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Nebraska Public Power District representative Jason Hofer presented the Antelope County Commissioners with an update on the proposed Antelope County to Holt County Transmission Line Project. The ACC met yesterday and heard Hofer inform them that a second public meeting concerning the route of the 345kV Transmission Line will take place July 21 from 3 to 7 p.m., at the American Legion in Clearwater. If approved, all physical structures of the transmission line will be on private land. However, aerial lines will cross Antelope County roads and...
REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE MIDWEST MESSENGER As the Fourth of July nears, a nationwide celebration reverberates from coast to coast in anticipation of America's 250th birthday. In Nebraska, another lesser-known place also has an upcoming milestone. Turning 150 years old, this community on the outskirts of the Sandhills will not be recognized with such fanfare or fireworks, though. That's because to most people, Deloit is a mystery on the map. If not for Kent Backer contacting Midwest...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JUNE 30, 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 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:15 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on June 18, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and are available for...
Postcards fro school students in Blessington, Co., Wicklow, Ireland, O'Neill's twin town, will be on display at the Kinkaid Museum during Summerfest. Stamps used on most of the postcards commemorate John Dunlap, an Irishman fro Co. Tyrone, who had a printshop in Pennsylvania and was the first printer of the Declaration of Independent. According to Holt County Historical Society officials, some of the students drew little pictures or included greetings in Gaelic on the cards. The museum is located at 401 E. Douglas Street in...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 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 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:15 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on June 10, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for public inspection...
As we have been celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great nation and gear up to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Holt County in Nebraska, The Village of Page is getting into the festivities with their own celebration of Page Community Day on Saturday, June 27. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with the Fred Cronk Memorial Trap Shoot. Then from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. guests can browse through the Page Farmers Market at the Page Park. At 11 a.m. the kids will want to head to the sand dig. Then...
The North Central District Health Department, in partnership with the American Heart Association, announces the launch of the AED Pad Replacement Mini-Grant Program. This funding opportunity is designed to help community organizations maintain lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators. AEDs play a critical role in responding to sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. However, AED electrode pads expire regularly and must be replaced to ensure devices remain operational when needed most. Through this program, eligible organizations may apply for...
summerlandadvocate.com Holt County's history came to life, Saturday, as the historical society hosted a caravan tour in towns along the US 275/20 corridor. Ewing historian Butch Rotherham shared yarns about days gone by, including stories about the Savidge Brothers, the famous race horse, Shade On, the ElDorado Theater, as well as other main street businesses. Memorabilia, ranging from athletic programs to cheerleading uniforms, photos, and full-page advertisements from The Ewing Advocate filled...
Bill Tielke (left), Holt County Supervisor, receives the 2026 Outstanding County Board Member of the Year Award from the Nebraska Association of County Officials. Tielke received the honor on June 3, in Kearney, at the NACO county board workshop....
Holt County property owners who wish to file a valuation protest must do so by June 30. Forms for protests are available at the Holt County Clerk's office in O'Neill. Protest hearings will be scheduled for Tuesday, June 16; Tuesday, June 30; and Thursday, June 16. All hearings sessions will begin at 9:15 a.m....
During Saturday's Holt County Historical Society Caravan Tour, I was reminded that history isn't just found in textbooks or archives. Sometimes it's tucked inside a faded photograph, an old movie ticket, or a well-worn letterman's sweater hanging on a display wall. The tour made several stops throughout the county, each sharing stories that helped shape the communities we know today. In Ewing, local historian Butch Rotherham welcomed a large group of visitors and shared stories about the village...
As summer gets underway, the Orchard Pool is prepared for another busy season with swim lessons and fun opportunities for families to enjoy time together in the water. The North Central District Health Department is partnering with area pools to offer discounted passes for the season,including the Orchard Pool. Other participating pools include: Holt County: Atkinson and O'Neill, Boyd County: Spencer and Lynch, Knox County: Creighton, Bloomfield, and Wausa, Antelope County: Orchard, Neligh,and...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY 29, 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 21, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for pu...
PUBLIC NOTICE HOLT COUNTY VALUATION PROTEST HEARING DATES Notice is hereby given that June 30, 2026, will be the final date for property owners to file valuation protests, to be heard by the county board of equalization. Forms for protest purposes are available at the Holt County Clerk’s Office. Protests will be heard as per the following schedule: 9:15 A.M. - June 16, 2026 9:15 A.M. - June 30, 2026 9:15 A.M. – July 16, 2026 The agenda, for the above meetings will be as follows: 1. Review, hear and consider valuation protests. 2. Equalize ove...
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 TO BIDDERS HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA Sealed bids will be received by the Holt County Clerk, Holt County Courthouse, 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill NE 68763, until Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., CDT, for bridge rehabilitation, and other incidental work thereto. The sealed bids are to be plainly marked “Attention: Holt County Clerk, Holt County Courthouse, 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill NE 68763, Redbird Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Project No. C-45(575), Structure No. C004558315”. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:30 a...
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...
Voter turnout in last Tuesday's primary election exceeded the statewide average of 27%, according to data from the Nebraska Secretary of State's office. In Antelope County, 1,808 of the county's 4,329 registered voters - or 42% - visited the polls. Approximately 35% of Holt County voters cast ballots. Polling data shows that 285 registered Republicans requested early voting ballots in Holt County, while 45 Democratic voters made the same request. That trend continued in Antelope County, as 92 re...
The Bobcat track and field teams traveled to Atkinson West Holt, May 14, for a competitive Class C5 District meet. In the boys division, Summerland finished eighth, scoring 16 points. Battle Creek claimed the team title with 146, while West Holt kept the runner-up trophy with 93. Other teams competing included O'Neill, Elkhorn Valley, Crofton, Valentine, Boyd County, and Niobrara/Verdigre. Summerland's girls team finished ninth. West Holt topped the field with 133 points. Battle Creek claimed...
The Bobcat golf team finished fifth at the West Holt Golf Invitational, held May 12 at the Atkinson-Stuart Country Club. The team shot 370. The meet was originally scheduled for May 2. O'Neill claimed the team title with 331, edging out runners-up, Creighton, who finished with 335. North Central ended third with 342 and Ainsworth placed fourth with 365. Other teams competing included West Holt, 374; Niobrara-Verdigre, 374; Stuart, 383; Boyd County, 417; West Holt JV, 432; and West Holt-JJV, 474. O'Neill's Mason Buller took the individual...
Summerland golfers competed in the Class C-3 district, Tuesday, May 19, at Fair Play Golf Course in Norfolk. The Bobcats finished eighth in a field of 16 teams, shooting 377. Norfolk Catholic took top honors, finishing with 313. Cedar Catholic ended second with 324, and Battle Creek placed third with 333. Those three teams advance to next week's Class C State Golf Championships. Other teams participating in the district included Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, 355; Pierce, 363; Ponca, 371; Crofton,...
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...
As Summerland's graduating seniors prepare to take the next step toward college, technical training, military service, and new career opportunities, the Clearwater Economic Development Office and Holt County Economic Development are once again sending an important message: Wherever life takes you next, we hope you come home. For several years, Clearwater and Holt County economic development offices have partnered to provide personalized mailboxes to graduating seniors from Summerland Public...
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...
