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Imagine 30 minutes in a warm, soothing environment that claims to deliver health benefits like easing chronic pain, reducing stress and even promoting weight loss. Thanks to 26 Renew, area residents can now experience these perks by booking time in an infrared sauna located in the heart of Orchard. Owned by Alexa Simons, 26 Renew operates out of the former girls' locker room at the Orchard Community Center. Simons, originally from Sutton, moved to Orchard in 2023 with her husband, Tristan....
Holt County officials reorganized for 2025, during a Jan. 9 meeting. Judge Kale Burdick swore in newly-elected supervisors Don Linquist Jr., Dustin Breiner and Darrin Paxton. Under the direction of county clerk Cathy Pavel, supervisors entertained nominations for chairman. Bill Tielke was nominated and re-elected as chairman. Doug Frahm was selected to chair the county board of equalization. After delegating committee assignments, supervisors reappointed Gary Connot as road superintendent and...
Since Antelope County Courthouse offices were open Jan. 9 on the National Day of Mourning, in honor of the death of former President Jimmy Carter, employees will receive a floating holiday. During a Jan. 7 meeting, commissioners approved a motion outlining the decision to remain open on Jan. 9, with a floating holiday for all county employees to be used by Feb 28. Antelope County Clerk Lisa Payne said since it’s a federal holiday, the state follows suit in declaring the holiday. “Our motion las...
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The pantry will be open from 2 to 3:30 pm at the American Legion Club in Neligh, located at 115 W. Third Street....
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...
The 109th Nebraska Legislature convened last week for the first days of the 2025 session to swear in newly-elected state senators, elect committee chairmen and begin bill introductions. The Legislature began the first day of its 90-day session on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and swore in 25 senators, including six re-elected members and 19 new members. Senators re-elected Sen. John Arch of La Vista, who ran unopposed, as speaker of the Legislature. The Legislature also elected senators as leaders of its...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency reminds producers, including dairy producers impacted by H5N1, that the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program is Jan. 30, for losses due to specific adverse conditions that occurred in 2024. "USDA recognizes the broad scope of production risk our farmers and ranchers face every day. The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised...
Antelope County Zoning Administrator Megan Wingate asked for approval for for appointments to two boards during the Jan. 7 county commissioners’ meeting in Neligh. Wingate suggested Dave Miller, Kurt Rakow and Ron Thiele be reappointed to the planning commission for a three-year term, expiring Dec. 31, 2027. Commissioners unanimously approved the recommendation. Corey Curtis and Derek Zuhlke were reappointed to the board of adjustment for a three-year term, while Miller was reappointed to s...
Beef producers in north-central Nebraska have an opportunity to get both their private pesticide certification and Beef Quality Assurance certification in January 2025. These are the only private pesticide trainings in the state that focuses on the information beef producers need. Anyone can attend the training, which can be strictly informational, or used for pesticide certification or recertification, or Beef Quality Assurance certification or continuing education hours. "In one day, beef...
Blood donors will have two opportunities to donate blood in the upcoming weeks. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, a blood drive will be held at the Ewing city hall. Donations will begin at noon and continue through 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, contact Nancy Harpster at 402-340-0326 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Red Cross will conduct a drive in Clearwater at the American Legion. Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments may be scheduled online. Donors are...
That simple, snappy motto - We sell the best and recycle the rest - perfectly describes Ewing's Sunset Store. Originally opened in 2008 in the village's vacant lumber yard, the thrift shop has thrived through two relocations in its 16-year history. Now, volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the store's forever home in the former Ewing school building. Finding the store is as easy as ABC. Visitors can enter the former high school building through the southeast entrance, then proceed to...
When the clock struck midnight on New Year's Day, several new laws, as well as ballot initiative proclamations signed by Governor Jim Pillen, went into effective. The one exception: the paid sick leave initiative. It will go into effect Oct. 1. Minimum wage increases to $13.50 per hour. The increase was part of the scheduled increases outlined in the Nebraska Minimum Wage Statute Initiative, passed by voters in 2022. The first increase bumped the state's minimum wage from $9 per hour to $10.50...
So far, during the 2024-2025 flu season, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has reported three pediatric deaths attributed to influenza. One of these deaths occurred within the North Central District Health Department service area. "NCDHD shares our deepest condolences with the families impacted," said Heidi Kuklis, director of the NCDHD. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, so far for this season, there have been approximately 3.1 million flu cases,...
Orchard Fire and Rescue Department and Royal Volunteer Fire Department recognized members for their years of service, Monday, during an annual appreciation dinner. Glen Cheatum, Kirk Cleveland, Ryan Bergman and Josh Stelling were recognized from the Orchard department....
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 95 impaired drivers during the end of the year Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign ran from Dec. 11 through Jan. 1. Troopers and dispatchers across Nebraska worked overtime during the final three weeks of the year to keep roadways safe during the holiday season. In addition to the 95 arrests for driving under the influence, troopers also issued 1,663 citations for speeding, including 83 citations fo...
n November 2024, Bomgaars stores across the Midwest held a "Night of Festive Fun & Fall Shopping - Just for Ladies." Bomgaars joined with local hospitals to bring awareness of women's health issues and passed along a 20% discount for ladies in attendance that evening. Last week, Mike Olson, manager of Bomgaars in Neligh, presented a check for $646.32 to Diane Brugger, Antelope Memorial Hospital chief executive officer, who accepted the gift on behalf of Antelope Memorial Hospital. The gift is a...
Chief Petty Officer Michael Harvey, a native of O'Neill, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy, an aircraft carrier currently under construction in Newport News, Virginia. PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning. Harvey, a 2009 graduate of St. Mary's High School, joined the Navy 15 years ago. "I was originally going to go to college but shifted my choice due to all of the...
In the summer of 2002, Margaret Stamp returned home to Sarpy County from college four weeks after her 74-year-old grandmother, Phyllis Behm, had died from a short battle with colorectal cancer. Stamp found her dad, Mark Behm, a former northeast Nebraska county attorney and private practice lawyer, wincing in pain on the living room floor. Stamp described him as in shape and thin. She said he looked healthy and didn't drink or smoke. But that weekend, Stamp's father was doubled over, and he told...
Area blood donors will have an opportunity to make a donation soon. On Tuesday, Jan. 14 a blood drive will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church fellowship hall in Orchard. To schedule an appointment, call Amanda Shabram at 402-394-1938. Individuals who donate blood will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX....
Nebraska Extension, in conjunction with Kansas State Research and Extension and Purdue University Extension will present a four-part succession planning series for Midwestern farm women. The series will be available in Neligh, at the Antelope County Ag Society Building, 709 E. Highway 275, on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11. The first session will focus on motivation for succession planning. The Jan. 28 meeting will include information about communicating about estate and transition...
The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Nebraska Cattlemen office, 4611 Cattle Drive, in Lincoln. The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. The board will conduct regular board business. A copy of the agenda is available by writing to the Nebraska Corn Board, 245 Fallbrook Blvd. Suite 204, Lincoln, NE 68521, sending an email to [email protected] or by calling 402-471-2676. The Nebraska Corn Board is funded...
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the stories that captured our communities' attention. Using website traffic data, we've compiled a list of the most-read stories from each month. This data not only reveals what resonated most with our readers but also helps us, as SAM publishers, identify emerging trends and areas of interest within the Summerland region. It's worth noting that the most-read articles aren't always the top news stories of the year. Sometimes, lighter...
Holt County Supervisors approved a base cost and procedures for the county's burial plan. An letter of agreement with local funerals homes will include a list of approved fees the county shall pay, according to clerk Cathy Pavel. Representatives from Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill and Seger Funeral Home, in Atkinson, attended the meeting and took part in discussion with the board during the Dec. 16 meeting. The motion, made by Duane Neiman and seconded by Darrin Paxton, includes a base cost of...
Ekram Saleh sat in a classroom, surrounded by immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala and Sudan. They listened as the county's election commissioner talked about voting. Here's how you can register, the commissioner said. Here's who represents your city council district. And also – Hall County needs poll workers to run every election. Saleh was then a brand-new U.S. citizen, a Sudanese native who didn't know she could serve her new country by being a poll worker. The next day, she went straight to t...
The Summerland Post Prom Committee will sponsor a Texas Hold 'Em tournament to raise funds for post prom activities. The event will be Saturday, Jan. 11, at the former Ewing High School gym. Registration will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., with cards flying at 7 p.m. Entry is a $50 buy-in, with re-buys during the first hour. Finger foods and snacks will be provided by post prom parents....
