Articles from the November 16, 2023 edition
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Students honor veterans during annual program
United States Armed Forces' veterans were recognized, Friday, during a Veterans Day program, at Summerland Public School. The patriotic program included Brogan Billings and Dawson McLain leading the...
School patrons asked to complete survey for strategic planning process
What's working at Summerland Public School and what improvements can be implemented to benefit students? The answer to those questions will be determined by responses to a district-wide survey, which...
Ag-ceptional accomplishment: Melcher first Summerland FFA student to receive American Degree
Madison Melcher turned her story into FFA history. The 2022 Summerland Public School graduate is the first FFA chapter member to receive the American FFA Degree, according to advisor Jacob Goldfuss....
Six Bobcats receive post-season honors
Bobcat football coach Tom Thramer announced post-season honors for district D1-6 have been announced. Three players received all-district team honors and three additional players received honorable me...
Potential for downtown development unveiled at Clearwater open house
Clearwater residents received a sneak peak of what the village's business district could look like, Nov. 8, during an open house at the American Legion. Bobbi Pettit, owner of Five Rule Rural...
Original views on life from rural America LuAnn Schindler, Publisher
A journalism friend of mine recently hit a milestone birthday - she’s 65 now and thinks she will officially retire from the daily grind of deadlines and late night writing sessions which have fueled m...
Make an impact, shop locally for the holidays
The holiday season is right around the corner and it comes with great news. According to a Gallup survey, 74% of holiday shoppers said they expect to pay about the same amount or more on holiday gifts...
Rural health care system needs help as basic levels
I don't remember much about my recent 64-block ambulance ride from my house to an urban hospital, but I was told after the fact that it was a matter of a few minutes to keep my body from going into...
A victory for veterans
Last week, I heard the story of a veteran trying to use his GI benefits and attend school. After retiring from service, this veteran, who requires the use of a service dog, decided to enroll at a...
School announces holiday schedule
Summerland Public School will not be in session Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 24, for Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume Monday, Nov. 27, at the regularly scheduled time. The one-act...
Conservation easement tops supervisors' agenda
Holt County Supervisors will cover multiple topics, including acceptance of the audit report, discussion on a communications tower lease and an interview for a mechanic’s position when they meet Nov. 16, at 9:45 a.m. A public hearing for c...
Neligh group announces food pantry date
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food, Tuesday, Nov. 21. Pick-up will be available between 3 and 4:30 p.m., at the...
Felony charge dropped in plea deal Burglary plan interrupted by 16-year-old resident
Gerald C. Strackbein, 32, of O’Neill appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick on Nov. 7, in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill, for sentencing on a count of first-degree criminal trespassing. Burdick sentenced Strackbein to a 12-month ter...
Sunken Gardens prepares for winter with "Put the Beds to Bed" event
Not all gardeners are used to changing their gardens with the seasons, but the city of Lincoln has a routine for prepping its gardens for winter weather. Every fall, employees remove all the plants at the Sunken Gardens and host an event called “Put...
Judge issues warrant for Oklahoma man
The Honorable Mark Kozisec, on Nov. 6, in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill, signed a warrant for the arrest of Jeffrey F. Kale, 31, of Yukon, Oklahoma. Kozisec ordered a new bond of $10,000, 10% cash. Kale had not personally appeared i...
Acting Out
Summerland School's one-act production participated in the Gator Play Production Festival, Nov. 2, in Wisner. Two Summerland actors received the Ellen Philbin Memorial awards. Brandon Pruden was...
One act play competes at Norfolk invite
The Summerland one-act team traveled to Lutheran High Northeast on Saturday, Nov. 11, to perform their show, "The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza" by Don Zolidas. Also performing were Battle Creek,...
Building Project
Construction on the Village of Ewing duplex project is underway. Thramer Construction is working on the project. During Monday's Ewing village meeting, trustees selected siding, shingles and trim...
Spalding man bound over to district court
Timothy A. Seger, 59, of Spalding, on Nov. 1, signed a written waiver to his right to preliminary hearing on a Class 4 felony charge, possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, alleged April 20. The Honorable Kale Burdick accepted the...
Child abuse case go to drug court
A 29-year-old O’Neill woman has been given the opportunity to resolve her felony case through the North Central Problem Solving Court. Paige X. Williams appeared in Holt County district court Oct. 30, facing the Honorable Mark Kozisek on a Class 3...
NOTICE OF MEETING ORCHARD RURAL FIRE
NOTICE OF MEETING ORCHARD RURAL FIRE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Orchard Rural Fire Board will hold a regular meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., at the Orchard Fire Hall. Published November 16, 2023 ZNEZ...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Nov. 7, 2023
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Nov. 7, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 10-10-2023 BOC and BOE Meetings....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Neligh, Nebraska Nov. 7, 2023
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Neligh, Nebraska Nov. 7, 2023 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes as well as all resolutions and agreements are on file at the county clerk’s o...
Sandhills ranch with 'Dumbbell' name and rich past sells to locals
A storied Nebraska ranch — which grabbed national attention for its quirky name, size and whopping price tag — will live on in the hands of locals who have their own deep Sandhills roots. Indeed, the two new owners of Dumbbell Ranch, who split the...
January jury trial set for Atkinson man accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old
A jury trial is set for the first week of January 2024 for an Atkinson man accused of committing a dozen crimes against a 13-year-old victim in 2022. Travis L. Frickel, 41, of Atkinson faced the Honorable Mark Kozisek in the Holt County district...
