Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Santa Claus visited two Summerland-area communities over the weekend, spending time listening to wish lists, taking Christmas card-worthy photos, and sharing the joy of the season. On Sunday, Santa stopped by the Orchard Community Center. Later that evening, he took part in the Ewing Light Parade and stopped by the Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church to meet area youngsters....
Antelope County will be searching for a new public defender after Monday's announcement that current man in the position, Patrick P. Carney, will advance to the county judgeship. Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Carney on Monday. He will serve the Seventh Judicial District, which consists of Antelope, Cuming, Madison, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. Carney founded Carney Law PC LLO in Norfolk where he handles a variety of legal issues including criminal...
The Elgin and Neligh Knights of Columbus made separate donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry last week. Each organization presented $1,000 checks to the food pantry. The presentation took place at the Elgin Knights of Columbus Hall....
Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department will host a varmint hunt, Jan 9 and 10. Registration will be held at The Waterhole, 503 Main Street, on Jan. 9, between 6 and 7 p.m. A calcutta will begin following registration. Ten percent of calcutta funds will be donated to the fire department, while 10% of entry fees to go The Waterhole. Cost to enter a two-person team will be $100. Check-in will take place between 6 and 7 p.m., on Jan. 10. Awards will go to the top three teams. Entrants must have a fur...
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol launched an enforcement campaign during the holiday travel season. The campaign began on Dec. 10 and will run until Jan. 1. “The holiday season contains some of the busiest travel days of the year,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As families travel in and out of the state, it’s crucial to always plan for a sober driver.” The Nebraska State Patrol has teamed up with police agencies across the country in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. During the first...
Wakefield, Winside, and Ainsworth basketball teams will join the Bobcats for the 2025 Summerland Holiday Tournament. Competition will begin Monday, Dec. 29 in the main gym at SPS. At 1 p.m., Wakefield and Winside girls' teams will meet, followed by Wakefield and Winside boys at 2:30 p.m. Summerland girls will take on Ainsworth at 4 p.m., followed by the Bobcat boys and Ainsworth teams at 5:30. Consolation games will begin with the girls' game at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30. The boys' consolation...
Four Bobcat wrestlers placed at Saturday's North Bend Central Invitational. Ayden Bazelman topped the competition in the 132A JV division. He opened with a win by fall, in 2:56, over Tate Small of Twin River. In the second round. Bazelman pinned Carson Planer, Winside, in :57, and in the final round, Bazelman won by fall, in 3:19, over Kaden Olson. Stacy Snodgrass topped the field in the 132B JV division. He opened with a :43 pin over Raiyden Ruskamp of Wisner-Pilger. In round two, Snodgrass pinned Tyson Schroer, Lincoln Christian, in 1:18,...
Friday night fun begins at 7:30, Dec. 19, at the Clearwater American Legion. Share in the Christmas cheer with a game of Bingo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with games starting at 7:30. The first card will be $5. Additional cards will be available for $1 each. Drinks and food will be available....
The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 4:33 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, at the intersection of US Highway 281 and Nebraska Highway 70. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 Peterbilt with a grain trailer was traveling northbound on US Highway 281, approaching the Highway 70 East turn. Upon reaching the intersection, the Peterbilt collided with a 2007 Ford F-150 that failed to yield as the driver attempted to turn southbound from Highway 70 onto US Highway 281. The driver and sole occupant o...
A funeral mass for Paul Vandersnick, 60, of Ewing, will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Father John Norman will officiate. Burial will follow in the Vandersnick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with a 7 p.m. parish rosary. Paul died unexpectedly at his home near Ewing on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrus...
Anglers who have received a mailed survey about Nebraska fishing - or the text or email version - are encouraged to complete it. Their responses will help shape the decisions Nebraska Game and Parks makes about fisheries management. Nebraska's fisheries are constantly changing, as are its anglers. Game and Parks periodically surveys anglers to learn how their activities, opinions and desires change over time. The information is used to adjust the agency's approaches to managing the state's...
Employees of Antelope Memorial Hospital were recognized for years of service and Caring Kind at the AMH Christmas Party held on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the American Legion in Neligh. Receiving awards for number of years honored were (front row, l-r): Peggy, 40; Dennis, 40; Kathleen, 50; Shannon, 15; Jean, 30; Deanna, 25; (back row, l-r): Sheila, 15; Martha, 25; Michelle, 10; Melodie, 10; Vince, 5; Marvi, 10; Anne, 15; Vicky, 15; Bailey, 5; Kirstyn, 5; and (not pictured): Bentley, 5; Kelly, 5;...
Summerland traveled to Valentine, Saturday, for a non-conference match-up with the Badgers and couldn’t contain Paige Sprenger, who led all scorers with 33 points. Her performance gave Valentine a 71-45 win. Caydence Schumacher scored 16 for the Bobcats. Belle Anson added nine and Kanyon Allemang and Jenna Funk each finished with eight. Allemang ended with eight rebounds, all on the defensive boars. Belle Anson stole the ball six times. The Bobcats will host O’Neill, Thursday, in a 6 p.m. varsity contest. Junior varsity girls’ play will begin...
Heartbroken. Almost 24 hours have passed since Husker volleyball’s season ended a week earlier than hoped for. I still feel the sting today, especially for the players and coaches who dedicate their time and talents to our state’s cherished treasure. On any given day, an undefeated team may lose. The loss hurts -- it requires peeking into windows dotted with unanswered questions -- but it does not diminish the spark and grit we fans have witnessed throughout the season. I’ve listened to comme...
So much for cutting federal spending. Just recently, President Trump announced a new $12 billion payout to American farmers. It's not a reward for great work – farmers produced another record crop this year. No, it's a bailout for a failed tariff war with China, that largest customer for our agricultural crops. President Trump loves tariffs, no doubt about that, despite the fact that when you place an additional tax on foreign goods, it gets passed on eventually to us at the cash register. B...
A U.S. Department of Agriculture program is helping rural communities with resources for feasibility studies, preliminary design, and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects. USDA Rural Development’s Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) program was designed for communities in rural areas of 2,500 or less with limited financial resources. By covering predevelopment costs, the program ensures that communities aren’t left behind simply because they can’t afford the first steps...
Around this time of year, senators are often asked this question: “What legislation are you bringing next year?” This week, I would like to provide a brief preview of three legislative proposals that I am considering for the next session. Please be aware that any proposal discussed here is subject to change and may or may not be ultimately introduced at my discretion. Earlier this year, an individual reached out to me who qualified for the disabled veteran homestead exemption but was unable to submit the necessary documents prior to the Jun...
Every day, Laura Gamble sees the importance of Pender Community Hospital in the lives of her neighbors. The woman who drove an hour to deliver her first baby. The man in a mental health crisis. They rely on her northeast Nebraska hospital. "It's like an oasis on the hill," said Gamble, who grew up in the area and practiced as a nurse before becoming the hospital's CEO. The hospital is one of the largest employers in the 1,115-person town of Pender, Gamble said. It delivers more than 120 babies...
Despite two players hitting double figures in Friday night's home contest, the Lady Bobcats found themselves on the losing end, as Niobrara/Verdigre took home a 55-52 win. Senior Jenna Funk scored 18 points and Kanyon Allemang added 16 in the loss. Funk ended with a double-double, as she collected 13 rebounds in the contest. Belle Anson dished out five assists. Statistics v N/V: Isabella Kester: 2p, 4r, 1a, 1s, 6to Anson: 8p, 5r, 5a, 3s, 1to Jayde Bazelman: 1r, 1s, 1to Allemang: 16p, 6r, 2a,...
Summerland boys basketball coach Brett Kaczor thought his team got off to a "fantastic start" against Niobrara/Verdigre last Friday. And then? "You could almost see us relax and let them back into it. We got away from our tempo and defense, which led to us being down late," Kaczor said. The Bobcats narrowly escaped with a 51-49 win. "Credit to our guys though, they kept fighting and never showed any real panic. They made some really nice plays down the stretch and locked in on the defensive...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 9, 2025 Neligh, Nebraska Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Dec. 2, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: MELVIN AHLERS ps 24.00; AMAZON ex 105.59; AMERITAS ins 22,777.10; AMY PICKREL ex 20.00; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 234.00; APPEARA ex 80.50; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 6,269.90; FIRSTNET ut 643.48; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 572.17; BECKY KERKMAN ex 20.00; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 824.97;...
PROCEEDING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION December 10, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. President Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Dec. 3, 2025 newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. President Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the board room. Roll call was taken. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell. Absent: Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Ahlers, seconded...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL AKRS - Neligh, mower blades, 371.94; Allemang, Nicholas L, mileage-transportation class, 61.60; Amazon Capital Services, sup, 1,881.41; Apple Inc., sup, 129.00; Apple Inc., 5 13” Macbook Air, 4,395.00; Birch, Jacob B. first sem mileage, 2,026.50; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 264.56; Bluum of Minnesota, LLC, 34 Lenovo laptops, 10,879.66; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/rooms/misc, 3,556.23; Clearwater Market, sup, 109.11; Computer Hardware, Inc., 15 Lenovo Thinkpad/90 sleeves, 14,620.80; Cooper, Catherine A...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on December 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published December 3, 2025 in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s Office. Co-Chairman, Dustin Jorgensen, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Jeremy Tuttle, and Kent S...
Five members of the Bobcat girls varsity wrestling team earned medals at Saturday’s Battle at the Point in West Point. Abbey Chipps worked her way through the 120 class bracket, earning the gold medal. She opened with by pinning Sydney Bossard, Norfolk, in :26; pinned Lorelie Duffy, Crofton/Bloomfield, in 1:14; and in 3:08, pinned Lakeview’s Ellison Berkeland. That set up a final against Yutan’s Leah Thomson. It took Chipps 2:23 to secure the win. Junior Ava Cleveland placed second in the 115 class. She picked up three pins with wins again...
