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The first-ever Neligh Catrina-Fest was held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Neligh American Legion. The event was organized to celebrate Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead - while raising funds for the New Moon Theatre and the Neligh Public Library Foundation. Guests enjoyed a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition, featuring folklore dancers along with skilled charros performing intricate rope tricks. The festivities also included a Catrina and Catrin costume contest for both adults and...
Don’t wait to begin buying Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permits for the upcoming year. The 2026 annual hunt (small game), fishing, fur harvest and state park entry permits are available online, at district offices and state park areas beginning Nov. 15. These permits are valid Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2026. A Nebraska vehicle park entry permit is an affordable way to have fun outdoors. Access more than 75 state park, recreation areas and state historical parks for an entire year or explore miles of trails, watch wildlife and get in touch with n...
The Antelope County Commissioners met yesterday, Nov. 4, for the first of two November meetings. Commissioner Neil Williby was absent. Front and center on the agenda was a public hearing in response to a potential road closure. The road in question, 512th Avenue between 846th and 847th Roads, had a petition signed by landowners for closure. The hearing had one party present for closure and another party present in favor of keeping it open and having it fixed. JEO consultant and county highway superintendent Brian McDonald urged the ACC to get...
Cornerstone Trust and Farm Management will host an open house on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 2to 4 p.m., in the Trust offices on the third floor of the Cornerstone Bank at 529 N. Lincoln Avenue in York. As part of an ongoing commitment to provide the highest level of service and expertise, Cornerstone Bank continues to grow the Trust and Farm Management Department by welcoming talented individuals who share a dedication to excellence. Pepper Papineau was named Vice President and Manager of Trust at...
A plea agreement involving a 30-year-old Tilden man was reached and outlined during the Oct. 29 session of Antelope County District Court. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith informed the Honorable James G. Kube that Hunter E. Ashburn Taylor agreed to enter a guilty plea to amended charges of terroristic threats, a Class IIIA felony. Kube ordered a presentence investigation and instructed the defendant to meet with the probation officer to compete the report. Ashburn Taylor will make a return visit to the courtroom for sentencing on Dec. 16....
A 60-year-old Neligh man appeared for arraignment before the Honorable James G. Kube in Antelope County District Court on Oct. 29. Ray M. Connot faces one county of strangulation, a Class IIIA felony, and one count of child abuse, a Class IIIA felony, on charges stemming from a July 5 incident in Neligh. Connot pleaded not guilty to both charges. Kube seta pretrial conference for Dec. 16, and announced a jury trial will begin Feb. 17. Bond, set at $50,000-=10%, remains in effect with several conditions, including the defendant appear as...
Pasta rollers and flour dust filled St. Dominic's Hall on Monday as volunteers from St. Peter's Christian Mothers spent half a day making homemade egg noodles - a key ingredient in the chicken soup that draws crowds each year to the church's annual bazaar, set for Nov. 16. The church has hosted the soup luncheon "forever," according to Sandy Schueth - a comment met with laughter and nods of agreement. Elaine Thoendel believes the event dates back to 1956, when St. Dominic's Hall was built by...
New maintenance personnel will soon be on duty in the Village of Ewing. During an Oct. 17 special meeting, trustees voted to hire Chris Tagel to fill the position which has been vacant since August. During the board's regular meeting on Oct. 13, trustees learned an engineering survey for concrete work at Double H Bakery, from Miller & Associates, was received. Village clerk Jen Ramold said engineer Reed Miller wanted to discuss the height of the new concrete with bakery owners. "If the alley...
Several locations in the Summerland area will host trick or treaters on Halloween. In Ewing, the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church will host indoor trick or treating from 5 to 7 p.m. Hot dogs will also be served. Clearwater Public Library invites trick or treaters to stop by after 5 p.m. Library Director Chelsea Silbernagel said treat bags have been prepared and glow bracelets will be available to those who drop in. Three and Company Baking will welcome trick or treaters between 5 and 8 p.m....
Join the Orchard Historical Society for a Thanksgiving meal, Sunday, Nov. 2. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. at the Rex Theatre in Orchard. An adult meal will cost $15. Children ages 10 and under will run $8. Dine in or carry out service will be available....
A 67-year-old Orchard man will spend time in jail after being sentenced in a case dating back to 2022. Russell L. Meyer appeared in Antelope County Court, Oct. 15, on one count of failure to appear when on bail - misdemeanor, a Class II misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty to the charge. The Honorable Donna Taylor sentenced Meyer to 10 days in the Antelope County Jail. Meyer was also ordered to pay court costs. He was remanded to the custody of the Antelope County Sheriff. ••• Connor W. Soles, 19, of Springview, pleaded guilty to one count of crimi...
Judge Donna Taylor presided over a number of hearings during an Oct. 15 session of Antelope County Court. A continuance was granted for a 48-year-old Neligh man facing one count of DUI-.15+ OR refusal (1 prior conviction), a Class I misdemeanor; and one count of willful reckless driving-1st offense, a Class III misdemeanor. Jesse J. Borer, represented by Brad Montag, motioned for a continuance, which Taylor granted. Borer will appear Nov. 19. ••• Micah J. Chvatal, 32, of Wahoo, appeared for a pretrial hearing on a count of DUI-a...
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...
