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Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company, headquartered in Jackson, is one of 14 Nebraska broadband providers to receive state funding to expand broadband services into rural areas of Nebraska who do not have broadband access of at least 100/100 megabites per second (up/down). NNTC will receive $2.5 million from the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program on behalf of the Nebraska Public Service Commission to expand into rural Dakota and Antelope counties. In Antelope County, NNTC will be installing...
The annual Caring About Kids Early Childhood Conference will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, at Ainsworth High School. The conference runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., offering a six-hour training for in-home and center day care providers, preschool teachers and others interested in early childhood education. Speakers and topics for the conference include: • Kelsey Snoor, director of St. John Early Learning Center, Battle Creek, “Infant/Toddler Social Emotional Relationship Building” will show how to create secure attachments and utilize socia...
The Antelope County road department is responsible for providing snow removal for approximately 1,300 miles of gravel and asphalt county roads. The road department attempts to maintain adequate traction for vehicles properly equipped for winter driving conditions. Planning for a winter storm is difficult. Differences in rate of snowfall, moisture content, temperature, time of day and wind velocity make each storm unique. However, it is the intent of this program to establish general policies...
Watch out, Nebraska. Old man winter is about to spread a blanket of snow across the region. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for a large portion of Nebraska, including Holt, Antelope, Wheeler and Knox counties, effective 6 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18 through 6 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 19. Heavy snow accumulations, of six to 12 inches, are predicted. Travel will be difficult. According to NWS officials, "The hazardous conditions will impact Wednesday and Thursday morning...
Every year, as the new year approaches, we scour newspapers to see how each approaches its top list of articles. Some break it down by category. Others separate local from national news. Some choose not to report a list. We see merits in all of those approaches. While the top 10 stories listed below are based strictly on the number of unique visitors to that story's dedicated web page, we, as publishers, feel a number of important - and a few fun - articles didn't make the cut. One of our...
Check out most-viewed multimedia posts viewed on SAM social media in 2022: 1. Ring of Fear at Clearwater Rough Stock Rodeo https://www.facebook.com/summerlandadvocatemessenger/videos/984463735635679/ 2. No injuries on Elkhorn River Bridge accident https://www.facebook.com/summerlandadvocatemessenger/videos/670264904144962/ 3. Dance Catz or football players (homecoming pep rally) https://www.facebook.com/summerlandadvocatemessenger/videos/793261685212170/ 4. Last Walk for Bobcat seniors...
Royal Fire Department will host its 40th annual ice fishing tournament, Jan. 8. Fising will begin at the north end of Grove Lake, at 9 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. A calcutta will begin at 7 p.m., Saturday, at the Royal Gym. Food and Refreshments will be served. Registration will be available during the calcutta or Sunday morning. For more information, contact Gary Ober, 402-340-0170; Max Hieter, 402-893-4531 or Butch's Body Shop, 402-893-5115....
U.S. Department of Agriculture Nebraska Farm Service Agency Executive Director John Berge is reminding the state's producers who suffered livestock losses due to the recent adverse weather, they may be eligible for the Livestock Indemnity Program. "The Livestock Indemnity Program provides producers with a safety net to help them with the financial impact of livestock losses due to extreme or abnormal weather," said Berge. "December has been marked by blizzards and extreme cold and high winds,...
Aaron C. Poellot, 39, of Osmond was sentenced in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Dec. 28, for the May 2 theft of gasoline from a Royal convenience store. Poellot appeared, alongside Antelope County public defender Pat Carney of Norfolk, before the Honorable Donna Taylor on Wednesday for pretrial hearing on a charge of theft by unlawful taking. Madison County attorney Joe Smith served as prosecutor. A plea agreement was announced, which included Poellot changing his plea to guilty and agreeing to pay restitution, in return for...
Antelope County Commissioners will do double duty, Jan. 10, when they meet at the Antelope County Courthouse Annex at 8 a.m. The board’s Jan. 3 meeting was canceled due to approximately eight inches of snow and a thin layer of ice that blanketed the region. Items currently on the agenda include: • reappointment to the planning commission for three-year terms; • approval of an administrative plat; • review of semi-truck bids; • discussion of a vacated road on 529 Avenue, southwest of Oakdale;...
Outgoing Holt County Supervisor Don Butterfield and planning and zoning administrator Mike Durre were guests of honor at a reception, held Friday, at the Holt County Courthouse. Butterfield served 16 years as a supervisor and Durre has overseen the county's planning and zoning efforts for nearly 19 years....
The case of a Clearwater teenager, who is accused of making terroristic threats last fall regarding a Summerland Public School bus, has been bound over to Antelope County district court. Koda K. Fernau, 18, of Clearwater waived his right to preliminary hearing, on a Class 3A felony count of making terroristic threats, when he appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor on Dec. 28. Two misdemeanor counts of disturbing the peace were dismissed, without prejudice, by prosecutor Joe Smith. Fernau’s $25,000, 10% cash, bond is continued. He w...
The public is invited to attend and participate in the third annual Northeast Nebraska March for Life, Friday, Jan. 20, starting at the Norfolk Catholic School campus, 2301 W. Madison Ave. This year’s event, which is sponsored by Norfolk Area Right to Life and Sacred Heart Parish, includes an expanded schedule with a fair for pro-life organizations, a keynote speaker and the traditional march on a new route starting at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Prayer and worship will follow the march. Both indoor and outdoor activities will be available for...
Three comedians known for their high energy will offer plenty of laughs on New Year's Eve in Clearwater. Clearwater Community Revival will host Saturday's comedy dinner at the Clearwater American Legion. Social hour is slated to start at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7. Entertainers will perform at 8 p.m. Following the show, CCR will be offering additional fun and games, with cash prizes available. Josh Mlnarik and Charley Mlnarik will play following the comedy show. Nathan Hults, of Sioux...
Celebrate the new year at Orchard United Methodist Church. On Dec. 31, a family-friendly New Year's Eve party will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Supper, which will feature a party sub and pizza, will be served at 6:30. A movie will start at 8. Games, fun and snacks will be in store for all ages....
A longtime Ewing public servant was recognized during the board of trustees' Dec. 14 meeting at city hall. Chairman James Ramold thanked Bill Graber for 20 years of service to the community. "My last day and I show up late," Graber joked. The board reorganized during the meeting and swore in its newly-elected trustee, Katie Cunningam. Each trustee will oversee a specific department. Cunningham will handle parks; Kane Fry streets; Dustin Wright, water and sewer; cemetery, Ramold; and dump,...
A 35-year-old Page man has been given the opportunity to resolve two felony cases through the North Central Problem Solving Court. Problem-solving courts are an alternate route through the criminal justice system for nonviolent drug-related offenders, utilizing a specialized team process within the existing court structure. The court's goal is to protect public safety and increase the participant's likelihood of successful rehabilitation by utilizing validated risk and need assessments, early...
A world premiere took place in Orchard, Dec. 17, when the 402 Theater Group presented "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." The 10-minute holiday play, inspired by the Christmas song, opened Dec. 17 at the Orchard Community Center. The script was penned by Orchard resident Don Lallier. Cast members included Jersey Grey, Jillian Henn, Raeley Meyer and Gunnar Shabram. Lynae Stelling provided musical accompaniment and Derek Henn assisted backstage. Following the production, Santa Claus paid a visit...
“A manual count of 48,292 ballots from 132 voting precincts across all 93 Nebraska counties verifies that the equipment utilized to count ballots is secure and accurate,” Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced Dec. 16. Following each statewide election since 2008, a manual audit has been conducted for 2 to 3% of precincts across the state. This year’s audit was expanded to 10%. Nebraska continues to use paper ballots, which allows for post-election audits. The manual audit verifies that the equipment properly functioned on Election Day and w...
Dustin G. Carman, 29, of Neligh faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Dec. 20, for a change of plea hearing and sentencing on a Class W misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol, first offense. Carman’s attorney, John Green of Omaha appeared telephonically. Burdick sentenced Carman to a $500 fine, seven days in the Holt County Jail, suspended until Dec. 24, with credit for one day previously served, and revoked his driver’s license for six months. He was taxed $105 costs of prose...
Pretend for a moment that Nebraska somehow halted all use of nitrogen fertilizer – not a single speck more on our lawns, golf courses and corn fields. What would happen? Nothing fast. That's because, experts say, generations of corn growing, feedlot runoff and oft-unwitting nitrogen overuse has left a legacy of nitrate, creeping slowly downward toward our water supply. "It's there, it's moving towards the groundwater, and there's not a thing we can do about it," said Don Batie, a farmer near L...
A written waiver of preliminary hearing was filed Dec. 16 in the Holt County court by Adam J. Mittelstaedt, 45, of Norfolk on eight felony counts. Mittelstaedt is charged with a total of 13 offenses alleged Nov. 18 in O’Neill. He is represented by Holt County public defender Rod Smith. The Honorable Kale Burdick bound Mittelstaedt over to the Holt County district court, where he is set for Jan. 9, 2023, arraignment on the following felony counts: Counts I, II, III and IV, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, Class 1 D felonies; C...
Nebraska Extension will host a workshop covering agricultural land management and leasing considerations for 2023, in O’Neill, Jan. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Holt County Courthouse Annex, 128 N. 6th Street. The workshop will offer updated leasing information relevant to landlords and tenants, including tips for communication and negotiating. It will address topics like equitable rental rates, managing and adjusting farmland leases, landlord-tenant issues, pasture leasing, crop-share leasing and other management considerations. The p...
As 2022 comes to an end, the Nebraska State Patrol is urging all motorists to plan ahead if New Year’s celebration involves alcohol. Troopers will be working overtime on patrol for impaired drivers as part an ongoing nationwide enforcement campaign. “Travel across our state was impacted by severe winter weather last week, but as the weather improves, it’s still important to keep safe travel as your priority behind the wheel,” said Colonel John Bolduc, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Our troopers and partner agencies will be w...
The last of four young men charged in connection with March 21 break-ins at two Neligh businesses, Neligh Vape Shop and the Fit Stop, appeared in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on Dec. 21, with the Honorable Mark Johnson presiding. Madison County attorney Joe Smith again represented the State of Nebraska in the stead of Antelope County attorney Joe Abler, who was absent due to illness. Smith told the judge he anticipated being sworn in as deputy Antelope County attorney later Wednesday. Harley Snyder, 20, of Oakdale faced...
