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Joaquin S. Echeverria, 28, of Brenham, Texas, (in custody) appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Feb. 21 for first hearing on a Class 1 C felony. Echeverria is charged with possession of more than 28 grams of methamphetamine, with intent to deliver, alleged Feb. 19. If convicted of the felony, Echeverria faces up to 50 years in prison, with a minimum of five years. Echeverria requested court-appointed counsel. Taylor appointed Antelope County public defender Pat Carney. Preliminary hearing...
Scarcely one square yard of a Neligh property was not covered by accumulated junk, trash, and debris, according to an Antelope County judge. The Honorable Donna Taylor, on Feb. 26, reached a verdict in a Neligh nuisance case. Kipp V. Polston, 46, of Neligh appeared in front of Taylor for a Feb.7 bench trial on a charge he violated Neligh’s nuisance ordinance. After hearing testimony and receiving evidence, Taylor took the case under advisement while she reviewed evidence and personally drove by the property, located just one block west of t...
Two defendants, who were recently arrested on warrants issued Feb. 1, appeared in front of the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday morning. Harley J. Snyder, 21, last known address, Lincoln, and Haiden Sleister, last known address, Oakdale, were both in the custody of Antelope County sheriff Bob Moore. Snyder had turned himself in to Lincoln authorities, while Sleister was arrested at the Madison County Jail when he posted bond on charges alleged there. Both men requested court-appointed...
Ten years since its inception, the Antelope County Ag & Home Expo has grown into an annual showcase of agriculture and home improvement businesses from the area. Attendance to the event, planned for March 5 and 6, at the Antelope County Fairgrounds, in Neligh, is free. Neligh Chamber of Commerce director Sara Borer said the expo educates and informs residents of different services offered in the area, with vendors from Norfolk to O'Neill involved. "It gives them a chance to visit with vendors...
Two Antelope County commissioners will face opponents in the 2024 election. Incumbent Charlie Henery of Neligh, who serves District 4, will face Harlan Brandt, Republican. Matthew Klabenes has filed on the Democrat ticket. In District 2, incumbent Eli Jacob is the lone Republican running. Merlin Bolling, who registered on the Democratic ticket, also filed. One incumbent filed for reelection to the Summerland School Board. Nate Schwager, of Orchard, tossed his hat into the ring again. Three...
Kristopher Dorrie, 39, of Albion appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, Feb. 21, on a third-degree assault charge. Dorrie pleaded guilty pursuant to a plea agreement with Antelope County prosecutor Joe Smith. In return, Smith recommended a fine only. Although Dorrie testified he didn’t think the victim, Cody Luscomb, was injured, he agreed to pay Luscomb’s restitution claim of $500. “I picked him up and we went to the ground, no punches,” Dorrie said. “(Luscomb) said he was (i...
Two separate jury trials have been set for an Oakdale man accused of driving during revocation/suspension and other crimes in September 2023 and in January. Shane Sleister, 49, of Oakdale (in custody), appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Feb. 21, in the two similar cases. Sleister’s attorney, public defender Pat Carney, asked Taylor to set separate trials in front of different juries. Antelope County attorney Joe Smith estimated one- to two-day trial in each case. Taylor set the t...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 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: March 5, 2024, at 9 a.m. March 12, 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 off...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Feb. 13, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 2-6-2024 BOC meeting. Approved Payroll. Approved Vendor Claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 19,689.98; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 141.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF ex 40.90; APPEARA ex 33.28; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 9,524.08; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,784.89; BCBS ins 60,532.81; BOMGAARS ex 98.35; BROCKHAUS-HARLAN FUNERAL HOME ex 2,000.00; BROGAN & GRAY...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Neligh, Nebraska Feb. 13, 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. Four tax roll corrections were approved. 2024 permissive exemptions and two partial exemptions were approved. Meeting adjourned. Antelope County Board of Equalization Charlie Henery, Chairman Attest: Denise Kurpgeweit Antelope County Clerk, Deputy Published February 2...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: City of Neligh, srv, 4,426.95; Precision IT, srv, 107.25; Bomgaars, sup, 484.03; Nebraska Mediation Center, srv, 100.00; Farmers Pride, fuel, 342.70; Bearinger Tax & Accounting, srv, 70.00; Clearwater Market, sup, 16.06; Neligh Auto & Machine, sup, 98.46; NNTC, util, 160.34; Western Oil II, LLC, fuel, 823.21; ERPPD, util, 1,279.15; Black Hills Energy, util, 729.79; ColdType Publishing, adv, 162.00; Jarecki Sharp Petersen, lgl, 300.00; Antelope Co. Sheriff, srv, 1,302.25; Economic Savings,...
The Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District has updated its chemigation rules and regulations as they pertain to the Nebraska Chemigation Act. A public hearing was held Nov. 27, 2023, to review and adopt those changes. On Feb. 12, the UENRD received approval from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy for the updated chemigation rules and regulations following a delay at the state level. The major change to the rules and regulations pertained to the fee structure, which was due, in part, to the chemigation program no longer being...
The third time playing Elgin Public/Pope John wasn't the charm for the Lady Bobcats in the girls' subdistrict final. At the end, EPPJ outlasted Summerland, 44-42. Coach Jacob Birch said, against EPPJ, his team had an outstanding first quarter and led the game 14-1 at that point. "EPPJ battled back and it was a back-and-forth fight until the end," he said. "I was very proud of the way our girls competed and played all out. Defensively and on the rebounds, we brought great energy and intensity."...
The 2024 Nebraska School Activities Associaton State Wrestling Championships begin tomorrow at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha. Summerland will be represented in both the girls' and boys' division, slated to begin at 3 p.m. The Bobcat girls' team will be represented by Ava Cleveland, 110-pound division; Kaylee Thiele, 135-pound division; Ammy Arroyo, 190-pound division; and Raina Krebs, 235-pound division. They advance from Friday's district competition in York. Three Bobcat boys' team...
After an approximate four-year absence from the Antelope County Sheriff's Department, Darin Ternus will return. Antelope County Commissioners approved rehiring Ternus as a deputy when they met Feb. 6 in Neligh. Ternus served as deputy from 2000 to 2019, before he joined the Neligh Police Department. "I'm sure he left in good standing," Commissioner Neil Williby said. Commissioners unanimously approved the motion. Commissioner Keith Heithoff was absent....
A longtime education veteran will lead Summerland Public Schools, starting July 1. Molly Aschoff, assistant administrator at Educational Service Unit #8 in Neligh, accepted the position Thursday, following two days of interviews with three potential candidates. According to board of education president Steven Thiele, details of Aschoff's contract are still being ironed out. "Aschoff will make a valuable addition to our district, contributing her expertise and commitment to our students and...
A funeral mass for Roger B. Miller, 71, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Ewing, will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 16, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m., at the O'Neill Cemetery in O'Neill. Rev. Joseph Sund will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill, with a parish rosary at 7 p.m. Roger died Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, following a brief illness. Arrangements are under the direction of Biglin's Mortuary in...
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The mobile event will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club, at 115 W. Third Street, in Neligh. Organizers remind individiauls who plan to attend that this is a time change for the new year....
The Honorable Donna Taylor handed sentences down from the county court bench in Neligh last Wednesday, Feb.7. Joe Hurd served as prosecutor in the absence of Antelope County attorney Joe Smith. Kegan J. McAllister, 19, of Tilden faced Taylor for sentencing on a count of third-degree domestic assault, committed July 6, 2023. Antelope County public defender Pat Carney asked the judge to consider probation. He said the assault was not a “fist to cuffs type of thing.” Taylor noted a presentence report did not recommend probation because of sev...
A Petersburg man accused of passing a counterfeit $100 bill last fall doesn’t want a lawyer but wants his bond modified. Thomas R. Miller, 54, had waived his right to counsel at his first court appearance last month and was denied a request for a bail refund. Miller appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor last Wednesday, Feb. 7, for further arraignment on a Class 2 misdemeanor, second-degree forgery, alleged Oct. 11, when he is accused of passing the bill at Elgin One Stop. He again waived his right to counsel. He entered a not g...
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over Antelope County court at the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Feb. 7. Handling prosecutor duties in the absence of Antelope County attorney Joe Smith was Joe Hurd, special deputy county attorney. Denis Kerkman, 90, of Tilden faced Taylor for sentencing on his latest conviction of violating a harassment protection order. Although Hurd indicated he had no evidence regarding sentencing, other than what was included in a presentence investigation report, he recommended probation with no jail time, a...
A domestic incident last October in O’Neill has cost each of the participants $550, after they faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last Tuesday, Feb. 6, on criminal charges. Deals with Holt County attorney Brent Kelly diminished the penalties from what they could have been. Jacob J. Reed, 42, faced Burdick for arraignment on two charges, third-degree domestic assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and assault by strangulation/suffocation, a Class 3A felony. Pursuant to the plea agreement with Kelly, Reed ple...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Feb. 6, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 01-09-2024 BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Approved rehire of Darin Ternus. Declared disaster for January snowstorms. Monthly Reports: Clerk of the district court fee report; treasurer’s fund balance report; treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report; treasurer’s sweep account statement; zoning permit report; imprest pledge colla...
Summerland Public Schools could announce who will serve as superintendent for the next school year as soon as Wednesday, Feb. 7, once interviews for the position conclude. Four candidates were slated to interview Feb. 6 and 7. Those candidates are Molly Aschoff, assistant administrator at Educational Service Unit #8, Chris Lecher, Franklin Public Schools superintendent; Nick Mumm, Ph.D., Giltner Public Schools superintendent and Nathan Weaver, K-12 principal and transportation director at...
