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A couple known for their generosity as business owners in the Ewing community are the newest members of the village's Hall of Fame. Family of the late Ralph and Hazel Munn accepted the award from village chairman, Jeremy Tuttle, on Sunday at the Ewing FunFest parade. Ralph grew up about 100 miles southwest of Chicago in Streater, Illinois. His siblings included Bernadine, William, Eileen, Verle, and Jack. William Senior and Lucy Anne were his parents. Following high school, he moved to...
The 2026 Nebraska Rod and Customs Association 33rd Tour Nebraska's traveling car show will travel through four Summerland communities this Saturday. The tour kicks off at the WarHorse Center in Norfolk, with vehicles departing at 7 a.m. Cars are expected to arrive in Clearwater at 7:55 a.m.; Ewing at 8:06 a.m.; Orchard at 8:25 a.m., and Royal at 8:32 a.m. Cars will leave Norfolk in two groups, approximately 20 minutes apart. Other stops along the route include Creighton, Center, Verdigre,...
Plans are in motion for city-wide garage sales in Ewing on Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in participating should contact Pat Anson, 402-926-999, by June 1. Submit a list of items by June 6 for a listing on the radio and maps available at Ewing businesses....
The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Area students included on the list are Jack Barlow and Jaycee Reynolds, Ewing....
Maxine Koenig 1938 - 2026 A funeral mass for Maxine Koenig, 88, of Ewing, will be at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 3, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with burial to follow in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. John Norman will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 2, with a parish rosary at 7 p.m. Maxine died on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mo...
The open road has long connected Holt County’s communities, carrying generations of families, stories and traditions across the Highway 20-275 corridor. On Saturday, June 6, residents will have the chance to travel those same roads while taking a closer look at the places and people who helped shape the county’s past. As part of Holt County’s 150th birthday celebration, the Holt County Historical Society will host a Historical Caravan Tour, a daylong journey through five communities that highl...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY 18, 2026 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 May 7, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for...
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, June 8, at 7 p.m., at the 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. Jen Ramold, Village Clerk Published May 27, 2026...
For more decades than most remember, Ewing Summer Funfest has served as the unofficial starting line to summer in Holt County, a weekend where golf carts roll before breakfast and nearly every corner of town hums with activity. This year's celebration, set for May 22-24, once again blends old traditions with new attractions as families, alumni, visitors and longtime residents gather for a community event that has become stitched into the fabric of Ewing summers. Sponsored by the Ewing Young...
Todd D. Drury 1962 - 2026 Funeral services for Todd D. Drury, 64, of Clearwater, were Monday May 18, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing. Pastor Mark Hoffman officiated. Burial was in Orchard Hill Cemetery in Orchard. Todd died on May 12, 2026, in Omaha. Condolences may be directed to the family at http://www.snidermemorial.com. ~~~~~ Todd Duane Drury was born in Gregory, South Dakota, on March 17, 1962. He was the oldest son of Keith and Dorthea (Anderson) Drury. Todd lived in Jamison, Nebraska,... Full story
EJ "Hap" Opp 1944 - 2026 EJ “Hap” Opp, formerly of Wood River, died on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Services will be held at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island at 10 a.m., on Saturday, May 30, with Derek Apfel officiating. Inurnment and military honors to follow at the Wood River Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. ~~~~~ EJ was born to Frederick (Fritz) and Hazel (Lilienthal) Opp on Nov. 8, 1944, in Wood River. He received his edu... Full story
Every summer in rural America begins the same way: somebody unfolds a lawn chair. Not because they particularly want to sit in the heat for six hours. Not because the food lines are short. Not because mosquitoes have suddenly become enjoyable. They show up because that’s what small towns do. This weekend begins another season of community celebrations across the Summerland area, and before long our calendars will blur into parades, rodeos, ballgames, barbecue smoke, gravel parking lots and l...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 11, 2026 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on May 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. Notice of the meeting was published April 29, 2026, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, Jeremy Tuttle, 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, Katie Cunningham and Kent Stallbaum. Kane Fry was absent. A...
PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL MEETINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 14, 2026 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for a special meeting on May 14, 2026, at 6 p.m., to discuss the purchasing of the school playground. Chairman, Jeremy Tuttle, called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Jeremy Tuttle, Kane Fry, Dustin Jorgensen, Kent Stallbaum and Katie Cunningham. Jorgensen did need to exit the meeting before voting. Also present were Don Ruroede,...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Elite Experiences, FBLA - Nat’l Lodging/trvl, 3,821.04; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 8.531.36; Avera Patient Financial Services, track incident, 436.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 316.98; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash serv, 2,240.00; Butch’s Towing, towing van #17, 87.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/rooms/flights, 9,755.75; Carolina Biological Supply Co, sup, 189.55; Clearwater Market, sup, 19.18; ColdType Publishing, printing, 420.58; COR Therapeutic Services, LLC, school couns...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 11, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, May 11, 2026, 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, Brian King, Jeff Schlec...
A funeral mass for Maxine Koenig, 88, of Ewing, will be at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 3, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with burial to follow in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. John Norman will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 2, with a parish rosary at 7 p.m. Maxine died on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~... Full story
A community blood drive will be held in Ewing, Wednesday, May 27, from 12 to 6 p.m. at the city hall. To schedule an appointment, contact Nancy Harpster at 402-340-0326, Kyle Jensen at 402-910-0681, or visit www.redcrossblood.org. The Blood Donor App may also be used. "Every two seconds, someone needs blood products," organizers said. Individuals who donate are reminded to bring a donor card or photo ID. "Eat breakfast or lunch and drink plenty of water prior to donating," organizers said....
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...
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
The Summerland Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Summerland Public School in Ewing, with a mix of routine business and several action items on facilities, staffing and operations on the agenda. The meeting will open with standard procedures, including recognition of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the agenda. A "Celebration of Excellence" segment is scheduled early in the meeting to highlight staff and...
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...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Public School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room at 51293 857th Rd., Ewing, Nebraska. The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning. The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 Microsurfacing for Holt County, Nebraska Sealed proposals for the construction of C45(578) “2026 Microsurfacing for Holt County, Nebraska,” Ewing East & West, JEO Project No. 252273.00, QuestCDN No. 10139447, will be received by the county clerk at 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill, NE 68763, until 11:30 a.m. on the 18th day of May 2026. The work is generally described as follows: Microsurfacing 852 Road from Highway 281 to 508th Avenue and 857 Road from Highway 275 to 510th Avenue. Proposals will be taken for said const...
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 24, 2026 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for a special meeting on April 24, 2026, at 6 p.m., to discuss the purchase of a new patrol car and sell the current patrol car. Chairman, Jeremy Tuttle, called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Jeremy Tuttle, Kane Fry, and Katie Cunningham. ITEMS APPROVED: To fix current patrol car and sell it. To look at purchasing a new patrol car...
