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Funeral services for A. Louise Nordby, 78 of Ewing, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug, 17, at Ewing United Methodist Presbyterian Church, with Janine Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Burial will be in Ewing City Cemetery in Ewing. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Louise died Aug. 12, 2024, at Alpine Village in Verdigre. Condolences may be directed to the family at...
Wildlife officials say conditions in certain areas of Nebraska are suitable for the spread of deadly viral diseases among big game populations. They are asking the public to report unexplained death or illnesses of deer, pronghorn, elk and bighorn sheep. Observations of unhealthy big game animals or unexplained deaths should be reported to the nearest Nebraska Game and Parks Commission office. Locations include Alliance, Bassett, Kearney, Gretna, North Platte, Lincoln, Omaha and Norfolk. In big...
Joaquin S. Echeverria, 28, of Brenham, Texas, (in custody) appeared in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on July 31 for further arraignment on a Class 1C felony, possession of more than 28 grams of methamphetamine, with intent to deliver. If convicted, he faces up to 50 years of incarceration, with a five-year mandatory minimum. No good time is awarded to mandatory minimum time. He pleaded not guilty and requested jury trial. The Honorable James Kube set pretrial hearing Aug. 28 and jury trial, Oct. 21. Echeverria is represented...
Rural communities across Nebraska have struggled with population loss for decades. The last census indicated that of the state’s 93 counties, 69 had lost population between 2010 and 2020. A University of Nebraska at Omaha study in 2015 made a sobering projection that only 12 counties in the state would have more residents in 2050 than in 1990. That continues a slide in rural areas that’s been occurring since the settlement days. Near a family farm we have in northeast Nebraska, you can scan the...
Eugene Koenig 1938 - 2024 Funeral services for Eugene Koenig, 85, were 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father Frank Baumert officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Gene died July 21, 2024, at Arbor Care Center in O’Neill. Condolences may be directed the family at http://www.snidermemorial.com. ~~~~~ Eugene Louis Koenig was born Dec. 17, 1938, to Adolph and Audrey (Tomjack) Koenig at Ewing. He graduated from Ewing High Schoo...
Funeral services for Wayne Pollock, 91, of Ewing, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father James Kramper officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery with Military rites by Sanders American Legion Post #214. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. wake service at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father Frank Baumert. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Wayne died on...
The message from Clearwater residents is overwhelmingly clear: fix the streets. "We've been researching different options and trying to figure out a way to start improving the streets. When we went through the surveys done for the Downtown Revitalization project, and the housing grant two years ago, streets were the No. 1 concern of citizens of the community," said Clearwater Economic Development Director Lauren Sheridan. Navigating Clearwater's business corridor may get a whole lot smoother if...
The Honorable Donna Taylor continued several hearings to a later date when she presided from the bench in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week. Justin A. Paulsen, 37, of Oakdale was granted a continuance so he could hire an attorney. Paulsen faces a charge of violating requirements of the Sexual Offender Registry by failing to register his vehicle with the Antelope County sheriff. Arraignment is set Aug. 7. If convicted, Paulsen faces up to a $10,000 fine and/or up to three years im...
The Honorable Kale Burdick, on July 17, bound a Stuart man over to the Holt County District Court on felony charges in three Holt County Court cases. Arraignment is set Aug. 12. Tyler C. Bain, 43, of Stuart, who was incarcerated in Iowa, did not appear in the Holt County courtroom. Written waivers of his right to preliminary hearings were filed by his court-appointed attorney, Bradley Easland of Norfolk. Charges include a Class 1D felony, possession of firearm by prohibited person, alleged between July 1, 2023, and March 8, 2024; two Class 3A...
Catherine Alberta Price 1935 - 2024 A Mass of Christian burial for Catherine "Alberta" Price, 89, of Norfolk, was held Tuesday, July 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Norfolk. The Rev. Pat McLaughlin was celebrant, with burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Clearwater. Home for Funerals in Norfolk was in charge of arrangements. Catherine died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center in Norfolk. ~~~~~ Catherine Alberta Schueth was born on April 19, 1935, to Albert an...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska July 9, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 7-2-2024 BOC Meeting. Called for public comment. Approved Payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS ins 20,472.96; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 50.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF ex 371.65; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,161.80; AXON ENT ex 760.61; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 57.27; BCBS ins 76,579.37; BOMGAARS ex 382.87; BROGAN & STAFFORD ex 1,692.68;...
Shane R. Farrier, 32, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, did not appear for preliminary hearing, as scheduled in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week on a theft allegation but his attorney, Antelope County public defender Pat Carney did. Carney advised that his client had been sentenced out of Platte County district court and is now in the custody of the department of corrections. An oral motion to continue was sustained. The Honorable Donna Taylor continued the hearing to July 17, with an order to transport pending....
Douglas J. Jacobs, 32, of Elgin faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Neligh courtroom Wednesday July 3, for preliminary hearing on a Class 4 felony, possession of methamphetamine, alleged May 18 at the Oakdale Cemetery. Taylor reviewed evidence and heard testimony from Antelope County deputy Trent Howard, after which she found there is probable cause for the case to continue. She bound the case over to the Antelope County district court, where Jacobs is set for arraignment July 31. Bond posted May 28, in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, is...
Matthew R. Thomas, 37, of Neligh appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on July 3 to be sentenced for third-degree assault, a Class 3 misdemeanor committed nearly three years ago - in October 2021. Antelope County attorney Joe Smith told the judge that Thomas’ former wife, who was not present at the hearing, had requested he receive some jail time so their children would see he got some punishment. Thomas’ attorney, Michelle Schlecht of Norfolk asked for probation. The Honorable Donna Taylor sentenced Thomas to a 12-month term of...
Mass of Christian Burial for Catherine "Alberta" Price, 89, of Norfolk, will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Norfolk. Reverend Pat McLaughlin will be celebrant, with burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Clearwater, Nebraska. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, with a 7 p.m. rosary. Home for Funerals in Norfolk is in charge of arrangements. Catherine died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center in Norfolk. ~~~~~...
What a show! Overflow crowds watched nearly 300 cowboys and cowgirls provide thrills and spills over the weekend at Clearwater's Big Rodeo. In the process, competitors took home approximately $34,000 in prize money. "What an amazing three nights of rodeo," said Curt Thiele, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce president. "We were blessed with very good weather and competition was high, with a big number of competitors." Sutton Schrunk, of Valentine, scored 77 in bull riding to take home the top prize...
Orchard trustees agreed to sponsor a community cleanup event when they met in regular session on June 10. According to village clerk Brenda Harrison, dumpsters are expected to arrive July 15. Additional information will be announced on the village's Facebook page. Trustees also approved hiring AMGL CPA, of Grand Island, to complete the yearly audit. The board requeted bids since Herley & Reinke CPA, of Norfolk, no longer conducts municipality audits. Harrison said three companies were...
The Honorable James Kube saw an abbreviated criminal docket when he presided from the bench in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last week. Sentencing for Rider Short, 24, of Oakdale is continued to July 31, on a motion of the prosecution, due to a witness being out of state. Bond posted July 5, 2023, in the amount of $20,000, 10%, is continued. Short was convicted of felony flight to avoid arrest and unauthorized use of a vehicle, stemming from a July 4, 2023, escapade in downtown Neligh following the annual holiday parade....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska June 25, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 6-11-2024 BOC Meeting. Called for public comment. Correspondence was reviewed. Heard from Sen. Adrian Smith’s Office. No action. Denied motor grader bids/purchase. Denied Pay Applications. Second pay application was not presented. Zoning administrator report – no report. Approved Mike Rowe as engineer on the county line bridge – Knox Count...
The average cost for a gallon of gasoline has hardly budged in the past week as an increasing domestic supply and less demand from drivers are keeping prices tame. Prices at the pump are just a few cents below where they sat this same time last year in the midst of the Fourth of July holiday week. Analysts are watching the conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hezbollah, backed by major oil producer and Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries member Iran, as it could grow larg...
Hometowns in Greater Nebraska have so much to offer. At Nebraska Community Foundation, we work with over 270 communities and 1,500 volunteers across the state who are utilizing the assets unique to their places to fuel community development that will continue to attract new generations of Nebraskans. Homegrown philanthropy is a major asset in this endeavor. Charitable dollars and endowment payout are being used to fund projects and programs that directly benefit young people and their families...
The Honorable Kale Burdick, while presiding from the bench in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last week, signed a bench warrant for the arrest of an Ainsworth man who failed to appear for arraignment. Burdick signed the warrant calling for the arrest of Brenton K. Mann, 39, who failed to appear for arraignment on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, high test, a Class W misdemeanor alleged April 29. He was arrested by a Holt County deputy after he became stuck in a ditch along 478 Avenue, about one mile north of Highway 2...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska June 11, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Cancelled action on radio replacement. Approved minutes of the 6-4-2024 BOC meeting. Called for public comment. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: A RIFKIN CO ex 89.88; AMAZON CAPITAL SVCS ex 110.98; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ex 21,513.58; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 34.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF ex 18.70; APPEARA ex 35.31; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,060.85; BLACK...
Julius Tauber, 22, formerly of Camp Lejune, North Carolina, appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week on two counts of intimidation by phone call, Class 3 misdemeanors alleged in May 2023. If convicted of the charges, he faces up to $500 fines and/or 90 days in jail on each count, which jail terms may be ordered served consecutively. Tauber filed a written not guilty plea in January and acknowledged in writing that multiple continuances granted over the past year do not count against...
Cheryl A. Meier 1948 - 2024 Funeral services for Cheryl A. Meier, 75, of Orchard, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday June 12, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater with Pastor Sollberger officiating. Burial will be in Ewing City Cemetery in Ewing. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Cheryl Ann Meier, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at her home in Orchard, following a brief illness. Condolences may be...
