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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Karissa Denae Johnson can still remember the indignity of it all - the day her life fell to pieces. It came in college, sometime between traveling the country as a childhood performer and traveling the globe as a young adult given a second chance. Between going on mission trips with her family and writing her first book. Between singing Sundays at Omaha-area churches and pursuing a career on stage in New York City. The moment intersecting those experiences came April 23, 2007, the day...
The Summerland Board of Education will consider several action items when they meet in regular session, Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at Summerland Public School. The board will discuss and possibly take action on an engineering contract, tied to a Buildings and Grounds Committee report. A negotiated agreement for certificated staff, for the 2026-2027 school year, as well as the superintendent's contract will also be discussed. A Celebration of Excellence segment will highlight staff and...
Join in the holiday spirit at the annual light parade in Ewing. Ewing Young Members Club will host the event, Sunday, Dec. 14. Any type of vehicle may be entered. Line up of floats will begin at the football field at 5:30 p.m.. The parade will follow a route to the downtown area, beginning at 6. To preregister, email ewingsummerfunfest@gmail.com Following the parade, Santa will greet youngsters, listen to their wish lists, and take photos at the Ewing United Methodist Presbyterian Church....
Whether the Village of Orchard should create a policy regarding fees for utility payment returns will be considered during the Dec. 8 board of trustees meeting. The topic was tabled in November. Trustees will also consider an employee handbook and hiring a part-time maintenance employee. During the Nov. 10 meeting, trustees approved to increase the utility superintendent's pay to $26.50 per hour. The village clerk's monthly insurance stipend was increased also....
A Tilden-based company requested extra funds to complete a sewer extension on the southwestern edge of Clearwater during the village's Nov. 10 board of trustees meeting. Officials from Rutjens Construction submitted a change order for the project at 515 1/2 Road. "The water table did not go down like they expected it to this summer. They think they'll have to do a couple temporary wells to draw the water away from project," said Angie Hupp, village clerk. If the change order wasn't approved,...
NNTC is set to pay out capital credits to 5,228 current customers and 1,626 former customers for a total of $4,731,377.13 While it sounds too good to be true, NNTC can pay customers back because of the company's status as a cooperative. NNTC is one of seven telephone cooperatives in Nebraska. Co-ops have the ability, with board approval, to pay back earnings to customers when the company's financial situation allows. Since NNTC made a profit, that money stays in northeast Nebraska, providing an...
The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold: Online - Tax Readiness, Tuesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, and Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. Throughout this multi-session event, small business owners will learn about financial statements, the difference between personal and business taxes, pass-through entities, and more. Other key discussion topics include how to classify employees and subcontractors, changes to the 1099-NEC threshold, the importance of having separate bank accounts, tax changes to be aware of for 2025 and...
The Northeast Nebraska Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will hold a worldwide candle lighting service on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at O'Neill Methodist Church, 404 West Cedar Street in O'Neill. Anyone who has lost a child or grandchild of any age is invited to attend. A potluck with snacks and appetizers will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the service. To participate in the potluck, bring a snack, appetizer, or dessert to share. Drinks and table service will be...
A 63-year-old Norfolk woman was scheduled to appear for arraignment before The Honorable Mark Johnson, Nov. 26, in Antelope County District Court. Denise Blevins was unable to appear due to a medical emergency of a family member. Public Defender Patrick Carney requested a continuance. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith did not object, Johnson set arraignment for Dec. 16. Blevins is charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance, a Class IV felony. Blevins was arrested June 17, during a traffic stop, when Antelope County Deputy...
Notice is hereby given that the terms for three members of the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board will expire June 30, and Nebraska's corn checkoff program is seeking candidates to petition for those districts. The open positions represent Districts 2, 3 and the Board's at-large director. • District 2 - Includes the counties of Thayer, Fillmore, Clay, Nuckolls, Webster, Franklin, and Adams (Note: Matt Sullivan, the current District 2 director, has indicated he will p...
Angie Hanson started the morning the same as every other work day. She took her 1-year-old son, Garret, to day care, gave him a kiss and a hug, told him she'd see him later that day, then headed to work. Hours later came a phone call delivering every parent's worst nightmare. Garret wouldn't wake up from his nap. Garret's death on June 27, 2006, was the first of a trio of tragedies that would upend life for Hanson and her family. Her son died, then her husband, then her brother. The small...
A 21-year-old Beatrice man facing charges in two cases appeared before The Honorable Mark Johnson, Nov. 26, in Antelope County District Court. Thomas Warnke appeared for a pretrial hearing and 414 hearing in both cases. He is charged with one count of first degree sexual assault, a Class IIA felony, and one count of attempt of a Class IIA felony, a Class IIA felony. The defendant’s attorney, Dustin Garrison, requested continuances, due to appeals filed with the court earlier in the week. Johnson continued the case to Dec. 16, and ordered at s...
The Nebraska State Patrol, Governor Jim Pillen, and a grateful Nebraska family were pleased to present the NSP Life Saver Award to Trooper Braden Heidbrink. "Most of you that enter this profession are very humble. You don't do this job for moments like this," said Colonel Bryan Waugh. "We sign up to do this job because we genuinely have a passion to serve, to protect, to be there at the most horrible, horrific moment in somebody's life, that we can hopefully make a difference in that moment."...
The Honorable Mark Johnson pronounced sentencing for Rowdy L. Burke, 54, of Elgin during the Nov. 26 session of Antelope County District Court. Burke previously pleaded guilty to one count of driving while revoked from DUI/refusal, a Class IV felony. Prior to sentencing, defense counsel, Martin Klein, presented the presentence investigation report, with comments regarding the recommendations from Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith. Johnson sentenced Burke to 12 months probation, and revoked Burke’s driver’s license for 15 years. An ign...
On Tuesday, the Antelope County Commissioners met for their first meeting in December with all commissioners present. The meeting began with The Elgin Review being recognized, in a unanimous vote, as an official newspaper of Antelope County for 2026. Also earning ‘official’ status were Summerland Advocate-Messenger and Antelope County News. Much discussion centered on personnel matters, specifically wages, benefits, paid time off and sick leave. County Clerk Lisa Payne has been gathering information concerning upcoming wage increases for cou...
A plea agreement was reached in a case involving Antwan J. Deleon, of Neligh, who faced charges stemming from a theft at a Neligh business. Terms of the agreement were announced Nov. 26 during Antelope County District Court. Per the agreement, count one - unauthorized use of a financial transaction device/$5,000+ - will be dismissed if Deleon pleads guilty to the second count. Additionally both parties agreed to a term of probation, and the defendant will be required to pay restitution to Reinke’s Farm and City Service. Deleon withdrew a not g...
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has awarded $14,173,231 in Community Development Block Grant funds to 38 projects in 33 communities through the 2025 Downtown Revitalization, Planning, and Public Works opportunities. The Village of Clearwater will receive $52,500 in CDBG Planning Program funds to create a new comprehensive plan. The village will also receive $480,000 in CDBG Public Works funds for a street improvement project, including ADA sidewalk improvements. Money for these...
The forecast may include cool weather for Saturday, Dec. 6, but the soup served at St. John's Church in rural Clearwater will be hot and tasty. Chicken noodle, chili, and back potato soups, sandwiches and desserts will be served for a freewill offering from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mass is scheduled to begin at 5:30. St. John's Christian Mothers will host a bake sale. Advent activities will also be available....
Page Christian Men will host a pancake and sausage supper, Sunday, Dec. 7, at the United Methodist Church in Page. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 7. A freewill offering will be accepted....
Holt County officials received good news regarding health insurance costs for county employees. During the Nov. 17 meeting, County Clerk Cathy Pavel said she received "a bit of a joy" regarding renewal costs. "The renewal will be 18.9%, not the 28% that had been anticipated," she said. During discussion, board chairman Bill Tielke asked if the increase includes a change in deductible. According to Pavel, a change to the deductible will have to wait until next year since officials accepted the...
Kelsey Schlecht, a second-year student from Clearwater at Northeast Community College, has received the Chime Workforce Scholarship of $1,000 from the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. The Chime Workforce Scholarship recognizes high-achieving college students who are pursuing career and technical educational opportunities. This scholarship helps defray educational expenses while enrolled in a certificate or associate degree workforce development program at a two-year college. "At the Chime Scholars...
On Nov. 18, The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District advanced three names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen. Patrick P. Carney, Norfolk; Chelsey R. Hartner, Madison; and Dennis W. Morland, Norfolk., will be considered to fill a vacancy open due to the appointment of Judge Michael L. Long to the district court. The district consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton and Wayne counties....
Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game information during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public meetings in December and January. These 2½-hour meetings are scheduled in each Game and Parks district. All in-person meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. local time. The first 30 minutes will be an open house with time to talk with wildlife biologists, conservation officers and staff. Biologists will provide a presentation at 7 p.m. and discuss big game harvest results and season structure. Then they will take qu...
A 23-year-old Lincoln man will have his case consolidated with another case, following a motion by Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith during a Nov. 19 hearing in Antelope County Court. Defense attorneys Pat Carney and Preston Koehler did not object. Dillan Knapp faces one count of assault-cause bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor. His case will be consolidated with a case involving Darren Stewart. Judge Donna Taylor ordered a list of witnesses and exhibits be provided to all parties by Nov. 29. Knapp will appear Jan. 9 for a jury trial. Bond,...
What began 10 years ago as a heartfelt tribute to a twin brother in heaven and a fleeting moment of joy for a toddler granddaughter has grown into one of the Midwest's biggest and brightest holiday traditions: Christmas at Comstock. The event started modestly, with a single decorated home. But when an anonymous donor delivered nearly $3,000 worth of lights and inflatables to organizer Henry Nuxoll's doorstep over a 30-day period, the display quickly grew-transforming Comstock into a Christmas...
