Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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In a season that celebrates hope and new life, Brooke Bartak-Jensen - a Ewing native who lives in Omaha - is living her own version of a miracle. Two days after tying balloons for her daughters' birthday party, Bartak-Jensen's body began to shut down. What started as a sore finger turned into a medical catastrophe - sepsis, a rare blood-clotting disorder, and flesh-eating infection - that left doctors giving her just a 1% chance to live. Before the first weekend in November, two days before goin...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY 16, 2026 Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Jan. 8, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available...
The story of families, faith and perseverance is woven into the fabric of St. Peter de Alcantara Church in Ewing. Parishioners hope those stories - along with the church's neoclassical architecture - will help land the church and rectory on the National Register of Historic Places. Becky Kaczor said she and Greg Ramold approached the church council about pursuing the designation. They enlisted Ramold's niece, Maggie Ramold-Kile, who gathered data, compiled the initial application and contacted...
Whether the luck of the Irish was with them or if a divine power intervened, emergency personnel are thankful that no fatalities or major injuries were reported in an explosion that rocked O'Neill before sunrise on Monday. At approximately 5:55 a.m., an explosion occurred in the St. Patrick's Parish Center, in the 300 block of Benton Street. KBRX Radio owner Scott Poese, of O'Neill reported flames as high as 50 to 60 feet were visible in the early-morning skies shortly after the blast occurred....
Whether the luck of the Irish was with them or if a divine power intervened, emergency personnel are thankful no injuries were reported in an explosion that rocked O'Neill before sunrise on Monday. At approximately 5:55 a.m., an explosion occurred in the St. Patrick's Parish Center. Initial reports of liquid oxygen tanks exploding were debunked by Terry Miles of the O'Neill Fire Department, who reported where the fire originated. Following the explosion, KBRX Radio owner Scott Poese reported fla... Full story
An investigation into the cause of a Monday morning explosion at St. Patrick’s Parish Center in O’Neill is believed to be the result of a vehicle striking a gas line that fed into the building. In a press release issued Tueday by Holt County Attorney Brent Kelly, first responders identified a vehicle they believe was associated with the incident. The vehicle was driven by a 58-year-old Guatemalan national. “The O’Neill Police Department initiated an investigation into the cause of the inciden...
The public is invited to attend and participate in the third annual Northeast Nebraska March for Life, Friday, Jan. 20, starting at the Norfolk Catholic School campus, 2301 W. Madison Ave. This year’s event, which is sponsored by Norfolk Area Right to Life and Sacred Heart Parish, includes an expanded schedule with a fair for pro-life organizations, a keynote speaker and the traditional march on a new route starting at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Prayer and worship will follow the march. Both indoor and outdoor activities will be available for...
Joan Hoffman 1923 - 2022 Funeral services for Joan J. Hoffman, 98, of Clearwater, will be Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 1, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, in Clearwater, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a wake service at 7 p.m. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Joan died peacefully and with a smile, Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Arbor Care Cen...
ML "Cap" Dierks 1932 - 2021 A funeral mass for former State Sen. ML "Cap" Dierks, 89, of Ewing, will be Friday, Oct. 29, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Rev. John Norman presiding. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery with military rites provided by the Ewing American Legion Sanders Post 214. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with a parish rosary at 7 p.m. Cap died Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at the Arbor...
Pairing pears - Pears are good in salads, where they partner well with greens, especially the bitter ones, and be sure toss in a few nuts and goat cheese for creaminess. Try slices of pear with leaves of prosciutto for an appetizer, and pair them with blue-vein cheeses and nuts on a cheese platter. Surprise guests with sautéed pears as a garnish for grilled or fatty meats such as pork and duck. - Seasonal dessert menus welcome pears, too. Poach them in red wine, then serve with their reduced... Full story
The Holt County supervisors held a regular meeting at the courthouse in O’Neill last Tuesday, March 31, with all seven supervisors in attendance. The supervisors adopted a resolution, declaring a state of emergency in the county, beginning Jan. 31 and continuing, due to the health and safety of county citizens in relation to a global pandemic. The declaration allows expenditure of emergency funds if deemed necessary. Chad Thies with Zelle Human Resource Solutions in Lincoln discussed a proposed contract via phone conference. The board took t...
