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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Michael F. Doty, 32, of Orchard, appeared for a preliminary hearing before the Honorable Kale Burdick, March 26, in Antelope County Court. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith announced a plea agreement had been reached, which included Doty's entry of a guilty plea to an amended charge, no additional charges from the incident will be filed. Two charges against the defendant were dismissed with prejudice, including one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class IB felony, and...
York University continues to expand its athletic opportunities with the addition of powerlifting, as President Timothy Westbrook announced that the Board of Trustees has officially approved the new program. The plan for powerlifting is to start as a club sport and grow into a full collegiate program. Leading the new program will be head coach Jeff Shabram, a respected name in Nebraska's powerlifting community. Shabram brings more than 25 years of experience in education and over two decades of...
The 2026 Class D High School State Powerlifting Championships were held at Harvard High School Saturday, March 21. The competition featured 130 lifters representing the top Class D powerlifting schools in the state, including Boyd County, Bruning-Davenport-Shickley, Centura, Fullerton, Grand Island Lutheran, Harvard, Johnson-Brock, Kenesaw, Niobrara-Verdigre, Red Cloud, Silver Lake, Stanton, and Summerland. The Bobcat lifters had an outstanding day of competition. Asher Whiting earned third...
Orchard trustees reviewed bids for armor coating when they met March 9. Following discussion, the board approved a bid of $47,155.89 submitted by Sta-bilt Construction Company. Trustees also discussed a potential lease for the former music room in the community center. Currently, the room does not have heat or air conditioning. Board members talked about developing a lease and setting rent at $200 per month until heating and cooling is installed. At that time, rent would increase to $400. No vote was taken. In other business, trustees: • S...
An Italian Pasta Bar, planned for March 28, at Orchard's Rex Theater, will be "da leccarsi i baffi" - finger-lickin' good. Join the Orchard Historical Society for the fundraiser meal between 5 and 7 p.m. A free will donation will be accepted. Dine-in or carry-out orders will be available....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA MARCH 10, 2026 Vice-chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the March 3, 2026, Meeting. Janitorial report. Public comments. Approved and directed county attorney to continue Public Defender Contract with Stratton, DeLay, Carlson. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON ex 145.30; AMERITAS ins 20,827.44; ANT CO ATTRNY ex 230.91; ANT CO CRT ex 102.00; APPEARA ex 80.50; APPLIED CONN...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 9, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., March 9, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
Nine Summerland powerlifters competed in the Verdigre Powerlifting Meet on Feb. 28. The junior high team, consisting of Jeremy Meyer, Tucker Meyer Michael Sonnenfelt, Jaden Robinett, Sophia Hernandez, and Auryana Hernandez finished third. High school competitors included Jorden Cox, Asher Whiting, and Clair Krysl. Robinett and Sophia Hernandez were gold medalists for the Bobcats. Robinett won the 132-pound class, and Hernandez topped the 165 field. Five lifters finished second in their weight...
CALL ORDER: 300 CONTRACT ID: 32291 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. NH-20-5(113) LOCATION: US-20, ORCHARD EAST & WEST IN COUNTIES: HOLT, ANTELOPE The Nebraska Department of Transportation will receive sealed bids in Room 109 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m., on March 12, 2026. At that time the bids will be opened and read. Bids will be opened and the bid totals will be read via Webex. The Webex information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage a mini...
A longtime Orchard staple flipped its sign back on Jan. 12, and it's serving up more than just seconds. The Lunch Box, now owned by Monte Shabram and family of Orchard, is dishing out homecooked meals, early-morning breakfasts and a daily buffet built to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. Before reclaiming its Lunch Box name, the cafe operated as Sugarz. Then-owner Matt Wood was ready to step away from the restaurant business and planned to close if a buyer didn't step forward. "We got wind...
Questions recently circulating on Facebook about Orchard's water quality prompted discussion at the Feb. 9 Orchard Village Board meeting, according to Village Chairman Stephanie Cleveland. "During our board meeting last night, it was brought to our attention that there have been some questions circulating on Facebook regarding the water in Orchard," Cleveland said in a statement released on social media. "After discussing the matter, the village board would like to clarify some issues."...
Informal discussion on whether Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard could share a police officer took place Feb. 16, when representatives from each village's board of trustees met at Ewing City Hall. John Shaver currently fills the police chief position in Ewing. He said the biggest benefit of a co-op is that will be customized for the communities. "If there's an issue at this time of the day, patrolling will be easy," he said. According to Shaver, police departments can focus more in certain areas. "T...
During the Feb. 18 Summerland Board of Education meeting, third-grade instructor Karley Jackson submitted her resignation effective at the end of the current school year. Jackson started her teaching career at Orchard in 2014 and has always taught third grade. In her resignation letter, Jackson thanked administrators and fellow staff members for their guidance and support. She has accepted a position at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge. Board member Chelsi McLain made the motion to accept Jackson's...
A third phone system upgrade was presented to the Antelope County Commissioners yesterday. A representative from Applied Connective of Albion gave a presentation to the ACC for two different options for phone upgrades. One consisted of a web-based system and the other a more traditional “in-house” system. The ACC looked the options over, considering service, pricing, and reliability. At next week’s meeting, county clerk Lisa Payne will be requesting all three companies that made upgrade proposals (Stealth Broadband, Great Plains Commu...
CALL ORDER: 300 CONTRACT ID: 32291 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. NH-20-5(113) LOCATION: US-20, ORCHARD EAST & WEST IN COUNTIES: HOLT, ANTELOPE The Nebraska Department of Transportation will receive sealed bids in Room 109 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m., on March 12, 2026. At that time the bids will be opened and read. Bids will be opened and the bid totals will be read via Webex. The Webex information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage a minimum of two days prior to the opening, and can be...
NOTICE OF MEETING ORCHARD RURAL FIRE BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Orchard Rural Fire Board will meet Monday, March 9, 2026, at 8 p.m., at the Orchard Fire Hall. Published March 4, 2026 ZNEZ...
A longtime Orchard business announced Monday, via social media, that it will close its doors. Lazy T Tire & Implement, known for its flatbed installation and mower sales, will cease operations immediately. "Lazy T Tire has been an asset to many. It became so much bigger because of you - our customers, friends, and community. Your support, encouragement, and loyalty carried us through every season. "Though this chapter is coming to an end, we are deeply thankful for the relationships and...
A 32-year-old Orchard man appeared in Antelope County Court, Feb. 18, for a preliminary hearing. The Honorable Kale Burdick heard a status report from county attorney Joe Smith in a case against Michael F. Doty, who faces one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class IB felony, and two counts of terroristic threats, both Class IIIA felonies. Doty's attorney, Kaz Long, requested a continuance prior to the court date, noting that the "defendant is negotiating a resolution in...
South Dakota State University has recognized more than 4,100 students for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2025 semester at SDSU by being named to the dean's list. To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Overall, 4,147 students from 40 states and 31 foreign nations are on the list. Carter Bergman of Orchard is included on the dean's...
Orchard native Wyatt Shabram is undefeated on the season for the York University Panthers baseball team. On Feb. 9, Shabram started the second game in a doubleheader and three six pitches in the first inning before the batters went down in order. On Feb. 17, York won two games against Hesston College. Shabram allowed one run, two hits, a base on balls and six strikeouts. On Monday, York competed at Kansas Wesleyan, where Shabrm threw six innings, finishing with six strikeouts, and allowed one...
CALL ORDER: 300 CONTRACT ID: 32291 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. NH-20-5(113) LOCATION: US-20, ORCHARD EAST & WEST IN COUNTIES: HOLT, ANTELOPE The Nebraska Department of Transportation will receive sealed bids in Room 109 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m., on March 12, 2026. At that time the bids will be opened and read. Bids will be opened and the bid totals will be read via Webex. The Webex information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage a minimum of two days prior to the opening, and can be f...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 12, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open...
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FW PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FW Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the "Company"), has organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 51235 864 Rd. PO Box 215, Orchard, Nebraska 68764. The Company's registered agent for service of process in the State of Nebraska is Eric Wynia, at 604 Hampton St., Wausa, NE 68786. James P. Meuret, #23666 Organizer PO Box 429 Brunswick, NE 68720 Published February 4,...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Vice-chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Feb. 3, 2026, meeting. Janitorial report. Public comments. Discussion and update on the public defender contract – no action. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS ins 22,408.57; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 89.00; APPEARA ex 80.50; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,939.90; FIRSTNET...
More than 7,000 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the deans' list for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Qualification for the deans' list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Area students named to the list include: Jacob Behnk, College of Arts and Sciences, Spanish and global studies, Clearwater; Raina Krebs, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, animal science and pre-veterinary medicine, Clearwater; Y...
