Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Surrounded by other pastors, The Rev. Richard Snow conducts an installation ceremony for Pastor Ryan Janke, Sept. 21, in Clearwater. Janke will serve the new tri-parish, which will include Concordia Lutheran in Clearwater, St. Peter Lutheran Church in Orchard, and St. Paul Lutheran Church at Venus....
Orchard's Tourist Park, located along US Highway 20, has a different look. Two large pine trees were removed from the area on Sept. 17 in order for construction to begin on the Orchard Veterans Memorial. Orchard village trustees approved the tree removal when they met Sept. 15 in regular session. Construction of the new memorial is expected to begin soon. Officials also accepted an agreement between Antelope County and the village for law enforcement services, which will run $1,242.25 per...
Girl Scout troop members from Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard may soon be visiting community members about the fall product campaign. "Everyone knows and loves Girl Scout Cookies, but there's another opportunity to support Girl Scouts this season: the 2025 Girl Scout Fall Product Program," said Demi Kulper, communications coordinator for Girls Scouts of Nebraska. From now through Nov. 3, Girl Scouts across Nebraska will be selling an irresistible selection of premium nuts, gourmet chocolates,...
Homecoming festivities for Summerland Public School will begin Sunday, Sept. 21, with a bonfire at the ball park in Orchard. Fun, in the form of a paint war, will begin at 7 p.m. Students in grades 7 to 12 are asked to wear white. Dress-up days feature plenty of opportunities for all students to show school spirit. Monday, Sept. 22 is camo day. Students are asked to wear their best camouflage outfits. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the school may resemble a relaxing island getaway for tropical day. It's...
The smoky scent of sizzling ribs will be drifting through the air, Sept. 27, in Orchard, as sauce-slicked racks hit the heat at the Orchard Community Club's annual Ribfest. The event includes a vendor fair. Organizers report more than 40 vendors will offer goods at the Orchard Community Center at 425 4th Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will offer jewelry and accessories, boutique clothing, home and seasonal decor, bath and body products, household items, and more. JuJu Bean Coffee and...
Make a difference by giving the gift of life at the upcoming blood drive in Orchard. Donations will be accepted from noon to 6 p.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Fellowship Hall. Sign up via the donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or contact Amanda Shabram at 402-394-1938....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA SEPT. 9, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Sept. 2, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS ex 22,319.88; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 700,022.61; APPEARA ex 35.18; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,609.36; FIRSTNET ut 667.85; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 153.27; BLACKBURN MFG ex 52.00; BCBS ins 77,710.73; BOB BARKER CO ex 149.98; THE BODY WORKS ex 65.00; BOMGAARS ex...
Public defender Patrick Carney requested a continuance for an Orchard man charged with one count of possess firearm by a prohibited person-sub, a Class IB felony; and two counts of terroristic threats. Michael F. Doty, 32, will appear Oct. 1, for a preliminary hearing. Doty is alleged with possession of a firearm between July 26 and July 29, and during that time period, Doty threatened two individuals with violence with the intent to terrorize another. Based on the probable cause affidavit, Antelope County Sheriff Robert Moore invested an...
A combination firearm and bowhunter education course will be offered by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission volunteer instructors in Orchard on Sept. 18, 19, and 20. Class will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 18th and 19th, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. This free course will be held at the Orchard Community Center (formerly Orchard Public School) at 407 E. 4th St., in Orchard. The course will provide instruction in safe firearms use, safe bow use, tree stand safety, shooting and...
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...
Clusters of individuals gathered near black panels assembled at the Spencer ball field, scanning the white text for names of loved ones, sharing stories from the past and honoring the memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The Wall that Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, was on display in the Boyd County community, from Aug. 28 to Sept. 2. Since 1996, the traveling memorial has been on exhibit in all states except Alaska. The replica...
A 44-year-old man currently incarcerated in the Pierce County Jail was found guilty, Aug. 21, of six felony counts in Antelope County District Court. A jury of three women and nine men found deliberated for less than an hour before returning the verdict on Suni Rain Moone, which includes four counts of burglary and two counts of theft. He will be sentenced Oct. 29 by the Honorable James Kube. The trial for Moone, formerly known as Jeshua Divis, began Aug. 18. Moone faced four charges filed by Antelope County Joe Smith, including two counts of...
Funeral services for Clayton C. Johnson, 93, of O'Neill, were Friday, Aug. 22, at First Presbyterian Church in O'Neill. Pastor Kasey Summerers officiated. Burial was in the O'Neill Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Verdigre American Legion Post 259 and O'Neill American Legion Post 93. Devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Clayton C. Johnson, passed into God's hands on Aug. 17, 2025, at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Memorials may...
Published August 27, 2025 ZNEZ...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION AUGUST, 18, 2025 The Summerland Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at the school in the board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Aug. 13, 2025, newspapers, to order at 5:31 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the board room. Roll call was taken. All board members were present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The pledge of Allegiance was...
A veterans memorial planned to be installed in the Orchard City Park will need state approval. Village trustees discussed the proposed site durings its Aug. 11 meeting and agreed that the State of Nebraska Department of Roads will need to verify and approve the distance from Highway 20 to the memorial prior to removal of any trees in the park area. American Legion Post #136 members are spearheading the drive. Fundraising is currently underway. According to a rendering of the site, a 30 foot by...
Krista Holliday, of Orchard, was injured in an Aug. 8 accident in rural Holt County. The Holt County Sheriff's Office responded to a call and reported that at approximately 5:17 p.m., officers were notified of the accident that occurred at 50911 865th Road near Orchard. A Ford Expedition, driven by Patrick Murphy, of O'Neill, was westbound on 865th Road. Holliday, driving a John Deere UTV, exited her driveway onto 865th Road. She did not see Murphy's vehicle as she entered the roadway. According to HCSO officials, Murphy attempted to avoid the...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA AUGUST 12, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the July 8, 2025, and Aug. 5, 2025 BOC meeting. Approved minutes of July 22nd, BOE meeting Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON ex 23.91; AMERITAS ins 22,892.34; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 668.77; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 426.32; APPEARA ex 34.22; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 6,212.30; FIRSTNET ut 905.98; AUTOMATED DAIRY ex 9.10; BLACK HILLS...
Michael P. Doty, 32, of Orchard, appeared for arraignment in Antelope County Court on Aug. 6. Doty faces three felony counts, including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class ID felony; and two counts of terroristic threats, both Class IIIA felonies. According to Acting Antelope County Attorney Joe Hurd, Doty is alleged with possession of a firearm between July 26 and July 29, and during that time period, Doty threatened two individuals with violence with the intent to terrorize another. Based on the probable cause affidavit,...
Ethan C. Hoback, 19, of Norfolk, appeared for arraignment. He was arrested July 13 by Barker of the ASCO, who had been notified about a tan Ford pickup traveling on Highway 14 in the wrong lane. Barker observed the vehicle and initiated the traffic stop. The defendant consented to field sobriety tests, which he failed. According to the probable cause affidavit, Hoback tested above the legal limit of .02 for a person under age 21. He was arrested and transported to the Antelope County Jail for booking. During Wednesday’s arraignment, Hoback t...
A 63-year-old Tilden woman charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class IV felony, appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor, Aug. 6, in Antelope County Court. Denise Blevins was arrested June 17, during a traffic stop, when Antelope County Deputy Keegan Barker pulled over the vehicle, which had a headlight out. According to the probable cause affidavit, an unidentified driver was arrested for operating the motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license. The driver told Barker that Blevins had consumed “a few alcoholic bev...
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF: RD STELLING, INC. Registered Office: 51303 861st Road, Orchard, NE 68764 Registered Agent: RICHARD E. STELLING Corporation shall engage in any lawful business for which a corporation may be formed under the Nebraska Business Corporation Act. Authorized capital stock is 10,000 shares of $1.00 par value each, to be fully paid and non-assessable on issue. Perpetual existence commenced April 22, 2025, when Articles were filed with the Secretary of State. Affairs are to be conducted by the Board...
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF: 4-J REAL ESTATE, INC. Registered Office: 86299 514th Avenue, Orchard, NE 68764 Registered Agent: TODD J. STELLING Corporation shall engage in any lawful business for which a corporation may be formed under the Nebraska Business Corporation Act. Authorized capital stock is 10,000 shares of $1.00 par value each, to be fully paid and non-assessable on issue. Perpetual existence commenced Feb. 3, 2025, when Articles were filed with the Secretary of State. Affairs are to be conducted by the Board...
Personnel at the Orchard Swimming Pool dove into action Thursday during a coordinated emergency training exercise. After a simulated flip off the diving board, a lifeless body floated in the water. Lifeguard Preslie Robertson sounded her whistle and dove in. Co-manager Dani Janke called 911. Dylan Rotherham grabbed the backboard and sprinted to the scene. Lydia Robertson cleared the pool and joined the response. Once the "victim" was pulled from the water, the Robertsons and Rotherham took...
Suni R. Moone, also known as Jeshua Divis, currently incarcerated in the Pierce County Jail, appeared before the Honorable James Kube for multiple cases during the July 30 session of Antelope County District Court. Moone faces charges of burglary, a Class IIA felony; an amended charge of theft-shoplifting $1,500 to $4,999, a Class IV felony, in a second case; and three charges of burglary, Class IIA felonies, between the third and fourth cases. For all instances, a hearing on a motion for standby-counsel and transport was held. Moone...
