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The new duplex project in Clearwater will be unveiled Aug. 10, during an open house. The two-bedroom unit, located at 612 Utah Street, will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. The duplex was made possible with a $221,000 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant. Stearns Construction, of Clearwater, served as developer of the project. Individuals interested may contact the village clerk for an application and income guidelines....
A Clearwater man was sentenced to 12-20 years in prison last week. Michael J. Mueller, 26, of Clearwater received a double sentence of not less than six nor more than 10 years in a facility under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Corrections when he faced the Honorable James Kube on July 26, in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh. Mueller pleaded guilty in May to charges of first-degree sexual assault in two separate cases involving separate minor victims, a 14-year-old girl on Dec. 26, 2022, and a 15-year-old girl on...
Neligh pharmacist Danelle Charf has pleaded guilty to one count after reaching a plea agreement with the US Attorney’s office on July 20. Charf withdrew her not guilty pleas to counts I-V of an indictment filed in May 2022, waived indictment and pleaded guilty to a single count in an information filed July 20 by Assistant US Attorney Kelli Ceraolo - knowingly and willfully making a false, fictitious or fraudulent statement in connection with delivery and payment for health-care benefits involving Medicare on Oct. 7, 2020. The count carries a m...
Jake Short, 23, of Oakdale appeared in front of the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on July 26 for a pretrial hearing on a charge of possession of cocaine. A plea agreement was announced, with Short pleading guilty to two counts included in an amended information, attempted possession of cocaine and theft by unlawful taking, $500-$1,499, both Class 1 misdemeanors. Short faces up to one year incarceration and/or up to a $1,000 fine on each count. The deal also included agreement by Short to pay...
Dine-in guests visit while attending the Orchard Historical Society's chicken dinner. The Friday luncheon drew a large crowd and also offered carryout and drive-thru options. Fried chicken, homemade dinner rolls, potato salad and Texas sheet cake were served during the Orchard Community Day event....
"Mom, Zach ruined one of my Barbies again! Mom, Emma ripped my Barbie's hair out." These sayings were common occurrences of mine, as a middle child, meaning my Barbie's went through the trenches. Missing hair, colored faces, torn clothes; all of these items were normal to see on my beloved dolls. For all who have had to face destroyed toys, we can happily celebrate Barbie-In-A-Blender Day. This holiday, celebrated July 27, was started by Freeculture.org to show support for photographer and...
Nebraska Game and Parks is seeking information on the unlawful killing and needless waste of six elk in Boyd County near Gross. The carcasses of one bull, three cows and two calves were reported July 22. There was no attempt to salvage any part of the animals. Anyone who intentionally abandons an edible portion of game or fails to dispose of game in a reasonable and sanitary manner commits wanton waste. A $2,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. Submit information...
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 Nebraskans from forging relationships that they hope will serve as a model for bridging the gulf between rural and urban communities. In less than a year, residents from either end of that span have crossed the state to experience how the other side lives – from mock cattle auctions in Ogallala to a Junet...
Orchard will be aglow this weekend as the 2023 version of Orchard Free Days celebrates "Let's Glow Crazy in Orchard." Events kick off Friday, July 28, when the Orchard Historical Society will host a chicken dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Rex. A freewill donation of $12 is suggested. The menu includes broasted chicken, potato salad, dinner roll and Texas sheet cake. Drive thru, dine in or carryout orders will be available. Before or after lunch, stop by the District 57 school, situated ne...
The Orchard Public Library will provide an opportunity for residents to cool off after forecasted high temperatures, thursday, with a dive-in movie. The event, held at the Orchard Pool, will begin at 8 p.m., with the screening of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." The movie will begin at dark, with a playing time of 93 minutes. Organizers request guests bring floaties or chair to watch the movie from in the pool or around the pool deck....
Attention area youths. Get creative in the kitchen (or nearby fire pit) and devise an entry in the first SAM S'more contest. Scheduled for Aug. 10, at 2 p.m., individuals are asked to bring three samples to the SAM office, at 522 Main Street, in Clearwater, for a friendly competition. A trio of area judges will taste test each creation and deem who has the best tasting and most creative entry in three grade categories: preschool through grade three, fourth through sixth grade and seventh...
Holt County Supervisors learned about multiple building updates and concerns when they met in regular session, July 17. Courthouse custodian Rick Slaymaker presented estimates for three styles of windows available through Carhart Lumber. Supervisors approved the purchase a wood core, double-hung Anderson windows, which will be installed. The cost was unavailable at press time. Slaymaker said Holt County Deputy Ed Nordby requested a speckled garage floor paint, covered with a top coat, be used...
A local bank will provide financing for a paver approved for purchase by Antelope County Commissioners on May 9. During the July 3 commissioners’ meeting, in Neligh, lawmakers approved financing for a paving machine, through the Bank of Elgin, following a review of submitted proposals. Commissioner Keith Heithoff made a motion to approve either a 4.7% fixed-interest semi-annual payment or an annual five-year loan, with a payment of $90,000 per year, and a final balloon payment. Commissioner E...
SAM reporter Sonia Rittscher talked with Dave Mlnarik, executive director of the Nebraska Sports Council and the organization's connection to the Cornhusker State Games. Mlnarik attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in journalism and advertising. SAM: You've been with CSG since the beginning, right? Talk to me about the conception of the idea, the vision of it. How has its mission changed over the years. Mlnarik:The Cornhusker State Games began in 1985 and I joined the staff in...
James L. Palik, 22, of O’Neill was sentenced to consecutive 30-day stents in the Holt County Jail for counts I and II, intentional domestic assault with injury to his intimate partner and an additional 30 days for Count III, domestic assault – threaten intimate partner in menacing manner. He was given credit for 22 days previously served. He was ordered to pay the court $149 costs of prosecution. All three counts are Class 1 misdemeanors, committed March 9, 2022, March 28, 2022, and May 12, 2022, to the same victim. Palik pleaded no con...
The Honorable Kale Burdick accepted written documents filed by four defendants, waiving their rights to preliminary hearings, when he presided from the county court bench in O’Neill on July 11. Burdick bound the felony cases over to the Holt County district court. All four defendants are represented by Holt County public defender Rod Smith. Tristina J. Strong, 32, of Orchard is set to be arraigned Sept. 11 in the district courtroom in O’Neill on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, alleged April 11 in Cha...
Tyler C. Bain, 40, of Stuart faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on July 18 for arraignment on Count I, no proof of financial responsibility, a Class 2 misdemeanor committed May 6; and Count II, unsafe backing, an infraction. Bain pleaded guilty to Count I, pursuant to a plea agreement with Holt County attorney Brent Kelly. In return, Kelly dismissed Count II. The agreement included stipulation regarding restitution owed to Deb Hilker/Farm Bureau Insurance. Burdick fined him $150, ordered $8,347 restitution....
A 23-yer-old Oakdale man waived his right to preliminary hearing when he appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on July 19. Rider C. Short appeared for first hearing on a Class 4 felony count of operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, alleged July 4 in downtown Neligh. The Honorable Donna Taylor bound Short’s case over to the Antelope County district court, where he is set for arraignment July 31. Bond, in the amount of $20,000, 10% cash, is continued. Short is represented by Antelope County public defender Pat Carney. Marta E....
The best rough stock riders return to Clearwater, Saturday, July 22, as the local chamber of commerce hosts the third-annual Clearwater Rough Stock Challenge. Competition is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena, located along West Highway 275. A calcutta will be held at 7 p.m., prior to the first event. Elgin Livestock auctioneer, Ted Baum, will handle auction duties. Stock for the challenge will be provided by Justin Boots, with Rocking Plus Rodeo Company. Local businesses...
Corn in the Summerland FFA test plot was sky high by the Fourth of July. Some of the rows shot toward the sun, towering over other varieties. The chapter's test plot program, in its second year, is in a new location. Landowner Bob Napier said the plot now sits on the west side of the school, near the football team's practice field. "Signs will go up in August," Napier said. FFA students, along with advisor Jacob Goldfuss, ventured to the area on April 24, meeting with representatives from...
Page residents will celebrate Community Day on Saturday, July 29, with a full slate of activities planned for the whole family The day will start at 9 a.m., with the Frederick Cronk Memorial Trap Shoot on the south edge of Page. Follow the signs to the location. At 11 a.m., the kids' sand dig will begin behind the Kountry Korner Cafe. At the same time, burgers and other tasty items will be served in Lamason's Park. Serving will continue through 2 p.m. Free watermelon will be offered in...
One of the busiest weeks of the summer season kicks off Aug. 1, when the Antelope County Fair officially opens in Neligh. Fair officials have scheduled a pre-fair cleanup night, Monday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. Several 4-H, FFA and open class shows will be held prior to the last week in July, starting the 27th, with the cat, companion pet and dog shows. On Friday, July 28, 4-H members enrolled in clothing and sewing projects will participate in the style revue judging and interviews at 9 a.m. All...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Interested in supporting the library but not sure how to become involved? Consider becoming a Friend of the Library. Friend of the Library groups are made up of community-minded individuals who have a special interest in supporting and encouraging the community library. The friends group creates public interest in the local library, actively volunteer, assisting with fundraising, or sponsor events and promote use of the library. Like to bake cookies? Creative at organizing small events? Willing to help set up tables and...
Apple and Android recently launched a new feature on their platforms, hoping to ensure the safety of users. The update allows for individuals to make emergency calls when in a tricky situation, a crash, or, on IOS, when cell service is unavailable. Although the feature seems great, it has caused major problems for emergency services receiving the calls. On Apple's IOS platform, users can make a call with SOS. This will immediately call the local emergency number and share the location with the...
A Ewing woman was sentenced last week for charges stemming from incidents that occurred at a rural Ewing home, occupied by several children, more than one year ago. Jessica J. Snyder, 41, of Ewing appeared in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill last week. The Honorable Mark Kozisek sentenced Snyder to a two-year term of probation for her conviction of third-degree assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor; criminal mischief (more than $500 damage but less than $1,500), a Class 2 misdemeanor; and criminal mischief (less than $500 damage), a C...
