Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Sorted by date Results 376 - 400 of 1907
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 March 4, 2025, at 9:15 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 Tax Exemption Applications. 1) Clearwater Chamber of Commerce – Clearwater: 1.73 Acre irregular tract in the NE¼NW¼ Sec...
Educational Service Unit #8 is has a long-standing commitment to supporting its special education department, which has been expanding to meet the growing needs of special needs students in the school systems. Covering 34 public and non-public school districts across northeastern Nebraska, ESU #8 has been a cornerstone in education since the beginning of 1967. When ESU #8 started, it consisted of very few special education staff members. Currently, ESU #8 has approximately 83 staff members...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Feb. 4, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Tabled BOC and BOE meeting minutes. Public comment. Correspondence was reviewed. Heard from janitorial staff regarding personnel. Zoning administrator report. Approved two administrative plats. Highway superintendent gave various project updates. Authorized clerk to advertise for bids for culverts on 838th Road. Approved promotional grant fund, accepted museum roof...
There's a first time for everything. On July 25 to 29, Orchard will host the Class C Area 1 Senior American Legion Baseball Tournament. Jeff Shabram, coach of the Tri-County Titans based in Orchard, said the Jan. 21 announcement was exciting for Orchard, its ball programs and residents. Shabram, along with John Shaver, commander of Orchard American Legion Post #136 completed the application, which outlined the growth of the Titans program, facility upgrades and the village's experience hosting...
Wayne State College included 1,313 students on the dean's list for exemplary academic achievement during the fall 2024 semester. Students listed on the dean's list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. An asterisk denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term. Area students named to the list include Elly Herley* and Faith King*, Clearwater; Sharon Bartak, Emma Funk*, Danielle Schrunk*, Natalie Stallbaum and Barrett...
The Neligh Economic Development Office announces the addition of Shelby Snodgrass as the new assistant director. With an impressive background and a passion for fostering growth in rural communities, Snodgrass brings a wealth of experience, education, and enthusiasm to this role. "Shelby has demonstrated a proven ability to support businesses and create opportunities that positively impact communities. Her kind, approachable personality and dedication to excellence make her an ideal fit for the...
Funeral services for Thomas J. Napier, 67 of Norfolk, will be Friday, Feb, 7, at 10:30 a.m., at Ewing United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Ewing, with Janine Reynolds, officiating. Burial will be Ewing City Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Thomas died on Feb. 2, 2025, at Faith Regional in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolencse may be directed to the family at...
Funeral services for Joan Hawk, 82, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 7, from 5 p.m. to p.m. ,with 7 p.m. wake service at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Joan died on Feb. 2, 2025, at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill. Condolences may be directed the family at www.snidermemorial.com. ~~~~~ Joan...
The Nebraska State Dairy Association announce Monday that Automated Dairy Specialists of Clearwater, as the recipient of the 2024 Friend of the Industry Award. The award honors organizations or individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth and success of Nebraska's dairy industry and celebrates those who go above and beyond to support dairy farmers, promote innovation and advance the industry's future. Automated Dairy Specialists has been recognized for their commitment to...
Northeast Community College in Norfolk has released the president's honor list and dean's honor list for both full– and part–time students for the fall 2024 semester. To be named to the president's honor list, students must earn a grade-point average of 4.0 and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Students named to the president's part–time list attained a 4.0 GPA while taking at least six credit hours. Students named to the dean's honor list earned a GPA of at least 3.75 while takin...
Chadron State College has announced the students named to the fall 2024 president's and dean's list. The President's List consists of students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students met the requirements for the Dean's List by earning at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. To qualify for either list, students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first bachelor's degree, and have no incomplete grades during the semester. Cecily...
Ethan Kester's victory over West Holt's Tagen Kramer at Thursday's Greater Nebraska Activities Conference wrestling tournament took just one minute and 32 seconds, but it reflected years of hard work and dedication. With the first-round pin, the Summerland junior secured his 100th career win, joining Alex and Jesse Thiele in the Bobcats' exclusive 100-win club. "He is only the third wrestler to do it as a Bobcat," coach Dan Roeber said. "He has bigger goals both for the season and his career,...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater will be held Monday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., at the fire hall meeting room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Angie Hupp, Village Clerk...
Jackie (Kallhoff) Sidman, who was named after her father, was born Aug. 28, 1964 in Neligh, the daughter of Jack and Bonnie (Damme) Kallhoff . She died at her home in rural Kensington, Kansas, due to complications from diabetes, on Jan. 9, 2025, at the age of 60. Her early years were spent on the family farm south of Clearwater. This is where the "cowgirl" was started, as she loved taking care of the animals and riding "her" horse Tom. She lived in and around Clearwater until graduating from...
All six school board members took the oath of office Wednesday, Jan. 15. Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner, along with newcomers Chelsi McLain and Ryan Ahlers, recited the pledge of office. Officers for the board were also elected during the 50-minute meeting. Superintendent Molly Aschoff conducted the election. Nate Schwager will serve as president for the upcoming year and Jeremy Wagner was elected as vice president. Austin Twibell was chosen to fill the secretary...
Andrew Steskal, a 2018 graduate of Clearwater-Orchard Public Schools, will fill a math vacancy at Summerland Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Steskal spent two years at Northeast Community College and received a degree in mathematics education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Currently, he fills a similar position at Cross County High School. This is his third year in the district, located south of Stromsburg. Superintendent Molly Aschoff said, "We're very fortunate. He came...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jan. 13, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Jan. 13, 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,...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: Main St. Repair, sup, 204.95; Eakes Office Solutions, sup, 131.96; Farmers Pride, sup, 312.77; ERPPD, util, 1,164.43; Antelope Co. Treasurer, srv, 100.00; Neligh Auto & Machine, sup, 32.15; NNTC, util, 159.08; Western Oil II, fuel, 180.74; Applied Connective Technologies, srv, 75.00; ALLO Business, srv, 61.00; Black Hills Energy, util, 638.73; Advanced Consulting Engineering Services, srv, 2,534.62; Clearwater Library, tnfr, 2,250.00; inHANCE Utility Solutions, srv, 13,925.00; ColdType...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Jan. 15, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the school board room. Vice president Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Jan. 8, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The board members took the oath of office. At this time, vice president Schwager designated authority to the superintendent to lead the meeting and take nominations for president. Discuss, consider...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS D OFF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 53-135.01, liquor license of this act may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2025 for the following liquor licensee, to wit: Western Oil II, LLC dba Speedee Mart #2880 303 Hwy. 275 Lots 4-8, Block 12 in the Village of Clearwater, Nebraska Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Clearwater on or before Feb. 10, 2025, in the...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS D OFF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 53-135.01, liquor license of this act may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2025 for the following liquor licensee, to wit: Clearwater Market 401 Hwy. 275 Lots 1-2, Block 16 in the Village of Clearwater, Nebraska Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Clearwater on or before Feb. 10, 2025, in the office of the Village Clerk;...
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-8 VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, NEBRASKA AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER TO ANNEX AND EXTEND THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER TO INCLUDE THE WEST 20 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 60 ACRES OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA; TO REPEAL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET...
Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company held drawings for prizes during December in the cooperative's "12 Days of Giving" contest. To enter, NNTC customers sign up online. Each day of the giveaway, NNTC employees conduct a live drawing on social media and display the prize of the day. Names of three customers from Clearwater were drawn in the contest, including Deb and Fred Thiele, Jeanette Bearinger and William Kruger and Judy and Leonard Kerkman. NNTC representatives visited Clearwater, Jan. 14,...
A memorial service for Michael J. Schmitz, 73, of Norfolk, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Clearwater, with Father Frank Baumert officiating. Burial will be in St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery. Michael died on Jan. 19. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com ~~~~~ Michael (Mike) was born in Tilden, the eldest child of Leo and Ilene...
Imagine 30 minutes in a warm, soothing environment that claims to deliver health benefits like easing chronic pain, reducing stress and even promoting weight loss. Thanks to 26 Renew, area residents can now experience these perks by booking time in an infrared sauna located in the heart of Orchard. Owned by Alexa Simons, 26 Renew operates out of the former girls' locker room at the Orchard Community Center. Simons, originally from Sutton, moved to Orchard in 2023 with her husband, Tristan....
