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Nearly a year after many 4-H youths were not able to compete in event due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Holt County Fair is returning with a bigger and better schedule, according to fair officials....

Clearwater Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will hold its yearly barbecue, Sunday, Aug. 22. Serving will begin at 5 and continue until 8 p.m. at the fire hall. A freewill donation will be...

A year after the pandemic caused the 2020 fair lineup to offer a limited schedule, the 2021 version of the Antelope County Fair returns with a full slate of shows, activities and events. Friday, July...

Salute the kernel This is a perfect time to enjoy delicious Nebraska-grown sweet corn. It’s not only tasty, but nutritious. Did you know that corn is a great source of fiber, potassium, folate and v... Full story

A full slate of family-friendly activities are planned for July 17, in Royal. Registration for the annual tractor ride will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Royal Bar and Grill. A light lunch will...

TERRI HAHN Something I've never been able to figure out: On Mother's Day, moms get breakfast in bed. On Father's Day, dads are expected to head to the grill to cook for themselves. Not sure why.... Full story

Holt County residents will have an opportunity to compete in a beef rib barbecue cook-off at this year's Holt County fair. Sponsored by local beef producers, the cook-off is for amateurs and will be...

As much as I love fresh fruit, salads and sandwiches, I can't eat them for every meal when the weather is warm. Sometimes I want something cooked, but I really don't want to take much time to make... Full story

They’ve hidden Easter eggs, frightened visitors at haunted houses, celebrated July 4 with a bang and planned the village’s sesquicentennial event. They’ve conducted fundraisers and reinvested in th...

Two individuals who exemplify the definition of courage and service will enter the Ewing Hall of Fame. Sr. M. Joseph and Victor Funk will be honored during a May 30 barbecue, scheduled during the...

At the regular board meeting on Oct. 5, the Holt County Ag Society discussed bids submitted for a proposed concession stand and restroom project at the fairgrounds. On Oct. 14, groundbreaking took...

National Hispanic Heritage Month, with roots going back to 1968, is a period, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans...

The selection of a jury for an upcoming trial in an Antelope County civil case will have to be moved from its usual location due to the COVID-19 pandemic. District court clerk Angela Mortensen and...

Clearwater Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host its annual barbecue, Sunday, Aug. 23. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 8 at the Clearwater Fire Hall. A freewill donation will...

My mom made the best potato salad ever. Now I know there are many of you reading this who are thinking, "Nope, I/my mom/grandma/Aunt Jane/whomever make the best salad. No question." And that's OK....

When you hear the word "barbecue," what's the first thing you think of? Throwing a couple of steaks or burgers on the grill and inviting the family over for a Father's Day cook-out (keeping socially...

Although more and more of us tend to grill all year 'round, May and June have long been tagged as the start of the official grilling season. And with social distancing still the norm, many folks will...

Ewing American Legion Sanders Post 214 will host its annual barbecue, Saturday, Sept. 14. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 8 at St. Dominic's Hall in Ewing. Door prizes will be...

Prepare for an "Oz"-some time at the 2019 Holt County Fair. Shooting sports events, including BB gun, air rifle, air pistol and archery, will begin at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Holt County...

Clearwater Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host a barbecue, Sunday, Aug. 18. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 8 at the Fire Hall. A free-will donation will be...

Plenty of activities for everyone are scheduled for Orchard Celebration Days. The annual community event will begin Friday, July 26 and continue until Sunday, July 28. A broasted chicken dinner will...

The Antelope County Fair is just around the corner. The fair starts Tuesday, July 30 and will end on Sunday, Aug. 4. The fair will be hosted at the fairgrounds on the southeast side of Neligh. On...