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The Antelope County Ag Society will sponsor a Festival of trees, Dec. 6 and 7 at the Antelope County Ag Society Event Center in Neligh. Tress will be on display each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals or groups interested in decorating a tree will be able to set up on Friday, Dec. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. "We also have a scavenger hunt for special ornaments on each tree," organizers said. Voting will take place for the best-decorated tree. Submission deadline for entry is Nov. 21. For more...
A 30-year-old Ewing man was arrested Oct. 22, by Norfolk Police officers, for possession of a controlled substance and possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person. NPD Captain Mike Bauer reported that a School Resource Officer assigned to Norfolk Senior High School was notified of a suspicious person near the school. The officer later contacted Gordon J. Davidson on school grounds. Davidson was wearing a backpack. The resource officer told Davidson to leave the school property and followed him to make sure he left. During that time,...
The Neligh Economic Development Office and Huntrex announce the launch of NebraskaChildcare.org, a new statewide website designed to make it easier for Nebraska families to find quality child care and for providers to connect with essential resources and the families who need their services. This initiative was made possible through a collaborative partnership between Huntrex, the Neligh Economic Development Office, the Nebraska Community Foundation, and the Neligh Area Community Fund. Together, these organizations have combined resources and...
The Gilchrest Foundation, based in Sioux City, recently announced the New Moon Theater is the recipient of a $25,000 capital campaign grant. The award was announced Oct. 14. According to the Foundation, “the goal of a capital campaign grant is to make a significant contribution of worthy renovation or expansion projects that will enhance the mission of the recipient charity....
Programs for succession planning and other ag-related topics will take place in Norfolk, Nov. 7, and Valentine, Nov. 12. The clinics are for farm and ranch families and offer confidential, one-on-one sessions with an experienced ag law attorney and ag finance counselor. The hour-long clinics have been offered in Nebraska since 1989. In general, clinic discussions often involved estate and succession planning, financial and operational issues, beginning farmer programs, fence law, property rights, real estate and lease concerns, farm loans, and...
In 2000, state funding made up a third of the University of Nebraska's operating budget. Today, it has shrunk to 19%. Earlier this year, less-than-requested state funding led the NU Board of Regents to adopt $20 million in cuts across the university's five campuses. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln faces another $27.5 million in cuts to pull itself out of a yearslong structural deficit. NU Regents also approved an average 5% tuition increase on campuses to try to make up for the rising costs...
The Pawnee Republican, the oldest continuously operating weekly newspaper in Nebraska, has been a cornerstone of Pawnee County for over 157 years. However, the paper now faces the threat of closure, reflecting a broader trend of struggling community newspapers across the state. Since 2023, several Nebraska newspapers have shut down or merged, leaving nine counties without a local publication. Pawnee County residents are determined to avoid this fate. To preserve their newspaper, the community has established the Sunrise Publications Journalism...
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, including customer service offices, will be closed on Veterans Day. Offices that will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 include Game and Parks’ headquarters in Lincoln, district offices in Norfolk, North Platte, Kearney and Alliance, and service centers in Omaha and Bassett. For hunters looking to purchase deer permits for the November firearm season, the offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Nov. 12. Permits also may be purchased at OutdoorNebraska.gov 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The 2025 firearm deer season i...
The story of families, faith and perseverance is woven into the fabric of St. Peter de Alcantara Church in Ewing. Parishioners hope those stories - along with the church's neoclassical architecture - will help land the church and rectory on the National Register of Historic Places. Becky Kaczor said she and Greg Ramold approached the church council about pursuing the designation. They enlisted Ramold's niece, Maggie Ramold-Kile, who gathered data, compiled the initial application and contacted...
The sacrifice and service of those who serve our nation were honored Saturday during the dedication of the Clearwater Veterans Park. Committee member Steve Stearns welcomed visitors. "This veterans park stands as a symbol of our gratitude, our remembrance, and community pride," he said. The vision for the park grew from a conversation for Barb and the late Ralph Tichota, to create a place where all could walk together, visit, reflect, and pay their respects to those who fought for our freedom....
The Board of Directors of Cornerstone Bank announced the appointments of the following officers in Clearwater and Orchard, at their recent meeting: Dalton Rotherham was named loan officer in Clearwater. Rotherham started at Cornerstone Bank in June 2023 as a personal banker; and he just recently completed the bank's financial services trainee program. Rotherham graduated from Northeast Community College with an Associates of Applied Science Degree in business, and he is currently continuing his...
Poodle skirts, banana splits, and golden oldies set the stage as Ewing's finest seniors cruised back to the 1950s for the 106th-annual Sunset Banquet, a Ewing tradition honoring area residents ages 70-plus. Guests celebrated the era with music, food, trivia, and prizes. Carhops delivered cheeseburgers, fries, and Cherry Cokes (or 7-Up) and served banana splits. The origin of the banquet goes back to 1917, when the Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid honored elder members of the community. For 100 yea...
Think you're smarter than a fifth grader? You'll have a chance to share random bits of knowledge, Nov. 2, during Trivia Night, sponsored by Ewing Volunteer Fire Department and Ewing Young Members Club. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. at St. Dominic's Hall, with dinner set from 6 to 7. Then, the battle of brains will take place from 7 to 9. Cost is $25 per person. Entry fee includes the meal, along with a drink ticket. A cash bar will be available. To enter or for more information, call Mark...
Listen to tales of Halloween and learn about hauntings of Holt County during a Night at the Museum at the Holt County Historical Society at 4th and Douglas in O'Neill. The program will begin at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. Organizers said all ages are welcome but some stories may be disturbing for younger children. The event is free. Donations are always appreciated. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Marci at 402-699-1424. The event is made possible with a grant from...
The Village of Orchard approved a bid for a Rhino mower when the board of trustees met in regular session, Oct. 13. Trustees approved a $650 bid from Mike Strope for the piece of equipment. Trustees also approved appointing a Kearney-based company as the village's engineer. Miller & Associates will continue in the position, following a motion from John Ferguson and second by Tyson Schutt. Chris Miller was appointed street superintendent. All trustees present approved the motion. Trustee Glen Cheatum was absent. Discussion on dangerous...
With the crop harvest ongoing and hunting seasons continuing to open, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds hunters to be courteous. Hunters should expect to encounter farm vehicles and equipment on country roads and make room for them when they do so. Large equipment can need extra room on the road, so hunters, whether hunting on private land or public land, should park in provided lots and not along public roadways. As a reminder, no person may hunt on private land without the explicit permission of the landowner. A hunter of...
Since 2016, the Nebraska Department of Transportation County Bridge Match Program has played a critical role in improving local infrastructure through a cost-sharing partnership between counties and the state Under the program, counties receive 55% of the construction cost-up to $500,000 per project-for approved bridge projects. Approval is determined by a working group consisting of two county officials (highway superintendents, surveyors, or engineers) and three NDOT representatives. This collaborative, jointly funded initiative helps our...
Clearwater village trustees approved a number of bids for updates and services on village-owned properties during Monday's meeting at the fire hall meeting room. Two bids were submitted for a roofing project on the library, office and ambulance bay to replace a 48 foot by 47 foot flat roof with a mono-slope trussed roof. Ruterbories Construction submitted a cost of $28,966 to complete the project. Stearns Construction bid $29,600. Per the village's request for proposals, the project shall be...
Learn more about Elkhorn Rural Public Power District during Public Power Month. ERPPD will host an open house, Wednesday, October 22, from 1 to 3 p.m., at The Office, 522 Main Street in Clearwater. Refreshments will be served and giveaways will be available....
District Court Judge James G. Kube of the 7th Judicial District has announced his retirement, effective Oct. 31. Kube served the 7th District, comprised of Antelope, Cuming, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties, since his appointment in 2009. In his announcement letter to the governor, Kube commended court staff district-wide, as well as the legal community and reflected on serving in the judiciary. Throughout his tenure, Kube has served as a dedicated member of the Northeast...
Three area sites - Niobrara State Park, Magnolias Home Decor and Design in Norfolk, and Shamrock Nursery in O'Neill - have been selected for the 2025 Nebraska Holiday Passport, sponsored by Visit Nebraska. Across the state, 24 stops will be open for travelers to visit for shopping or relaxation. The fourth year of the Holiday Passport will have a few upgrades. Travelers will have from Nov. 14 to Jan. 11 to visit stops and collect stamps, a longer window than in previous years, and the 24 stops...
Clearwater American Legion Auxiliary members are gathering items to be donated to the Norfolk Veterans Home. A list of suggested items is available on tables at the Clearwater Legion. Items may be dropped off at the Legion. A tote is available to place items in....
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 distributing food on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The pantry will be held at the Neligh American Legion Club, 110 W. Third Street, in Neligh....
Check out the ghosts and goblins at the Orchard Community Center parking lot, Sunday, Oct. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. Orchard Public Library and Gary Ober will be sponsoring the trunk or treat event. Hay rack rides will be available. In case of inclement weather, the event will move inside the community center lobby....
One morning after a night of one too many drinks, I gave in and passed my then 2-year-old daughter my phone to watch cartoons while I slept it off. When I woke up, Peppa Pig was nowhere to be found, but my kid had somehow managed to purchase a vintage Nebraska Territory map online. Well played, eBay one-click Buy It Now. The previous night, I had rabbit-holed into the world of Nebraska yesteryear - and I don't mean the Tom Osborne era. I was marveling at how big Nebraska used to be. Established...
