Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Sorted by date Results 251 - 275 of 1398
Residents pitched a new use for city hall and voiced concerns about a new drive-through during the Ewing Village Board of Trustees meeting April 14. Kathleen Jorgensen requested permission to use the city hall meeting room for games of Bingo and cards. “I’m guessing twice a month, at the most,” she said. Events would be cleared through the village clerk, and Jorgensen expects gatherings to begin in May. Trustees also fielded concerns about a drive-through window installed at Double H Baker...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS April 17, 2025 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on April 9, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 14, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on April 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published March 26, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, Kane Fry, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Jeremy Tuttle, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham, and Kent S...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 2,127.00; Apptegy, Inc. Thrillshare media sub, 8.037.00; Aschoff, Molly A., Q3 mileage, 2,074.80; Auto Glass Solutions, windshield/window replacement and rock chip, 934.92; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 672.53; Blick Art Materials, sup, 54.60; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash service March/April, 2,222.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, meals for 8th-gr NECC, 280.50; Clearwater Market, sup, 144.80; ColdType Publishing, printing, 151.00; Crowne Plaza Hotel, conf hotel r...
Parker Napier's future is as neatly trimmed as the lawns he's been mowing since age 11. The Summerland FFA standout cut through the competition at the Nebraska State FFA Convention, earning the prestigious State Star in Agribusiness and claiming the top spot in turf and landscape management-proof that his grassroots business is growing into something much bigger. Summerland FFA Advisor Jacob Goldfuss said Napier is the first Star winner from the school. The awards were presented at the 2025... Full story
The Summerland Board of Education learned several staff members will depart at the end of the school year. Board president Nate Schwager read a resignation letter from Lisa Cook, a mathematics teacher. Superintendent Molly Aschoff said Ashley Koenig, a Ewing graduate, will fill the vacancy. Koenig currently teaches business at Creighton Community Schools. “She will be teaching junior high math and will take the Praxis test to get that certification,” Aschoff said. “With a strong math depar...
Area youth will have multiple opportunities to hunt for Easter eggs. This Saturday, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will host its annual event, at 2 p.m., at the village park. Newborns through 10-year-olds are invited to search for special eggs to win prizes. Clearwater Public Library will also provide free books for winners. Ewing Young Members Club will host its annual egg hunt, Saturday, April 19, at 1 p.m. at Schmidt Park. In Orchard, an Easter egg hunt will begin at 1:30 at the football...
The Summerland Public School Board of Education will convene its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at the school's campus near Ewing. Several significant items will be up for discussion and possible action. The board is set to consider decisions on staffing, nursing services, and technology purchases for the 2025–2026 school year. These discussions could shape the school's direction on hiring needs, student health services, and classroom technology heading into the next a...
I thoroughly enjoy Paul Hammel’s column in this paper and wanted to add a few thoughts of my own to his piece about the lack of civility in our political discourse. Upon President Trump's inauguration, I decided to approach this term differently in comparison to 2016. I promised myself I would listen, try to be open to different approaches, be less judgmental of opinions that were different than my own, and look for positive ways to impact the political discourse. I have prayed daily for peace, in the world and in our country. Prayed that d...
Members of the Summerland fifth-grade class completed the DARE program, on April 1, with a graduation ceremony at the school. To learn more about the DARE program, taught by Ewing Police Chief John Shaver, read this article previously published in the Advocate-Messenger https://www.summerlandadvocate.com/story/2025/02/19/school/not-your-parents-dare-class/7395.html...
Oh, Robert Burns, you nailed it—paraphrasing “To a Mouse,” the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. It started Friday when I let Scott’s call go to voicemail while I was talking to another publication during a run through Ewing. Before hitting the bank, I check the message: “Call me!!!” Trouble. Scott never uses exclamation marks. I call back. Voicemail. Again. This time, he answers—barely. “Meet me (phone cuts out)... home... (phone cuts out) doctor... (phone cuts out) help.” The...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ewing will be held Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m., at city hall 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. Published April 2, 2025 ZNEZ...
Ewing graduates are invited to the 2025 bash, sponsored by the Class of 1983. The event will be Saturday, May 24, at St. Dominic's Hall. All Ewing graduates may attend. Bring your own drinks will start at 5, with dinner at 6 p.m. The meal will include brisket, ribs and burgers, prepared by Chris Dierks. Tickets will be available soon at The Ewing Bank for $15 each....
NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Estate of Sylas E. Coy, Deceased Estate No. PR25-8 Notice is hereby given that on March 20, 2025, in the County Court of Antelope County, Nebraska, Elsie M. Coy, 51130 858th Rd., Ewing, NE 68735 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate. Linda Mitchell Clerk of the County Court County Court of Antelope County PO Box 26 Room 1 501 M Street Neligh, NE 68756 (SEAL) Boyd W. Strope, #16057 Strope Law PC, LLO 125 N. 4th Street PO Box 858 O’Neill, NE 6...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND SUPERVISORS March 17, 2025 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on March 12, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for...
The best fish fry in the country will take place Friday, March 21, at St. John's in rural Clearwater, located 10 miles south and one mile east of Ewing. Serving will begin at 5 and continue until 8:30 at the parish hall. The menu will include three types of fish, two types of potatoes, macaroni and cheese, homemade buns, salads and dessert. A freewill offering will be accepted. Takeout orders will be available by calling 402-485-2476....
After more than 15 years of service, Sharon Swails will retire as Ewing Village Clerk. Ewing Board of Trustees will honor Swails at an open house, Friday, March 28, from 1 to 4 p.m., at city hall. The public is invited to drop in to share well wishes with Swails....
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 483.22; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 362.80; Bomgaars, sup 9.98; Boyd’s Electrical service, Inc., sup/serv, 254.10; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash, 2,774.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, rooms/sup/conf exp, 2,641.80; Clearwater Market, sup, 252.81; ColdType Publishing, printing, 125.50; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 2,157.82; DAS State Acctg-Central Finance OCIO, internet line charges, 481.87; Dusty’s, fuel, 314.38; Eakes Office Solutions, sup, 1,306.40; Elkhorn Rural...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES MARCH 10, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on March 10, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Feb. 26, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, Kane Fry, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Jeremy Tuttle, Kane Fry and Katie Cunningham. Kent S...
More than 60 high school seniors will begin their studies at the University of Nebraska at Kearney this fall as members of a prestigious health science program, including Jaycee Reynolds, of Ewing. She has been selected for the KHOP pharmacy program. Representing communities across the state, the students selected for the Kearney Health Opportunities Program demonstrate both academic excellence and a commitment to serving rural areas as future health care professionals. "Improving access to...
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 5, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in a special session on March 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. in open and public session at the village hall. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss personnel. Chairman, Kane Fry, called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. Notice was given to the location of the posted open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham, Jeremy Tuttle and Kent Stallbaum. Also present were Sharon Swails and Jennifer...
Funeral services for Barbara E. Schilousky, 77, of Laurel, formerly of Ewing, will be 10 a.m., Tuesday March 18, at Church of Christ in Ewing. Burial will be in Ewing City Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, March 17, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with prayer service at 7 p.m. Barbara died March 11, 2025, at Hillcrest Care Center in Laurel. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at ww...
A funeral mass for Carol Vandersnick, 66, of Ewing, was held Monday, March 3 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing with burial in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. John Norman officiated. Carol died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements were entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~ Carol Ann Rotherham was born June 4, 1958, in O'Neill, Nebraska to Harold and Karen...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ewing will be held Monday, Mar. 10, at 7 p.m., at city hall 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. Published March 5, 2025 ZNEZ...
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over three cases involving assaults in the Feb. 19 session of Antelope County Court. Michelle R. Zelms, 37, of Norfolk, appeared for arraignment on one count of assault-cause bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor, related to a Feb. 14 incident which occurred at rural Ewing in Antelope County. Zelms requested a public defender. Taylor adjudged her indigent and appointed Antelope County Attorney Patrick Carney. According to the probable cause affidavit, Zelms and...
