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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...
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...
