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Dustin M. Sargent, 30, of Aurora, appeared for sentencing before the Honorable James G. Kube, April 30, in Antelope County District Court. Sargent was found guilty of theft by unlawful taking, a Class IV felony, stemming from a Dec. 30 incident when Sargent broke into a building owned by Jamie Curtis and a home and shop owned by Doug Reynolds and stole a 2006 Dodge pickup owned by Reynolds. The vehicle was located later in Knox County after the defendant told officers where it would be found. Defense counsel Patrick Carney noted a correction...
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...
Village of Page Trustees will hold a special meeting, Monday, April 28 at the village office. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., will focus on street improvements for 2025. The meeting is open to the public....
When it comes to the whys and hows of state tax policy, it's hard to beat public hearings of the Revenue Committee at the Nebraska Legislature. There's a fascinating mix of folks testifying, from dark-suited corporate lawyers and accountants asking for tax cuts, to blue jean-wearing farmers wondering why property taxes are so high. But you always heard a common refrain from the state's business community: Our income and property tax rates are so high, we've got to remain competitive with...
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over nine cases involving alcohol-related charges during an April 16 session of Antelope County Court. Zayden A. Magana, 18, of Columbus, appeared for arraignment on one count of minor in possession-under 19/1st offense, a Class III misdemeanor. Magana entered a guilty plea and was pronounced guilty by Taylor. Sentencing occurred during the session. Taylor ordered Magana to pay $300 in fines, plus $50 in court costs. Taylor ordered him to pay $50 immediately. Magana’s license was impounded for 30 days. If the...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 14, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the village board of Page was held Monday, April 14, 2025, at the village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Open Meeting Laws posted at the Village Office. Chair Linquist opened the meeting at 7 p.m. Trustees Cunningham, Tyrrell and Sobotka present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery and...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the chairman and board of trustees of the Village of Page, Nebraska, will hold a special meeting, Monday, April 28, 2025, at the village office to discuss street improvements for 2025. This meeting will be open to the public. Cora L. Calkins Village Clerk Published April 23, 2025 ZNEZ...
Ed. note: This article originally appeared in the Insights section of the Norfolk Daily News. For eight years, O'Neill-area shoppers have relied on Blush Boutique & Tan for stylish finds and personalized service. Since opening in March 2016, Blush Boutique & Tan expanded from its initial location on Everett Street to a storefront on O'Neill's main drag. In 2023, owner Megan Heiss moved the popular clothing spot to its current home, in a new building constructed at 226 E. Douglas Street in...
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...
Make plans to attend an all-you-can-eat fish fry in Page. The annual fundraiser, sponsored by the Page Community Day Club, will be held Friday, April 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Page Fire Hall. Adult meals will run $15 and those ages 6 to 12 will eat for $10. Children ages 5 and under eat for free....
If you were to describe recognizable places in Antelope County, what sites would you include? For Summerland Public Schools student Sophie Rittscher, Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, Neligh Mill, St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Starlite Drive-In come to mind. Rittscher, a sophomore, sketched those memorable places on watercolor paper, bringing life and color to the page. Now, Rittscher's painting is part of the Collaborative Nebraska Map Project at the Museum of Nebraska Art in...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 10, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, March 10, 2025, at the village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Open Meeting Laws posted at the Village Office. Chair Linquist opened the meeting at 7 p.m. Trustees Cunningham, Tyrrell and Leichleiter present. Also present: Dennis...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Page, Nebraska, will hold the regular monthly meeting commencing at 7 p.m., on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the village office. This meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the village clerk for the Village of Page. A complete copy will be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting and may also be viewed at...
Antelope County Judge Donna Taylor presided over a variety of cases during a Feb. 19 court session at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. A plea deal was reached in a case involving a 53-year-old Albion man charged one felony count of issuing a bad check. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith told the court the defendant agreed to plead guilty to an amended complaint and pay restitution immediately. Dennis Leitschuck entered a guilty plea to one count of issuing a bad check - $0 to $500, a...
Funeral services for Mary Ann Biddlecome, 81, of Ewing, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing, with Pastor Mark Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour before at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing. Mary Ann died Feb. 16, 2025. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...
Nebraska, I'll bet, is the only state in the union where the retirement of the volleyball coach is front-page news. And where the installation of a new coach is covered live on television with the governor in attendance. But that's what happened after legendary coach and cowboy John Cook announced recently that he was riding into the sunset and leaving a team that he'd guided to four national titles over 25 years. "It's better to burn out than fade out," Cook said at his retirement press...
Funeral services for Mary Ann Biddlecome, 81, of Ewing, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing, with Pastor Mark Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour before at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing. Mary Ann died Feb. 16, 2025. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...
There's a first time for everything. On July 25 to 29, Orchard will host the Class C Area 1 Senior American Legion Baseball Tournament. Jeff Shabram, coach of the Tri-County Titans based in Orchard, said the Jan. 21 announcement was exciting for Orchard, its ball programs and residents. Shabram, along with John Shaver, commander of Orchard American Legion Post #136 completed the application, which outlined the growth of the Titans program, facility upgrades and the village's experience hosting...
Whether you've been married more than 50 years or are newlyweds, SAM wants to hear your love story. This month, the newspaper staff invites readers to share the story of how they met. Perhaps it's a funny anecdote, maybe it was love at first sight. Readers are asked to submit up to 700 words describing their story, along with a photo. The winning story will appear in an upcoming edition of SAM. Additionally, the winner will take home prizes totaling approximately $100. Details on how to submit...
More than 3,900 students were recognized for their academic performance over the fall 2024 semester at South Dakota State University 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. Area students named to the list includeMadison Melcher, Page....
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 2024 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 GPA while taking at least six credit hours. Students named to the dean's honor list earned a GPA of at least 3.75 while takin...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Page, Nebraska, will hold the regular monthly meeting commencing at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at the village office. This meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the village clerk for the Village of Page. A complete copy will be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting and may also be viewed at...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The regular monthly meeting of the village board of Page was held Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Open Meeting Laws posted at the Village Office. Chair Linquist opened the meeting at 7 p.m. Trustees Cunningham, Tyrrell and Leichleiter present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery and Cora...
Funeral services for Sam Bradley, 42, of Page, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, at Cornerstone Church in Orchard. Burial will follow in the Page Cemetery in Page. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill, with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Sam died unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Biglin's Mortuary in...
Imagine 30 minutes in a warm, soothing environment that claims to deliver health benefits like easing chronic pain, reducing stress and even promoting weight loss. Thanks to 26 Renew, area residents can now experience these perks by booking time in an infrared sauna located in the heart of Orchard. Owned by Alexa Simons, 26 Renew operates out of the former girls' locker room at the Orchard Community Center. Simons, originally from Sutton, moved to Orchard in 2023 with her husband, Tristan....
