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Celebration of Life services for Dianne (Herley) Kent, 83, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Pastor Bruce Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Dianne died on Nov. 2, 2025, at her home in Bentonville, Arkansas. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to...
Funeral Services for Cheryl Thramer, 69 of Ewing, Nebraska will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at St. Peter de Alcantara Catholic Church of Ewing, with Father John Norman. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025 with a 7:00 p.m. Wake at St. Peter de Alcantara Catholic Church in Ewing. Cheryl passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Country Lane in O'Neill, Nebraska. Arrangements are being...
When your children aren’t children anymore, when they’re almost 40, you still pray for their safety, for health and happiness, maybe even a better life than the one you provided. For the past six weeks, the number of prayers for daughter Amanda’s health - physical and mental - has increased. Since Sept. 19, Amanda has been in the hospital 35 days. Somewhere in that span, she ventured home for 36 hours, but her condition deteriorated and the doctor prescribed a return trip to the hospital. Originally, she was diagnosed with bronchitis. When she...
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Chipps, 81, of Clearwater, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Bob Daiton officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Clearwater Legion Post #267 and Sons of Legion. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Bob died on Oct. 19, 2025, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is...
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Chipps, 81, of Clearwater, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Bob Daiton officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Clearwater Legion Post #267 and Sons of Legion. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Bob died on Oct. 19, 2025, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Bluum of Minnesota LLC, Chromebooks (FY 24-25), 36,768.00; Amazon Capital Services, sup, 1,487.93; AMG O’Neill, bus driver physical, 150.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 54.32; BrainPOP, LLC, sub renewal, 4,500.00; Butch’s Body Shop, van towed, 60.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/...
Funeral services for Clayton C. Johnson, 93, of O'Neill, were Friday, Aug. 22, at First Presbyterian Church in O'Neill. Pastor Kasey Summerers officiated. Burial was in the O'Neill Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Verdigre American Legion Post 259 and O'Neill American Legion Post 93. Devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Clayton C. Johnson, passed into God's hands on Aug. 17, 2025, at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Memorials may...
A funeral mass for Marie Vandersnick, 97, of Ewing, was held Tuesday, Aug. 26, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Fr. John Norman officiated. Burial followed in the Vandersnick Cemetery south of Ewing. Marie died on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~ Marie Eileen Burns was born on May 22, 1928, in O'Connor, Nebraska to...
For the past few weeks, I have continued a series where I highlight several of the priority bills and resolutions that are pending and could be scheduled early next session. This week’s newsletter will provide an overview of several more carryover priority bills and resolutions which could be potentially debated sometime early next year. LB632, by Sen. Hansen, would require healthcare facilities to dispose of fetal tissue following an elective abortion via cremation, interment by burial, or a...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,362.80; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 408.00; Auto Glass Solutions, windshields/glass rep, 367.06; Auto Glass Solutions, glass rep, 1,717.52; Barnhill Piano Service, piano tune, 150.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 140.60; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash service, 2,496.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/travel exp, 2,951.71; CEV, curriculum - 2 subjects, 2 teachers, 2,850.00; Climate Systems, Inc., updating notifications, 160.00; ColdType P...
Krista Holliday, of Orchard, was injured in an Aug. 8 accident in rural Holt County. The Holt County Sheriff's Office responded to a call and reported that at approximately 5:17 p.m., officers were notified of the accident that occurred at 50911 865th Road near Orchard. A Ford Expedition, driven by Patrick Murphy, of O'Neill, was westbound on 865th Road. Holliday, driving a John Deere UTV, exited her driveway onto 865th Road. She did not see Murphy's vehicle as she entered the roadway. According to HCSO officials, Murphy attempted to avoid the...
Funeral services for Clayton C. Johnson, 93, of O’Neill, will be 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 22, at First Presbyterian Church in O’Neill. Pastor Kasey Summerers will officiate. Burial will be in the O’Neill Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Verdigre American Legion Post 259 and O’Neill American Legion Post 93. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21, at Biglin’s Mortuary, with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Clayton died on Aug. 17, 2025, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. Memorials may be directed to his family for future de...
A 22-year-old Neligh woman will repay $2,500 to the City of Neligh for damages incurred during an October 2024 incident that damaged a veterans memorial in Riverside Park. At the time, two passengers in the vehicle were transported to Antelope Memorial Hospital to treat injuries sustained in the crash. The Honorable James Kube sentenced Jasmine M. Maughan during an Aug. 12 session of Antelope County District Court. Prior to sentencing, Maughan’s attorney, Patrick Carney, presented a letter from The WELL, as an addendum to the presentence i...
Funeral services for Yvonne Thramer, 88 of Ewing, were at 10:30 a.m. ,Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at St. Peter's Catholic Church of Ewing. Father John Norman and Father James Kramper officiated. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Yvonne died Friday, Aug., 8, 2025, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Arrangements were conducted by Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Clearwater. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. ~~~~~ Yvonne Bertha Thramer was born on Sep. 11,...
Holt County Sheriff's Office, Ewing Fire and Rescue, and O'Neill Police Department assisted with a July 23 accident that occurred north of Ewing on the 45B Link. According to Holt County Deputy Matt McHale, the Boyd/Holt 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a hit and run accident at approximately 5:30 p.m., involving an SUV and a bicyclist approximately one-quarter mile south of the Highway 20 junction. Upon investigation, a 49-year-old male was riding a bicycle northbound of 45B when a...
Funeral services for Yvonne Thramer, 88 of Ewing, will be at 10:30 a.m. ,Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at St. Peter's Catholic Church of Ewing, with Father John Norman and Father James Kramper officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, with a 7 p.m. wake at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Yvonne died Friday, Aug., 8, 2025, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Arrangements are being conducted by Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Clearwater. Condolences may be directed to the...
On Tuesday, July 22, 86 golfers participated in the annual women's scramble to support breast cancer awareness at Summerland Golf Course. A donation will be made to The Hope Fund at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Since 2013, monies from the fund have assisted cancer recovery and survivorship. According to hospital officials, The Hope Fund provides items in the appearance center, which offers wigs, hats, head coverings and scarves, in addition to post-mastectomy items; patient snacks...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: Advanced Consulting Engineers, srv, 3,685.00; AKRS Equipment, sup, 152.47; Antelope Co. Sheriff, srv, 1,302.25; Black Hills Energy, util, 100.71; Bomgaars, sup, 60.92; Bryant Home Comfort, srv, 11,255.00; Carhart Lumber, sup, 71.98; Clearwater Library, tnfr, 2,250.00; ColdType Publishing, adv/rent, 830.50; Economic Savings, tnfr, 2,169.58; ERPPD, util, 1,408.81; Fry Brothers Fertilizer & Chemical, sup, 140.00; General Savings, tnfr, 2,169.58; Jarecki Sharp & Petersen, lgl, 300.00;...
Barry DeKay will be seeking a second term to represent District 40 in the Nebraska Legislature. He made the announcement July 9. DeKay was elected to the Legislature in 2022 after winning both the four-person primary, followed by decisive general election victory. Since being elected, DeKay has served the Transportation & Telecommunications, Judiciary, Agriculture, General Affairs, Natural Resources, and State-Tribal Relations committees. In 2025, DeKay was elected Chairman of the Agriculture...
Well, it's that time of year – when the corn is rising in the fields, the calves are fattening on the pastures, and politicians aplenty are announcing their candidacy for elected office. Those announcements seem to come earlier than ever, as do the negative campaign ads. The next election is the primary in 2026, about a year away. But unfortunately, it's not too early to send out some mud-slinging ads condemning so-and-so for doing something horrible, like once traveling to China, or having s...
Over the past 25 years, Dollar General stores have become a fixture of the retail landscape in rural Nebraska. Now, there are 142 chain "dollar" stores - 115 of them Dollar Generals - in Nebraska towns with a population smaller than 10,000. OAKLAND - If you drive down U.S. Highway 77, you won't see the grocery store that has managed to keep afloat in this town for more than 100 years. It's five blocks off the highway, on Oakland's main drag. What you will see is a bright yellow sign, beckoning...
There's some good news and plenty of bad news for Nebraska's rural hospitals. Just recently, state officials cheered the announcement that the federal government had approved the state's application to join a program, already involving 44 other states, that would provide an additional $1 billion to the state's hospitals and nursing facilities. But, at the same time, there's concern that President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" will severely cut the federal funding for Medicaid, which is a major...
Area blood donors will be able to donate at one of three upcoming drives. According to Josh Murray of the Omaha division of the American Red Cross, all donors are urged to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. On Tuesday, July 15, a drive will be held at the American Legion in Clearwater. Appointment...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND HOLT COUNTY SUPERVISORS JUNE 30, 2025 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 9:00 A.M. and Board of Supervisors at 9:15 A.M. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on June 25, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is...
On June 18, Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Jason S. Doele, of Norfolk, as district court judge in the Fifth Judicial District, which consists of Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York counties. Doele has been a partner in the law firm of Stratton, DeLay, Doele, Carlson, Stover & Stratton in Norfolk since February 2010. Before that, he was with the firm of Jewell, Collins, DeLay, Gray and Flood, also in Norfolk. Doele is licensed to practice in both...
