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Stuffed turkeys and packed roads. Thanksgiving brings the start of the holiday season and some of the busiest travel days of the year. "Every seat needs to be filled around your holiday table, which means everyone needs to travel safely to their Thanksgiving destination," said Colonel Bryan Waugh, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. "No matter how far you're traveling, take safety seriously on the road." Troopers will be on patrol across the state to reduce fatal and serious crashes in...
Heating issuances for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program have been delayed due to the federal government shutdown, which was effective from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12. Historically, LIHEAP heating funds are received by utility providers partnered with the Department of Health and Human Services by mid-November, which provide financial assistance to low-income households with heating costs. “Although the shutdown has ended, funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 have not been received as of yet,” said Shannon Grotrian, director of the office of...
Gov. Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance gave final approval Nov. 12 to the final charter for the launch of Telcoin Digital Asset Bank in Norfolk. As a result, Telcoin will manage the first regulated digital asset depository in the United States, with leadership expecting operations to begin in December. State experts said the burgeoning market of digital assets means more economic opportunities for entrepreneurs and developers of fintech and crypto in Nebraska. It...
A 48-year-old Neligh man received a continuance in Antelope County Court case where he is charged with one count of no operator’s license/non-waiverable a Class III misdemeanor. Raymond F. Poli appeared for arraignment and requested counsel. The Honorable Donna Taylor deemed Poli indigent and appointed Antelope County Public Defender Patrick Carney. On Nov. 24, Carney entered a motion to withdraw as counsel, due to a conflict of interest. Taylor ordered Poli to appear Dec. 3 for further arraignment. ••• Jordan D. Melhado, 20, of Wayne, entered...
This December, Clearwater will step back in time to create a family-friendly holiday event. The Old-fashioned Christmas, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commercee, will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Clearwater American Legion. Soups, sandwiches and desserts will be served between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Freewill donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry, or canned items, will be acceepted. Sleigh rides will be available on Main Street through the event. Santa Claus will make an appearance,...
Concerns over stray cats - and enforcement of village ordinances addressing the feral population - dominated discussion at the Nov. 10 Page board of trustees meeting. The board reviewed current ordinances and agreed to consult village attorney Ashley Boettcher about potential wording changes. Under the ordinance, a resident who feeds cats for ten or more days is considered the owner. "The question is, what time do we want to spend or do we want to eliminate that?" village clerk Cora Calkins...
Bring your wish list and be prepared to tell Santa if you've been naughty or nice, when he visits Orchard on Sunday, Dec. 14. The meet and greet with St. Nick will be at the Orchard Community Center from 3 to 5 p.m. Photo opportunities will be available with Santa. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served....
State officials requested a sign in Ewing, located along Highway 275, either be moved or repainted due to its "shabby condition." The black and orange steel sign, notating accomplishments of Ewing Tigers activities teams, will need to move to a new home. The sign was donated in 2009 by the Ewing Young Members Club. Hubel Iron, Inc., designed the tribute board. "It can't be read from the road," village clerk Jen Ramold told trustees at the Nov. 10 meeting at city hall. "Are we on a timeline?"...
Antelope County residents have an opportunity to make someone's Christmas a little more merry and bright. Applications for the county's Ribbon Tree are currently being accepted through Nov. 21. "The Ribbon tree helps give some children a Christmas in which they may not get to have," said organizer, Mikayla Armitage. Applications are available at Neligh banks, Thriftway Market, and by the vending machines at the courthouse. Schools in Antelope County communities received a copy or are available...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will accept letters to Santa through Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m. Youngsters are invited to submit letters via mail at Santa c/o Summerland Advocate-Messenger, PO Box 277, Clearwater, NE 68726. Letters may also reach Santa via email at lschindler@summerlandadvocate.com or be dropped off at the office, 522 Main Street. If the office isn't open, letters may be left in the white mailbox. Letters will run in the Dec. 17 edition of SAM....
Clearwater Public Library will host its annual Secret Kids’ Shopping Corner during the Old-Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 7 at the American Legion. “This special shop will be available for children to buy gifts for their loved ones,” said library director, Chelsea Silbernagel. Price of items will range between $1 and $5. Library personnel will assist children shop and wrap gifts so they remain a secret. The library is accepting donations of new or like-new items to use in the shop. Items may be dropped off during library hours, 1 to 5 p.m. on Tu...
Jan Janisch-Hanzlik was out of options. In decline from progressive multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that damages the nerves, the nurse from Blair had gone from being a runner to now slowly walking with the aid of a cane. By this point, "I was very limited," with no drug or treatment that could slow her body's deterioration, Janisch-Hanzlik said. "You just continuously decline. You don't necessarily have any relapsing or any better periods." But in November 2024, when meeting with her d...
The boat ramp at Verdel Landing Wildlife Management Area in Knox County will close temporarily Nov. 20 for a renovation project, with expected reopening sometime next spring. The project will improve boating access for anglers and hunters along the Missouri River. It includes reshaping the two-lane ramp for a better launch slope. A new dock will be installed and an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant parking stall and accessible route to the ramp will be added. Riprap also will be placed along the shoreline to help protect against...
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 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 awards come from the state’s 2025 CDBG allocation a...
A community recognition award honoring Page residents for their volunteerism and community spirit bears the name of its first recipient. The Terry Bartak Community Recognition Award was presented posthumously to Bartak during Monday's village trustees meeting at the village office. Bartak, who died July 16, 2023, served about 10 years on the Page Village Board. During his time as trustee, he suggested honoring community members for their contributions. "Terry thought it was important," said...
The Antelope County Commissioners met Nov. 10 with all commissioners present. Last week’s public discussion on a possible road closure of 512 Avenue, between 846 and 847 roads, will likely continue in December if easements from all pertinent landowners are signed. Road Superintendent Leigh Kluthe reported to the ACC of the purchase of a 2012 International dump truck. The truck was purchased, with approval from the commissioners, from Mountain Truck & Equipment from Longmont, Colorado, for just under $70,000. The truck is outfitted with a p...
Clearwater's Hi-Way Mart will soon sport noticable changes as the business transitions to SpeedeeMart Phillips 66. Customers will soon notice changes occuring at the location at 303 US Highway 275. Dino the Dinosaur will be heading back to the Sinclair warehouse soon. "SpeedeeMart would like to thank Dino for providing Clearwater with a recognizable landmark for directions, all the selfies the tourists took, and memories provided with the different hats and outfits he has worn over the years,...
Oodles of noodles will tempt taste buds, when St. Peter de Alcantara Christian Mothers host its annual bazaar, Sunday, Nov. 16. Serving begins at 11 a.m., and continues until 1:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be accepted. Chicken noodle soup, chili, sandwiches and desserts will be served for a freewill donation. Raffle tickets will be available for $1 apiece or purchase 10 and get one free. Grab bags, crafts, and religious items will be availble. A bake sale is also planned....
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula sold during July 2025 to November 2025 in-store and online. Retailers with stores in Nebraska selling ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula include Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods Market. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is closely monitoring updates in the investigation and...
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, Nov. 18. The pantry will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club, 115 W. Third Street, in Neligh....
Antelope Memorial Hospital welcomes the addition of Kimberly Wiese, APRN, to its medical staff. Originally from Bradshaw, she attended McCool Junction High School, graduating in 2007. She attended college at Central Community College, graduating in May 2014 with her LPN degree. She then began working at Columbus Community Hospital in surgery in June 2014 and in labor and delivery in August 2018. While working at CCH, Wiese went back to college at CCC in to acquire her Associate Degree in nursing...
The spirit of faith and renewal filled St. Bonaventure Church on Oct. 19 as 62 parishioners received the Sacrament of Confirmation during a solemn and joyful mass presided over by Archbishop Michael McGovern. Families, friends, and members of the parish community gathered to witness this milestone in the lives of the confirmands - young Catholics who, after preparation and study, publicly affirmed their faith and commitment to the teachings of the Church. In his homily, McGovern encouraged the...
Union Pacific Railroad is the lone Nebraska-based company publicly known to have donated to the new White House ballroom championed by President Donald Trump. It's also a Nebraska-based company that will soon need a federal regulator to approve a massive merger that, if green-lit, would give the company control of more than 40% of rail freight traffic in the United States. Trump recently fired the most anti-merger board member of that federal regulator, the Surface Transportation Board, as he...
Eight area schools will see a boost in funding and resources after collaborating with ESU 8 to successfully win a federal grant meant to boost literacy in the state of Nebraska. In the Fall of 2024, the Nebraska Department of Education announced it had successfully applied for a $55 million literacy grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Local Education Agencies were encouraged to create plans and apply for a portion of those funds. After collaborating with area administrators and...
A 44-year-old man will spend at least the next 24 1/2 years behind bars after being convicted of several burglaries in multiple northeast Nebraska counties in 2024. In Antelope County District Court on Oct. 29, Judge James Kube sentenced Suni Raine Moone, also known as Jeshua Divis, to 31 to 43 years in prison for four counts of burglary and two theft charges. Since Moone has previously been convicted of felonies and sentenced to prison, each of these sentences includes a habitual criminal enhancement, which means Moone faces a mandatory...
