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The Lois and Duard Dempster family gave the antique city jail to the Orchard village board and it is now located at the schoolhouse. Previously, the antique city jail was located at Green Gables. Duard told the SAM, "Customers enjoyed having their pictures taken inside the antique city jail for many years." The Dempster family also donated five round tables to the Orchard Community Center....
Individuals who have Optum or United Healthcare insurance will have a new option for filling prescriptions. Optum and United Healthcare no longer cover prescription costs at Blood Pharmacy locations. Hilltop Drugs, Etc., closed its doors in January. Both situations have caused a gap in local care, according to Ashley Dendinger, owner of Plainview Family Pharmacy. Her business will continue to offer services to Optum and UH customers who rely on Neligh-based pharmacies. "We're offering a solution...
Orchard's Easter egg hunt will take place a day early. The annual event will be held Friday, March 29, at 6 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. The hunt was originally planned for Saturday, March 30. Orchard Community Club, Northeast NE Heating and Cooling and Old School Thrift Store are sponsors....
A one-vehicle rollover accident occurred Monday, March 18, at approximately 7:30 a.m., on 508 Avenue, south of Ewing. According to a report from chief deputy Ed Nordby, a 2014 Freightliner, driven by Connor Bentley and owned by Central Valley Ag, was southbound when it toppled over on the curve. The truck was loaded with fertlizer at the time of the accident. Bentley and an unidentified passenger were transported to Antelope Memorial Hospital by personal vehicle. "The truck and trailer...
A 19-year-old O’Neill man, originally accused of committing 11 crimes last April, was sentenced to prison for five of the offenses last week in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill. The Honorable Mark Kozisec sentenced Ethan J. Peterson to imprisonment under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services for a period of 24 months, with credit for 54 days already served, on Count I, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class 3A felony; 12 months, with credit for 54 days, on Count II, pos...
Shayla Staab buried the brim of her suede hat into her phone, pushing through disappointment to see what went wrong. The 16-year-old barrel racer had just completed her first run of the competition and was already analyzing videos. "It's a lot harder than it looks," Shayla signed to her dad. Despite her disappointment, Shayla left the Lancaster County event center on March 9 with a first place win in her division. Not bad for a self-taught racer. Unlike most of her fellow competitors, Shayla...
Joaquin S. Echeverria, 28, of Brenham, Texas, (in custody) appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week for preliminary hearing. Escheverria is accused of a Class 1C felony, possession of more than 28 grams of methamphetamine, with intent to deliver. Antelope County attorney Joe Smith called Nebraska State Patrol trooper Seth Miller to the stand. Miller testified that Escheverria possessed 74-76 grams of methamphetamine when he was stopped for speeding Feb. 19. Miller also testified that...
The Rural Northwest Deanery will hold its spring meeting, Tuesday, April 9. The gathering will be held at St. Paul's Parish Hall in Plainview. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting to start at 10 a.m. Father Ross Burkhalter will celebrate mass at 11:30 a.m....
North Central District Health Department recently released a community update on the rise in Measles cases in the U.S. Be aware that measles cases are on the rise in the United States, and while Nebraska has not seen this yet. NCDHD staff said, "Now is the time to make sure you and your family are up to date on your vaccinations. The State of Nebraska has issued a statement encouraging prioritization of vaccinations to safeguard communities. MMR, the vaccine that covers measles, is given at 12...
Sentencing on a 90-year-old Tilden man’s latest conviction of violating a harassment protection order was delayed last week after court officials discussed his felony charge in Pierce County. The Honorable Donna Taylor granted a defense request to delay sentencing for the third time, in Denis Kerkman’s current Antelope County case, after hearing that a felony charge of violating of the same protection order in Pierce County had been bound over to district court. Local sentencing was previously scheduled Feb. 7 and Feb. 21 and was continued eac...
The Antelope County Republican Party will hold its 2024 County Convention, Friday, April 5, in Neligh, at the American Legion, located at 115 W 3rd Street. A dinner will be served at 6 p.m., with the meeting slated to begin at 7. All Republicans are invited to attend. The Antelope County Convention serves many important functions for the Republican Party. Local party officials will be elected, as well as the selection of delegates and alternates to the NEGOP State Convention. An RSVP is required for dinner. Contact Connie Baker, Antelope...
Guests at Niobrara State Park in northeastern Nebraska have new ways to enjoy their visit. Liz and Gary Doerr of Creighton have designed and placed about 60 geocaches at the park, allowing visitors to use their GPS systems or phones to discover hidden treasures – containers of various shapes and sizes holding a logbook and, sometimes, small trinkets for trade. Geocaching is an outdoor activity available across the world, and the Doerrs have helped make sure it has a strong presence at N...
Should a person whose burial is paid for by the county need to be a resident? “It’s not necessarily what the amount is. I’m more concerned if we’re paying for Antelope County residents or if we’re paying for people applying because the county next door isn’t paying as much,” said Jay Snider, owner of Snider Memorial Funeral Home. Snider, a Clearwater resident, opened discussion with Antelope County Commissioners during the March 12 meeting in Neligh. Snider said it’s been approximately 1... Full story
St. Peter Lutheran Church, in Orchard, will host its annual windsor loin dinner, Saturday, March 23. Dine-in or takeout meals will be served between 5 and 7 p.m. For a freewill offering ($12 suggested price), the dinner also includes cheesy potatoes, salad, rolls and dessert....
Holt County’s coffers have an extra jingle following the March 4 tax sale, held at the courthouse annex in O’Neill. County supervisors learned the results at the board's March 18 meeting. “We actually had a lot less on the sale then we typically do,” said Shelly Ross, county treasurer. “I don’t know if that’s because of the names being in the paper, that people came in.” A new state statue requires property owners’ names to be included in the delinquent tax list, which is printed in the co...
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a event March 23, at 1 p.m., at the village park. Newborns to up to age 10 are eligible to participate for prizes. Clearwater Public Library will donate books to youngsters who find special eggs. Ewing Young Members Club will hold its annual hunt, Saturday, March 30, at Schmidt Park. Mark your calendars for the Orchard Easter egg hunt, planned for March 30. The event will begin at 1:30 at the football field. Orchard Community Club, Old School...
Ewing Village Board of Trustees heard updates about the duplex project, under construction by Thramer Construction. Carla Kimball, executive director of the Central Nebraska Economic Development District, said items were being gathered for the rental of the property. "To make it cash flow, rental will need to be $625 per month, per unit," Kimball said. "More may be charged, but it depends on their income." Insurance estimates run $4,500. Kimball anticipates taxes on the units will be $2,500...
A 36-year-old O’Neill man is being held in the Holt County Jail on a $1 million bond on charges of sexual assault of a child. Michael L. Ford was ordered held without bond by the Honorable Kale Burdick when he was arrested Jan. 25. Holt County public defender Rod Smith was appointed as counsel. Burdick subsequently sealed the arrest affidavit, citing identifying information regarding a minor victim. He held a bond review hearing Feb. 6, setting bond at $1 million, 10% cash. Bond conditions also include a provision for no contact with the allege...
A 20-year-old O’Neill man was back in the Holt County district courtroom March 11, to be resentenced for crimes committed Aug. 5, 2021, after he admitted violating probation. The Honorable Mark Kozisek revoked probation and resentenced Drake D. Ruegge to 100 days in the Holt County Jail on each of two underlying counts, possession of a controlled substance and third-degree domestic assault, with credit given for 44 days previously served. Provided he loses none of his good time, Ruegge must serve 58 days, less 44 days on Count I and another 5...
Cody L. Kizzire, 38, of O’Neill entered no contest pleas to three charges in an amended complaint when he faced the Honorable Mark Kozisec in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill on March 11. Kozisec adjudged Kizzire guilty, as charged, of the three counts committed between April 1 and June 30, 2022. Kizzire had been charged with three Class 1D felony counts of sexual assault of a child. Kelly filed an amended complaint Feb. 12, reducing the charges to Class 2 felonies, sexual assault in the first degree, (subject another person to...
A warrant was issued Feb. 6 by Holt County judge Kale Burdick, for the arrest of Jesse R. Anderson, 41, of O’Neill. Anderson is suspected of the theft of $2,259 cash from Pump & Pantry in O’Neill on Feb. 3. According to an affidavit filed by investigator Mike Ross with the O’Neill Police Department, Anderson was allegedly recorded on surveillance footage in the convenience store at the time of the theft. Anderson also allegedly purchased three 99 brand alcohol shooters before leaving the store. Ross notified other law enforcement agenc...
What initially started as a fundraiser for Dream Socks, FDA-cleared Smart Baby Monitor socks for infants at a local daycare turned into a donation from the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department. Angie Fletcher, own of Kidz Korner Clubhouse, said by August, among the three locations in Clearwater, daycare personnel will care for nine or 10 infants. The socks will be used at all daycare locations operated by Fletcher....
With Lenten fish fries in full swing, Summerland-area residents will have plenty of events to choose from. This Friday, March 15, the Orchard Community Center is the place to be as the Orchard Community Club hosts its annual fish fry. Serving will begin at 5:30 and continue until 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the fish fry will go toward the purchase of new kitchen countertops for the community center. Two fish fries are planned for March 22. The Page Community Day Committee will host an...
When we turn on a faucet, we expect the water filling the glass to be safe; however, a 2022 Gallup Poll reports that 57% of American adults worry about safe drinking water. Nebraskans are no different. According to Laura Nagengast, UNL Extension educator, 85% of Nebraskans rely on groundwater for drinking water. Since most of the state's groundwater comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, more people need to be aware of the role groundwater plays in their daily routines. Amy Latzel, environmental...
