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The Antelope County Commissioners met yesterday for their last meeting of 2025. Commissioner Neal Williby was absent. County Attorney Joe Smith addressed the ACC focusing on the Open Meetings Act, a law that is posted in every county courthouse in the state. Smith’s main concern was continued adherence to the Act to prevent issues that are happening in Knox County. Multiple lawsuits have been or are being filed in Knox County and Smith wishes to avoid any such issues in Antelope County. The ACC agreed and will continue to follow the a...
On Tuesday, the Antelope County Commissioners met for their first meeting in December with all commissioners present. The meeting began with The Elgin Review being recognized, in a unanimous vote, as an official newspaper of Antelope County for 2026. Also earning ‘official’ status were Summerland Advocate-Messenger and Antelope County News. Much discussion centered on personnel matters, specifically wages, benefits, paid time off and sick leave. County Clerk Lisa Payne has been gathering information concerning upcoming wage increases for cou...
The Antelope County Commissioners met Nov. 10 with all commissioners present. Last week’s public discussion on a possible road closure of 512 Avenue, between 846 and 847 roads, will likely continue in December if easements from all pertinent landowners are signed. Road Superintendent Leigh Kluthe reported to the ACC of the purchase of a 2012 International dump truck. The truck was purchased, with approval from the commissioners, from Mountain Truck & Equipment from Longmont, Colorado, for just under $70,000. The truck is outfitted with a p...
NOTICE TO ALL ANTELOPE COUNTY LANDOWNERS Referencing Nebraska State Statutes 39-301, 39-302, 39-1811, 39-1812, and 39-1813. You are informed that the Antelope County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution at their April 13th, 2021, board meeting: WHEREAS, in 2008 the Antelope County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution regarding obstructions in Antelope County Road rights of way, it is the Antelope County Board of Commissioners intention to update said resolution; and WHEREAS the Antelope County Board of Commissioners has...
During the Aug. 5 Antelope County Commissioners meeting, officials held a lengthy discussion concerning person(s) and organizations not getting proper permits when maintaining/crossing county roads. A prime example is “grading” of two and one-half miles of road in northern Antelope County without permission and/or permits by a person(s) in the last few weeks. The sheriff’s department and county attorney will be contacted to look into the matter. Also, and not for the first time, permits have been submitted to the ACC after work and/or maint...
next week’s meeting when all commissioners will be present. (Commissioner Williby was absent and Commissioner Jacob had to leave early.) Two “wind tower radiuses” have been installed in southern Antelope County. (A “wind tower radius” is widening of an intersection for delivery and removal of long wind tower blades.) The radius’s will be removed next Wednesday, August 13th, and no traffic issues are expected to occur. Much discussion took place over any future work by current or future wind farms concerning permits, insurance, and bond issues...
NOTICE TO ALL ANTELOPE COUNTY LANDOWNERS Referencing Nebraska State Statutes 39-301, 39-302, 39-1811, 39-1812, and 39-1813. You are informed that the Antelope County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution at their April 13th, 2021, board meeting: WHEREAS, in 2008 the Antelope County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution regarding obstructions in Antelope County Road rights of way, it is the Antelope County Board of Commissioners intention to update said resolution; and WHEREAS the Antelope County Board of Commissioners has...
NOTICE TO ALL ANTELOPE COUNTY, LANDOWNERS Referencing Nebraska State Statutes 39-301, 39-302, 39-1811, 39-1812, and 39-1813. You are informed that the Antelope County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution at their April 13th, 2021, board meeting: WHEREAS, in 2008 the Antelope County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution regarding obstructions in Antelope County Road rights of way, it is the Antelope County Board of Commissioners intention to update said resolution; and WHEREAS the Antelope County Board of Commissioners has...
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...
Clearwater Village Trustees approved mowing bids and building permits when they met in regular session, April 14. A request for a home addition at 85130 515 1/2 Avenue, submitted by Andrew and Jessica Blecher, was approved. Tim and Kristen Kester submitted a permit for a "dog-proof" fence and a dog kennel to be located at 503 Mitchell's Avenue. Chairman Kelly Kerkman said he had been approached by the Kesters about adding the kennel instead of adding permanent fencing, as requested by trustees...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 14, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 10, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Feb. 10, 2025, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Jan. 29, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman Kane Fry called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Jeremy Tuttle, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham, and Kent S...
One street in Ewing will see improvements, following discussion during the Jan. 13 board of trustees meeting held at city hall. Chairman Kane Fry called for comments about the condition of Ash Street, which runs parallel to Highway 275, near White Star Oil Company and Farmers Pride Cooperative. "It's a muddy mess," said former village clerk Sharon Swails. Fry asked village maintenance supervisor Alan Potter if river rock or red work would be appropriate for the area. "There's a giant dip," Fry...
Antelope County Commissioners learned about concerns regarding window frames and falling apart and buckling carpet during the Jan. 7 meeting in Neligh. Marlene Schindler shared concerns during the janitorial and maintenance report. "Most of the window frames are falling apart. Most of the windows I cannot even open," she said. Clerk Lisa Payne said she and Schindler discussed contacting a local handyman to see if he would tackle the job. Chairman Charlie Henery said if the individual can't, a...
NOTICE TO ALL Antelope County Landowners Referencing Nebraska State Statutes 39-301, 39-302, 39-1811, 39-1812, and 39-1813 You are informed that the Antelope County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution at their April 13th, 2021, board meeting: WHEREAS, in 2008 the Antelope County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution regarding obstructions in Antelope County Road rights of way, it is the Antelope County Board of Commissioners intention to update said resolution; and WHEREAS the Antelope County Board of Commissioners has...
NOTICE TO All Antelope County Landowners Referencing Nebraska State Statutes 39-301, 39-302, 39-1811, 39-1812, and 39-1813 You are informed that the Antelope County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution at their April 13th, 2021, board meeting: WHEREAS, in 2008 the Antelope County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution regarding obstructions in Antelope County Road rights of way, it is the Antelope County Board of Commissioners intention to update said resolution; and WHEREAS the Antelope County Board of Commissioners has...
Ewing residents will have two opportunities to celebrate the completion of a duplex project, made possible through grant monies from the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund. On Sunday, May 19, an open house will be held at the units, located at 204 N. Cedar Street. The event will run from 1 to 3 p.m. An official ribbon cutting will take place Monday, May 20, at 11 a.m. Each unit features 1,100 square feet of living space, including two bedrooms, a main bathroom, kitchen, utility room and...
Antelope County Commissioners revisited the question of who is responsible for upgrades to an unimproved road when they met May 7 at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. Last month, officials denied a zoning permit for Gary Yoder, for property adjacent to 512 Avenue, where Yoder is constructing a residence. County attorney Joe Smith told commissioners the property is owned by an Amish family, who is constructing a house at the location. "The first quarter mile going up to it isn't bad. The...
NOTICE TO All Antelope County Landowners Referencing Nebraska State Statutes 39-301, 39-302, 39-1811, 39-1812, and 39-1813 You are informed that the Antelope County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution at their April 13th, 2021, board meeting: WHEREAS, in 2008 the Antelope County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution regarding obstructions in Antelope County Road rights of way, it is the Antelope County Board of Commissioners intention to update said resolution; and WHEREAS the Antelope County Board of Commissioners has...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Feb. 12, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Feb. 12, 2024, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Feb. 7, 2024, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry, Katie Cunni...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA Feb. 12, 2024 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at the village office. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the Open Meeting Laws are posted at the Village Office. Chair Linquist called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Trustees VanEvery, Tyrrell, Campbell and Leichleiter present. Also present: Matt Kellum and Cora Calkins. Absent: None. Motion by Tyrrell, second by Campbell: approve minutes of the Jan. 19, 2024,...
Clearwater's Planning Commission will meet March 4 to make a recommendation about a building permit application for a local daycare. Following discussion at the Feb. 12 village meeting, trustees made the decision to send the permit application to the commission. Rustin Fletcher met with trustees about the permit for an additional building at Kidz Korner Daycare at 609 Montana Street. A 32' x 36' building will be constructed and replace a smaller shed that will be demolished. Trustee Brian King...
The price tag for January's snow removal in Antelope County isn't tallied, but it may be a slippery path en route to the final figures. "I don't want to put a number out until we know," county road superintendent Aaron Boggs said during the Jan. 6 Antelope County Commissioners meeting. "Hopefully we get some help from the state." County clerk Lisa Payne said some of the incoming claims did not have a set fee. "I think we're going to get in trouble," she said. According to Boggs, he set a fee...
NOTICE TO ALL ANTELOPE COUNTY LANDOWNERS Referencing Nebraska State Statutes 39-301, 39-302, 39-1811, 39-1812 and 39-1813 You are informed that the Antelope County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution at their April 13th, 2021, board meeting: WHEREAS, in 2008 the Antelope County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution regarding obstructions in Antelope County Road rights of way, it is the Antelope County Board of Commissioners intention to update said resolution; and WHEREAS the Antelope County Board of Commissioners has...
The Honorable Kale Burdick, when he presided from the bench of the Holt County court in O’Neill on April 11, set aside a conviction for Rebecca D. Strong, 48, of Ewing. The action nullifies Strong’s October 2020 conviction of a Class 2 misdemeanor, theft by deception. Burdick ruled that Strong is “unlikely to engage in further criminal activity and it is in her best interest and is consistent with the public interest” to grant the request. In her petition for set aside, Strong said she successfully completed probation, had no further convict...
