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Orchard board addresses concerns during special meeting
Orchard village trustees discussed concerns about buckling gym floors and heating and cooling systems during a special meeting held July 25, at 6 p.m., at the former school site. Edges of the floor...
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...
Teachers take on summer's coolest jobs
With school beginning next week, summer's end is in sight. What did you do over summer vacation? While the question may be a first-day ice breaker, a teacher's response may surprise you. Several...
Overcoming adversity: Strunk prepares for Ironman competition
According to Nike, "The only one who can tell you 'you can't' is you. And you don't have to listen." Taking that advice, Randi Strunk, 39, of Minneapolis, originally from Orchard, has overcome that...
Lease agreements dominate Orchard village discussion
Discussion regarding lease agreements took precedence at the Village of Orchard Board of Trustees meeting held Monday, July 11. Trustees Glen Cheatum and Dwight VanOstrand were not in attendance of th...
No summer break: Summerland teachers, students take stage in production
Disney claims, "Beauty and the Beast" is "the most beautiful love story ever told." The O'Neill Community Theater had a busy summer with practices, and was rewarded by crowds supporting performances o...
With 50 years of experience, Schwagers share marriage advice
The rock band Bread sang, "Life can be short or long. Love can be right or wrong, and if I chose the one I'd like to help me through, I'd like to make it with you." This was the one of three songs...
Young riders try junior rodeo events
It was a hot, sunny day at the Hyannis Junior Rodeo where brothers Weston and Wayge Ferguson, of Clearwater, participated in several events on Sunday, July 10. Weston Ferguson, a third grader at...
Salon offers hair, tanning options
Got Style, in Clearwater, is owned by Marsha Drury and has been supporting the community with all its hair needs since 2000. While Got Style has been open since 2000, the building itself has quite the...
Passion drives Shear Attitude owner
Jaimie Hartigan, owner of Shear Attitude in Ewing, lives by the quote "Be your own kind of beautiful" with her customers. "Many people ask 'What would look good?' To me, I'm like 'If you love your...
Strope provides hometown hair service
Cut It Up in Orchard has also offered services to the local communities for several years. Shelly Strope started her first hair salon in 1983, in a trailer, in Orchard. She ran the business for a few...
Schacht experiences Africa's habitat during summer study program
This day and age, it is challenging for people to go "unplugged" to live life to the fullest. Holly Schacht, of Orchard, saw the challenge and met it head on. Schacht spent a month in South Africa on...
Building on the future
A new business offering home upgrades hopes to build a small business into a full-time gig. Travis Shaffer, of Orchard, started T. Shaffer Home Improvement three months ago. According to Shaffer, the...
With Airbnb stays growing in popularity, Royal retreat offers spot for relaxation
Saddle up, unpack and unwind, at Royal's newest business, the Royal Bunkhouse. Lisa Meisner and Polly Anderson resided in Phoenix, Arizona, when they decided to purchase the Royal schoolhouse, Royal...
Hail to the (rodeo) queen
Shilo Shabram, a 16-year-old from Neligh, was crowned Miss Clearwater Rodeo, Friday, at the 55th annual Clearwater Big Rodeo. Shabram has been involved with all things rodeo from a young age. She...
Shifting gears: Desire to own business spurs Meyer to return home
June is designated as automotive service professionals month, and Wesley Automotive has provided automotive services to local communities for a year. Automotive service professionals month is a time...
Wood tops field in bullriding
Fifty contestants took home prize money from the 55th annual Clearwater's Big Rodeo. Ben Wood scored 83 in bull riding, coveting the top spot in a field of 24 contestants. He earned $721.92. Dillon...
Clearwater recognized as Smart Rural Community
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company recognized the Village of Clearwater, in Antelope County, as a Smart Rural Community, Friday, June 24, as part of US92's Clearwater Rodeo...
Camping, fishing and more available at Grove Lake
June is National Camping Month and now is the perfect time to explore the local hidden gems Grove Lake has to offer. Information from the "Royal Centenniel" highlights the complete story of Grove...
Grove Lake Bait Shop offers more than bait and tackle
The Grove Lake Bait Shop has been in business near Grove Lake for many years. According to the "Royal Centenniel," Arthur and Agnes Erb had several people stop for worms on their way to Grove Lake....
Tenpenny slated to headline Clearwater Rodeo concert
You may learn the "Truth About You", Saturday, during the Mitchell Tenpenny concert on Clearwater's Main Street. Tenpenny is scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Here's the truth about Tenpenny. The...
Orchard village, Summerland close on property sale
The Village of Orchard and Summerland School closed on the schoolhouse sale, June 13. Village chairman Stephanie Cleveland made the announcement during the village’s June 13 meeting. The final cost o...
Orchard trustees sift through thrift store proposal
It was business as usual as several motions passed during the Village of Orchard Board of Trustees meeting, June 13. Trustee Dwight VanOstrand was unable to attend the meeting. Shelly Strope and Bev...
County librarians share happenings with county commissioners
The Antelope County Library Association presented its annual reports and review to the Antelope County commissioners at the June 14 commissioner meeting at the Antelope County Courthouse. Cindy...
Check it out: Longtime Orchard business features upgrades
TJ's Market, in Orchard, continues to upgrade the business to serve the small town with the luxury of having a grocery store. It's come a long way since a grocery store first opened in the village....
