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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept archery paddlefish permit applications from March 1-14. The application period begins at 1 p.m. Central time on March 1. Postal mail applications must be received in Game and Parks’ Lincoln office by 5 p.m., and online applications by 11:59 p.m., March 14. A nonrefundable $7 application fee is due at the time of application. Applicants supplying valid email addresses will be notified when the draw is complete. Those not providing valid email a...
Valmont represents a home-grown Nebraska success story, the 80-year-old company that pioneered the center pivot that helps corn grow in the Cornhusker State. The Fortune 1000 company still operates facilities in its Valley birthplace as well as in Columbus, West Point, Grand Island and McCook. It oversees global operations spanning five continents from a gleaming $50 million headquarters in west Omaha. But under a new law Gov. Jim Pillen pushed to passage last year, that stalwart Nebraska...
Potential increases to Clearwater's water and sewer rates dominated conversation during Monday's board of trustees meeting at the fire hall meeting room. A rate study conducted by the Nebraska Rural Water Association suggests increasing the base charge per month from $5 to $12, and adjust usage rates from $2 to $2.75 for up to 1,000 gallons of water, and $1.50 to $1.75 from 1,000 to 5,000 gallons. "It's still cheaper than everyone else," trustee Jeff Schlecht said. "If you're going from $5 to...
A phone system upgrade for the Antelope County Courthouse was again the main topic of discussion for the Antelope County Commissioners at yesterday's second meeting in February. Representatives from Stealth Broadband were in attendance, proposing an upgraded phone system and a number of options regarding service, leasing and/or buying phones, fax options and other phone-related issues. A lengthy discussion ensued with numerous questions asked by the ACC and county clerk Lisa Payne about service...
A New Year's Eve altercation that took place on Clearwater's Main Street led to the appearance of Joy L. Joyce, 23, in Antelope County Court on Feb. 4. Joyce, a Neligh resident, appeared for further arraignment, and entered a not guilty plea to one count of domestic assault-third/threat/bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor. On Dec. 31, two Antelope County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call about a physical altercation. The caller, Zachary Sohler, said he and Joyce had been drinking and...
Avera St. Anthony's Hospital will receive $3.5 million in funding to support improvements at its O'Neill facility, to replace the boiler and water heating systems. Sen. Deb Fischer made the announcement Feb. 4. Funding was included in Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, which will go to the president to be signed into law. "Nebraskans deserve modern health care facilities and strong support for the workers who care for our families," Fischer...
The February meeting of the Northeast Nebraska Chapter of Compassionate Friends will meet on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at O'Neill Methodist Church - 404 West Cedar Street in O'Neill. Anyone dealing with the loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild is invited to attend. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others...
A continuance was granted in a case involving a47-year-old Tilden man charged with assault. On Feb. 4, Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith requested a continuance to discuss a plea deal with Joshua G. Andrews. The Honorable Donna Taylor granted Smith's request. The charges stem from a Dec. 5 incident in Neligh when Andrews is alleged to have pushed Craig Smith, owner of Smitty's Super Clean, to the ground in the east wash bay. Andrews is scheduled to appear March 12 for further arraignment....
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as other businesses, churches, and individuals, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The pantry will take place between 2 and 3:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club, 115 West Third Street, in Neligh...
Shelby native Curt Tomasevicz fulfilled his dream of playing football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where he was a scrappy special teamer. But since then, his life and career have taken a circuitous route - a twisting, turning path kind of like a bobsled course. Tomasevicz, who grew up in a 700-person town hundreds of miles from the nearest mountain, is now on the USA Bobsledding leadership team as director of sport performance. And he's currently at the Winter Olympics in Italy. The...
Two individuals were scheduled to appear before the Honorable Donna Taylor for show-cause hearings in Antelope County Court on Feb. 4. Hope M. Petite, Columbus, contacted the court on Feb. 3 to make payment toward fines and court costs. Taylor scheduled a show cause hearing for March 12. Petite was found originally found guilty on one count of driving under suspension/before reinstated-state, a Class III misdemeanor. *** Raymond F. Poli, 49, of Norfolk failed to appear. Since payment in full was not received, Taylor issued an warrant. Poli...
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over multiple cases during a Feb. 4 session of Antelope County Court. Luis A. Gomez Hernandez, 28, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, failed to appear for arraignment on three misdemeanor counts. Hernandez faces charges of no proof of insurance, a Class II misdemeanor; no operator’s license/non-waiverable, a Class III misdemeanor; and speeding 11-15 mph county/state, an infraction. Taylor told Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith that an arrest warrant may be filed. ••• Michael D. Sheldon, 25, of Elgin, pleaded guilty...
Dillon W. Eckstein, 29, of Oshkosh, requested a preliminary hearing in Antelope County Court, Feb. 4, after being arrested on three charges on Dec. 13 Eckstein is charged with one count of DUI-.15+ or refusal (2 prior convictions), a Class IIIA felony; one count of refuse to submit to pretest, a Class V misdemeanor; and one count of possess marijuana 1 oz or less-1st offense, an infraction. Eckstein was arrested west of Neligh, by Antelope County Deputy Keegan Barker, who observed Eckstein cross the centerline while driving a dark colored SUV...
Clearwater's water and sewer systems are treading water financially, and village officials are looking at a rate increase to keep the utility funds from running dry. A recent utility rate study shows operating costs have steadily outpaced revenue, particularly in the water fund, leaving the village dipping into reserves to cover everyday expenses and prompting a push to adjust rates so the system can once again pay its own way. Trustees will discuss a potential rate increase when they meet Monda...
Ewing Fire Chief Ryan Schrunk and Clearwater Assistant Fire Chief Ted Mlnarik announce donations totaling $8,364.50 were collected for the Mokhalad family of Minnesota, following a Jan. 2 accident that claimed the lives Michael Mokhalad and son, Tym, on 508 Avenue, south of Ewing. Three Mokhalad children survived the crash. The donation includes a $2,500 match from the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Donation jars were set up in Clearwater, Ewing, and Orchard. Multiple donations were sent...
UPDATE: Royal Fire Department announced Saturday morning that Sunday's ice fishing tournament is canceled, due to safety concerns. The Royal Fire Department will host the 43rd annual ice fishing tournament, Feb. 8, at Grove Lake from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up that morning or at Saturday's calcutta, at 7 p.m., at the Royal Gym....
Antwan J. Deleon, 25, of Neligh, will spend 60 months in probation, serve 90 days in the Madison County jail, and pay restitution in the amount of $25,314.63 to Reinke's Farm and City Services Inc. Deleon was sentenced on Jan. 28 for one count of theft by deception-$5,000+, a Class IIA felony, Jan. 28 in Antelope County District Court. Prior to sentencing, the Honorable Mark Johnson held a restitution hearing. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith said the state was seeking restitution totaling...
Across rural America, solar energy projects are becoming increasingly common. With demand for renewable energy continuing to grow, opportunities to combine solar projects with agricultural production can create pathways for economic and environmental benefits. Agrivoltaics, which is the co-location of agricultural activities and solar generation, offers a dual-use model that many producers and landowners are beginning to evaluate. To support interested parties exploring these opportunities, the Center for Rural Affairs has released an...
The Nebraska Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division reminds property owners that the Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, Form 458, must be filed with their county assessor between Feb. 2 and June 30. The homestead exemption provides relief from property taxes by exempting all or a portion of the taxable value of the residence. The State of Nebraska reimburses counties and other governmental subdivisions for the property taxes lost due to homestead exemptions. In Nebraska, a homestead exemption is available to the following...
The Summerland Board of Education will tackle facility planning, staffing and next school year's calendar when it meets at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Summerland Public School Among the action items on the agenda is consideration of a design plan for waste management, along with a proposed maintenance agreement for the district's HVAC systems. Board members are also scheduled to discuss and potentially approve the calendar for the 2026–2027 school year. Staffing decisions are also on the t...
Weather permitting, flagging for girder placement will begin Feb. 4 on US-30/81 for the Columbus South Bridges Project, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Work will occur just south of 6th Street near the Quality Inn on 33rd Avenue (US-30/81) for southbound traffic. Southbound traffic will be stopped for a short period of time to allow for girder delivery to the site for the new bridge construction. Traffic will be controlled with flaggers on Feb. 6 throughout the day....
Holt County Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the county’s one- and six-year road improvement plan on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The hearing will start at 11:15 a.m. in the supervisor’s room at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. Following the hearing, the board will adopt the plan with any revisions necessary and submit to the state board of public roads....
The Sunset Store, located in the former Ewing Public School, donated $10,039.73 in monetary donations to area community members in 2025. The board announced the annual give back amounts when they met in January. In addition to monetary donations, the Ewing-based thrift sop packed and shipped 317 boxes to the Orphan Grain Train based in Norfolk. In-kind donations were also made to the Norfolk Veterans Home, Holt County Animal Shelter, Norfolk Rescue Mission, Schools, Shoe Box Gifts for children,...
Two individuals scheduled to appear before the Honorable Mark Johnson, Jan. 28, in Antelope County District Court failed to appear for show cause hearings. Kaitlyn C. Dozler, 36, of Omaha, was scheduled for a show cause hearing regarding restitution in a 2023 case. At the time, she pleaded guilty to one count of DUI-.15+ or refusal (3 prior convictions), a Class IIA felony. Restitution, in the amount of $7,030 was ordered. She was also sentenced to a minimum jail sentence of four years, with a...
The Antelope County Commissioners met yesterday with all commissioners present. With a telecommunications contract with Stealth Broadband coming to an end, the ACC listened to representatives from Great Plains Communications proposing a new phone system for the courthouse. Pricing, wiring, maintenance and warranty issues were discussed among other things, e.g., 911 calling, call transfer, auto attendant, etc. Before any decision is made the ACC requested GPC to do a site survey, at no cost to the county, and determine if the proper wiring, grou...
