, a...
The small-town cafe that can: Business booming thanks to Twitter and pie
Retired social studies teacher Laura Nelson is used to seeing her small town send its children, and its dollars, off to bigger cities. "We tend to go that way," to Lincoln and the Omaha metro, where...
Summerland athletes named to all-district team
Four Summerland football players were named to the all-district football team and six more received honorable mention. The 2021 D1-7 all-district football team was released Tuesday afternoon. Seniors...
These 'soupy taters' are from Sparks, not the South
One of my family's favorite "comfort food" recipes most likely won't be in any of your cookbooks. For what it's worth, it isn't in any of mine either. It's a dish affectionately called "soupy taters,"... Full story
