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Several individuals appeared before The Honorable Donna Taylor, Jan. 21, in Antelope County Court. Lynn Wagner, of Norfolk, appeared on a public nuisance charge on property in the Village of Oakdale. According to Wagner, he still pays taxes on the property, which remains in his name. He also told Taylor the property has sold. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith asked for a continuance. Taylor ordered Wagner to appear March 12 for a pretrial hearing. ••• Shane L. Zierke, 48, of Royal, appeared for a plea entry hearing on one amended count of DU...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF CLASS D BEER, WINE & DISTILLED SPIRITS, OFF SALE ONLY LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 that a Liquor License may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2026, for the following: Class D – Alcoholic Liquor Off Sale (Outside Corporate Limits) Liquor License, to-wit: Art Sehi dba Mr. S’s, 52753 Hwy 275, Oakdale, NE 68761, on the premises described as follows: W1/2NE1/4, lying north of State Highway 275 R-O-W, Section 12, Township 24 North, Range 6, West of the 6th P.M., Antelop...
A new runner-up plaque will grace the SPS trophy case. Summerland's girls' wrestling team finished second, Friday, at the EPPJ Invite, scoring 133 points. Wayne claimed the top spot in the 23-team tournament. Seven Bobcats earned medals, including Abbey Chipps, 120; Ava Cleveland, 115; Claire Kester, 135; Kyah Bruhn, 190; Abby Arroyo, 140; and Lilly Kester, 130. Chipps struck gold by working her way through the championship bracket with a wins by fall, in :28, over Tae Settje, Laurel-Concord-Col...
Five members of the Bobcat girls varsity wrestling team earned medals at Saturday’s Battle at the Point in West Point. Abbey Chipps worked her way through the 120 class bracket, earning the gold medal. She opened with by pinning Sydney Bossard, Norfolk, in :26; pinned Lorelie Duffy, Crofton/Bloomfield, in 1:14; and in 3:08, pinned Lakeview’s Ellison Berkeland. That set up a final against Yutan’s Leah Thomson. It took Chipps 2:23 to secure the win. Junior Ava Cleveland placed second in the 115 class. She picked up three pins with wins again...
The Lady Bobcats started the 2025-26 campaign with two solid wins, including a 49-33 victory, Thursday, at Neligh-Oakdale. Belle Anson led the Lady Bobcats with 14 points. Kanyon Allemang added 13 and Jenna Funk, 10. On Friday, Dec. 5, the Bobcats hosted Hartington/Newcastle, and took care of business, picking up a 50-24 win. Kanyon Allemang poured in 18 points and Caydence Schumacher contributed with 13....
A slow third quarter gave the momentum to Neligh-Oakdale, Thursday, as the Bobcats dropped the season opener, 51-40. Ryan Rifer led the team with a dozen points. On Friday, the Bobcats hosted Hartington/Newcastle and secured a 45-40 win. Aiden McAllister finished with 12 points and Rifer added 10....
Summerland hosted Battle Creek, Monday, in jamboree play. The Bravettes defeated the Bobcats, 55-22. Summerland travels to Neligh-Oakdale, Dec. 4, for the regular season opener....
A plea agreement was reached in a case involving Antwan J. Deleon, of Neligh, who faced charges stemming from a theft at a Neligh business. Terms of the agreement were announced Nov. 26 during Antelope County District Court. Per the agreement, count one - unauthorized use of a financial transaction device/$5,000+ - will be dismissed if Deleon pleads guilty to the second count. Additionally both parties agreed to a term of probation, and the defendant will be required to pay restitution to Reinke’s Farm and City Service. Deleon withdrew a not g...
The 2025-2026 Bobcat winter sports season will begin play next week, with basketball scrimmages planned for Monday at home. Tipoff for girls will begin at 6, with boys to follow at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, the girls and boys wrestling teams will travel to Wisner-Pilger for a triangular. Girls and boys basketball teams will begin regular season play, Dec. 4, at Neligh-Oakdale....
A 48-year-old Neligh man received a continuance in Antelope County Court case where he is charged with one count of no operator’s license/non-waiverable a Class III misdemeanor. Raymond F. Poli appeared for arraignment and requested counsel. The Honorable Donna Taylor deemed Poli indigent and appointed Antelope County Public Defender Patrick Carney. On Nov. 24, Carney entered a motion to withdraw as counsel, due to a conflict of interest. Taylor ordered Poli to appear Dec. 3 for further arraignment. ••• Jordan D. Melhado, 20, of Wayne, entered...
Antelope County residents have an opportunity to make someone's Christmas a little more merry and bright. Applications for the county's Ribbon Tree are currently being accepted through Nov. 21. "The Ribbon tree helps give some children a Christmas in which they may not get to have," said organizer, Mikayla Armitage. Applications are available at Neligh banks, Thriftway Market, and by the vending machines at the courthouse. Schools in Antelope County communities received a copy or are available...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Nov. 4, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: A & J TOWING ex 315.00; AMERITAS ins 23,840.00; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 68.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 200,000.00; APPEARA ex 81.34; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,597.65; FIRSTNET ut 643.48; BENCHMARK GOV SOL ex 73.70; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 212.95; BCBS ins 81,691.17; BROGAN...
The Antelope County Commissioners met Nov. 10 with all commissioners present. Last week’s public discussion on a possible road closure of 512 Avenue, between 846 and 847 roads, will likely continue in December if easements from all pertinent landowners are signed. Road Superintendent Leigh Kluthe reported to the ACC of the purchase of a 2012 International dump truck. The truck was purchased, with approval from the commissioners, from Mountain Truck & Equipment from Longmont, Colorado, for just under $70,000. The truck is outfitted with a p...
The Antelope County Commissioners met yesterday, Nov. 4, for the first of two November meetings. Commissioner Neil Williby was absent. Front and center on the agenda was a public hearing in response to a potential road closure. The road in question, 512th Avenue between 846th and 847th Roads, had a petition signed by landowners for closure. The hearing had one party present for closure and another party present in favor of keeping it open and having it fixed. JEO consultant and county highway superintendent Brian McDonald urged the ACC to get...
Judge Donna Taylor presided over a number of hearings during an Oct. 15 session of Antelope County Court. A continuance was granted for a 48-year-old Neligh man facing one count of DUI-.15+ OR refusal (1 prior conviction), a Class I misdemeanor; and one count of willful reckless driving-1st offense, a Class III misdemeanor. Jesse J. Borer, represented by Brad Montag, motioned for a continuance, which Taylor granted. Borer will appear Nov. 19. ••• Micah J. Chvatal, 32, of Wahoo, appeared for a pretrial hearing on a count of DUI-a...
The first round of the GNAC volleyball tournament ended with the Bobcats going 1-1. On Oct. 18, at Elkhorn Valley, Summerland faced West Holt in round one and played a tough match, despite losing in three sets, 23-25, 17-25, and 23-25. The Bobcats landed 24 kills in the match, led by Caydence Schumacher, who finished with nine. Kaylee Thiele led the defensive attack with 19 digs. Belle Anson added 16. In the second match, the Bobcats swept Neligh-Oakdale, 25-15, 25-11, and 25-19. Allemang finished with a dozen kills. Sanne added 15 set...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NELIGH, NEBRASKA OCTOBER 14, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Set 2025 subdivision levies. Antelope County Levies ANTELOPE COUNTY: General: 0.247993 Building: 0.001217 Veterans Aid: .000925 Total: .024905 LEC Bond: 0.011186 Total: 0.011186 AG SOCIETY: General: 0.004604 Total: 0.004604 AIRPORT AUTHORITY: General: 0.001094 Total: 0.001094 Bond Fund: 0.000425 Total: 0.000425 ESU #8: General: 0.013588 Total: 0.013588 CITY/VILLAGES: Brunswick:...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA OCT. 14, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Oct. 7, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON ex 56.11; AMERITAS ins 22,292.12; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 337.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 810.17; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 800,320.00; ANTELOPE CO 4-H COUNCIL ex 200.00; APPEARA ex 71.12; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,586.40; FIRSTNET ut 667.85; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 160.96;...
Summerland cross country runners will vie for an opportunity to quality for the 2025 state cross country champions, this Thursday, when they compete in the Class D-3 district at Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. Karley Dawkins, Bella Kester, Zander Cepel, Jorden Cox, and Luke Kester will represent the Bobcats in the girls' and boys' divisions. Twenty-one schools are in the district, including Ainsworth, Boyd County, Burwell, CWC, Central Valley, Creighton, Elgin Public/Pope John, Elkhorn Valley,...
After coming from behind in the first set against O'Neill, the visiting Eagles took control and down Summerland 3-1, in a Pink Out match played Oct. 7, at SPS. Allemang finished the contest with 14 assists and 13 digs. Kenzie Sanne finished with four kills, one ace, and nine assists. On Oct. 9, the Bobcats traveled to Neligh-Oakdale and swept the Warriors, 3-0. Caydence Schumacher finished with 10 kills. Belle Anson recorded three ace serves. Kaylee Thiele lead the team's defensive effort with...
A 44-year-old Boelus man will pay $100 in fines after being sentenced for driving under suspension/before reinstated-st, a Class III misdemeanor. Sam L. Fackler appeared in Antelope County Court, Oct. 1, and appeared before Judge Donna Taylor. She ordered the fine, along with court costs, to be paid in full that day. ••• Bryan A. Mahoney, 59, of Columbus, will appear for further arraignment on Oct. 22. He was originally charged with a single count of operate a motor vehicle/avoid arrest-felony, a Class IV felony. Antelope County Attorney Josep...
With the previous two month’s meetings aimed mainly at the budget, the Antelope County Commissioners met yesterday, with all commissioners present, to address several pressing issues, beginning with road maintenance. The one-and-six year road maintenance plan, required by the state and requested by the ACC, was presented by consultant Brian McDonald. A short discussion followed and the ACC stated that road safety for the public will be given “high priority” for all road projects. Those road projects deemed “low priority” will remain just that...
Heat and humidity didn't seem to bother the Bobcat cross country teams at the Neligh-Oakdale Cross Country Invite, held at the Antelope Country Club on Sept. 15. Luke Kester ran 20:33.5, finishing 29th in the high school boys' division. Zander Cepel finished finished 42nd, crossing the finish line in 23:22. In the girls' division, Isabella Kester brought home the eight-place medal. She ran 22:34. Karley Dawkins placed 23rd. She ran 27:12. Austin Cepel placed 23rd in the junior high boys...
A 34-year-old Texas resident will return to Antelope County Court, Sept. 19, for further arraignment on a count of operating a motor vehicle/avoid arrest-fl, a Class IV felony. Michael S. Boughton, of Krum, Texas, appeared for arraignment, Sept. 5. The Honorable Donna Taylor found Boughton indigent and appointed a public defender. Boughton requested to be able to leave the State of Nebraska. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith did not object, and Taylor removed the travel restriction from Boughton’s bond requirements. Bond, set at $...
A 29-year-old former Clearwater resident failed to appear in Antelope County Court on Sept. 5 for a show cause hearing regarding payment of fines. Henry Petite was found guilty, June 4, on one count of driving under suspension/before reinstated-state, a Class III misdemeanor. At the time, the Honorable Donna Taylor ordered Petite to pay a $100 fine, in addition to $50 court costs. Taylor noted payment in full has not been submitted to the court and, since the defendant failed to appear, a warrant for nonpayment will be issued. ••• Jacob R. McKi...
