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An O’Neill man who was convicted of selling meth in April, faced the Honorable Mark Kozisek in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill last week for sentencing. Nathan C. Eschliman, 39, was sentenced to not less than 96 nor more than 192 months in a facility under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Corrections. He was given credit for six days previously served in the county jail. Provided he loses none of his good time, Eschliman must serve 48 months, less six days, before becoming eligible for parole and 96 months, less six...
The Grove Trout Rearing Station near Royal in Antelope County will close to visitors June 20-21 for maintenance and inspection of the diversion pond. "While the maintenance takes place, staff will be using heavy equipment, and public safety is taken into consideration for this closure," fish production manager Joe Cassidy said. "Recreationists and anglers may experience cloudy water uncharacteristic of East Verdigre Creek below the facility during this procedure. "While this is a necessary part...
In 1928, the red brick building, located at the intersection of Main and Nebraska streets, in Clearwater, opened as Contois Bros. Service Station. An early advertisement for the premises lured customers with the promise of "a free box of chocolates for each customer that fills their gas tank, at our new service station." In all capital letters, and off center, the ad concludes with "TODAY." The modern filling station featured a ladies restroom and shower baths for both men and women, with hot...
With the official start of summer quickly approaching, The 402 Theater Group offers more opportunities for people of all ages to get involved by providing entertainment for the community. Jillian Henn, of Orchard, is one of the creators of The 402 Theatre Group. "The 402 Theater Group is a community inspired to bring the performing arts to rural communities," she said. The group started in 2022, when Orchard resident Don Lallier posted an ad around town to gather interest in starting a theater...
Young women ages 14 to 24 are invited to apply for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo contest. The queen contest will be held Friday, June 23. Candidates will take part in mutton bustin' as Clearwater's Big Rodeo kicks off its 56th annual event. According to contest director Devon Baum, contestants will vie for several awards, including horsemanship, congeniality and appearance. The queen and runner-up will be crowned prior to the 7:30 p.m. show in the Gene Snodgrass Arena in Clearwater. Applications...
Concordia Lutheran Church members honored the Rev. Daniel Feusse, Sunday, for a quarter century of service to the Clearwater church and community. Feusse, a Saginaw, Michigan, native, attended Lutheran schools and following graduation, attended Delta Community College. Eventually, he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in accounting from Western Michigan University. After a decade of working in the business field, Feusse felt a higher calling and enrolled in Concordia Seminary in St. Louis,...
Michael F. Doty, 30, Norfolk, formerly of Page, appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh for sentencing May 31, on a count of making terroristic threats, a crime committed last June in Orchard. Upon questioning by the Honorable James Kube, Doty said he had only a vague recollection of threatening his sister and brother-in-law June 28, 2022, at their Orchard home. He said he was under the influence of alcohol and methamphetamine at the time. He told Kube he is currently living in a...
The Nebraska Broadband Office, along with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Nebraska Information Technology Commission and the Office of the Chief Information Officer have announced seven public meeting locations across Nebraska in an effort provide and seek information about the quality and availability of high-speed internet access. These sessions build upon the Nebraska Public Service Commission and the OCIO/NITC earlier sessions and are intended to assist the state in developing comprehensive approach to addressing digital access...
Brad Anderson still remembers the night his wife forgot hail. He was sitting on the front porch of their Lincoln home as a storm rolled in. "...I hear LuAnne running down the stairs hollering 'there's something hitting the house!'" She poked her head out the front door. "I said 'it's hailing,' and she looked at me like 'What?'" Brad grabbed a stone and showed it to his wife. It's frozen rain, he explained. "She said, 'That's amazing. I've never seen that before. What's it called again?'" That's...
Nebraska Extension-Antelope County 4-H members competed in the public speaking contest, May 25, at the courthouse in Neligh. Twelve contestants demonstrated skills in speech, public service announcement and individual or team presentations. Four speakers will advance to the state public speaking contest, scheduled for June 23, in Lincoln....
SUBMITTED ARTICLE This past weekend, June 3 and 4, the Tri-County Titans junior American Legion baseball team traveled to Pender for a six-team pool play tournament. Coach Jeff Shabram called the competition "outstanding," with many Class B and C state qualifiers in last year's junior legion baseball tournament, as well as district and state qualifiers in this spring's Nebraska School Activities Association baseball season. "The Titans did not disappoint. We played toe-to-toe with some...
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Michael J. Mueller, 26, of Clearwater appearing with his attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh, faced the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on Wednesday, May 31. Pursuant to a plea agreement with Antelope County attorney Joe Smith, Mueller changed his pleas to guilty on 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 three occasions last year. The crimes are Class 2 felonies. In return, Smith agreed to...
The Honorable James Kube, while presiding from the bench in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on May 31, sustained requests for continuances of pretrial hearings and jury trials made on behalf of seven defendants. Cases continued include: • Ryan Brummels, 22, of Ewing, represented by Frederick Bartell of Norfolk; charged with first-degree sexual assault of a minor, a Class 2 felony alleged Dec. 26, 2022; pretrial hearing and possible hearings on other motions continued to June 28, with jury trial remaining on the Aug. 21 d...
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 65 impaired drivers from the road during the annual Click It or Ticket campaign to begin the summer travel season. “Nebraska roadways have had a busy start to summer,” said Colonel John Bolduc, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Our troopers were also busy over the last three weeks, working to help start the summer travel season safely across Nebraska.” During the campaign, which ran from May 15 through June 4, troopers arrested 65 drivers for driving under the influence. Trooper...
A longtime Ewing businessman and a couple known for service to the community were recognized Sunday as the 2023 class in the Ewing Hall of Fame. Don Ruroede and Yvonne and the late Clete Thramer were presented with the honor by village chairman, James Ramold, during Ewing's Funfest parade. Ruroede, a 1952 graduate of Ewing Public School, said he was "surprised and honored" to be a recipient. "It's a nice honor," he said. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years...
Summerland School Board of Education members approved pay increases for three categories of classified staff members and finalized the superintendent’s contract during the May 16 meeting. Board president Steven Thiele said the Negotiations Committee met in April and reviewed items under consideration with Superintendent Kyle Finke. “We wanted to reconvene this month because of a new state law that will take effect over the next three years as it relates to minimum wage,” Thiele said. By 2026,...
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, in Curtis, recognized 87 graduates, during spring commencement on May 4. Students from 13 states, including Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, Geoergia, Tennessee, Texas, California, Vermont, Virginia, New Jersey and Minnesota comprised the class of 2023. Emma Hollenback, of Ewing, earned an Associate of Science Degree in veterinary technology systems....
On May 26, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Brigadier General Craig Strong to become the 34th adjutant general of the Nebraska Military Department, which includes the Air National Guard, Army National Guard and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Strong will take over for Major General Daryl Bohac, who plans to retire in July, after serving as adjutant general since 2013. "Brigadier General Strong is a man of courage, integrity and honor who has the experience necessary to...
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred a record 3,748 degrees during commencement exercises May 19 and 20. The 3,664 graduates are from 59 countries; 47 states, the District of Columbia and Guam; and more than 240 Nebraska communities. The Bob Devaney Sports Center hosted a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees May 19; Memorial Stadium hosted a ceremony for undergraduates May 20; and the Lied Center for Performing Arts hosted a ceremony for law graduates May 20. Chancellor Ronnie Green, who plans to retire at t...
For more than 70 years, a stripe through the middle of the United States extending from Texas north to Nebraska was known as Tornado Alley. But meteorologists say that in the last 20 years, the alley has shifted away from the Great Plains and toward the southeast, meaning fewer tornadoes are happening in Nebraska. “Historically, Nebraska is a unique point,” Ross Dixon, an assistant professor of earth and atmospheric science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said. “Where we are in Nebraska, maybe there will be less severe storms, espec...
The premise was simple: Locate the 25 spots in or around Ewing, strike the designated pose on the entry form and snap a team photo or record a video. Oh, and return to the starting point in the fastest time possible. Four teams stepped up to the plate for the 2023 Funfest scavenger hunt challenge and showed their ingenuity and creativity. The event was sponsored by the "Summerland Advocate-Messenger." Several clues were simple, like take a group selfie at a fountain. Yes, the water fountain at...
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Nobody walked home $250,000 richer after Sunday's Funfest hole-in-one competition at Summerland Golf Course. Travis Funk did lay claim to the 2023 title, after landing 21' 3 short of the pin. Dalton Williby placed second, with 34'; Scott Kester finished third, at 43'; Rita Anson, fourth at 60' 9 and Phill Thramer was fifth, 62' 9. Sixth place belonged to Eric Koenig, who ended 63' 3 away and Brock Kaczor ended seventh, at 67' 4. Scott Young, Troy Thramer and Luke Schilousky rounded out the...
