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Teen made 'very bad decisions,' sent to prison
A 19-year-old O’Neill man, originally accused of committing 11 crimes last April, was sentenced to prison for five of the offenses last week in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill. The Honorable Mark Kozisec sentenced Ethan J. Peterson to...
Burial assistance policy reviewed by county commissioners
Should a person whose burial is paid for by the county need to be a resident? “It’s not necessarily what the amount is. I’m more concerned if we’re paying for Antelope County residents or if we’re p...
Neligh man fined for items left haphazardly in yard
Scarcely one square yard of a Neligh property was not covered by accumulated junk, trash, and debris, according to an Antelope County judge. The Honorable Donna Taylor, on Feb. 26, reached a verdict in a Neligh nuisance case. Kipp V. Polston, 46, of...
Isms: Original views on life from rural America
Were you part of the mad rush at Target stores, trampling others or being pushed out of the way, to snag one of the hottest items in the retail world? Were you part of the Stanley stampede, where the...
Commissioners learn about carbon capture pipelines alternatives, concerns about property rights
Antelope County Commissioners learned heard from two speakers, Dec. 5, about concerns with a potential carbon-capture pipeline projected to run through the northern tier of the county. Doyle Turner,...
FFA students qualify for state
District 4 Leadership Development Events were held Dec. 6 at Lutheran High Northeast. Summerland FFA advisor Jacob Goldfuss said the local chapter took took 20 members and they all did very well....
Library Commission public debate over censorship sparks disagreement
People gathered at the Nebraska Library Commission’s meeting, Nov. 16, to urge commissioners to limit the accessibility of certain databases and books available to Nebraska children in city and public school libraries. The Nebraska Library C...
Small Business Saturday spotlights value to economy
The holidays are for celebrating and Small Business Saturday is a celebration of the key role independent, locally-owned businesses play in Nebraska's economy. Founded by American Express in 2010 and...
Mental health has improved in Nebraska, yet challenges remain
As the conversation and stigma surrounding mental health continue to evolve, access to care, or lack thereof, remains a barrier, even in the presence of heightened public awareness and empathy. “We need kind of both,” Dr. Marley Doyle said. “We...
Sandhills ranch with 'Dumbbell' name and rich past sells to locals
A storied Nebraska ranch — which grabbed national attention for its quirky name, size and whopping price tag — will live on in the hands of locals who have their own deep Sandhills roots. Indeed, the two new owners of Dumbbell Ranch, who split the...
Valuation dispute could imperil thousands of affordable housing units
Kathy Mesner has a word for the potential fallout from a property valuation dispute in Lancaster County. Catastrophic. "I don't think it's too much to say it may be catastrophic not only in terms of...
Decision on football classification due next month
Summerland School officials have until Nov. 30 to declare if the Bobcat football team will play in the eight-man division during the next two-year cycle. During the Oct. 16 board of education...
Summerland FFA students plant trees
Members of Summerland Public School's FFA chapter got first-hand experience in forestry, Monday, Oct. 2. Students added 10 new trees to school property, near the FFA corn test plot and...
Governor hires consultant to save state money
Governor Jim Pillen had an epiphany that paying a consultant $10 million over the next four years would save the state money. Pillen has signed the $2.5 million/year contract, renewable three times, with Epiphany Associates of Utah to find ways to...
Dear Colorado, what is hatred anyway?
An open letter to Colorado. It's fitting that I am writing this on the 22nd Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America, the day that hatred manifested itself openly on American soil. I am writing abou...
Economy doesn't work without the early childhood workforce
There are more than 900,000 child care workers across the United States. Think of the impact they have on the millions of young children and families they serve. Trusted early educators allow parents...
Conspiracy charges filed in theft of irrigation wire
A South Dakota man and a Neligh woman are facing charges in Antelope County related to the theft of wire from center pivot irrigation systems. The owner of one system estimated the value of the wire stolen from 10 towers on his farm at nearly...
Farmers markets nourish rural communities
There's a certain charm and nostalgia related to farmers markets in rural communities. The tradition of farmers, gardeners, artisans and bakers bringing their wares to town to sell at the market has...
Cross-state exchanges build bonds between North Omaha and southwest Nebraska
Editor’s note: The Nebraska Community Foundation is a Flatwater Free Press sponsor. It has been edited by Flatwater Free Press staff. The roughly 370 miles between North Omaha and the heart of southwest Nebraska aren’t slowing a group of Neb...
Nebraska's vulnerable rural populations need better health care data
In a state that’s 92% farmland, one of the biggest issues we face in our health care system is disparate outcomes for our rural population. Eighty-five of Nebraska’s rural communities are considered medically underserved areas, and that’s just for pr...
How are you? Does Midwestern politeness get in the way?
Midwest culture is unique. We "America's Heartlanders" are known for our outdoor hobbies, farming, winter survival strategies, hard work and country living. We are also known for our politeness. It...
Commissioners approve equipment purchase
The Antelope County road department will receive two new pieces of equipment that will, in the long run, mean savings for the county, according to department head Aaron Boggs. Commissioners approved...
The best assets to leave to children, charity
Having an estate plan in place is so important. Doing so can save time, money and stress for your loved ones, not to mention prevent unnecessary family disagreements. If you are reading this, take it...
Property taxes, school finance discussions held
This week saw the Legislature continue the discussion of the governor’s school finance and tax package. LB 243, as amended by the Revenue Committee, would make a series of changes aimed at easing t...
Fish fry, giveaway to benefit Page Community Days
Visit Page this Friday for a community fish fry. The all-you-can-eat event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., March 31, at the Kountry Korner Cafe. Ages 12 to adult may dine for $10. The price for kids up to age 11 will be $5. The cafe will serve $2...
