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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,...
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER and VILLAGE OF EWING In compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law, public notice is hereby given that a possible quorum of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ewing may attend a public meeting at the Ewing City Hall, 209 E. Nebraska St., on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is for Ewing, Clearwater and Orchard board members to discuss the pros and cons of a consolidated police agreement. No agenda is...
Clearwater's water and sewer systems are treading water financially, and village officials are looking at a rate increase to keep the utility funds from running dry. A recent utility rate study shows operating costs have steadily outpaced revenue, particularly in the water fund, leaving the village dipping into reserves to cover everyday expenses and prompting a push to adjust rates so the system can once again pay its own way. Trustees will discuss a potential rate increase when they meet Monda...
Ewing Fire Chief Ryan Schrunk and Clearwater Assistant Fire Chief Ted Mlnarik announce donations totaling $8,364.50 were collected for the Mokhalad family of Minnesota, following a Jan. 2 accident that claimed the lives Michael Mokhalad and son, Tym, on 508 Avenue, south of Ewing. Three Mokhalad children survived the crash. The donation includes a $2,500 match from the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Donation jars were set up in Clearwater, Ewing, and Orchard. Multiple donations were sent...
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,...
Hope M. Petite, 32, of Orchard, will receive another opportunity to explain why fines have not been paid in an Antelope County Court case in which Petite pleaded guilty to one count of driving under suspension/before reinstated-state, a Class III misdemeanor. Petite was expected to appear Jan. 21, before the Honorable Donna Taylor, for a show cause hearing; however, the defendant did not show up, prompting Taylor to issue a warrant for non-payment. The next day, Petite contacted the county...
Wayne State College included 1,300 students on the dean's list for exemplary academic achievement during the Fall 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 receiving academic recognition include Faith King * and Keaton Thiele * of Clearwater; Sharon Bartak *, Aubrey Parker *, Alec Schindler, Danielle...
Gather a team and head to Orchard, Feb. 7, for the third annual Orchard Fire & Rescue Carbles Tournament. The event will be held at the Orchard Community Center, with registration beginning at 1 p.m. Game play is set to begin at 1:30. Snacks will be provided, and a cash bar, from The Den, will be on site. To register a team or for more information, contact Travis at 712-870-4058 or Ashley at 402-640-1574....
Charitable gaming in Antelope and Holt counties played out like a split deck this past year, with sharp town-by-town swings reshaping the odds, even as statewide wagering slipped. While Nebraska overall saw charitable gaming decline of about 2.6%, Holt County bucked the house with a sizable increase and a modest rise in keno play, even as Ewing's wagering dipped. Antelope County, meanwhile, followed the statewide slide, posting a roughly 4% drop overall as Orchard's surge at the keno counter...
Four members of the Orchard Fire and Rescue Department were honored Saturday for their years of service to the department. Travis Shaffer, Dean Holliday, Chancy Mefford, and Alik York received plaques. Shaffer, Mefford and York have served for five years. Dean Holliday has 50 years of service....
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 Fall 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. Students named to the president's part–time list attained a 4.0 grade-point average while taking at least six credit hours. Students named to the dean's honor list earned a graded-point average of...
Drop by the Orchard Community Center, Sunday, Jan. 25, between 5 and 8 p.m., and try a variety of soups and support two local mainstays. At least 10 soups will be available, along with ham sandwiches and cinnamon rolls. Proceeds from the soup supper will benefit the community center. Play Bingo to support the Orchard American Legion Memorial. Cards start at 50 cents each with 50% payout....
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 March 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., CST: Tract #1: Lot 12, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska Tract #2: Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24, Block 6, Village of Orchard, Antelope, Nebraska Tract #3: Lot 17, except the East 100 feet, Block 2, Tiede’s Subdivision, Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska The s...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JANUARY 14, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met n regular session, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the school board meeting room. President Schwager called the regular board meeting, which was advertised in the Jan. 7, 2026, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken at 7 p.m., with all members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JANUARY 13, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Jan. 6, 2026, meeting. Public comments. Set official wages for 2027-2030. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS ins 24,019.79; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 149.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 487.19; APPEARA ex 80.50; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,939.90; FIRSTNET ut 652.60; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 519.90; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,601.43; BCBS ins...
Hastings College has announced the dean’s list for its fall 2025 semester. For the semester, 342 students from 25 states and 10 countries were named to the dean’s list. To be eligible, students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.7 to 4.0 scale, be registered for full-time coursework and have finished all incompletes. Ady Mlnarik, of Clearwater, is included on the dean's list. She has a 4.0 GPA. Lydia Robertson, of Orchard is named to the dean's list, with a 4.0 GPA....
Funeral services for Ruby J. (Carl) Williamson, 84, of Orchard were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 12, at St. Peter de Alcantara Catholic Church in Ewing. Burial was in Orchard Cemetery. Ruby died on Jan. 5, 2026, at the Accura Care Center in O'Neill from metastatic lung cancer. Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. Memorials may be directed to Orchard Volunteer Fire and Rescue and/or St. Peter de Alcantara... Full story
An accident on 508 Avenue, approximately two and one-half miles south of Ewing, on Friday, Jan. 2, has resulted in two fatalities. According to the Holt County Sheriff's Office, Boyd-Holt E911 Dispatch received a call about an injury accident at approximately 9:18 p.m. Holt County Sheriff's Office personnel responded and determined that an individual driving a 2020 RAM pickup, northbound on 508 Avenue, lost control on the icy 'S' curves, left the roadway, and rolled onto its top into a pond. The driver, a 34-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota... Full story
We asked readers to complete a survey listing the top articles in SAM during 2025. These are the top five, based on readers' votes. 1. Hometown Hero: Summerland freshman uses SkillsUSA training to save infant's life As an eighth-grade student, Taelyn Nilson learned CPR and won a state title in Job Skills Demonstration at the Nebraska SkillsUSA Middle School Conference. In December 2024, Nilson used those skills to save the life of an infant who was staying in her family's home. January 15, 2025...
As we look forward to a new year, we reflect on the stories that defined our region in 2025. Articles in this list - and the rankings - are based on page views from summerlandadvocate.com. 1. Hometown Hero: Summerland freshman uses SkillsUSA training to save infant's life As an eighth-grade student, Taelyn Nilson learned CPR and won a state title in Job Skills Demonstration at the Nebraska SkillsUSA Middle School Conference. In December 2024, Nilson used those skills to save the life of an...
An accident on 508 Avenue, approximately two and one-half miles south of Ewing, on Friday, Jan. 2, has resulted in two fatalities. According to the Holt County Sheriff's Office, Boyd-Holt E911 Dispatch received a call at approximately 9:18 p.m., about an injury accident. Holt County Sheriff's Office personnel responded and determined that an individual driving a 2020 RAM pickup, northbound on 508 Avenue, lost control on the icy curve, left the roadway, and rolled onto its top into a pond. The...
Things are heating up at Old School Thrift Store in Orchard. Village trustees approved adding heat to the area leased by the thrift store during the board's Dec. 8 meeting at the Orchard Community Center. A furnace was installed in early December. Trustees also approved a new policy regarding utility payment return fees. Following discussion, Tyson Schutt made a motion to give customers a courtesy call and seven days to take care of the return. If not paid within seven days, a $35 fee will be...
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 January 20, 2025 ,at 10 a.m. CST: The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Three (3) and the East 45 Feet of the North Half (N1/2) of Lot 4 (4), Block A Lucy Gallup’s Addition to the Village of Orchard, Antelope County, Nebraska. The successful bidder shall submit payment of the winning bid in full on the day and time of the sale, e...
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF ORCHARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Orchard intends to file an application to USDA Rural Development for grant assistance in the amount of $30,000 for a preliminary engineering report for the village water system. A meeting will be held on Jan. 12, at 7 p.m., at the Village of Orchard office, located in the Orchard Community Center, regarding the proposed project and to provide the opportunity for public comment. Published December 24, 2025 and December 31, 2025 ZNEZ...
Santa Claus visited two Summerland-area communities over the weekend, spending time listening to wish lists, taking Christmas card-worthy photos, and sharing the joy of the season. On Sunday, Santa stopped by the Orchard Community Center. Later that evening, he took part in the Ewing Light Parade and stopped by the Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church to meet area youngsters....
