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CALL ORDER: 855 CONTRACT ID: 81112 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. NH-20-4(132) LOCATION: US-20, STUART - ATKINSON IN COUNTY: HOLT The Nebraska Department of Transportation will receive sealed bids in Room 109 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m., on Feb. 12, 2026. At that time the bids will be opened and read. Bids will be opened and the bid totals will be read via Webex. The Webex information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage a minimum of two days prior to the opening, and can be found by...
Charitable gaming in Antelope and Holt counties played out like a split deck this past year, with sharp town-by-town swings reshaping the odds, even as statewide wagering slipped. While Nebraska overall saw charitable gaming decline of about 2.6%, Holt County bucked the house with a sizable increase and a modest rise in keno play, even as Ewing's wagering dipped. Antelope County, meanwhile, followed the statewide slide, posting a roughly 4% drop overall as Orchard's surge at the keno counter...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES JANUARY 12, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Jan. 12, 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, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JANUARY 13, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Jan. 6, 2026, meeting. Public comments. Set official wages for 2027-2030. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS ins 24,019.79; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 149.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 487.19; APPEARA ex 80.50; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,939.90; FIRSTNET ut 652.60; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 519.90; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,601.43; BCBS ins...
CALL ORDER: 855 CONTRACT ID: 81112 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. NH-20-4(132) LOCATION: US-20, STUART - ATKINSON IN COUNTY: HOLT The Nebraska Department of Transportation will receive sealed bids in Room 109 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m., on Feb. 12, 2026. At that time the bids will be opened and read. Bids will be opened and the bid totals will be read via Webex. The Webex information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage a minimum of two days prior to the opening, and can be found by...
After almost three hours of deliberation, the Antelope County Commissioners set wages for all elected officials of the county at yesterday’s meeting with all commissioners present. After much discussion, wage/benefit comparisons with other counties and some back-and-forth with elected officials, the ACC came up with what they feel is a fair compensation package. Wage increases per year will now be based on CPI-U (Consumer Price Index-Urban) starting in 2028 and running through 2030 with a minimum increase of 2%. Wages for 2027 are as f...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JANUARY 6, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of Dec. 9, 2025 Board of Commissioner Meeting. Public comments. Correspondence was reviewed. Quarterly Jail Inspection after meeting. Approved Highway 20 Interlocal Law Enforcement Agreement. Approved change order and pay application for Dixon Construction. Approved 2026 depositories. No action on road closing and Clearwater interlocal agreement....
We asked readers to complete a survey listing the top articles in SAM during 2025. These are the top five, based on readers' votes. 1. Hometown Hero: Summerland freshman uses SkillsUSA training to save infant's life As an eighth-grade student, Taelyn Nilson learned CPR and won a state title in Job Skills Demonstration at the Nebraska SkillsUSA Middle School Conference. In December 2024, Nilson used those skills to save the life of an infant who was staying in her family's home. January 15, 2025...
I like to drive, and Nebraska gives you plenty of opportunities. The state's best road trip might be up the old Oregon Trail, past Chimney Rock to Scotts Bluff. Scenic. Historic. In the fall, you can't beat wandering the hills around Indian Cave State Park. Driving along Highway 12 from Ponca to Niobrara is a close second. Colors galore. The Sand Hills are beautiful in spring, with wildflowers blooming. And you can't beat driving through the Pine Ridge after a fresh snow – as long as it's not bl...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 26, 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 Nov. 19, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is...
What began 10 years ago as a heartfelt tribute to a twin brother in heaven and a fleeting moment of joy for a toddler granddaughter has grown into one of the Midwest's biggest and brightest holiday traditions: Christmas at Comstock. The event started modestly, with a single decorated home. But when an anonymous donor delivered nearly $3,000 worth of lights and inflatables to organizer Henry Nuxoll's doorstep over a 30-day period, the display quickly grew-transforming Comstock into a Christmas...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 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 Nov. 12, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is...
Judge Donna Taylor presided over a number of hearings during an Oct. 15 session of Antelope County Court. A continuance was granted for a 48-year-old Neligh man facing one count of DUI-.15+ OR refusal (1 prior conviction), a Class I misdemeanor; and one count of willful reckless driving-1st offense, a Class III misdemeanor. Jesse J. Borer, represented by Brad Montag, motioned for a continuance, which Taylor granted. Borer will appear Nov. 19. ••• Micah J. Chvatal, 32, of Wahoo, appeared for a pretrial hearing on a count of DUI-a...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA OCT. 14, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Oct. 7, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON ex 56.11; AMERITAS ins 22,292.12; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 337.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 810.17; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 800,320.00; ANTELOPE CO 4-H COUNCIL ex 200.00; APPEARA ex 71.12; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,586.40; FIRSTNET ut 667.85; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 160.96;...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA OCTOBER 7, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approve minutes of Sept. 9 and 16 Board of Commissioner meetings and Budget Hearing. Public comments. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer’s fund balance report, treasurer’s sweep account report, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report, clerk of the district court report, Imprest Pledge Collateral. Zoning administrator report: permit report and approved admin...
A 44-year-old Boelus man will pay $100 in fines after being sentenced for driving under suspension/before reinstated-st, a Class III misdemeanor. Sam L. Fackler appeared in Antelope County Court, Oct. 1, and appeared before Judge Donna Taylor. She ordered the fine, along with court costs, to be paid in full that day. ••• Bryan A. Mahoney, 59, of Columbus, will appear for further arraignment on Oct. 22. He was originally charged with a single count of operate a motor vehicle/avoid arrest-felony, a Class IV felony. Antelope County Attorney Josep...
Orchard's Tourist Park, located along US Highway 20, has a different look. Two large pine trees were removed from the area on Sept. 17 in order for construction to begin on the Orchard Veterans Memorial. Orchard village trustees approved the tree removal when they met Sept. 15 in regular session. Construction of the new memorial is expected to begin soon. Officials also accepted an agreement between Antelope County and the village for law enforcement services, which will run $1,242.25 per...
Distracted driving and speeding are endangering and killing Nebraskans. So, here's a challenge to everyone who gets behind the wheel: Let's make our roads the safest in America. "I'm issuing this challenge because of the troubling trends in traffic safety. In June, over a two-week span, three Nebraska State Patrol cruisers were hit while parked on I-80," Pillen said. In late July, a Nebraska Department of Transportation worker was injured while assisting at the scene of a crash on the...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present. Deputy County Assessor Montana DeVries, Deputy County Treasurer Cathy Fuhrer and County Clerk Cathy Pavel were also in attendance. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Sept. 10, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. Chairman Frahm...
Seven individuals appeared Sept. 5, in Antelope County Court, on various drug- or alcohol-related charges. Denise A. Blevins, 63, of Norfolk, for further arraignment on one count of possession of a controlled substance, a Class IV felony. Defense counsel Patrick Carney told the Honorable Donna Taylor that he and his client had not discussed the preliminary hearing. Taylor ordered Blevins to appear Sept. 19 for a preliminary hearing. Denise Blevins was arrested June 17, during a traffic stop, when Antelope County Deputy Keegan Barker pulled...
The North Central RC&D will have a paper shredding day for area communities on Monday, Sept. 29. "This is an opportunity to safely dispose of confidential documents. There is no cost but a free-will donation will help with expenses," organizers said. The Paper Shredder will be in the following communities: • 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. – Valentine at the old Shopko lot at 525 E Highway 20; • 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. – Bassett at the Rock County Community Center • 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Stuart at the Stua...
A 34-year-old Texas resident will return to Antelope County Court, Sept. 19, for further arraignment on a count of operating a motor vehicle/avoid arrest-fl, a Class IV felony. Michael S. Boughton, of Krum, Texas, appeared for arraignment, Sept. 5. The Honorable Donna Taylor found Boughton indigent and appointed a public defender. Boughton requested to be able to leave the State of Nebraska. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith did not object, and Taylor removed the travel restriction from Boughton’s bond requirements. Bond, set at $...
Updated traffic rules and heavier fines for breaking them go into effect Sept. 3. The move-over law previously applied only to emergency and roadside assistance vehicles. With the Nebraska Legislature's passage of LB 530, an omnibus public safety bill introduced by Omaha Sen. Kathleen Kauth, state law will require drivers to slow down or move over when approaching any stopped vehicle or "vulnerable road users" on the side of the highway. "This includes pedestrians, bicyclists, people in...
A veterans memorial planned to be installed in the Orchard City Park will need state approval. Village trustees discussed the proposed site durings its Aug. 11 meeting and agreed that the State of Nebraska Department of Roads will need to verify and approve the distance from Highway 20 to the memorial prior to removal of any trees in the park area. American Legion Post #136 members are spearheading the drive. Fundraising is currently underway. According to a rendering of the site, a 30 foot by...
A 31-year-old Oklahoma man was pronounced dead, Saturday, at the Husker Ag ethanol production facility east of Plainview, Pierce County Attorney Ted Lohrberg reported in a press release. At approximately 10 a.m., Pierce County 911 received a call reporting an individual had passed out in a fermenting tank. Pierce County Sheriff's Office and Plainview Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the facility at 54048 US Highway 20. First responders attempted to resuscitate the man, identified as Randall McElroy of Cushing, Oklahoma. McElroy was...
