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Memorial services for Martha J. Volle, 78 of Clearwater, will be 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Pastor Wayne Owens officiating. Visitation will be before the service from 6 to 7:30, Thursday, May 14, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Casual attire is requested for the service. Burial will be at a later date. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Martha died on May 6, 2026, at her home. Condolences may be directed... Full story
Funeral services for Don Maulding, 98, of Norfolk will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 14, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater, with Rev. Ryan Janke officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery with military rites conducted by Clearwater Legion Post #267 and Sons of Legion. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Memorial gifts will be directed to the... Full story
On April 28, Antelope Memorial Hospital received the Most Improved Performance Award for 2025, as a member of the Accountable Care Organization coordinated by Bryan Health. The award was presented during the annual Bryan Health Connect Conference held at the Holthus Convention Center in York. An Accountable Care Organization in Nebraska is a group of doctors, hospitals and healthcare providers who voluntarily work together to provide high-quality, coordinated care to patients. These networks...
PEO Chapter CQ of Antelope County awarded two local education scholarships to deserving senior girls who demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities. Jenna Funk, Clearwater, is a Summerland School graduate who plans to attend Wayne State College and pursue a degree in business administration with emphasis in agribusiness. Irelyn Bearinger, of Clearwater, graduated from Elkhorn Valley Schools. She plans to study accounting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and earn her CPA credentials....
Central Valley Ag recently announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, awarding $1,000 each to 20 outstanding students who are pursuing higher education in agriculture-related fields. These scholarships reflect CVA’s commitment to supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening the future of rural communities. Area students receiving a scholarship include Jenna Funk and Shaylie Kester, Clearwater; and Lucille Koinzan, Neligh....
ASHTON CLEVELAND Old School Thrift Store Scholarship KARLEY DAWKINS The Susan T Buffet Foundation Scholarship WSC Dean's Commitment Scholarship Red Cross Scholarship Summerland Booster Club Scholarship The Sunset Store Scholarship JENNA FUNK WSC President's Commitment Scholarship WSC Growing Together Scholarship WSC Leadership Award Scholarship Mitchell Equipment Scholarship Farmers Pride Scholarship NECC Parenting & Child Development Scholastic Contest PEO Chapter CQ Scholarship Central Valley...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 5, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of April 14, 2026, Board of Commissioner meeting. Public comments. Correspondence was reviewed. No report for zoning administrator. Heard from Bold Nebraska regarding CO2 Pipeline. Interlocal agreement with Village of Clearwater and BCBS renewal were tabled until next week. Approved Viking Fire Protection Group to continue fire suppressant system, and Protex Central...
Funeral services for Todd D. Drury, 64, of Clearwater, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday May 18, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing, with Pastor Mark Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery in Orchard. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 17, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Todd died on May 12, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to the family for later designation.... Full story
Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company and The Foundation for Rural Service announce a $2,500 national scholarship has been awarded to Ethan Kester of Clearwater. The FRS Scholarship Program awards one-time scholarships to students from rural communities for their first year of college, university, or vocational-technical school. Each student is sponsored by an NTCA member company, like NNTC. "Providing opportunities for young people in rural communities is a core mission for FRS. We are proud to...
A continuance was granted in Antelope County District Court for a 64-year-old woman charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class IV felony. Denise A. Blevins, of Norfolk, was unable to attend the April 29 court session due to illness. Her attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh, requested a continuance. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith did not object, and the Honorable Michael L. Long granted the motion. He ordered Blevins to appear May 27 for a pretrial hearing. A jury trial in the...
Wayne State College will hold commencement ceremonies for graduate students Friday, May 8, in Rice Arena and for undergraduate students Saturday, May 9, in the college's historic Willow Bowl amphitheater. The graduate student ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. and the undergraduate ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the undergraduate ceremony will be held in Rice Arena. The ceremonies will be livestreamed at www.wsc.edu/watch-live. A total of 637 degrees will be conferred...
Nine years after winning her first rodeo queen title, Taylor Bolling hopes to add one more. The Clearwater native will compete in The Miss Rodeo Nebraska Pageant, June 14 - 17, in North Platte. Bolling graduated from Northeast Community College with a degree in veterinary technology. The third generation to grow up on her family's farm, Bolling has a passion for animals and agriculture. She helps manage, grow and improve her family's Sim-Angus cattle herd....
Wayne State College students will present their honors research projects for the Spring 2026 Honors Colloquium on Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1. The public is invited to attend. Faith King, of Clearwater, will present "Reforming Drug Sentencing in Nebraska; The Current State, Progress, and The Path Forward," on April 30, at 2 p.m. Presentations will be held in the Kanter Student Center's Niobrara Rooms (east and west) on campus. All presentations will be made available to watch on the...
The Honorable Kale Burdick presided over four Antelope County Court cases involving alcohol-related charges on April 23. Shane L. Krebs, 55, of Clearwater, reached a plea agreement. A previous not guilty plea was withdrawn, and Krebs pleaded guilty to one count of DUI-.15+ or refusal (1 prior conviction), a Class 1 misdemeanor. Per the agreement, Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith would not make a recommendation during sentencing. The defense waived enhancement, and Smith provided evidence of a...
This spring, AMH welcomes Will Fehringer, PA-C, to its medical staff. He will offer coverage primarily at the Neligh AMH Family Practice Clinic. A native of Bloomfield, Fehringer is the son of Jeff and Kelli Fehringer. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 2019. He attended Wayne State College, graduating in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He acquired his Physician Assistant degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, graduating in December 2025. He...
NOTICE OF 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, May 11, 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...
Clearwater village officials considered four bids for hay and/or pasture during the April 13 meeting held at the fire hall. Jay Snider bid $3,500 to pasture the lagoon parcels and $700 to hay the tree dump and dike. Fred Thiele submitted a bid of $2,551 to pasture lagoon parcels and install or repair fence line as needed. Blake Kester submitted a $2,750 bid to hall all parcels, and Kasey Shenshew bid $2,000 to hay all parcels. Trustee Cody Kester said he would like to see permanent fencing...
A complete surprise. That's how SAM co-publisher Scott Schindler described the moment his name was announced as the winner of the Feature Photo of the Year from the Nebraska Press Association. "You entered my picture?" He asked wife and co-publisher LuAnn, before making his way to the podium to accept the award during the Nebraska Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest awards banquet, Saturday, at The Cornhusker in Lincoln. "He sent me two photos that made the paper throughout the year,"...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc, sup 1009.46; Apptegy, Inc, Thrillshare Media sub, 8.278.11; Aschoff, Molly A., mileage reimbursement, 1,711.73; Black Hills Energy nat gas, 80.83; Blick Art Materials, sup, 123.72; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, hotels/sup/postage, 6,873.04; Clearwater Market, sup 153.23; Coldtype Publishing, printing, 370.45; COR Therapeutic Services, LLC, counseling, 6,928.75; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 38.99; Countyline Sharpening Services, blade sharpening, 148.00; Crowne Plaza Hotel, NRCSA...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER CDBG Comprehensive Planning Project The Village of Clearwater is seeking proposals from experienced planning firms to prepare an updated Comprehensive Plan utilizing $55,000 in CDBG grant funds, which will guide future community growth. Proposals shall include all labor, travel and materials. Scope of Services and Requirements • Engagement strategy to connect and interact with the community to gather insight for the project. • Ability to provide existing conditions analysis and vision for the future, implement app...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 13, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., April 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, posted at US Post Office, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank and given to Board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart, Cody Kester, Brian King,...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS April 14, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the April 7, 2026, meeting. Public comments. Quarterly jail inspection. Reviewed correspondence. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS ins 21,499.51; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 210.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 4,294.74; APPEARA ex 80.79; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 8,841.37; FIRSTNET ut 652.42; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,300.76; BLACKBURN MFG ex 24.60; BCBS ins...
This year, Antelope Memorial Hospital's "Move it 2 Lose it Challenge" was held for 12 weeks from Jan. 5 through March 27. It was coordinated by Vanessa Carpenter, AMH wellness director. Over 550 pounds were collectively lost by the 46 contestants. In the men's division, the first-place winner (for the second year in a row) was Tim Kester, Jr. of Clearwater. He also lost the highest percentage of body weight among all competitors at 17.9%. The second-place winner was Brian Hoffman ofBrunswick,...
Jordan and Kate Mueller happily announce the birth of their son, Tad Joseph Mueller. Tad arrived on April 6, 2026, at Pender Community Hospital. Tad weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 3/4 inches long at birth. Grandparents included Joe and Carol Thiele of Clearwater and Mark and Denise Mueller of Emerson. Jackie Domina of Coleridge is Tad’s great-grandmother. Tad is welcomed home by his big brother, Huck....
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER CDBG Comprehensive Planning Project The Village of Clearwater is seeking proposals from experienced planning firms to prepare an updated Comprehensive Plan utilizing $55,000 in CDBG grant funds, which will guide future community growth. Proposals shall include all labor, travel and materials. Scope of Services and Requirements • Engagement strategy to connect and interact with the community to gather insight for the project. • Ability to provide existing conditions analysis and vision for the future, implement app...
