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Emma King knew she wanted to step into a larger leadership role in Summerland's Future Business Leaders of America chapter. As a freshman, she volunteered at the organization's annual blood drive. Now, as a senior, she's a blood program leader - helping recruit donors in Clearwater and working a summer drive in Orchard. For King, the effort is more than giving time; it's learning to lead. "Having the FBLA run the fall blood drive gives members the opportunity to build valuable leadership skills...
The Summerland Board of Education will consider several action items when they meet in regular session, Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at Summerland Public School. The board will discuss and possibly take action on an engineering contract, tied to a Buildings and Grounds Committee report. A negotiated agreement for certificated staff, for the 2026-2027 school year, as well as the superintendent's contract will also be discussed. A Celebration of Excellence segment will highlight staff and...
Join in the holiday spirit at the annual light parade in Ewing. Ewing Young Members Club will host the event, Sunday, Dec. 14. Any type of vehicle may be entered. Line up of floats will begin at the football field at 5:30 p.m.. The parade will follow a route to the downtown area, beginning at 6. To preregister, email ewingsummerfunfest@gmail.com Following the parade, Santa will greet youngsters, listen to their wish lists, and take photos at the Ewing United Methodist Presbyterian Church....
Whether the Village of Orchard should create a policy regarding fees for utility payment returns will be considered during the Dec. 8 board of trustees meeting. The topic was tabled in November. Trustees will also consider an employee handbook and hiring a part-time maintenance employee. During the Nov. 10 meeting, trustees approved to increase the utility superintendent's pay to $26.50 per hour. The village clerk's monthly insurance stipend was increased also....
A Tilden-based company requested extra funds to complete a sewer extension on the southwestern edge of Clearwater during the village's Nov. 10 board of trustees meeting. Officials from Rutjens Construction submitted a change order for the project at 515 1/2 Road. "The water table did not go down like they expected it to this summer. They think they'll have to do a couple temporary wells to draw the water away from project," said Angie Hupp, village clerk. If the change order wasn't approved,...
A full evening of holiday entertainment and Christmas joy will take place Monday, Dec. 15, as Summerland students present two concerts. At 6 p.m., in the main gym, Kindergarten to sixth-grade students will perform "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" Sarah Kesting will direct the production which includes characters like Cecil B. DeGrille, Alfred Pitchfork, and Steven Reelberg. Both fifth- and sixth-grade bands will also perform musical selections. At 7:30 p.m., junior and senior high school bands and choirs will perform in the auxiliary gym....
Summerland hosted Battle Creek, Monday, in jamboree play. The Bravettes defeated the Bobcats, 55-22. Summerland travels to Neligh-Oakdale, Dec. 4, for the regular season opener....
NNTC is set to pay out capital credits to 5,228 current customers and 1,626 former customers for a total of $4,731,377.13 While it sounds too good to be true, NNTC can pay customers back because of the company's status as a cooperative. NNTC is one of seven telephone cooperatives in Nebraska. Co-ops have the ability, with board approval, to pay back earnings to customers when the company's financial situation allows. Since NNTC made a profit, that money stays in northeast Nebraska, providing an...
The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold: Online - Tax Readiness, Tuesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, and Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. Throughout this multi-session event, small business owners will learn about financial statements, the difference between personal and business taxes, pass-through entities, and more. Other key discussion topics include how to classify employees and subcontractors, changes to the 1099-NEC threshold, the importance of having separate bank accounts, tax changes to be aware of for 2025 and...
The Northeast Nebraska Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will hold a worldwide candle lighting service on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at O'Neill Methodist Church, 404 West Cedar Street in O'Neill. Anyone who has lost a child or grandchild of any age is invited to attend. A potluck with snacks and appetizers will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the service. To participate in the potluck, bring a snack, appetizer, or dessert to share. Drinks and table service will be...
Kierra Lynne Bearinger and Joseph Matthew O'Brien were united in marriage on June 7, 2025 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Raeville. Father Tony Schukei officiated at the 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Jarod and Tamara Bearinger of Clearwater and Edwin and Ruth O'Brien of Tilden. Grandparents of the bride are Robert and Rita Kester of Clearwater, Jeanette Bearinger of Clearwater, and Douglas Bearinger of Urbandale, Iowa. Grandparents of the groom are the late...
A 63-year-old Norfolk woman was scheduled to appear for arraignment before The Honorable Mark Johnson, Nov. 26, in Antelope County District Court. Denise Blevins was unable to appear due to a medical emergency of a family member. Public Defender Patrick Carney requested a continuance. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith did not object, Johnson set arraignment for Dec. 16. Blevins is charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance, a Class IV felony. Blevins was arrested June 17, during a traffic stop, when Antelope County Deputy...
Notice is hereby given that the terms for three members of the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board will expire June 30, and Nebraska's corn checkoff program is seeking candidates to petition for those districts. The open positions represent Districts 2, 3 and the Board's at-large director. • District 2 - Includes the counties of Thayer, Fillmore, Clay, Nuckolls, Webster, Franklin, and Adams (Note: Matt Sullivan, the current District 2 director, has indicated he will p...
Oh, the weather outside is … too damn cold. I don’t know how you cold-weather fans do it. Sixty degrees year-round? Fine by me. Sunny and seventy-five? Perfection. Ninety with clear, cerulean skies? I’d thrive. But this? As I get older — and as arthritis settles into places it has no business being — this is for the birds. You know it’s cold when I bail on a Husker football game early. In the past 20 years, I’ve left exactly one before the final seconds ticked away — a USC game during the Bill...
As a Nebraskan, I’m confident in saying that we here like a good origin story. Perhaps it’s because we put considerable stock in the idea that where we’re from often guides where we’re going. Or perhaps it’s because we understand how the past connects to the present. Who knows? Maybe we’re just nosy about where our neighbors come from. Whatever the reason, I hope Nebraskans watched “The American Revolution,” the new film from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. The 12-hour series,...
I like to drive, and Nebraska gives you plenty of opportunities. The state's best road trip might be up the old Oregon Trail, past Chimney Rock to Scotts Bluff. Scenic. Historic. In the fall, you can't beat wandering the hills around Indian Cave State Park. Driving along Highway 12 from Ponca to Niobrara is a close second. Colors galore. The Sand Hills are beautiful in spring, with wildflowers blooming. And you can't beat driving through the Pine Ridge after a fresh snow – as long as it's not bl...
Angie Hanson started the morning the same as every other work day. She took her 1-year-old son, Garret, to day care, gave him a kiss and a hug, told him she'd see him later that day, then headed to work. Hours later came a phone call delivering every parent's worst nightmare. Garret wouldn't wake up from his nap. Garret's death on June 27, 2006, was the first of a trio of tragedies that would upend life for Hanson and her family. Her son died, then her husband, then her brother. The small...
The Bobcat boys basketball team opened preseason play, Monday, at home in a jamboree game against Battle Creek. The visitors won the game, 65-37....
A 21-year-old Beatrice man facing charges in two cases appeared before The Honorable Mark Johnson, Nov. 26, in Antelope County District Court. Thomas Warnke appeared for a pretrial hearing and 414 hearing in both cases. He is charged with one count of first degree sexual assault, a Class IIA felony, and one count of attempt of a Class IIA felony, a Class IIA felony. The defendant’s attorney, Dustin Garrison, requested continuances, due to appeals filed with the court earlier in the week. Johnson continued the case to Dec. 16, and ordered at s...
The Nebraska State Patrol, Governor Jim Pillen, and a grateful Nebraska family were pleased to present the NSP Life Saver Award to Trooper Braden Heidbrink. "Most of you that enter this profession are very humble. You don't do this job for moments like this," said Colonel Bryan Waugh. "We sign up to do this job because we genuinely have a passion to serve, to protect, to be there at the most horrible, horrific moment in somebody's life, that we can hopefully make a difference in that moment."...
Dental caries (decay) remains the most common chronic disease in the U.S. and globally, despite decades of research and proven preventive strategies. In South Dakota, 60–65% of adults and over half of children have experienced tooth decay, with higher rates among low-income, rural and tribal populations. These disparities reflect longstanding challenges in accessing preventive care, especially in underserved areas. Two of the most effective, evidence-based strategies to prevent dental caries are...
The Honorable Mark Johnson pronounced sentencing for Rowdy L. Burke, 54, of Elgin during the Nov. 26 session of Antelope County District Court. Burke previously pleaded guilty to one count of driving while revoked from DUI/refusal, a Class IV felony. Prior to sentencing, defense counsel, Martin Klein, presented the presentence investigation report, with comments regarding the recommendations from Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith. Johnson sentenced Burke to 12 months probation, and revoked Burke’s driver’s license for 15 years. An ign...
On Tuesday, the Antelope County Commissioners met for their first meeting in December with all commissioners present. The meeting began with The Elgin Review being recognized, in a unanimous vote, as an official newspaper of Antelope County for 2026. Also earning ‘official’ status were Summerland Advocate-Messenger and Antelope County News. Much discussion centered on personnel matters, specifically wages, benefits, paid time off and sick leave. County Clerk Lisa Payne has been gathering information concerning upcoming wage increases for cou...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the chairman and board of trustees of the Village of Page, Nebraska, will hold the regular monthly meeting commencing at 7 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at the village office. This meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the village clerk for the Village of Page. A complete copy will be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting and may also be viewed at...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Village of Ewing Board of Trustees, will be at 7 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at the city hall. This meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the village clerk. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later...
