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Things are heating up at Old School Thrift Store in Orchard. Village trustees approved adding heat to the area leased by the thrift store during the board's Dec. 8 meeting at the Orchard Community Center. A furnace was installed in early December. Trustees also approved a new policy regarding utility payment return fees. Following discussion, Tyson Schutt made a motion to give customers a courtesy call and seven days to take care of the return. If not paid within seven days, a $35 fee will be...
Start the new year by getting outdoors and participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska's state parks Jan. 1. These annual guided hikes give you the chance to explore trails, snap photos, watch wildlife and participate in any planned activities. Or, choose any state park and create your own hiking adventure. Activities include a potluck soup luncheon at Ash Hollow State Historical Park, a guided tour at Fort Hartsuff SHP, winter art activities at Schramm Park State Recreation Area, and tours of...
Ring in the new year with laughs and a steak dinner at the 2025 New Year's Eve Comedian Night, sponsored by the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a steak or chicken dinner served at 7:30 p.m. The comedy starts at 8:30 p.m. and features comedians James Johann and Heather Jones. Johann, a 10-year comedy veteran, includes reflections on life, including failures. He has performed at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada, and toured with the Blue...
Chelsey R. Hartner, Madison, and Ryan J. Stover, Norfolk, have submitted applications for appointment as district court judge in the Seventh Judicial District which consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Judge James G. Kube. The public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held at the Madison County Courthouse, Courtroom #1, 1313 N Main Street, Madison, beginning at 10 a.m., CST on Monday, Jan. 5. The Commission will interview all applicants for...
A 30-year-old Tilden man who pleaded guilty to a terroristic threat charge will enroll in a probation program. The Honorable Mark Johnson pronounced sentencing for Hunter E. Ashburn Taylor during a Dec. 16 session of Antelope County District Court, ordering him to 24 months in probation. Nine conditions are listed in the probation order. Ashburn Taylor will be required to pay the probation enrollment fee. Johnson also ordered the defendant to serve 90 days in Antelope County Jail, with credit...
The Honorable Mark Johnson presided over four show cause hearings, involving three defendants, Dec. 16, in Antelope County District Court. Jessica T. Mace, 44, of Sioux City, Iowa, did not appear for in the Neligh courtroom. The hearing stems from a 2018 case. Johnson continued the hearing to Jan. 28. ••• Christopher W. Robinett, 21, appeared for hearings in two cases. The defendant informed Johnson that he has been making payments and requested additional time to pay in full. Johnson continued both cases to Sept. 30. ••• Brian G. Tibbens, 55...
Austin Mendoza and Ethan Kester led Bobcat wrestlers, Saturday, at the EPPJ Invite. Mendoza took top honors in the 138 class, while Kester dominated the 150 division. Other medalists included Stacy Snodgrass, 126; Trenton Mendoza, 113; and Isaac Mendoza, 144. Overall, the Bobcats scored 78.5 points and placed fourth in the field of 15 teams. Plainview won the meet, followed by Pender and Twin River. Mendoza won a quarterfinal match over Bobby Chism, Wauneta-Palisade, by tech fall in 1:26. In...
A 63-year-old Norfolk woman facing a count of possession of methamphetamine, a Class IV felony, appeared before the Honorable Mark Johnson, Dec. 16, in Antelope County District Court. Denise A. Blevins entered a not guilty plea and was ordered to appear Jan. 28 for a pretrial conference. Johnson set a Feb. 17 jury trial in the matter. Blevins was arrested June 17, during a traffic stop, when Antelope County Deputy Keegan Barker pulled over the vehicle, which had a headlight out. According to...
A Neligh man facing one count of assault by strangulation or suffocation, a Class IIIA felony, and one count of commit child abuse intentional/no injury, a Class IIIA felony, requested a continuance during the Dec. 16 session of Antelope County District Court. Ray M. Connot, 60, of Neligh, made the request. Connot is represented by Nate Stratton of Norfolk. The Honorable Mark Johnson approved the motion and ordered Connot to appear March 25. A jury trial in the case was scheduled for April 20. Bond, set at $50,000 - 10%, with...
Santa Claus visited two Summerland-area communities over the weekend, spending time listening to wish lists, taking Christmas card-worthy photos, and sharing the joy of the season. On Sunday, Santa stopped by the Orchard Community Center. Later that evening, he took part in the Ewing Light Parade and stopped by the Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church to meet area youngsters....
Antelope County will be searching for a new public defender after Monday's announcement that current man in the position, Patrick P. Carney, will advance to the county judgeship. Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Carney on Monday. He will serve the Seventh Judicial District, which consists of Antelope, Cuming, Madison, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. Carney founded Carney Law PC LLO in Norfolk where he handles a variety of legal issues including criminal...
The Elgin and Neligh Knights of Columbus made separate donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry last week. Each organization presented $1,000 checks to the food pantry. The presentation took place at the Elgin Knights of Columbus Hall....
Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department will host a varmint hunt, Jan 9 and 10. Registration will be held at The Waterhole, 503 Main Street, on Jan. 9, between 6 and 7 p.m. A calcutta will begin following registration. Ten percent of calcutta funds will be donated to the fire department, while 10% of entry fees to go The Waterhole. Cost to enter a two-person team will be $100. Check-in will take place between 6 and 7 p.m., on Jan. 10. Awards will go to the top three teams. Entrants must have a fur...
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol launched an enforcement campaign during the holiday travel season. The campaign began on Dec. 10 and will run until Jan. 1. “The holiday season contains some of the busiest travel days of the year,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As families travel in and out of the state, it’s crucial to always plan for a sober driver.” The Nebraska State Patrol has teamed up with police agencies across the country in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. During the first...
Friday night fun begins at 7:30, Dec. 19, at the Clearwater American Legion. Share in the Christmas cheer with a game of Bingo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with games starting at 7:30. The first card will be $5. Additional cards will be available for $1 each. Drinks and food will be available....
The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 4:33 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, at the intersection of US Highway 281 and Nebraska Highway 70. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 Peterbilt with a grain trailer was traveling northbound on US Highway 281, approaching the Highway 70 East turn. Upon reaching the intersection, the Peterbilt collided with a 2007 Ford F-150 that failed to yield as the driver attempted to turn southbound from Highway 70 onto US Highway 281. The driver and sole occupant o...
Anglers who have received a mailed survey about Nebraska fishing - or the text or email version - are encouraged to complete it. Their responses will help shape the decisions Nebraska Game and Parks makes about fisheries management. Nebraska's fisheries are constantly changing, as are its anglers. Game and Parks periodically surveys anglers to learn how their activities, opinions and desires change over time. The information is used to adjust the agency's approaches to managing the state's...
Employees of Antelope Memorial Hospital were recognized for years of service and Caring Kind at the AMH Christmas Party held on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the American Legion in Neligh. Receiving awards for number of years honored were (front row, l-r): Peggy, 40; Dennis, 40; Kathleen, 50; Shannon, 15; Jean, 30; Deanna, 25; (back row, l-r): Sheila, 15; Martha, 25; Michelle, 10; Melodie, 10; Vince, 5; Marvi, 10; Anne, 15; Vicky, 15; Bailey, 5; Kirstyn, 5; and (not pictured): Bentley, 5; Kelly, 5;...
Every day, Laura Gamble sees the importance of Pender Community Hospital in the lives of her neighbors. The woman who drove an hour to deliver her first baby. The man in a mental health crisis. They rely on her northeast Nebraska hospital. "It's like an oasis on the hill," said Gamble, who grew up in the area and practiced as a nurse before becoming the hospital's CEO. The hospital is one of the largest employers in the 1,115-person town of Pender, Gamble said. It delivers more than 120 babies...
Preliminary results from the 2025 Nebraska November firearm deer season show statewide harvest fell 7% from 2024, which was expected, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Harvest went from 28,056 last year to 26,029 this year. Given that populations are down after several years of drought, harsh winters, and disease outbreaks — and permit numbers have been reduced to aid in recovery — the lower harvest was no surprise. Whitetail harvest is down 10% from last year. Whitetail buck harvest is off 3% from 2024. Antlerless har...
Several Clearwater zoning proposals cleared their first hurdle Dec. 2, as the local zoning commission held a public hearing at the Clearwater Public Library. The first request involved Parcel #000660500, 800 Montana St., shifting the property from R-1 single-family residential to A-1 agriculture. The change would allow consideration of a conditional use permit for a 194-foot U.S. Cellular tower. Resident Brian King sought clarification, noting he and his aunt, Joy Knapp, own adjacent property....
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals, and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club in Neligh....
"On Jan. 5, 2026, our next 'Move It to Lose It' Contest begins here at Antelope Memorial Hospital," said Vanessa Carpenter, AMH wellness director. "I look forward to offering a fresh start to area residents – in supporting their wellness goals. It often helps to be more accountable when one teams up with family or friends to initiate healthier habits. This contest is an excellent way to kick off 2026 and reach their goals." The contest has three categories for men, women and teams. It runs f...
Once again, Nebraskans are proving that small states can lead in big ways. The University of Nebraska earned a second-place finish in the 2025 Abbott and Big Ten "We Give Blood" competition, a nationwide effort to boost blood donations and build a pipeline of lifelong donors across college campuses. This was the second year of the competition run by global healthcare company Abbott and the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska won the inaugural competition in 2024. Blood donations remain urgently needed...
The Antelope County Commissioners met yesterday for their last meeting of 2025. Commissioner Neal Williby was absent. County Attorney Joe Smith addressed the ACC focusing on the Open Meetings Act, a law that is posted in every county courthouse in the state. Smith’s main concern was continued adherence to the Act to prevent issues that are happening in Knox County. Multiple lawsuits have been or are being filed in Knox County and Smith wishes to avoid any such issues in Antelope County. The ACC agreed and will continue to follow the a...
