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No nitrate police: State, local regulators can't, or won't, stop drinking water from getting worse
The farmer was growing impatient. He and dozens of other central Nebraska farmers had gathered for mandatory training in Columbus a few weeks before last Christmas. In response to high nitrate...
Open Letter to the Holt County Supervisors
First of all, thank you for giving me the opportunity to address your group about the proposed planning commission changes. I thought we had killed this a while back and would not hear from the commission until they had a complete plan that had been...
No action taken on handcounting ballots
Dialogue between Antelope County Commissioners and members of the Antelope County Patriot group became contentious, at times, during the Oct. 11 commissioners’ meeting in Neligh. Prior to the P...
Students get first-hand view of how government works
It’s a case that could be ripped from the headlines. Teenager Bill E. Kid is accused of drinking at a party and starting hay bales on fire at McDonald’s farm. Will the jury believe the standout ath...
Weed concerns, road closures discussed during commissioners meeting
Antelope County Commissioners tackled multiple agenda items when they met in regular session, Aug. 2, in Neligh. One promotional and one improvement grant request were approved. A promotional grant re...
Neligh man sentenced to county jail in 'peculiar case'
The Honorable Mark Johnson presided over the Antelope County district court through videoconference last Wednesday, July 27, sentencing two defendants and ordering a warrant be issued for a third who...
Neligh man appears in county court, accused of violating probation
Pepper W. Marchant, 23, of Neligh faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom May 18 for a violation of probation hearing and a request to waive an upcoming jail sanction. Marchant requested court-appointed counsel. Taylor...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER ORDINANCE NO. 2022-8
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER ORDINANCE NO. 2022-8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SETTING WAGE FOR NEW AND RETURNING SUMMER HELP, BEGINNING MAY 9, 2022; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE...
Antelope County felony cases bound over to district court
Andrew F. Sternberg, 32, of Creighton faced the Honorable Donna Taylor, on Wednesday, April 20, in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on a Class 2A felony, theft by unlawful taking, more than $5,000, alleged Feb. 23. Sternberg waived his right t...
Neligh man faces judge on felony assault of police officer charge
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over arraignment of several defendants in the Antelope County court in Neligh on April 20. Richard C. Jelich Jr., 27, of Neligh faced Taylor on five counts alleged April 16 in Neligh. He is charged with a Class 2...
Teen gets year in county jail for assault on county employee
Haiden M. Sleister, 18, of Tilden appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on April 6, to be sentenced for the assault of a county road worker last fall. The Honorable Donna Taylor sentenced Sleister to one year in the Antelope County...
Northeast Nebraska tourism improvements given nod
A new event center and lodge at Niobrara State Park, a new boat launch near the village of Niobrara and expanding the Weigand Marina at Lewis and Clark State Recreational Area, are one step closer to...
Economic Advisory Board increases state revenue forecast
The public hearing process is now complete. A hearing was held on every bill that was introduced before the committee with jurisdiction over the subject matter. The Legislature began meeting in...
Legal notices provide insight into local government
The Nebraska Press Association has launched a new public website to provide greater public access and notification to the workings of all government entities and courts in Nebraska. The website – w...
Jail lockdown delays court appearances
The Honorable Donna Taylor continued two cases in the Antelope County court in Neligh last Wednesday, due to a health-related lockdown at the county jail. A pretrial hearing for Jonathyn M. Gunderson, 32, of Neligh, on seven counts alleged Nov. 9,...
Defendants fail to appear, warrants issued, bonds revoked
Warrants were issued by the Honorable Donna Taylor for two defendants who failed to appear in the Antelope County court last Wednesday, Nov. 17. Angela Flores, of Neligh failed to appear for a bench trial on a City of Neligh junk ordinance violation...
Felony cases bound over, fines ordered for misdemeanors
Jennifer A. Blevins, 35, of Pierce, who was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on a Class 4 felony count, possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, alleged May 14 north of Oakdale, waived her right to the hearing and was bound over to...
Misdemeanor cases heard in Antelope County court
The Honorable Donna Taylor heard the following misdemeanor cases when she presided from the bench in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, Aug. 4. James A. Kreizel, 37, of Creighton appeared for arraignment on a count of driving...
LB 406 may have economic impact on northeast Nebraska
SEN. TIM GRAGERT The Legislature gave the budget bills second-round approval this past week, making only minor adjustments. After the budget is passed, the speaker plans to schedule taxation and...
Proceedings
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska March 9, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the county clerk’s o...
Senator outlines bills introduced this session
In early December, the former chair of the executive board, along with chairs of standing committees, sent an email to senators suggesting they limit the number of bills introduced. This would assist...
The picture of health in America is not so rosy
For end-of-the-year columns, it’s customary to recap events of the past 12 months, usually highlighting a mix of good and bad. Because this year has been dominated by health, and my beat is health, it seems fitting to reflect on where we are. Where w...
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We, at the Advocate-Messenger, are gearing up for National Newspaper Week, which is celebrated Oct. 4 through 10. This year’s theme - America Needs Journalists - has never been more timely. In a t...
Ballots due May 12
By now, all registered voters in Nebraska should have had the opportunity to fill out an application for an early (absentee) ballot. That application should be mailed to your county’s Election C...
Pedersen, Krebs appointed to fill Antelope County commissioner seats
Two rural Clearwater women have been appointed to fill vacancies on the Antelope County Board of Commissioners. Regina Krebs and Carolyn Pedersen fill board vacancies created by the Oct. 15 recall of...
