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NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 Microsurfacing for Holt County, Nebraska Sealed proposals for the construction of C45(578) “2026 Microsurfacing for Holt County, Nebraska,” Ewing East & West, JEO Project No. 252273.00, QuestCDN No. 10139447, will be received by the county clerk at 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill, NE 68763, until 11:30 a.m. on the 18th day of May 2026. The work is generally described as follows: Microsurfacing 852 Road from Highway 281 to 508th Avenue and 857 Road from Highway 275 to 510th Avenue. Proposals will be taken for said const...
Mass of Christian Burial for Dana R. Sheridan, 82, of Neligh, was at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Neligh. Reverend John Norman was celebrant. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh at a later date. Brockhaus-Harlan Funeral Home in Tilden was in charge of arrangements. Dana died Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Faith Health in Norfolk, Nebraska. ~~~~~ Dana Rae Sheridan, daughter of William R. Davis and Phyllis June (Moseberth) Davis, was born...
Ethan Kester, Isabella Kester, and Ryan Rifer will participate in the 32nd Annual Norfolk Track and Field Classic, planned for Thursday at the Norfolk Senior High Track facility. E than Kester will compete in pole vault, scheduled to begin 4 p.m. Isabella Kester will run the 3200m, slated to start at 7:20 p.m. Rifer will high jump, beginning at 4 p.m....
The Bobcat golf team shot 364, Thursday, at the LHNE Golf Invite at Fairplay Golf Course in Norfolk. Bennet Flenniken led the Bobcats with 86. Dylan Gray carded a 92; Jacob Pierzina, 97; Ian Rittscher 89, and Cohen Schindler, 107. Rittscher's total was a personal best....
NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2026 Microsurfacing for Holt County, Nebraska Sealed proposals for the construction of C45(578) “2026 Microsurfacing for Holt County, Nebraska,” Ewing East & West, JEO Project No. 252273.00, QuestCDN No. 10139447, will be received by the county clerk at 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill, NE 68763, until 11:30 a.m. on the 18th day of May 2026. The work is generally described as follows: Microsurfacing 852 Road from Highway 281 to 508th Avenue and 857 Road from Highway 275 to 510th Avenue. Proposals will be taken for said const...
Visit Nebraska is thrilled to announce the stops included in the 2026 Nebraska Passport program. The Passport helps Nebraskans and out-of-state visitors to travel and discover the state's hidden gems while supporting tourism destinations and local businesses. "The Nebraska Passport is our signature in-state marketing program, and it's one of the most fun things we do all year," said Jenn Gjerde, executive director of Visit Nebraska. "It's designed specifically to encourage Nebraskans to explore...
A new Flatwater analysis shows the state has fallen behind its neighbors. Business leaders are diagnosing why - and hoping new efforts will reverse the troubling trend. Not long ago, Nebraska's growth was quite literally a national cover story. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts soared through the air wearing skis and goggles on the Olympic-themed March 2018 cover of Site Selection, an economic development industry magazine. The cartoon image illustrated Nebraska's high-flying, three-year run as...
Summerland hosted its annual Golf Invitational on April 15 at Summerland Golf Course. Bennet Flenniken led the Bobcats, carding an 85. Dylan Gray was one stroke behind, finishing with an 86. Jacob Pierzina and Ian Rittscher each ended with 95. Cohen Schindler shot 105. Summerland finished in a tie for sixth with West Holt, with 361. Norfolk Catholic finished with 299 to take top honors. Runners-up North Central were 34 strokes behind, scoring 333. O'Neill JV shot 336; Neligh-Oakdale, 337, and...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 16, 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 April 2, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc, sup 1009.46; Apptegy, Inc, Thrillshare Media sub, 8.278.11; Aschoff, Molly A., mileage reimbursement, 1,711.73; Black Hills Energy nat gas, 80.83; Blick Art Materials, sup, 123.72; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, hotels/sup/postage, 6,873.04; Clearwater Market, sup 153.23; Coldtype Publishing, printing, 370.45; COR Therapeutic Services, LLC, counseling, 6,928.75; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 38.99; Countyline Sharpening Services, blade sharpening, 148.00; Crowne Plaza Hotel, NRCSA...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS April 14, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the April 7, 2026, meeting. Public comments. Quarterly jail inspection. Reviewed correspondence. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS ins 21,499.51; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 210.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 4,294.74; APPEARA ex 80.79; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 8,841.37; FIRSTNET ut 652.42; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,300.76; BLACKBURN MFG ex 24.60; BCBS ins...
Following a short executive session, Ewing Village Board of Trustees approved making a counteroffer on land north of the former Ewing elementary school during Monday's monthly meeting at city hall. Trustee Kane Fry's motion included paying $15,000 for property beginning at the gravel and extending north - not including the sidewalk - and up to a fenced-off area for the daycare facility located in the former high school. All legal expenses and any surveying would be paid by the village, if...
Northeast Community College recently inducted students into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society that recognizes academic excellence among students at two-year colleges. The spring induction ceremony celebrated students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership potential, and a commitment to service. Sydni McConnell, Clearwater, and Omar Mejia Moncada, Orchard, were inducted. Phi Theta Kappa's purpose is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH 31, 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 March 19, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available...
In a season that celebrates hope and new life, Brooke Bartak-Jensen - a Ewing native who lives in Omaha - is living her own version of a miracle. Two days after tying balloons for her daughters' birthday party, Bartak-Jensen's body began to shut down. What started as a sore finger turned into a medical catastrophe - sepsis, a rare blood-clotting disorder, and flesh-eating infection - that left doctors giving her just a 1% chance to live. Before the first weekend in November, two days before goin...
Michael F. Doty, 32, of Orchard, appeared for a preliminary hearing before the Honorable Kale Burdick, March 26, in Antelope County Court. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith announced a plea agreement had been reached, which included Doty's entry of a guilty plea to an amended charge, no additional charges from the incident will be filed. Two charges against the defendant were dismissed with prejudice, including one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class IB felony, and...
A Plainview man accepted a plea deal, March 25, in Antelope County District Court. Christopher Beltz, 39, appeared before Judge Michael L. Long and agreed to the deal, spelled out by Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith. Beltz agreed to plead guilty to amended information, charging one count of criminal attempt - possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class II felony. In exchange, the State will not file additional charges. Beltz waived his right to one-day notice of the 2nd amended inf...
The Northeast Nebraska Motorsports Hall of Fame will host its 2026 Race Car Show, Saturday, March 28 at the WarHorse Event Center, 4300 W. Norfolk Avenue in Norfolk. This free, family-friendly event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is expected to feature nearly 60 race cars from across the Midwest. Fans will have the opportunity to get up close to a wide variety of racing machines, including 410 sprint cars, super late models, chili bowl midgets, bobby stocks, modifieds, drag cars, and...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 16, 2026 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present except Tielke. County Assessor Tim Wallinger, County Treasurer Shelly Ross 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 March 5, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. Chairman Breiner convened the...
Three individuals were in Antelope County Court, Thursday, March 12, to explain why fines and costs have not been paid in their respective cases. The Honorable Kale Burdick presided over the show-cause hearings. Payment in full was made by Scarlett A. Pedersen of Omaha. Pedersen, 19, was found guilty in February of one count of driving under suspension/before reinstated-state, a Class III misdemeanor and operate or park unregistered vehicle, a Class III misdemeanor. She paid fines totaling...
One never knows what will happen on deadline day, a.k.a. Tuesday. My phone rang 8:06 a.m. Caller ID said United States Postal Service. Since I work directly with them to mail the paper, and since I get weekly updates about mailing status, and since I have voiced opinions about the mailing process, I figured I better answer. It was Marcie, from the USPS call center, wondering if I would like to learn how USPS could help me grow my small business. Oh Marcie, you’re speaking my language. As the n...
Northeast Community College had more than 5,000 students take some type of life support class and earn certifications during the 2024-25 academic year. Northeast offers classes in everything from lay level (everyday person) to advanced cardiac life support (paramedics and hospital emergency room personnel). The courses are delivered from two organizations, American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Heather Claussen, director of Allied Health Programs at Northeast, oversees dozens of...
The 2026 Great American Comedy Festival will be bringing a Midwestern voice that's made millions laugh to the Johnny Carson Theatre stage. Charlie Berens will be headlining the annual gala on Saturday, June 20 at the Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk. Berens is a comedian, New York Times best-selling author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the viral sensation, The Manitowoc Minute, a comedic news show about the Midwest which first launched him into notoriety in 2017. Since then,...
Funeral services for Elsie A. Wolfe, 98, of Clearwater were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 2, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater. Pastor Ryan Janke officiated. Burial was at Clearwater Cemetery. Elsie died on Feb. 23, 2026, at The Meadows in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. ~~~~~ Elsie Anna Wolfe was born on March 14, 1927, to Henry and Martha (Bloebaum) Lange at Ewing. She attended...
The Bobcat high school quiz bowl team finished second at the ESU 8 Quiz Bowl, held Feb. 25 in Neligh. Team members include Alan Arroyo, Maverick Bradley, Jack Heim, Alec Kester Alvie Bearinger Beau Ahlers, Parker McKillip and Shane Kindred. In the preliminary rounds, Summerland defeated Elkhorn Valley, Chambers and Norfolk. They faced O'Neill in the championship match, and fell to the Eagles, 75-40. Andrew Steskal coaches the team....
