Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 9, 2025 Neligh, Nebraska Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Dec. 2, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: MELVIN AHLERS ps 24.00; AMAZON ex 105.59; AMERITAS ins 22,777.10; AMY PICKREL ex 20.00; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 234.00; APPEARA ex 80.50; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 6,269.90; FIRSTNET ut 643.48; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 572.17; BECKY KERKMAN ex 20.00; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 824.97;...
NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following described property will be sold at auction to the highest bidder at the west entrance of the Antelope County Courthouse, at 501 M. Street, Neligh, Nebraska 68756, on January 20, 2025 ,at 10 a.m. CST: The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Three (3) and the East 45 Feet of the North Half (N1/2) of Lot 4 (4), Block A Lucy Gallup’s Addition to the Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska. The successful bidder shall submit payment of the winning bid in full on the day and time of the sale, e...
NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following described property will be sold at auction to the highest bidder at the west entrance of the Antelope County Courthouse, at 501 M. Street, Neligh, Nebraska 68756, on January 20, 2025 ,at 10 a.m. CST: The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Three (3) and the East 45 Feet of the North Half (N1/2) of Lot 4 (4), Block A Lucy Gallup’s Addition to the Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska. The successful bidder shall submit payment of the winning bid in full on the day and time of the sale, e...
Emma King knew she wanted to step into a larger leadership role in Summerland's Future Business Leaders of America chapter. As a freshman, she volunteered at the organization's annual blood drive. Now, as a senior, she's a blood program leader - helping recruit donors in Clearwater and working a summer drive in Orchard. For King, the effort is more than giving time; it's learning to lead. "Having the FBLA run the fall blood drive gives members the opportunity to build valuable leadership skills...
Whether the Village of Orchard should create a policy regarding fees for utility payment returns will be considered during the Dec. 8 board of trustees meeting. The topic was tabled in November. Trustees will also consider an employee handbook and hiring a part-time maintenance employee. During the Nov. 10 meeting, trustees approved to increase the utility superintendent's pay to $26.50 per hour. The village clerk's monthly insurance stipend was increased also....
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...
Bring your wish list and be prepared to tell Santa if you've been naughty or nice, when he visits Orchard on Sunday, Dec. 14. The meet and greet with St. Nick will be at the Orchard Community Center from 3 to 5 p.m. Photo opportunities will be available with Santa. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served....
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...
Summerland Public School hosted a Veterans Day program, Tuesday, Nov. 11. Instructor Dan Roeber worked with members of the government class to develop Tuesday's program, which focused on mental health awareness and programs that aid veterans. Heath Snodgrass and John Shaver, members of the Orchard American Legion, presented the colors. Approximately 15 veterans from Clearwater, Ewing, Orchard and Royal, along with members of the American Legion Auxiliary, were honored guests. Abryelle Kester...
Antelope Memorial Hospital welcomes the addition of Kimberly Wiese, APRN, to its medical staff. Originally from Bradshaw, she attended McCool Junction High School, graduating in 2007. She attended college at Central Community College, graduating in May 2014 with her LPN degree. She then began working at Columbus Community Hospital in surgery in June 2014 and in labor and delivery in August 2018. While working at CCH, Wiese went back to college at CCC in to acquire her Associate Degree in nursing...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 31, 2025 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 Oct. 22, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is...
Holt County Supervisors received frightening news on Halloween when they learned health insurance premium costs for county employees are projected to increase 24.1%, effective Jan. 1. During Friday's scheduled meeting, Anson Insurance Agency representative Steve Anson told supervisors that current-year losses have been more than expected. According to Anson, Meritain Health expected $1.3 million in claims. "We already have $1.3 million," he said. Typically, three to five individuals on the plan...
Tri-County Titan and Orchard resident Ryan Rifer signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at York University last week. The university competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and are members of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference....
Join the Orchard Historical Society for a Thanksgiving meal, Sunday, Nov. 2. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. at the Rex Theatre in Orchard. An adult meal will cost $15. Children ages 10 and under will run $8. Dine in or carry out service will be available....
A 67-year-old Orchard man will spend time in jail after being sentenced in a case dating back to 2022. Russell L. Meyer appeared in Antelope County Court, Oct. 15, on one count of failure to appear when on bail - misdemeanor, a Class II misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty to the charge. The Honorable Donna Taylor sentenced Meyer to 10 days in the Antelope County Jail. Meyer was also ordered to pay court costs. He was remanded to the custody of the Antelope County Sheriff. ••• Connor W. Soles, 19, of Springview, pleaded guilty to one count of crimi...
The Board of Directors of Cornerstone Bank announced the appointments of the following officers in Clearwater and Orchard, at their recent meeting: Dalton Rotherham was named loan officer in Clearwater. Rotherham started at Cornerstone Bank in June 2023 as a personal banker; and he just recently completed the bank's financial services trainee program. Rotherham graduated from Northeast Community College with an Associates of Applied Science Degree in business, and he is currently continuing his...
The Village of Orchard approved a bid for a Rhino mower when the board of trustees met in regular session, Oct. 13. Trustees approved a $650 bid from Mike Strope for the piece of equipment. Trustees also approved appointing a Kearney-based company as the village's engineer. Miller & Associates will continue in the position, following a motion from John Ferguson and second by Tyson Schutt. Chris Miller was appointed street superintendent. All trustees present approved the motion. Trustee Glen Cheatum was absent. Discussion on dangerous...
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;...
Check out the ghosts and goblins at the Orchard Community Center parking lot, Sunday, Oct. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. Orchard Public Library and Gary Ober will be sponsoring the trunk or treat event. Hay rack rides will be available. In case of inclement weather, the event will move inside the community center lobby....
A longtime pastoral transition has led to a new chapter of cooperation and faith among three area congregations. Following the 2024 retirement of Pastor Dan Feusse, who faithfully served Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater for 26 years, members began to ask an important question: what comes next? "When a Pastor leaves or retires, the natural question for a Church is 'what is next?'" said Pastor Ryan Janke, who now serves as the spiritual leader for the newly formed tri-parish of Concordia...
Each year during the Orchard vendor fair, Dusty's runs a concession stand and have donated proceeds to the Orchard Community Center. This year, Dusty's owners made a decision to donate the concession stand food and give the proceeds to the Orchard Veterans Memorial, spearheaded by the Orchard American Legion. On Oct. 1, Dustin and Stephanie Cleveland, owners of Dusty's, joined John Ferguson and Wayne Schacht, with the Legion, to present a check for $985.50....
A 67-year-old Orchard man will be sentenced Oct. 22 for a case that started its way through the court system in 2021. Antelope County Judge Donna Taylor set the sentencing date during an Oct. 1 session of Antelope County Court. Russell L. Meyer faces one count of criminal trespass-2nd degree, a Class III misdemeanor; and one count of disturbing the peace, a Class III misdemeanor. Meyer requested to remove the public defender as counsel and told Taylor he planned to represent himself. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith asked Taylor to appoint...
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...
Kickin Bull BBQ took top honors, Saturday, at the Orchard Ribfest. The Plainview-based team scored 107 points. Oh Daddy BBQ finished second, scoring 102 points. Third place went to 22 BBQ, with 97 points. Fourteen teams competed in the annual event held at the Orchard Community Center and sponsored by the Orchard Community Club. Following the drawing for the Orchard Community Club fundraiser, Rane Veseley, of Verdigre, donated $500 back to the club. Tyson Schutt announced the funds would be...
