Articles from the November 5, 2020 edition
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Turkey dinner planned in Orchard
Orchard Historical Society will host its annual turkey dinner at the Rex Theatre, Sunday, Nov. 15, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Limited indoor seating is available, drive-through orders may be picked up at...
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Oath of Office
After representing District one as a Holt County Supervisor for 18 years, Don Hahlbeck has made a final motion: retirement. Hahlbeck was scheduled to leave for Texas, Saturday. Hahlbeck submitted a le...
Fate of KXL appeal in hands of board of adjustment
A decision on an appeal regarding TC Energy's application for a pipeline construction permit in Holt County will wait a little longer. Following nearly 3 and one-half hours of testimony by 60 individu...
County officials discuss security improvements
Antelope County is looking into improving courthouse security to better protect its employees. County treasurer Deb Branstiter spoke to the board of commissioners Tuesday, Oct. 13, about purchasing...
-Isms
What is the difference between news and opinion? This, friends, is the question of the week. In last week's issue, I explained how SAM began a partnership with Trusting News, a project of the...
Op-Ed
It goes without saying that 2020 is a year we will never forget. It was a year of change, challenge and pivots. Some things slowed down. Others stopped altogether. Despite considerable hardship, the...
Military veterans: grow with agriculture
For those who have served in the military, agriculture can be a rewarding next move. Veterans who have gotten involved with farming after retiring from the military have found possibilities they...
'Monster' likely to spend rest of life in prison
"You say you are not a monster. You are wrong. You are." Those were words the Honorable Mark Johnson had for Roger D. Stuckwisch in the Antelope County district courtroom last Wednesday morning,...
Season ends for Lady Cats
Summerland's volleyball season ended abruptly, Tuesday, as EPPJ defeated the Bobcats, 3-1, in the Class 1-5 subdistrict, in Orchard. The Lady Wolfpack won, 25-17, 25-21, 13-25 and...
COVID cases increase in health district
North Central District Health Department has been made aware of 158 cases in the district since the last reporting on Oct. 29: 12, Antelope; 7, Boyd; 5, Brown; 33, Cherry; 47, Holt; 0, Keya Paha; 28, Knox; 26, Pierce; 0, Rock. NCDHD has been...
Jan Dewalt Curtis 1941 - 2020
Funeral services for Jan Dewalt Curtis, 79, of Creighton, were Saturday, October 31, at the Royal gymnasium in Royal. Bob Moore officiated, with burial in Royal Cemetery in Royal. Jan died Monday, Oct. 26, at Avera Creighton Hospital. ~~~ Jan Dewalt...
Notice of Meeting Summerland Public School Board of Education
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Public School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m., at Summerland Public School at Ewing and will be open...
West Holt Medical Services announces new facility guidelines
Given the recent spike in the rate of the spread of COVID-19 in both Nebraska and surrounding states, West Holt Medical Services is taking the following precautions to help ensure the safety of...
Northeast Community College places importance on apprenticeships in workforce development
While the apprenticeship model has been instrumental for decades, the current system applies to more than the typical occupations that often come to mind - plumbers, electricians and linemen, among...
