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NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE Atkinson Stuart Country Club Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 53-135.01 of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act, a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from Nov. 1, 2024, for the following retail liquor licensee: Atkinson Stuart Country Club PO Box 596 West Hwy 20 Atkinson, NE 68713 Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the County on or before August 10, 2024, in the office of the County...
What a show! Overflow crowds watched nearly 300 cowboys and cowgirls provide thrills and spills over the weekend at Clearwater's Big Rodeo. In the process, competitors took home approximately $34,000 in prize money. "What an amazing three nights of rodeo," said Curt Thiele, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce president. "We were blessed with very good weather and competition was high, with a big number of competitors." Sutton Schrunk, of Valentine, scored 77 in bull riding to take home the top prize...
Louis Thiele 1932 - 2008 Funeral services for Louis Thiele, 91, of Clearwater, were Friday, June 28, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Clearwater. Burial was in St. Theresa's Catholic Cemetery with military rites conducted by Clearwater American Legion Post #267. Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements, Louis died on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Arbor Care in Neligh. Condolences may be directed to the family at http://www.snidermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be give...
Early on a hot, summer Monday morning, a string of cars line Nebraska Street in Clearwater. They slip out of their vehicles and trek across a driveway to a mint-green stand, complete with crock pots, mini fridge and drop box. The sign in front of it says it all: Self serve stand open. Welcome to Rollin' Farm Stand, the brainchild of Haily Schlecht. It's a little bit produce stand, a little bit grab-and-go food source. No matter how it's labeled, it's filling Clearwater residents' stomachs with...
The Honorable Kale Burdick, while presiding from the bench in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last week, signed a bench warrant for the arrest of an Ainsworth man who failed to appear for arraignment. Burdick signed the warrant calling for the arrest of Brenton K. Mann, 39, who failed to appear for arraignment on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, high test, a Class W misdemeanor alleged April 29. He was arrested by a Holt County deputy after he became stuck in a ditch along 478 Avenue, about one mile north of Highway 2...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE The Tri-County Titans traveled to Plainview, Friday, June 21 for what was supposed to be a junior-senior double header. "God had other plans as weather cut the juniors' game short and cancelled the senior game," said Coach Jeff Shabram. The Tri-County juniors fell to Plainview by a score of 0-1. The game was called due to rain and lightning after four innings, which made the results official. Isaac Hoferer took to the mound for the junior Titans and threw two innings, allowing one run on two hits, four walks, and one HBP,...
Felycia Kerkman of Atkinson, Miss Clearwater Rodeo 2023, was crowned Nebraska High School Rodeo Association Queen, June 15, at the 2024 championships in Burwell. First runner-up was Claudia Rhodes from Big Springs. Kerkman won six of nine competition categories, including appearance, speech, horsemanship, modeling, personality and congeniality. Other categories in the contest include interview, test and impromptu question. Kerkman will advance to the queen competition at the National High...
Three defendants recently faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill for driving under the influence of alcohol. Avery A. Dilsaver, 43, of O’Neill faced Burdick June 11 for sentencing on a DUI charge, a Class W misdemeanor committed in the city in December 2023. Burdick placed Dilsaver on probation for nine months, fined him $500 and ordered him to serve two days in the Holt County Jail, with credit given for one day previously served. The jail sentence was suspended until June 21. His driver’s license was revok...
Two defendants recently waived their rights to preliminary hearings on felony charges and were bound over to Holt County District Court by the Honorable Kale Burdick. Torrey T. Peterson, 30, of O’Neill waived his right to a preliminary hearing when he faced Burdick on May 21. Burdick bound Peterson over to the district court on three felony counts, Count I, possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver (140-plus grams), a Class 1B felony; Count II, possession of a controlled substance (meth), a Class 4 felony; and possession of a c...
Young women ages 14 to 24 are invited to apply for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo contest. Applications are due by June 14 and are available by contacting Devon Baum, contest director, at missclearwaterrodeo@gmail.com or texting or calling 402-843-0446. The queen contest will be held Friday, June 28. Candidates will take part in mutton bustin' activities as Clearwater's Big Rodeo kicks off its 57th annual event. According to Baum, contestants will vie for several awards, including horsemanship,...
Two individuals were fined by the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt Count courtroom in O’Neill last week. Kaden T. Toth, 19, of Omaha appeared for sentencing on Count I, third-degree assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and Count III, criminal mischief, less than $500, a Class 3 misdemeanor, both committed Feb. 11 in O’Neill. Burdick fined Toth $150 and $50, respectively, and ordered him to pay $60 costs of prosecution. Counts II and IV, identical charges with a different victim, were dismissed March 19 by Holt County attorney Brent Kelly as par...
The Tri-County Titans seniors were back in action Friday, May 24, at Orchard against O'Neill, where the home team lost a heartbreaker, 2-5, in extra innings. Jake Schroeder took to the mound and threw five scoreless innings, striking out 10 batters before maxing out his pitch count. The Titan Seniors then turned to Isaac Hoferer (3Ks) and Landon McAllister (1K) to take the mound. The Titans got on the board early, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first by Connor Thomson and Wyatt Shabram...
In a tough battle against perennial track and field powerhouses, the Bobcat boys' teamfinished eighth at district competition, held May 9, in Atkinson. After the final starting gun sounded, three Summerland athletes advancde to the 2024 Class C NSAA State Track and Field Championships at Omaha Burke Stadium on May 17 and 18. Two high jumpers will face each other at state. Juniors Ryan Rifer and Ruger Switzer both cleared 6' one inch. Rifer earned a silver medal and Switzer, bronze. Rifer ran...
Bailey Ahlers Is the lone state qualifier for the Bobcat girls' track and field team. The junior punched her ticket to Burke Stadium for a third time when she cleared 5' two inches and placed second in high jump. Teammate Lydia Robertson was on her heels, finishing third after sailing over the five-foot mark. In the 200m, Robertson set a personal record, runnng 28.97. She placed 10th. Other Bobcat competitors included: Preslie Robertson: 100m hurdles, 11th, 18.22, PR; Caydence Schumacher: high...
Jennifer L Nekolite, 47, of O’Neill appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick, at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill May 7, to be sentenced on Count I, disturbing the peace, a Class 3 misdemeanor; Count II, obstructing a peace officer, a Class 1 misdemeanor; and Count III, false reporting, a Class 1 misdemeanor, all committed May 2, 2023. Burdick sentenced Nekolite to 30 days in the Holt County Jail on Count I and 45 days each on counts II and III. The sentences are ordered concurrent to each other. She was given credit for one day pre...
An Atkinson man previously accused of committing a dozen crimes against a 13-year-old victim in 2022 now faces only four counts in a rescheduled jury trial. An amended complaint was filed April 22 by J. Andrew Taylor, special county attorney for Holt County. The new information charges Travis L. Frickel, 42, with four Class 3A felony counts of sexual assault of a child in the third degree, alleged between Sept. 1 and Nov. 16, 2022. The Honorable Mark Kozisec, presiding at a pretrial conference April 22, set a new date of July 23 for an...
The Bobcat boys' track team left Atkinson, Saturday, with two conference champions. Gavin Whiting, a junior, claimed the shot put title with a throw of 48' 4.25 inches. He set a personal record in discus, with a toss of 128' seven inches. He ended in fourth place. Junior Ryan Rifer set a PR in high jump, clearing 6' two inches, to claim first place.Rifer also finished 14th in the 800m, running 2:27.09. Ruger Switzer brought home the bronze medal in high jump, after he cleared 5' 10 inches....
On a chilly Saturday, rain and wind kept a damper on the Niobrara Valley Conference Track Meet, held in Atkinson. The Lady Cats finished sixth in team standings, with a lineup of usual suspects in the hunt for medals. Several athletes set personal records, despite the conditions. Bailey Ahlers and Lydia Robertson placed second and third, respectively, in high jump. Ahlers cleared 5' two inches and Robertson, 4' 10. Robertson brought home a fourth-place medal in triple jump, reaching 32 feet....
Get ready to shop until you drop. The ultimate northeast Nebraska road trip begins Friday and continues through Sunday. Bargain Buyway, organized for a second season by Polly Anderson, Lisa Meisner, Melissa Keetle-Nelson, and Lindsay Nelson, includes a three-day shopping loop, covering a 250-mile path in northeast and north central Nebraska, April 26 to 28. The 2024 event will include garage sales, flea markets, antiques and more in 38 towns, including the Summerland communities of Clearwater,...
Dreidy M. Macias Vega, 29, of Atkinson appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick April 16 in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill, for an entry of plea hearing on two counts, willful reckless driving, first offense, a Class 3 misdemeanor, and possession of an open alcohol container, an infraction. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Macias Vega pleaded guilty to an amended Count I, reckless driving, still a Class 3 misdemeanor and Holt County attorney Brent Kelly dismissed Count II. Burdick fined Macias Vega $500 for the Jan. 16 offense and t...
James L. Palik, 23, of O’Neill faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on April 9, for sentencing on nine counts committed Dec. 7, 2023. Burdick sentenced Palik to a 12-month term of probation for attempted possession of a controlled substance (concentrated THC), a charge that was reduced from a Class 4 felony, pursuant to a plea agreement. As part of the probation conditions, he was ordered to serve 24 days in the Holt County Jail unless waived; obtain a chemical dependency evaluation and complete any tre...
On Friday, April 12, at approximately 7 p.m., the Holt County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Holt County Attorney’s Office, O’Neill Police Department, Atkinson Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol and Antelope County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant in Ewing. The search warrant was served at a camper located at the northeast corner of Highway 20 and Highway 45B. Substances alleged to be controlled substances and several items believed to be drug paraphernalia were found during the execution of the search warrant. Torrey Peterso...
The District 6 shop, located in Stuart, will eventually have a new home. Holt County Supervisors approved the purchase of eight acres, from the village of Stuart, for the project. The county will pay $6,400 per acre. The motion, presented by Darrin Paxton, and seconded by Duane Neiman, passed unanimously, Friday, during the board's regularly-scheduled meeting. Chairman Bill Tielke said the property is located on the north edge of the village, across from the rodeo grounds. A project timeline...
All students and prospective students are encouraged to apply for the Martens Family Scholarship. Interested applicants can obtain a scholarship application online at https://www.nebcommfound.org/give/martens-family-scholarship-fund/. Scholarship applications are due Monday, April 15, at 5 p.m. Additional information and details regarding the scholarship guidelines are also available online. The scholarship was made possible by the generosity of Helen Martens and her family. Helen was a longtime educator in the Holt County area, teaching for...
Michelle J. Brigance, 42, of Atkinson appeared in the Holt County courtroom last week to be sentenced for crimes committed April 8, 2023, in O’Neill - Count I, driving under the influence of drugs, a Class W misdemeanor; Count II, refusal to submit to chemical test, a Class W misdemeanor; counts III and IV, possession of drug paraphernalia, infractions; count V, possession of open alcohol container, an infraction; and Count VI, display of fictitious plates, a Class 3 misdemeanor. The Honorable Kale Burdick placed Brigance on a 12-month term o...
