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Silas Andrews, of Page, is the 2024 junior division champion in illustrated presentation. He received a purple ribbon at the April 21 4-H communications contest at the annex conference room in O'Neill. Scarlett Andrews, of Page, presented a prepared speech in the Clover Kid division. Junior division champion for prepared speech is Andrew Paxton, of Stuart. Rachel Krysl, of Chambers, received reserve champion. Both earned purple ribbons, along with Gretchen Miner, Emmet; Lars Miner, Emmet; and...
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...
Funeral services for Randall Dean Robertson, 77, of Orchard, were Wednesday, April 17, at the Orchard United Methodist Church in Orchard. Pastor Janene Reynolds officiated. Burial was in the Orchard Hill Cemetery with military honors by Orchard American Legion Post 136. Randall died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Arrangements were entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~ Randall Dean Robertson was born Oct. 18, 1946, in Orchard, to Glen and Minnie...
In a week's span, the Bobcat golf team has competed three times. While two team members have landed in medal contention, coach Tom Thramer said his squad "has been really inconsistent the last couple meets, playing courses that they are not used to." "I really think we have the capabilities to score really well, we just haven't shown it yet," he said. On April 10, the Bobcats hosted the Summerland Invite. Dylan Rotherham shot 86, finishing 13th. Dane Miller carded an 85, placing 11th. Will Jesse...
Big things are happening in the village of Chambers. In January 2019, a group of 20-plus investors started the Chambers Development Club. The goal of the group is to better the community by cleaning up old properties and bringing in new projects. "The group hopes to keep projects rolling," said member Heather Tomjack. The club has completed its first new project, a 1,500 square foot home with three bedrooms, two baths, and a 26 x 30 two-car garage. The home sits on a 153 x 153-foot lot. Some...
Andrew F. Clark, 57, of O’Neill was sentenced by the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on April 2, for crimes included in two cases. He was sentenced to consecutive 30-day sentences in the Holt County Jail for criminal mischief, $1,500 to $4,999, a Class I misdemeanor, and second-degree criminal trespass, a Class 2 misdemeanor that took place July 23, 2023. He was credited for nine days previously served. In a companion case, that led to the second of his two bond revocations in the first case, Burdick fined Cla...
Funeral Services for Randall Dean Robertson, 77, of Orchard, will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, at the Orchard United Methodist Church in Orchard. Pastor Janene Reynolds will officiate. Burial will follow in the Orchard Hill Cemetery with military honors by Orchard American Legion Post 136. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 16, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Orchard United Methodist Church. Randall died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Arrangements are...
A 20-year-old O’Neill man was back in the Holt County district courtroom March 11, to be resentenced for crimes committed Aug. 5, 2021, after he admitted violating probation. The Honorable Mark Kozisek revoked probation and resentenced Drake D. Ruegge to 100 days in the Holt County Jail on each of two underlying counts, possession of a controlled substance and third-degree domestic assault, with credit given for 44 days previously served. Provided he loses none of his good time, Ruegge must serve 58 days, less 44 days on Count I and another 5...
There are a lot of ins and outs in party politics during an election year. Who's in the race and who's out? All eyes have been on the Legislature where the big surprise came from Republican Julie Slama – rhymes with drama – announced she wouldn't seek a second term representing southeast Nebraska's District One because she was going to take her recently earned law degree another direction. But before the appointee of then Governor Pete Ricketts could relish the attention one more time, the ven...
Alex T. Berglund, 32, of Chambers faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Jan. 2, to be sentenced on his conviction of DUI, third offense. Berglund pleaded no contest in November 2023, per terms of a plea agreement with Holt County attorney Brent Kelly, to the charge that was reduced from driving under the influence of alcohol, high test, third offense. Burdick placed Berglund on probation for 30 months. He ordered payment of $930 in probation fees, $105 costs of prosecution and a $1,000 fine. He was also sen...
Since we're writers, we, at SAM love lists. Trust us, we keep and use them every single day. But, how does one determine which articles should be at the top of the yearly list? In the past, we've based it by reader count from our website. This year, we're still relying on reader count, featuring the top-read article by month. We wrote nearly 2,000 articles in 2023 and, while some of our favorites don't appear on the list, we're sure these are a newsworthy representation of the Summerland region....
Jerry F. Homolka Jr., 57, of Chambers faced the Honorable Kale Burdick on Nov. 14, in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill, for sentencing on a count of driving under the influence of alcohol, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor. Burdick find him $500, revoked his driver’s license for 60 days and placed him on probation for six months. He was ordered to pay $210 in probation fees and $105 costs. Homolka was represented by Ron Temple of Norfolk. Homolka was arrested by an O’Neill police officer May 22, with a preliminary breath alcohol conte...
Lydia Robertson navigates traffic in the lane while putting up a shot. She scored 17 points in Friday’s 63-27 win over CWC at Chambers. Ady Mlnarik scored 22 points and Jenna Funk grabbed eight rebounds in the win. “Lots of encouragement across the board and a total team effort,” said coach Jacob Birch....
(right) The Renegades' William Jesse swats the ball over the hand of Summerland's Michael Koenig, during the tipoff of Friday's contest in Chambers. The Bobcats took control early, winning 70-29. Koenig scored 14 points in the contest. "Our goal is to win each day with quality reps and great teamwork. We have to stay locked in with that mindset and just worry about going "1-0" each time we step on the court," coach Brett Kaczor said....
The holidays are for celebrating and Small Business Saturday is a celebration of the key role independent, locally-owned businesses play in Nebraska's economy. Founded by American Express in 2010 and officially co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011, Small Business Saturday will be Nov. 25, the Saturday following Thanksgiving. Chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and small businesses across Nebraska have embraced Small Business Saturday and the...
Funeral services for Robert Walnofer, 95, of O'Neill, will be Monday, Nov. 27, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing with Father John Norman officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, rural Clearwater. Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with a 4 p.m., wake service. Robert died Nov. 22, 2023, at Avera St. Anthony Hospital in O'Neill. Arrangements are under the direction of Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. C...
The Honorable James Kube handed two defendants, who had been convicted of two misdemeanor counts apiece after accepting plea deals in August, concurrent 18-month probation sentences during the Oct. 25 session of Antelope County district court at the courthouse in Neligh. They were also informed of their right to petition the court to have their convictions set aside after successful completion of their probation. Jordan Knievel, 22, of Neligh faced Kube for sentencing on two Class 1 misdemeanors, third-degree assault and obstruction of a peace...
Jerry D. Beall Jr., 20, of Atkinson was sentenced Oct. 2 by the Honorable Mark Kozisec, in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill, for a crime committed in September 2022. On the charge of soliciting prostitution, under 18, Beall was sentenced to three years of probation, with conditions including seven days in the Holt County Jail, payment of $1,100 probation fees and partial reimbursement to the county for defense counsel fees, in the amount of $500. Terms of probation also include: Obtain employment; obtain GED; obtain a c...
A Randolph man was recently sentenced to serve one year in the Antelope County Jail and fined $1,000 for his latest conviction of domestic assault Brennon J. Coleman, 39, previously of Neligh, was given credit for 15 days already served and was taxed $204.71 costs of prosecution when he faced the Honorable James Kube on Sept. 27. During the sentencing hearing, Coleman, who had pleaded no contest in July, contended he had not hit the victim. When asked by the judge if he recalled the incident, he answered, “Absolutely.” And, when asked why, he...
Two defendants entered guilty pleas to amended charges when they faced the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, Aug. 30. Ethan Moses, 20, of Chambers faced Kube, alongside Antelope County public defender Pat Carney, charged with a Class 3A felony, terroristic threats and Count II, intimidation by telephone call, a Class 3 misdemeanor, both alleged April 1. Carney announced a plea agreement had been reached. Antelope County attorney Joe Smith filed an amended complaint, charging Moses with two...
When the school bell rang for the first time last week, six new educators experienced their first day of class at Summerland Public Schools. Kara Ahlers will teach fifth grade. She graduated college in December 2018, with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She has an endorsement in reading and writing. "When I worked as a para years ago, the teachers who I worked with were amazing at encouraging and reassuring me I could be someone who could make a difference in the lives of our...
19 - 2023 A funeral mass for Dorothy Summers, 87, of O'Neill, was held Tuesday, Aug. 8, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill. Burial followed in the O'Neill Cemetery. Dorothy died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick's Catholic Church for mass intentions in memory of Dorothy. Arrangements were entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~ Dorothy Helen Kamphaus was born May 6, 1936, in Petersburg to Joseph and Juliana...
Holt County Ag Society has announced its 2023 4-H and fair schedule. Events will begin Saturday, Aug. 5 with 4-H shooting sports action and end Saturday, Aug. 12, at the fairgrounds in Chambers. 4-H shooting sports participants will register Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m., with competition in trap, .22, small bore pistol and muzzle loading scheduled to start at 9. On Sunday, shooting sports participants will compete for bragging rights and ribbons in BB gun, air rifle, air pistol and archery, at...
A Funeral Mass for Dorothy Summers, age 87, of O'Neill, NE will be at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill with burial to follow in the O'Neill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7 pm Parish Rosary. Dorothy passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk, NE. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick's Catholic Church for Mass intentions in memory of Dorothy....
The Honorable Kale Burdick accepted written documents filed by four defendants, waiving their rights to preliminary hearings, when he presided from the county court bench in O’Neill on July 11. Burdick bound the felony cases over to the Holt County district court. All four defendants are represented by Holt County public defender Rod Smith. Tristina J. Strong, 32, of Orchard is set to be arraigned Sept. 11 in the district courtroom in O’Neill on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, alleged April 11 in Cha...
