Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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A 30-year-old Tilden man appeared in Antelope County District Court, July 30, for a pretrial hearing related a Dec. 9, 2024, incident where Hunter Ashburn Taylor is alleged to have held a gun to the neck of 24-year-old Gage Schultz, while Schultz was engaged in a verbal argument with Samantha Dusenberry. Ashburn Taylor is charged with one count of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony - firearm, a Class IC felony; and one count of terroristic threats, a Class IIIA felony. Paul Lembrick, representing Ashburn Taylor on behalf of Nathan...
Grace Ahlers doesn't mind getting her hands dirty - especially with twin brothers Ben and Jack by her side. Powered by dairy determination, the trio has turned barn chores into family bonding and purple-ribbon memories. Showing Holsteins at the Antelope County Fair isn't just a summer tradition - it's the cream of their crop, where hard work, heritage, and a whole lot of moo-scle churn into one udderly unforgettable week. Grace topped the charts in the dairy barn, earning junior showmanship...
A 38-year-old Plainview man charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person - 1st, Class 1D felonies, appeared for arraignment before the Honorable James Kube, July 30, in Antelope County District Court. The charges stem from a May 30 incident where a search warrant was executed along Highway 20, near Plainview, at the residence of Christoper Beltz. Antelope County Sheriff’s Office, Nebraska State Patrol, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and Plainview Police Department served the warrant. At the time, Nicholes Ste...
During the Aug. 5 Antelope County Commissioners meeting, officials held a lengthy discussion concerning person(s) and organizations not getting proper permits when maintaining/crossing county roads. A prime example is “grading” of two and one-half miles of road in northern Antelope County without permission and/or permits by a person(s) in the last few weeks. The sheriff’s department and county attorney will be contacted to look into the matter. Also, and not for the first time, permits have been submitted to the ACC after work and/or maint...
next week’s meeting when all commissioners will be present. (Commissioner Williby was absent and Commissioner Jacob had to leave early.) Two “wind tower radiuses” have been installed in southern Antelope County. (A “wind tower radius” is widening of an intersection for delivery and removal of long wind tower blades.) The radius’s will be removed next Wednesday, August 13th, and no traffic issues are expected to occur. Much discussion took place over any future work by current or future wind farms concerning permits, insurance, and bond issues...
NOTICE ANTELOPE COUNTY - SALARIES: July 2025 The following salaries are to be published each year between July 15 and August 15, according to Nebraska State Statute 23-122, revised by LB299 in 1996. Antelope County Employees are paid on a monthly payroll. The salaries vary in each department, due to job titles, merit and years of employment. The following are payroll figures: GENERAL FUND: Commissioners annual: (4) $19,500.00 (1) $20,700.00; Officials annual: (4) $70,952.04; Deputies hourly: (1) $26.20; (2) $25.00; (1) 23.75; Administrative...
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 Sept. 4, 2025, at 10 a.m., CST. All that part of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼) of Section One (1), Township Twenty-seven (27) North, Range Seven (7) West of the 6111P.M., Antelope County, Nebraska, lying North of Highway 20, EXCEPT a tract of land described as follows: Beginning at a point 317.7 feet North of the Southwest...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NELIGH, NEBRASKA JULY 22, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Heard and decided three protests. Meeting adjourned. Antelope County Board of Commissioners Charlie Henery Chairman of County Board Attest: Lisa Payne /s/ Antelope County Clerk July 30, 2025 ZNEZ...
How often do you spend $2.50 on a 20-ounce pop or $2.59 to satisfy a sweet tooth? So why hesitate to pay just over $1 for quality local news? It costs about $2 to produce a single copy of SAM each week-a true bargain in today's economy. Since the Advocate-Messenger launched in July 2019, printing and mailing costs have soared. That doesn't include time spent covering events, writing articles, designing ads, or meeting with advertisers. On average, each issue includes 10 pages, with four in full...
Two hearings for individuals charged in separate theft cases took place during the July 16 session of Antelope County Court in Neligh. In both cases, the defendants failed to appear before the Honorable Donna Taylor. Harley J. Finazzo faces a charge of theft - shoplifting, $0-500, a Class II misdemeanor, for a June 14 incident alleged to occur at Cubby’s in Neligh. Taylor said Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith may file an affidavit and order for an arrest warrant. ••• Angel Martinez, 30, of Huron, South Dakota, faces one count of theft b...
There's something for everyone at the 2025 Antelope County Fair, slated to begin Tuesday, July 29, in Neligh. Several 4H/FFA/Open Class animal shows will begin prior to that date. On July 24, the dog, cat and companion animal shows will begin at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively. On Friday, modeling judging will begin at 9 a.m., and 4H members will enter exhibits in several categories. Monday, July 28 The horse show will take place Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29. On Monday, all classes will...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JULY 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 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:15 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on July 9, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for...
NOTICE OF MEETING ANTELOPE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Antelope County Historical Society will hold their quarterly meeting on July 27, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the Antelope County Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh, NE 68756. An agenda is posted at the museum and may be viewed during regular business hours. The meeting is opened to the public. Published July 23, 2025 ZNEZ...
Author's note: This article couldn't have been written without the players who brought the game of baseball to life. I'm especially grateful to Eric Snyder, Wayne and Julia Schacht, Shirley Erb, Jim and Kristi Schutt, Jeff Shabram, Jamie Curtis, and members of American Legion Post 136. Your memories, stories, and support meant the world-thank you for helping keep this history alive. Baseball has long been known as America's pastime, and in Orchard, it was no different. Warm Sunday afternoons...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JULY 8, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 180.71; AMERITAS ins 21,338.75; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 185.00; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,339.90; BCBS ins 75,042.59; BOMGAARS ex 83.91; CASEYS ex 60.40; CITY OF NELIGH ex 2,424.10; CITY OF NELIGH-RECY ex 1,000.00; CLEARFLY ut 158.75; CLERK OF THE DIST COURT ex 38.00; JUDITH COLE ps 10.00; COLONIAL LIFE ins 108.40; C...
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 Sept. 4, 2025, at 10 a.m., CST. All that part of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼) of Section One (1), Township Twenty-seven (27) North, Range Seven (7) West of the 6111P.M., Antelope County, Nebraska, lying North of Highway 20, EXCEPT a tract ofJand described as follows: Beginning at a point 317.7 feet North of the Southwest...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE ANTELOPE COUNTRY CLUB Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 that a Class C Liquor License may be automatically renewed for one year from Nov. 1, 2025; said license issued to Antelope Country Club address: 52580 E Hwy 275, Neligh, NE 68756 on the premises described as follows: on the entire 100-acre tract in the NW 1/4 of Section 35, the NE 1/4 and the SW 1/4 of Section 34, all in Township 25 North, Range 6 West of the 6th P.M., Antelope County, Nebraska. Notice is hereby given that...
Holt County Supervisors re-approved $10,500 in funding for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Elkhorn Valley during a June 30 meeting at the Holt County Courthouse in O'Neill. The amount includes a 5% increase from 2024. Monica Huber, executive director of the CASA of Elkhorn Valley, which includes Holt and Madison counties, said the increase will allow for the creation of to-go backpacks for children who need to be removed from a home immediately. "Three days worth of clothes, toiletries, a...
Tractors, ropers, and Royal enthusiasts won't want to miss the village's annual Community Barbecue and Tractor Ride, sponsored by Royal Community Improvement, Inc. The fun begins Friday, July 18, with a euchre tournament at Royal Bar and Grill. Entry fee is $10 per person, with a 50/50 split fundraiser. First-, second- and third-place prizes, as per entries, will be awarded. On Saturday, July 19, the annual tractor ride will begin at noon. Registration will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Royal...
Suni R. Moone, also known as Jeshua Divis, appeared in Antelope County District Court, June 25, for a pretrial conference and motion to endorse/discovery hearing, in a 2024 case where Moone is charged with two amended counts of burglary/habitual criminal, Class IIA felonies; and one count of theft - unlawful taking $5,000+, a Class IIA Felony. Moone is alleged with breaking into two storage unites in Antelope County between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31, 2024. On May 27, Moone, who represented himself, requested a Motion for Discovery hearing. County...
Thunderhead Wind Energy will soon be having wind blades move through Antelope County. That’s what Road Superintendent Leigh Kluthe told the Antelope County Commissioners when they met Tuesday, July 8. Kluthe said the wind farm is looking for a route that will require little or no road work. He will have more information for the commissioners at their next meeting. Other items discussed were: According to information provided by contractors, re-roofing of the old courthouse should be completed by the end of the week. Zoning Administrator M...
NOTICE OF MEETING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS A COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Notice is hereby given that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold a county board of equalization meeting in the commissioners’ meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, beginning at 8 a.m., for the purpose of deciding motor vehicle exemptions, accepting over-under report, approving tax roll corrections, and reviewing and deciding written p...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NELIGH, NEBRASKA July 3, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved two (2) reports of damaged property. Heard and decided 12 protests. 2025 Over/Under Reports was accepted. Meeting adjourned. Antelope County Board of Commissioners Charlie Henery Chairman of County Board Attest: Lisa Payne /s/ Antelope County Clerk Published July 9, 2025 ZNEZ...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JULY 1, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved June 24th, 2025, BOC & BOE meeting minutes. Public comments. Quarterly jail inspections. Correspondence was reviewed. Zoning administrator Report. Road superintendent report: Approved signing of Notice to Award, Notice to Proceed and Agreements for Brunswick Northwest and Royal North projects. Assessor reported launching of the new GIS site:...
