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Published January 14, 2026...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JANUARY 6, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of Dec. 9, 2025 Board of Commissioner Meeting. Public comments. Correspondence was reviewed. Quarterly Jail Inspection after meeting. Approved Highway 20 Interlocal Law Enforcement Agreement. Approved change order and pay application for Dixon Construction. Approved 2026 depositories. No action on road closing and Clearwater interlocal agreement....
To increase wages or not to increase wages; that is the question for the Antelope County Commissioners, meeting yesterday for the first time in 2026. All commissioners were present. An almost hour and a half long discussion/debate took place between the ACC and elected officials on wage/benefit increases for the years 2027 through 2030. All parties involved spoke respectfully to each other but with no consensus at this time. Matters concerning the poor ag economy, inflation, cost-of-living and...
The Antelope County Shooters Club will hold a gun show and swap meet this weekend. The event will be open to the public at the exhibit building at the Antelope County Fairgrounds in Neligh on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 5. Sly's Family Bar and Grill will serve food during the show, including shaved prime rib sandwiches, nachos, large pretzels and cheese, pulled pork, mac 'n cheese, salads, and drinks. Satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh-baked cinnamon rolls or a slice of pie. Sly's...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS December 16, 2025 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Dec. 10, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Board of Commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold meetings in the county commissioners’ meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on the following dates and times: January 6, 2026 at 9 a.m. January 13, 2026 at 8 a.m. Meetings will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Antelope County C...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A Neligh man facing one count of assault by strangulation or suffocation, a Class IIIA felony, and one count of commit child abuse intentional/no injury, a Class IIIA felony, requested a continuance during the Dec. 16 session of Antelope County District Court. Ray M. Connot, 60, of Neligh, made the request. Connot is represented by Nate Stratton of Norfolk. The Honorable Mark Johnson approved the motion and ordered Connot to appear March 25. A jury trial in the case was scheduled for April 20. Bond, set at $50,000 - 10%, with...
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....
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...
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;...
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...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Dec. 8, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart, Cody...
Several Clearwater zoning proposals cleared their first hurdle Dec. 2, as the local zoning commission held a public hearing at the Clearwater Public Library. The first request involved Parcel #000660500, 800 Montana St., shifting the property from R-1 single-family residential to A-1 agriculture. The change would allow consideration of a conditional use permit for a 194-foot U.S. Cellular tower. Resident Brian King sought clarification, noting he and his aunt, Joy Knapp, own adjacent property....
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...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA DECEMBER 2, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of Nov. 10, 2025, Board of Commissioner Meeting. Public comments. Correspondence was reviewed. Appointed 2026 official newspapers. Appointed county representative for NACO meeting. Zoning administrator report. Approved administrative plat. Directed highway superintendent regarding road closing of 512th Avenue. No action taken. Approved...
The Antelope County Commissioners met yesterday for their last meeting of 2025. Commissioner Neal Williby was absent. County Attorney Joe Smith addressed the ACC focusing on the Open Meetings Act, a law that is posted in every county courthouse in the state. Smith’s main concern was continued adherence to the Act to prevent issues that are happening in Knox County. Multiple lawsuits have been or are being filed in Knox County and Smith wishes to avoid any such issues in Antelope County. The ACC agreed and will continue to follow the a...
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...
