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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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I remember the night by the way the air tasted, sharp with frost, heavy with waiting. My hooves ached from pulling, my breath rose in pale ghosts, and the town called Bethlehem pressed tight with people and noise. Every doorway was full. Every stable already held something warmer than hope. I was tied near the edge of the road, waiting for my owner's return, when I saw them pause. The man walked with the careful steps of someone trying not to show fear. The woman leaned into him, one hand at...
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation has awarded $17,000 in scholarships to four students who are currently attending Nebraska universities with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. Barrett Stearns of Ewing, a sophomore at Wayne State College and Summerland Public School graduate, is among the recipients this year of the NBAF scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. Stearns is pursuing a dual major in sports media and mass communication. He is the son of...
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 1,197 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 19 and 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The degrees were earned by 1,175 graduates from 44 countries, 39 U.S. states and 140-plus Nebraska communities. Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett presided over the ceremonies. Area students receiving degrees included: Cassidy Bearinger, College of Business, Bachelor of Science degree in business administration; Morgan Erhardt, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural R...
The defendant in a sexual assault case appeared in Antelope County District court on Dec. 16. Dustin Garrison, attorney for Thomas A. Warnke of Beatrice did not, prompting the Honorable Mark Johnson to set a show cause hearing and a hearing on motions to sever for Jan. 28 in Antelope County District Court. According to court documents, Garrison will need to show "why he should not be held in contempt for failing to appear at the hearing." Warnke faces one count of sexual assault-1st degree, a...
Emma Funk, of Ewing, graduated from Wayne state College, Friday, Dec. 12. Funk earned a degree in elementary education, reading/writing PK-6. Diplomas were awarded to 172 undergraduate and 73 graduate students. The ceremony was held in Rice Auditorium....
Things are heating up at Old School Thrift Store in Orchard. Village trustees approved adding heat to the area leased by the thrift store during the board's Dec. 8 meeting at the Orchard Community Center. A furnace was installed in early December. Trustees also approved a new policy regarding utility payment return fees. Following discussion, Tyson Schutt made a motion to give customers a courtesy call and seven days to take care of the return. If not paid within seven days, a $35 fee will be...
Start the new year by getting outdoors and participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska's state parks Jan. 1. These annual guided hikes give you the chance to explore trails, snap photos, watch wildlife and participate in any planned activities. Or, choose any state park and create your own hiking adventure. Activities include a potluck soup luncheon at Ash Hollow State Historical Park, a guided tour at Fort Hartsuff SHP, winter art activities at Schramm Park State Recreation Area, and tours of...
Ring in the new year with laughs and a steak dinner at the 2025 New Year's Eve Comedian Night, sponsored by the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a steak or chicken dinner served at 7:30 p.m. The comedy starts at 8:30 p.m. and features comedians James Johann and Heather Jones. Johann, a 10-year comedy veteran, includes reflections on life, including failures. He has performed at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada, and toured with the Blue...
Aiden McAllister scored 10 points and Ryan Rifer pitched in another 10 in Summerland's 62-49 loss to O'Neill. The teams met Dec. 18 on the Bobcat's home court. Summerland jumped out to a 15-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and extended the margin to 30-21 at the break. But the second half belonged to the Eagles. They pumped in 24 points in the third quarter, while holding the home team to eight points. Statistics v O'Neill Mason Schwager: 8p, 2r, 5a, 4to McAllister: 10p, 4r, 1a, 4s, 2to...
Chelsey R. Hartner, Madison, and Ryan J. Stover, Norfolk, have submitted applications for appointment as district court judge in the Seventh Judicial District which consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Judge James G. Kube. The public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held at the Madison County Courthouse, Courtroom #1, 1313 N Main Street, Madison, beginning at 10 a.m., CST on Monday, Jan. 5. The Commission will interview all applicants for...
A 30-year-old Tilden man who pleaded guilty to a terroristic threat charge will enroll in a probation program. The Honorable Mark Johnson pronounced sentencing for Hunter E. Ashburn Taylor during a Dec. 16 session of Antelope County District Court, ordering him to 24 months in probation. Nine conditions are listed in the probation order. Ashburn Taylor will be required to pay the probation enrollment fee. Johnson also ordered the defendant to serve 90 days in Antelope County Jail, with credit...
After writing news articles for the past dozen years, it felt good to flex my creative writing skills and create the story on the front page of this week’s edition. When I taught, I spent considerable time fine-tuning my creative writing craft alongside my students. My preferred genre: poetry, although I did begin a young adult novel during that time. Some may think writing is writing. While the process remains the same, creative writing taps a different part of the brain, pulls from d...
The Nebraska Public Service Commission is a five-member elected board responsible for oversight of several essential infrastructure sectors and services affecting all Nebraskans. The Commission’s jurisdiction includes broadband and telecommunications, the statewide 911 system contract, natural gas regulation and pipeline routing, railroad safety, commercial grain storage, commercial ground transportation, and modular and manufactured housing safety. This winter quarter has been active across a...
No matter your opinion of immigrants, I think we can agree on one thing – having a federal detention center in Nebraska is not a good look for our state. The opening of the “Cornhusker Clink” illustrates that Nebraska is in full-throated agreement with the roundup and deportation of those who came to our country in search of a better life but in violation of immigration rules. There’s growing opposition to the sometimes brutal roundups organized by mask-wearing agents of the Trump Adminis...
A new runner-up plaque will grace the SPS trophy case. Summerland's girls' wrestling team finished second, Friday, at the EPPJ Invite, scoring 133 points. Wayne claimed the top spot in the 23-team tournament. Seven Bobcats earned medals, including Abbey Chipps, 120; Ava Cleveland, 115; Claire Kester, 135; Kyah Bruhn, 190; Abby Arroyo, 140; and Lilly Kester, 130. Chipps struck gold by working her way through the championship bracket with a wins by fall, in :28, over Tae Settje, Laurel-Concord-Col...
The Honorable Mark Johnson presided over four show cause hearings, involving three defendants, Dec. 16, in Antelope County District Court. Jessica T. Mace, 44, of Sioux City, Iowa, did not appear for in the Neligh courtroom. The hearing stems from a 2018 case. Johnson continued the hearing to Jan. 28. ••• Christopher W. Robinett, 21, appeared for hearings in two cases. The defendant informed Johnson that he has been making payments and requested additional time to pay in full. Johnson continued both cases to Sept. 30. ••• Brian G. Tibbens, 55...
Austin Mendoza and Ethan Kester led Bobcat wrestlers, Saturday, at the EPPJ Invite. Mendoza took top honors in the 138 class, while Kester dominated the 150 division. Other medalists included Stacy Snodgrass, 126; Trenton Mendoza, 113; and Isaac Mendoza, 144. Overall, the Bobcats scored 78.5 points and placed fourth in the field of 15 teams. Plainview won the meet, followed by Pender and Twin River. Mendoza won a quarterfinal match over Bobby Chism, Wauneta-Palisade, by tech fall in 1:26. In...
A 63-year-old Norfolk woman facing a count of possession of methamphetamine, a Class IV felony, appeared before the Honorable Mark Johnson, Dec. 16, in Antelope County District Court. Denise A. Blevins entered a not guilty plea and was ordered to appear Jan. 28 for a pretrial conference. Johnson set a Feb. 17 jury trial in the matter. Blevins was arrested June 17, during a traffic stop, when Antelope County Deputy Keegan Barker pulled over the vehicle, which had a headlight out. According to...
NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following described property will be sold at auction to the highest bidder at the west entrance of the Antelope County Courthouse, at 501 M. Street, Neligh, Nebraska 68756, on January 20, 2025 ,at 10 a.m. CST: The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Three (3) and the East 45 Feet of the North Half (N1/2) of Lot 4 (4), Block A Lucy Gallup’s Addition to the Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska. The successful bidder shall submit payment of the winning bid in full on the day and time of the sale, e...
Local Notice as Part of the Environmental Notification Process for the Registration of Antenna Structures All interested persons are invited to review and request further environmental processing of an FCC application proposing the following telecommunications antenna structure at Latitude 42° 09’ 50.26” N Longitude: 98° 11’ 18.02” W, 806 Montana St, Clearwater, Nebraska. FCC filing number A1350247 proposes a 190 ft communications tower (plus 4 ft. appurtenances). Lighting anticipated - None. This application may be reviewed by entering...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 8, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at the village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Open Meeting Laws posted at the Village Office. Tyrrell opened the meeting at 7 p.m. Trustees Sobotka and Leichleiter were present. Also present: Mike Scott, Dennis VanEvery,...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the county board of equalization and county board of supervisors of Holt County, Nebraska, will meet Dec. 31, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., and 9:45 a.m., respectively, in the county supervisors’ meeting room in the Holt County Courthouse, O’Neill, Nebraska. Meetings will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Holt County Clerk’s office and may be modified at such meeting to inclu...
NOTICE OF MEETING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS A COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Under section 77-202.02 to 77-202.03, the Antelope County Board of Equalization will meet on Jan. 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in the county commissioners’ meeting room, Antelope County Courthouse Annex, 501 M Street, Neligh, Nebraska, for the purpose of holding a hearing to determine the approval or disapproval of two (2) tax exemption applications for: • Community Church of the Alliance of the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Bru...
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF ORCHARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Orchard intends to file an application to USDA Rural Development for grant assistance in the amount of $30,000 for a preliminary engineering report for the village water system. A meeting will be held on Jan. 12, at 7 p.m., at the Village of Orchard office, located in the Orchard Community Center, regarding the proposed project and to provide the opportunity for public comment. Published December 24, 2025 and December 31, 2025 ZNEZ...
A tale of two halves sums up the Lady Bobcats performance against O'Neill. The Eagles soared to a 67-33 win over Summerland, in a contest played on the Bobcats court, Dec. 18. Hannah Hilker poured in 27 points for Brock Eichelberger's O'Neill squad. Belle Anson led the Bobcats with a dozen points. Kanyon Allemang added nine and Caydence Schumacher, eight. Summerland connected on three of seven three-point shots, shooting 43%. The sticking point was from two-point range, where only 11 of 35...
