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Longtime American Legion and Auxiliary members Ralph and Barb Tichota, of Clearwater, were recognized Saturday, for providing the inspiration and dedication to bring the veterans park to life in Clearwater. "It will have a lasting and significant impact," said Steve Stearns, veterans park committee member, during the presentation. "Your legacy will live on through this beautiful park and your work in creating a place of reflection and remembrance has touched all of our hearts." The park, located...
Nine road improvement projects were approved by Antelope County Commissioners, Oct. 1, following the one- and six-year road plan hearing. Highway Superintendent Brian McDonald said essentially the plan includes any new construction. Priority projects include two bridge replacements along the Antelope/Knox county border. Project C-2 404 includes removal and bridge replacement. Both counties will contribute $155,000 toward the project. It is located along 870 Road, between 518 and 519 avenues....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Oct. 8, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Oct. 1, 2024, BOC meeting with correction. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 20,540.26; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 157.00; APPEARA ex 34.01; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,219.08; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 127.54; BCBS ins 75,975.12; BOMGAARS ex 38.97; BUTCHS BODY SHOP ex 254.00; CARNEY LAW PC ex 19,016.00; CASEYS ex...
The Lady Bobcats picked up two wins last week as they swept O'Neill in a game played at O'Neill High School on Oct. 8, and soundly defeated Neligh-Oakdale on the Bobcat home court on Oct. 10. Against Neligh-Oakdale, Lydia Robertson finished the match with seven kills and a solo block. The Bobcats will face Ainsworth at home, Oct. 17. Parents night activities will take place between the junior varsity and varsity contests....
No medals. Just a lot of experience and personal bests. That describes the Summerland high school cross country teams' results from the first-ever Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference meet, held Oct 10 at the Plainview Country Club. Senior Lenora Kester was seconds away from a medal. She finished 17th, running 24:35.45. Carlee Livingston was two spots behind Kester. She placed 19th, running 25:17.32. Aubrey Parker ended 27th in the field of 34 runners. She cross the line in 27:52.62. West Holt c...
University of Nebraska-Lincoln students Carleigh Greene, Tilden, a 2022 high school graduate of Elkhorn Valley Schools, and Riley Martensen, a 2022 graduate of Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools, have been named winners of the Schuchardt Family Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. Greene, the daughter of Randy Greene of Tilden and Bobbi Jenkins of Oakdale, is a junior majoring in community health and wellness in the College of Education and Human Sciences. She is a member of the CEHS Student...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Oct. 8, 2024 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes as well as all resolutions and agreements are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Set the following levies for Antelope County and Subdivisions: Antelope County: General: 0.268330; Building: 0.001224; Veterans Aid: .000052; Total: 0.269606 AC: LEC Bond: 0.015284; Total: 0.015284 Ag Society: General: 0.005668; Total: 0.005668 Airport Authority: General: 0.001555; Total:...
It was billed as a debate against incumbent U.S. Senator Deb Fischer. In reality, Dan Osborn greeted approximately 30 constiuents and a handful of east-coast journalists, around 8:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 14, at Sly's Family Bar and Grill in Neligh, for an hour-long listening session after Fischer did not show up to debate the independent candidate from Omaha. Osborn, a Navy veteran and Nebraska National Guard member said he's frustrated with the two-party system and the polarization of politics....
[email protected]?subject=Events Calendar submission&body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Thursday, August 29 Bobcat XC JH/HS XC @ Burwell Invite, 10 a.m., Calamus Golf Course Bobcat VB JV/V VB @ West Holt Triangular; v Elkhorn Valley @ 6 p.m; v West Holt @ 7 p.m. Friday, August 30 Holt County BOE and Supervisors Holt County BOE and Supervisors, 9/9:15 a.m., Holt County Courthouse, O'Neill - Budget hearing at 1:15 p.m. Bobcat Football V Football @...
Whether the luck of the Irish was with them or if a divine power intervened, emergency personnel are thankful that no fatalities or major injuries were reported in an explosion that rocked O'Neill before sunrise on Monday. At approximately 5:55 a.m., an explosion occurred in the St. Patrick's Parish Center, in the 300 block of Benton Street. KBRX Radio owner Scott Poese, of O'Neill reported flames as high as 50 to 60 feet were visible in the early-morning skies shortly after the blast occurred....
The Neligh Faith Community Church will be distributing food to those in need on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Individuals who wish to receive food can meet at the Neligh American Legion Club, 115 West Third Street, in Neligh, between the 2 and 3:30 p.m....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Oct. 1, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 09-03-2024, 9-10-2024 and 9-17-2024 BOC meetings. Public comment. Correspondence was reviewed. Quarterly jail inspection. Zoning administrator had no report. Pamela Slaymaker was introduced as the new educator for UNL Food, Health and Nutrition employee. 2024 interlocal library agreements were approved. Held One- and Six- Year Road Plan public...
Whether the luck of the Irish was with them or if a divine power intervened, emergency personnel are thankful no injuries were reported in an explosion that rocked O'Neill before sunrise on Monday. At approximately 5:55 a.m., an explosion occurred in the St. Patrick's Parish Center. Initial reports of liquid oxygen tanks exploding were debunked by Terry Miles of the O'Neill Fire Department, who reported where the fire originated. Following the explosion, KBRX Radio owner Scott Poese reported fla...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE The professional development team at ESU8, located in Neligh, partners with 18 school districts across seven counties in northeast Nebraska. They provide resources and support to ensure all students have access to grade-appropriate learning opportunities, high expectations and strong instruction. The team strives to meet the unique needs of each district, so they have the systems, tools and practices necessary for success. As a team, they provide professional learning...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept. 17, 2024 The clerk was completing a claim call. The Antelope County Board of Commissioners convened in special session on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at 8:06 a.m., in the county commissioner’s meeting room, Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, for the purpose of a budget hearing. The meeting was called to order by board chairperson, Charlie Henery, with the following board members in attendance: Jacob, Dittrich, Krebs, Williby and Henery. Chairman stated t...
NOTICE OF MEETING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS A COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Notice is hereby given that the County Board of Commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold a County Board of Equalization meeting in the commissioners’ meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on Oct. 8, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., for the purpose of setting Antelope County levies; approving tax roll corrections, motor vehicle exemptions and various other items which may become necessary to act upon. T...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold meetings in the county commissioners’ meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on the following dates and times: Oct. 1, 2024 at 9 a.m. Oct 8, 2024 at 8 a.m. Meetings will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Antelope County clerk’s office and...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept. 10, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Tabled minutes of the 9-3-2024 BOC meeting. Called for public comment. Approved Payroll. Approved Vendor Claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 22,116.80; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 151.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 26.96; APPEARA ex 37.12; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,080.33; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 312.94; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 87.45; BCBS ins 75,975.12; BOMGAARS ex 35.95; CASEYS ex...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: Schlecht Trucking, srv, 4,038.51; Arbor Day Foundation, dues, 25.00; Professional Tax Services, srv, 2,200.00; Barco Municipal Products, sup, 130.71; Bomgaars, sup, 302.66; Dinkel Implement, sup, 133.57; Farmers Pride, fuel, 50.00; ERPPD, util, 1,296.61; NNTC, util, 162.30; Neligh Auto & Machine, sup, 35.54; Topkote Inc., srv, 61,991.82; Western Oil II, LLC, fuel, 542.76; ColdType Publishing, adv, 174.00; Precision IT, srv, 36.00; Petty cash, cash, 47.35; Black Hills Energy, util, 89.71;...
How to handle the River Road, near Clearwater, will come down to engineering specifications. Village officials and Clearwater residents were present, Sept. 10, when Antelope County Commissioners discussed the potential project. Road superintendent Leigh Kluthe said he and Brian McDonald traveled the road last week to talk to about options for the three manholes in the stretch off Highway 275 to the first bridge. Kluthe hasn't received McDonald's findings yet. "He's directing everything back to t...
My Uncle Paul left this earth about 10 days ago. He was an entertaining character who loved his family and always had a knack for making people laugh. I was asked to speak at his funeral. My Aunt Deanna tells me he loved this column. He told me that, too. Uncle, this one’s about you. I read two statements this week that hit home. The first one said, “An auntie and her first-born niece will always have an unbreakable bond. I know it’s true. Ask my aunties, I’m their favorite “Hey, will you run t...
Shane L. Krebs faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Aug. 21 for a revocation of probation hearing. Krebs was placed on an 12-month term of probation Sept. 6, 2023, for a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol. On Aug. 24, Krebs submitted to a chemical test that was positive for alcohol. He admitted consuming at a tractor pull. According to information from his probation officer, he had been sanctioned for four previous positive alcohol tests and had been placed on continuous alcohol...
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individual, and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The pantry will be available from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club, 115 W. Third Street, in Neligh....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept. 3, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 8-13-2024, BOC meeting and minutes of the 8-13-2024 BOE meeting. Public comment. Correspondence was reviewed. Zoning Administrator: two administrative plats were approved. Road Superintendent Report: one Oversize Permit was approved; approved two underground permits, approved three access permits. Discussion on road projects and equipment. No...
Reprinted with permission from The Elgin Review Jane Schuchardt Special to the Elgin Review Sometimes your lens into the future gets polished by local mentors. Such is the case for Jamie Thiele, Clearwater, and her robust photography business. Relaxing over a cup of coffee for a few minutes after getting her two little ones, Charlie, 7, and Landrie, 6, off to school at Summerland near Ewing, Thiele claims she's a product of her second moms, Sue Vanis, Elgin, and Kim Grossnicklaus, Neligh. Of cou...
