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Jamie Hawkins of Oakdale appeared in Antelope County Court on July 1. The 33-year-old is accused of delivering drugs that resulted in the June 23 overdose death of Amy Dugal, 34, of Oakdale and overdose of 52-year-old Shane Sleister. Hawkins faces felony charges of manslaughter, delivery of fentanyl, and child abuse. Her attorney, Doug Stratton of Norfolk, requested a preliminary hearing. Antelope County Judge Danielle Fliam scheduled the hearing for July 15 at 2 p.m. At the beginning of...
Despite hearing research supporting early childhood education programs and discussing ways to identify learning and behavioral needs earlier, Summerland Board of Education members voted 6-0 on June 17 not to accept a $50,000 Nebraska Department of Education grant that would have expanded preschool services to three-year-olds. The board spent significant time discussing the proposal before board member Jeremy Wagner made a motion to accept the grant. The motion ultimately failed on a 6-0 vote,...
GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE & OFFICES TO BE FILLED BY ELECTION AND FILING DEADLINES, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA I, Lisa Payne, Antelope County Clerk/Election Commissioner, hereby give notice of the offices to be filled by election that will appear on the 2026 General Election Ballot to be held Nov. 3, 2026, in Antelope County, Nebraska, as per State Statute 32-601. Notice is also given that the filing deadlines for such offices are July 15, 2026, for incumbents and Aug. 3, 2026, for non-incumbents. An incumbent is anyone serving in an elective...
On the advice of county attorney Joe Smith, Antelope County Commissioners approved an Inter-local Agreement with Brown County for 911 calls and dispatch services through the Antelope County Sheriff’s Office. Approval was granted Tuesday, during the commissioners' meeting at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. The Inter-local Agreement will last for a limited time until Brown County fills vacancies in their sheriff’s department. All cost of services will be paid for by Brown County. Smith went on to tell the ACC that the Clock Tower Pro...
A 22-year-old Neligh man entered not guilty pleas to two separate charges on May 27 in Antelope County District Court. Sean T. Hammock appeared for arraignment. He faces one count of assault by strangulation or suffocation, a Class IIIA felony; and one count of domestic violence assault - 3rd/cause bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor. Hammock is alleged to have had a physical altercation with a 21-year-old woman at his Neligh residence. Hammock told Neligh Police Officer Aubrey Miller that the woman had “come to him and he told her to get o...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA May 11, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the May 5, 2026, meeting. Public comments. Reviewed correspondence. Clerk of the District Court, treasurer’s fund balance, treasurers miscellaneous revenue, treasurer’s sweep account statement, sheriff’s fee report for April were reviewed. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 7,200.00; AMAZON ex 596.72; AMERITAS ins 22,52...
Antelope County Commissioners (ACC) held a rare Monday meeting on May 11th as Tuesday, May 12th, was Election Day. In the absence of Road Superintendent Leigh Kluthe, Road Foreman Duane “Buck” Jones reported to the ACC that seven road projects throughout the county were in the works. The Road Department will use the upcoming week to prepare cold and hot mix, with work to begin next week. County Clerk Lisa Payne reported to the commissioners that Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) paid the $180 road permits to install underground fiber betwee...
Five individuals appeared for arraignment on April 29 in Antelope County District Court in Neligh. The Honorable Michael L. Long presided. Michael S. Boughton, 35, of Krum, Texas, appeared for arraignment on a charge of operating a motor vehicle/avoid arrest-fl, a Class IV felony. Long found that Boughton had not been served a copy of the complaint at least 24 hours prior to arraignment. Boughton waived service. He pleaded not guilty. Long set a pretrial hearing for July 29, and a jury trial...
Bennet Flenniken shot a 86 at the Tatanka Golf Course on April 29. The senior golfer led the Bobcat charge. Ian Rittscher carded a 90, while Dylan Gray ended with a 93, Jacob Pierzina a 99, and Ayden Bazelman, 120. The Bobcats finished 14th in team standings in the 20-team field. The ended with 368. Bergan Catholic won the championship, ending with 292. O'Neill took home runner-up honors, shooting 306. Keian Fischer of North Central won the individual title. He carded a 68. Boston Bojanski and Jackson Luebbe of Bergan tied for second with 69....
The Honorable Kale Burdick presided over four Antelope County Court cases involving alcohol-related charges on April 23. Shane L. Krebs, 55, of Clearwater, reached a plea agreement. A previous not guilty plea was withdrawn, and Krebs pleaded guilty to one count of DUI-.15+ or refusal (1 prior conviction), a Class 1 misdemeanor. Per the agreement, Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith would not make a recommendation during sentencing. The defense waived enhancement, and Smith provided evidence of a...
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...
Summerland's track and field teams headed to Neligh-Oakdale on March 26 for the first track meet of the season: the Warrior Relays. Athletes compete in each event as a collective group, and those marks are added together to determine an event winner. In the girls division, the Bobcats took first place in triple jump, totaling 79' 11.5 inches. Kanyon Allemang led the group with a jump of 28' 4.5 inches. Caydence Schumacher reached 27' 9.5 inches, and Karley Dawkins landed at 23' 9.5 inches. The...
Summerland's high school quiz bowl team earned the runner-up spot at the GNAC Quiz Bowl, held March 18 in Neligh. In the preliminary rounds, Summerland defeated Elkhorn Valley, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge and Lutheran High Northeast, accumulating 155 points to advance to the final four. In the first round, the Bobcats defeated Plainview, and lost to Neligh-Oakdale in the championship. Team members include Maverick Bradley, Jack Heim, Alan Arroyo, Alec Kester, Parker McKillip, Beau Ahlers, Shane...
Several individuals appeared before The Honorable Kale Burdick for arraignment in Antelope County Court, March 12. Michael S. Boughton, 35, of Krum, Texas, requested a continuance in a case where he faces one count of operate a motor vehicle/avoid arrest-flny, a Class IV felony, committed Aug. 9. He is scheduled to appear April 9. Boughton was arrested Aug. 9 by Antelope County Deputy James Collins, who observed the defendant speeding on Highway 275 near Oakdale. Once the deputy deployed...
Candidates who filed to run in the 2026 primary election in Antelope County have recently been announced. Candidates running include: Weed board: Robert Lewis, Rachel A. Shrader Airport Authority: 6-year term: Maurice Soper, Brian Whitesel 4-year term: Joe McNally County Attorney: Joseph M. Smith, R County Commissioner: District 1: Neil Williby, R District 5: Casey Dittrich, R; Duane Miller, R; Eric T. Meis, R District 3: Regina L. Krebs, R; Don Zegers, D County Assessor: Kelly...
On a 4-2 vote, Summerland's board of education approved a full-time Multi-Tiers System of Supports coordinator for the junior-senior high during its Feb. 11 meeting. Board members Chelsi McLain and Scott Thiele voted against the recommendation. MTSS is a comprehensive framework that offers targeted academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions for students. The process creates small-group and individualized support that focuses on prevention. In some instances, intervention through th...
A continuance was granted in a case involving a47-year-old Tilden man charged with assault. On Feb. 4, Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith requested a continuance to discuss a plea deal with Joshua G. Andrews. The Honorable Donna Taylor granted Smith's request. The charges stem from a Dec. 5 incident in Neligh when Andrews is alleged to have pushed Craig Smith, owner of Smitty's Super Clean, to the ground in the east wash bay. Andrews is scheduled to appear March 12 for further arraignment....
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over multiple cases during a Feb. 4 session of Antelope County Court. Luis A. Gomez Hernandez, 28, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, failed to appear for arraignment on three misdemeanor counts. Hernandez faces charges of no proof of insurance, a Class II misdemeanor; no operator’s license/non-waiverable, a Class III misdemeanor; and speeding 11-15 mph county/state, an infraction. Taylor told Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith that an arrest warrant may be filed. ••• Michael D. Sheldon, 25, of Elgin, pleaded guilty...
The Lady Cats went 1-1 in the GNAC tournament, losing 49-41, to Plainview in first-round action. In the consolation game, Summerland defeated the Warriors, 50-35....
Summerland wrestlers found success at Friday's Central Valley Invite. Five Bobcats earned medals, including two gold meals. For junior Austin Mendoza, competition included a special outcome. He reached 100 career wins. The team tied for fourth place with St. Paul. The two teams finished with 108.5 points. Aquinas Catholic took top honors, with 153.5 points. Yutan finished as runner up, scoring 131 points, and the host team ended in third, with 113 points. Mendoza worked his way through the...
The Lawrence Goscha Scholarship Fund, an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation, has established scholarship opportunities for area high schools and their graduates. These schools include Summerland, Elgin Public, Neligh-Oakdale, Pope John XXIII Central Catholic, and Wheeler Central. Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded to successful applicants. Graduating seniors and those graduates in his/her second or subsequent year of post-secondary education are encouraged to...
The candidate filing period for May's primary election is underway. Antelope County Clerk Lisa Payne said nine individuals have currently filed for the primary election, and two have tossed their hats in the ring for non-partisan offices, which will be voted on in the General Election. County Assessor Kelly Mueller Oltjenbruns, treasurer Deb Branstiter and clerk of the district court, Angela F. Mortensen have filed paperwork. Brian Whitesel has filed for a six-year term on the airport...
Eight members of the Bobcat girls wrestling team brought home hardware from the GNAC Wrestling Meet, held Jan. 22 in Plainview. Of those eight, three claimed conference titles, including Ava Cleveland, 110; Abbey Chipps, 120; and Claire Kester, 135. Cleveland defeated Ashlynn Dailey, Cedar Catholic, by fall in 2:48. In the third round, she pinned Bailey Chessmore, Neligh-Oakdale, in 1:39. Two competitors earned medals in the 120 class. Abbey Chipps took top honors. She pinned Katelynn Mosel, Pla...
Jason Shaver won a gold medal in the 215 division of the GNAC Wrestling Meet. Shaver, along with six teammates, returned home with medals from the Jan. 22 event, held in Plainview. Shaver opened with a pin, in :53, over Hunter Robertson of Elkhorn Valley. He pinned Beau Duhacek, West Holt, in 2:16, before pinning Kyptin Collier, Hartington-Newcastle, in 4:40. Ethan Kester ended second in the 150 division. He opened by pinning Lincoln Forbes, Plainview, in 1:20, followed by a win by pin in 2:50...
PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE & OFFICES TO BE FILLED BY ELECTION AND FILING DEADLINES I, Lisa Payne, Antelope County Clerk/Election Commissioner, hereby give notice of the offices to be filled by election that will appear on the 2026 Primary Election Ballot to be held May 12, 2026, in Antelope County, Nebraska, as per State Statute 32-601. Notice is also given that the filing deadlines for such offices are 5 p.m on: Feb. 17, 2026, for incumbents and March 2, 2026, for non-incumbents. An incumbent is anyone serving in an elective office, even if they...
