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Northeast Community College in Norfolk has released the president's honor list and dean's honor list for both full– and part–time students for the Spring 2025 semester. To be named to the president's honor list, students must earn a grade-point average of 4.0 and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Area students named to the list include Aislynn Kester, Clearwater, and Jaycee Reynolds, Ewing. Students named to the president's part–time list attained a 4.0 grade-point average while takin...
A Celebration of Life visitation for James M. Blackburn, 78, of Neligh, was Monday, June 9, at the Neligh American Legion in Neligh. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Neligh handled the arrangements. Jim died on May 31, 2025 at the University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.beyersnidermemorialfh.com The family has requested no flowers. In lieu of flowers or plants, a memorial in Jim's name may be given to Grace Lutheran Church, Pope John...
The Tri-County Titan Juniors battled rainy conditions and a red-hot O'Neill squad, in a home contest on June 5. Tri-County couldn't keep pace with the Irish, falling 16-2. A single by Max Berg put O'Neill on the board in the top of the first. Nate Brown grounded out but pushed a runner home. The Irish extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the third, thanks to RBI walks by Xavier Parks and Carter Metschke. In the top of the fifth, O'Neill bats were on fire, scoring eight runs...
News & Booze is back! Click the photo to watch on YouTube. We dive into news about: • opening day at Orchard Swimming Pool • the Tri-County Titans and • Summerland Skillsusa...
If the walls could talk at 250 East Second Street in Orchard, Nebraska, they'd have more than 100 years worth of stories to share. Built in 1910, the building has housed a cafe, a liquor store, a Gambles retail store, and many things in between. Most of its life, it's been a general/hardware store of some kind. With some help from friends, the previous owners, and the Center for Rural Affairs, Heather Blackmore opened Corner Hardware and More Orchard Fudge & Candy Shop in October 2022. Getting...
The Tri-County Titan seniors started the 2025 campaign with a convincing 10 - 1 win over Atkinson in Friday evening game played in Orchard. Official statistics were unavailable at press time....
Area residents will have an opportunity to revitalize their bed pillows when Kraft Pillow Service visits Orchard next week. On June 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., owner Vanessa Kraft, of Kingsley, Iowa, will bring her mobile pillow unit to Corner Hardware & More. Kraft's service cleans all types of bed pillows, including feather, foam, down, and fiber fill. Pillows will receive new ticking, the outer fabric or material used on a pillow. New feather, down or allergy-free pillows are also options....
The season opener for the Tri-County Titans American Legion team will have to wait. Coach Jeff Shabram announced Tuesday, prior to press time, that the opener in Hartington was postponed. Coaches will work to set a make-up date. The senior Titans will play at home, in Orchard, this Friday, at 7 p.m. On June 3, juniors and seniors will travel to Creighton, with games slated for 5:45 and 8 p.m., respectively. O’Neill will travel to Orchard for contests on June 5. Juniors will take the field at 5:45 p.m., with seniors to follow at 8. Orchard w...
Memorial Day programs will be held in each Summerland community, Monday, May 26. Clearwater At 10:30 a.m., a program will be held at the Elkhorn River Bridge and will feature music by the Summerland band. The cemetery program will begin at 10:45 a.m. Chuck Thiele will be the speaker and Curtis Bolling will sing. American Legion Post 267 members will comprise the firing squad and play taps. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Clearwater American Legion. A chicken dinner...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska May 13, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Held minutes – not majority present. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON CAPITAL SVCS ex 272.04; AMERITAS ins 21,670.69; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 214.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 583.91; APPEARA ex 34.22; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 7,414.55; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,176.48; BCBS ins 72,556.49; BOMGAARS ex 21.15; BROGAN & GRAY ex 498.75; CARNEY LAW ex 1...
Funeral services for Sharon Boelter, 82, of Orchard, were 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Venus. Reverend Ryan Janke officiated. Burial will be in Grimton Cemetery in Orchard. Sharon died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Alpine Village in Verdigre. ~~~~~ Sharon Lee Boelter, daughter of Theo and E.Lane (Peterson) Hurtig, was born July 17, 1942, at Page. She graduated from Orchard Public School. On Feb. 19, 1960, Sharon was united in marriage to Duane Boelter at...
A scholarship blood drive is scheduled for the Orchard community and Summerland Public Schools, on Tuesday, May 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St. Peter Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Appointments may be made by contacting Amanda Shabram at 402-394-1938, Kyle Jensen at 402-910-0681, or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Bring a donor card or photo identification when checking in. Individuals who donate between May 19 and May 31 will receive a Red Cross solar lantern and a chance at a USA trip...
A funeral celebration of life service for John F. Kiley, 91, of Orchard, will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, at Orchard United Methodist Church in Orchard. Celebration of Life visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 26, at Orchard Community Center. Private family burial will be in Orchard Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Orchard is handling the arrangements. John died May 14, 2025, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Condolences may be directed to the family at...
Suni Raine Moone, Pierce County Jail, appeared for further arraignment in two cases. In the first case, Moone is charged with one count of burglary-habitual criminal, a Class IIA felony. He pleaded not guilty. In the second case, theft by unlawful taking - habitual criminal, a Class IIA felony, Moone entered a not guilty plea. According to court documents, Moone is charged with breaking into two storage units in Antelope County, between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31, 2024. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith told the Honorable James G. Kube that a motion...
The Advocate-Messenger earned 31 awards in the 2025 Better Newspaper Competition and ended in second place for the Allen & Linda Beerman Community Newspaper Sweepstakes Award, which includes weekly newspapers from all classes. The Stanton Register took top honors and the Aurora News-Register ended in third. SAM finished second in Division A, based on circulation and, in the digital sweepstakes division, SAM placed third. The paper picked nine first-place awards in categories, including building...
Whew! I’m still trying to recover from the 2025 Nebraska Press Association Convention, held in Kearney. I enjoy the annual conference for multiple reasons: great educational sessions, networking with fellow newspaper folk, meeting new vendors, great (but too much) food and an overall fantastic time celebrating the written word. It’s not all fun and games ... except for trivia night. That was a blast. I never thought I would hear “God Bless America” sung a beat box rhythm. Sessions begin early a...
A memorial service for Gladys M. Fink, 91, of Orchard was held Saturday, April 26, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Pastor Mike Durre officiated. Burial was in Orchard Hill Cemetery at Orchard. Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com ~~~~~ Gladys Mae Durre Schwager Fink died on April 22, 2025 in Neligh. Gladys was born on Sept. 1, 1933, in rural Ewing, Nebraska, near Goose Lake, to Ernest and Esther...
From more than 150 applications to 40 participants selected for two Community Leadership Challenges to additional interviews that resulted in the final 15, the 2025-26 class of the Hastings College Scott Scholars program completed official signings April 5 and 6. Lydia Robertson, of Orchard, a senior at Summerland Public Schools was selected for the honor. "This is an extraordinary group of students who have already demonstrated their leadership potential and academic excellence," said Dave...
Four individuals appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor, April 16, for charges related to driving under suspension. Chad C. Bennett, 47, of Omaha, appeared for arraignment on one count of driving under suspension/before reinstated-st, a Class III misdemeanor and one count of speeding, 11-15 MPH county/state, an infraction. Bennett requested additional time to get his license and Taylor granted the request. Bennett will appear May 21 for further arraignment on both counts. Diana L. Burden, 71, of Orchard, appeared for arraignment on three...
Tri-County Titan and Orchard resident Wyatt Shabram (center) recently signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at York University. The Panthers currently have a 21-21 record. The univeristy competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and are members of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference....
A 19-year-old Neligh man will serve 90 days in the Antelope County Jail on one count of assault-threaten/menacing manner, a Class I misdemeanor. Judge Donna Taylor announced the sentence April 16 during Antelope County Court. Austin R. Klabenes will receive credit for one day previously served. Taylor ordered Klabenes to pay court costs and released bond to be applied to fines and costs. Klabenes was remanded to the custody of the Antelope County Sheriff. Tyler R. Bellar, 21, of Elgin, appeared for sentencing on one count of domestic violence...
A memorial service for Gladys M. Fink will be 1 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater with Pastor Mike Durre officiating. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Burial will follow the service in Orchard Hill Cemetery at Orchard. A gathering of family and friends will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church following the burial. Gladys died April 22, 2025, at Arbor Care Center in Neligh. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be...
Area youth will have multiple opportunities to hunt for Easter eggs. This Saturday, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will host its annual event, at 2 p.m., at the village park. Newborns through 10-year-olds are invited to search for special eggs to win prizes. Clearwater Public Library will also provide free books for winners. Ewing Young Members Club will host its annual egg hunt, Saturday, April 19, at 1 p.m. at Schmidt Park. In Orchard, an Easter egg hunt will begin at 1:30 at the football...
The 2025 Orchard AAU Powerlifting Meet was held this past Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, with a line-up of 170 registered lifters from across the Midwest. This year's meet was a National meet again, so two days of competition were required to accommodate the crowd of lifters striving for state, American and even world records, according to coordinator Jeff Shabram. "It was the 18th year for the Orchard meet and the crowd gets larger each year. Orchard hosted one of the year's largest...
NOTICE OF MEETING ORCHARD RURAL FIRE BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Orchard Rural Fire Board will meet Monday, April 21, at 8 p.m., at the Orchard Fire Hall. Published April 9, 2025 ZNEZ...
