Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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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...
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...
Even though Tri-County Titan Seniors collected 10 hits to Ponca Post 117 Seniors's six, they still fell 12-7 on Monday. Wyatt Shabram led Tri-County Titan Seniors with three hits, collected in four at bats in the loss. Shabram doubled in the third inning, singled in the fourth, and singled again in the sixth inning. Tri-County got on the board in the first inning after Connor Thomson drew a walk, scoring one run. Jace Wahls singled down the left field line on the sixth pitch of the at-bat,...
Tri-County Titan Seniors defeated Crofton 6-5 on Friday, July 25, in the opening round of the Class C Seniors Area 1 American Legion Tournament, played in Orchard. Crofton SR was the first to get on the board in the third when Justin Heimes doubled, scoring one run. Tri-County jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Ryan Rifer doubled down the left field line, Wyatt Shabram doubled to center field, and the Titans scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run. Crofton...
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...
How often do you spend $2.50 on a 20-ounce pop or $2.59 to satisfy a sweet tooth? So why hesitate to pay just over $1 for quality local news? It costs about $2 to produce a single copy of SAM each week-a true bargain in today's economy. Since the Advocate-Messenger launched in July 2019, printing and mailing costs have soared. That doesn't include time spent covering events, writing articles, designing ads, or meeting with advertisers. On average, each issue includes 10 pages, with four in full...
A longtime tradition will kick off Orchard Free Days this Friday. Orchard Historical Society members will serve a broasted chicken dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Rex. Dine in and carry out orders will be available. A two-piece meal will include potato salad, dinner roll, and homemade pie. A free will donation will be accepted, with a $14 suggested donation. Kids ages 10 and under will have a one-piece meal option for an $8 suggested donation. Stop by and visit the District 57 School, which will be open from 11 a.m. to 1...
American Legion baseball fans will converge on Orchard this weekend as the Class C Seniors Area 1 Tournament begins. In addition to the host Tri-County Titans, squads in the district include Creighton-Bloomfield, Crofton, Hartington, Plainview and Ponca. The winner will advance to the Class C Seniors State Tournament, set for Aug. 2 to 6 in Sutton. A bracket was not available at press time....
The University of South Dakota has released its academic honor and dean's list for the spring 2025 semester. The following Summerland-area students were included on the dean's list: Taelyn Switzer, Clearwater; Preslie Robertson, Orchard; and Hadley Cheatum, Page....
Author's note: This article couldn't have been written without the players who brought the game of baseball to life. I'm especially grateful to Eric Snyder, Wayne and Julia Schacht, Shirley Erb, Jim and Kristi Schutt, Jeff Shabram, Jamie Curtis, and members of American Legion Post 136. Your memories, stories, and support meant the world-thank you for helping keep this history alive. Baseball has long been known as America's pastime, and in Orchard, it was no different. Warm Sunday afternoons...
The 2025 version of Orchard Free Days pays homage to an all-American - and all-Orchard - tradition: baseball. The Class C Area American Legion Tournament will be held in town beginning July 25. Fans of the game will see plenty of action, as contests will continue through July 29. Participating teams include Creighton-Bloomfield, Crofton, Hartington, Plainview, Ponca, and Tri-County. THURSDAY, JULY 24 Festivities kick off Thursday, July 24. Summerland Softball will offer concessions at the...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JULY 8, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 180.71; AMERITAS ins 21,338.75; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 185.00; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,339.90; BCBS ins 75,042.59; BOMGAARS ex 83.91; CASEYS ex 60.40; CITY OF NELIGH ex 2,424.10; CITY OF NELIGH-RECY ex 1,000.00; CLEARFLY ut 158.75; CLERK OF THE DIST COURT ex 38.00; JUDITH COLE ps 10.00; COLONIAL LIFE ins 108.40; C...
August Janke took a leap last week-not just off the diving board at the Orchard Swimming Pool, but into uncharted waters of courage. With lifeguards cheering him on, he tiptoed to the board's edge, nerves rippling like waves beneath the surface. Then, with a burst of bravery, he jumped into the deep end. "The guards told him, 'This is for the Huskers.' That's how they got him to jump off," said his mother, Dani Janke, who co-manages the pool with Angie Robertson. That moment marked more than a...
Orchard residents who want to stay connected to village happenings may want to check out the new Village of Orchard page on Facebook. Village officials made the decision to start the new page when they met in regular session last month. Trustees also discussed development of a new website to promote the village and local businesses. According to Village Clerk Mandi Weina, trustees discussed the use of LB840 funds for development. No decision was made and trustees are expected to consider the top...
Area blood donors will be able to donate at one of three upcoming drives. According to Josh Murray of the Omaha division of the American Red Cross, all donors are urged to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. On Tuesday, July 15, a drive will be held at the American Legion in Clearwater. Appointment...
Thunderhead Wind Energy will soon be having wind blades move through Antelope County. That’s what Road Superintendent Leigh Kluthe told the Antelope County Commissioners when they met Tuesday, July 8. Kluthe said the wind farm is looking for a route that will require little or no road work. He will have more information for the commissioners at their next meeting. Other items discussed were: According to information provided by contractors, re-roofing of the old courthouse should be completed by the end of the week. Zoning Administrator M...
The Tri-County Titan Seniors couldn't keep up with Hartington, Friday, and fell 6-0 to the Wildcats. Hartington got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Tri-County committed an error. Grady Haberer grounded out and the Titans s dropped a third strike, each scoring one run. Brady Hochstein earned the win for Hartington. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking one. Ryan Rifer took the loss for Tri-County. The lefty went...
Wayne State College included 1,196 students on the dean's list for exemplary academic achievement during the spring 2025 semester. Students listed on the dean's list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. An asterisk denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term. Area students named to the list include: Emma Funk* and Faith King*, Clearwater; Sharon Bartak, Danielle Schrunk*, Natalie Stallbaum and Barrett Stearns, Ewing;...
Make plans now to participate in the Orchard 5K Color Run/Walk, July 26, sponsored by the Summerland Track team. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., at the Orchard Community Center, with the race set to start at 8. An $20 entry fee includes a free, white T-shirt, if signed up before July 16. "You can sign up after this date but you will not receive a T-shirt," said Coach Shannon Schumacher. To register, email shannonschumacher@summerlandbobcats.org or text 402-750-9012....
Village of Orchard residents are asked to stop by the village office to register their dog(s). All registrations are due by June 30. Residents will need to bring a rabies vaccination record. Cost of the license is $6 per dog per year if the animal is spayed or neutered. Unaltered dogs licenses will run $12 per dog per year. Dogs can be registered for multiple years if they receive the three-year rabies vaccination....
A 30-year-old South Dakota man charged with one count of theft by unlawful taking or disposition, $0 to $5,000, a Class IIA felony, will wait until July 2 for arraignment in the matter. Angel Martinez, 30, of Huron, South Dakota, was arrested June 7, after Antelope County Deputy Steven Mills stopped a gray Mazda 3, driven by Martinez. According to the probable cause affidavit, a plate check instigated by Mills led to discovery that the vehicle was stolen out of South Dakota. Martinez allegedly told Mills the vehicle belonged to his cousin....
An Orchard native has returned to her roots and will serve as the Orchard village clerk. The Village of Orchard welcomed Mandi (Robertson) Weina, a 1994 Orchard High School graduate, to the position on April 28. Weina brings valuable customer service experience to the position. She was working in Norfolk when the position opened and welcomed the opportunity to work closer to home. While Weina didn't feel she had the full range of experience required for the position, she credited village officia...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska June 10, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 2,550.00; AMAZON CAPITAL SVCS ex 143.60; AMERITAS ins 21,213.51; APPEARA ex 34.22; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 7,346.22; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 351.00; BLACKBURN MFG ex 47.20; BCBS ins 71,266.40; BOYD'S ELECTRICAL SVC ex 657.05; CASEYS ex 100.64; CITY OF NELIGH ut 2,190.23; CITY OF NELIGH-RECY ut 1,000.00; CLEARFLY...
Two recent graduates recently received the first-ever Old School Thrift Store Community Service Award. Summerland grad Tessa Janak, and Wyatt Shabram, a Verdigre graduate, received the monetary award from the founders of the local thrift shop located in the former Orchard school building. Bev Krutz represented the store during the presentation. Janak and Shabram have volunteered at the store during the past three years. "It shows true dedication to our community," store founders said. "Their...
