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Northeast Community College recognized the achievements of 992 graduates during its 53rd Annual Commencement Ceremony, on Friday, May 8, at the Cox Activities Center on the Norfolk campus. Area residents receiving degrees included: Aislynn Kester, Clearwater; Associate of Arts degree; Deric Sayers, Orchard, Associate of Arts degree; Autum Pinkerman, Page, Associate of Applied Science degree in early childhood education; Kelsey Schlecht, Clearwater; Associate of Applied Science degree in physical therapist assistant; and Omar Mejia Moncada,...
On May 9, nearly 500 Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate and graduate students were awarded degrees. The class of 2026 was honored during a commencement ceremony held in the Walz Human Performance Complex. Three local individuals received degrees. Katelyn Greene of Clearwater, earned a Master of Education degree; Trista Hemenway of Clearwater, earned a Bachelor of Science-Education degree; and Erin (Schwager) Manthei of Orchard, earned a Master of Education degree....
Todd D. Drury 1962 - 2026 Funeral services for Todd D. Drury, 64, of Clearwater, were Monday May 18, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing. Pastor Mark Hoffman officiated. Burial was in Orchard Hill Cemetery in Orchard. Todd died on May 12, 2026, in Omaha. Condolences may be directed to the family at http://www.snidermemorial.com. ~~~~~ Todd Duane Drury was born in Gregory, South Dakota, on March 17, 1962. He was the oldest son of Keith and Dorthea (Anderson) Drury. Todd lived in Jamison, Nebraska,... Full story
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred a record 3,884 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The 3,761 graduates - also a record - are from 61 countries; 46 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico; and 230-plus Nebraska communities. DeMoine Adams, motivational speaker and former Husker football student-athlete, delivered the keynote address, "The Power of People," during the morning undergraduate ceremony. Mason Hoke, of Orchard, graduated from the College of Education and Human Services. He r...
Every summer in rural America begins the same way: somebody unfolds a lawn chair. Not because they particularly want to sit in the heat for six hours. Not because the food lines are short. Not because mosquitoes have suddenly become enjoyable. They show up because that’s what small towns do. This weekend begins another season of community celebrations across the Summerland area, and before long our calendars will blur into parades, rodeos, ballgames, barbecue smoke, gravel parking lots and l...
The Board of Directors of Cornerstone Bank announced the promotion of the following officer in Clearwater, at their recent meeting. Austin Rice was promoted to assistant vice president and assistant manager at Cornerstone Bank's Clearwater branch. Rice started his career with Cornerstone in 2024 as a loan officer after previously working as a loan officer at another institution. He grew up in Neligh and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in Agribusiness. Cornerstone...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA May 11, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the May 5, 2026, meeting. Public comments. Reviewed correspondence. Clerk of the District Court, treasurer’s fund balance, treasurers miscellaneous revenue, treasurer’s sweep account statement, sheriff’s fee report for April were reviewed. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 7,200.00; AMAZON ex 596.72; AMERITAS ins 22,52...
Memorial services for Martha J. Volle, 78 of Clearwater, will be 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Pastor Wayne Owens officiating. Visitation will be before the service from 6 to 7:30, Thursday, May 14, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Casual attire is requested for the service. Burial will be at a later date. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Martha died on May 6, 2026, at her home. Condolences may be directed... Full story
On April 28, Antelope Memorial Hospital received the Most Improved Performance Award for 2025, as a member of the Accountable Care Organization coordinated by Bryan Health. The award was presented during the annual Bryan Health Connect Conference held at the Holthus Convention Center in York. An Accountable Care Organization in Nebraska is a group of doctors, hospitals and healthcare providers who voluntarily work together to provide high-quality, coordinated care to patients. These networks...
ASHTON CLEVELAND Old School Thrift Store Scholarship KARLEY DAWKINS The Susan T Buffet Foundation Scholarship WSC Dean's Commitment Scholarship Red Cross Scholarship Summerland Booster Club Scholarship The Sunset Store Scholarship JENNA FUNK WSC President's Commitment Scholarship WSC Growing Together Scholarship WSC Leadership Award Scholarship Mitchell Equipment Scholarship Farmers Pride Scholarship NECC Parenting & Child Development Scholastic Contest PEO Chapter CQ Scholarship Central Valley...
Funeral services for Todd D. Drury, 64, of Clearwater, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday May 18, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing, with Pastor Mark Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery in Orchard. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 17, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Todd died on May 12, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to the family for later designation.... Full story
Road safety and road conditions were the prime topic of discussion for the Antelope County Commissioners, meeting yesterday for their first meeting in May. It's been discovered that some crane companies working for wind farms in the county have been taking routes not agreed to between them and Road Superintendent Leigh Kluthe. County Commissioner Casey Dittrich experienced this firsthand when, on Friday evening last week, he was almost run off 839th road east of Elgin by drivers from Atlas...
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 May 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST: Tract #1: Lat 12, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska Tract 112: Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope, Nebraska Tract 113: Lot 17, except the East 100 feet, Block 2, Tiede’s Subdivision, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska The s...
Karter Otte of Orchard earned second place in the traditional bracket and a prize of $12,500 in the 39th annual University of Nebraska-Lincoln New Venture Competition, hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, April 10 and 14. Sixty-four teams representing 46 majors at the university vied for $80,000 in donor-funded prizes during the business plan tournament. Otte, a senior majoring in agribusiness, competed with the startup Pickup Lines Striping, which provides parking lot striping...
This spring, AMH welcomes Will Fehringer, PA-C, to its medical staff. He will offer coverage primarily at the Neligh AMH Family Practice Clinic. A native of Bloomfield, Fehringer is the son of Jeff and Kelli Fehringer. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 2019. He attended Wayne State College, graduating in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He acquired his Physician Assistant degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, graduating in December 2025. He...
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 May 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST: Tract #1: Lat 12, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska Tract 112: Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope, Nebraska Tract 113: Lot 17, except the East 100 feet, Block 2, Tiede’s Subdivision, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska The s...
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 May 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST: Tract #1: Lat 12, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska Tract 112: Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope, Nebraska Tract 113: Lot 17, except the East 100 feet, Block 2, Tiede’s Subdivision, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska The s...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc, sup 1009.46; Apptegy, Inc, Thrillshare Media sub, 8.278.11; Aschoff, Molly A., mileage reimbursement, 1,711.73; Black Hills Energy nat gas, 80.83; Blick Art Materials, sup, 123.72; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, hotels/sup/postage, 6,873.04; Clearwater Market, sup 153.23; Coldtype Publishing, printing, 370.45; COR Therapeutic Services, LLC, counseling, 6,928.75; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 38.99; Countyline Sharpening Services, blade sharpening, 148.00; Crowne Plaza Hotel, NRCSA...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS April 14, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the April 7, 2026, meeting. Public comments. Quarterly jail inspection. Reviewed correspondence. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS ins 21,499.51; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 210.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 4,294.74; APPEARA ex 80.79; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 8,841.37; FIRSTNET ut 652.42; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,300.76; BLACKBURN MFG ex 24.60; BCBS ins...
The 2026 Orchard AAU Powerlifting Meet was held this Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 with an awesome 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," said organizer Jeff Shabram. "It was the 19th year for the Orchard Meet and the crowd gets larger each year. Orchard hosted one of the year's largest...
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 May 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST: Tract #1: Lat 12, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska Tract 112: Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope, Nebraska Tract 113: Lot 17, except the East 100 feet, Block 2, Tiede’s Subdivision, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska The s...
Weather permitting, work will begin week of April 13 on U.S. Highway 20, beginning at the Holt County line and extending six miles east of Orchard (reference post 328.81 to reference post 337.56), according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Vontz Paving, Inc., of Hastings, is the contractor for this project. Work includes asphalt milling, asphalt overlay and inlet work in the city of Orchard. Traffic will be restricted to one lane using flaggers. A 12-foot width restriction will be...
Northeast Community College recently inducted students into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society that recognizes academic excellence among students at two-year colleges. The spring induction ceremony celebrated students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership potential, and a commitment to service. Sydni McConnell, Clearwater, and Omar Mejia Moncada, Orchard, were inducted. Phi Theta Kappa's purpose is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college...
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 May 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST: Tract #1: Lat 12, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska Tract 112: Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope, Nebraska Tract 113: Lot 17, except the East 100 feet, Block 2, Tiede’s Subdivision, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska The s...
Low humidity and gusty winds created unwelcome conditions - and a fire - that burned approximately 660 acres, consumed nearly 5.5 miles of tree lines, and destroyed an abandoned farmhouse, Saturday, northeast of Ewing. View video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1UA8qnaoj4/ Ewing and Orchard Fire departments responded to a call at approximately 3:20 p.m., Saturday, near 510 Avenue and 859 Road, after National Weather Service in North Platte detected a hot spot. The fire quickly spread...
