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Deb Ferris and Gene Snodgrass, representing Clearwater's Big Rodeo, accept the Mid-States Rodeo Association's Large Purse Rodeo of the Year Award from Pam Hollenbeck, M-RSA executive board member. The presentation was made Sept. 14 at the Mid-States Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo in Hastings. Clearwater's Big Rodeo, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, has been named the top large purse rodeo 15 times....
When Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company Cooperative held its annual meeting, 189 voting members, representing all districts, attended the 68th Annual Meeting of Members and Directors at NNTC facilities in Jackson on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. A total of 277 people were present at the event. The membership re-elected Jeff Hartung of Dixon (District #2), Jeff Hurrell of Craig (District #5), and LeRoy Dvorak as vice president of the board (Director at Large), each for a three-year term. The mem...
O’Neill’s Life Chain will be held from 2 to 3 pm on Sunday, Oct 5. Registration begins at 1:30 at the corner of 3rd and Douglas. Participants will pick up signs and prayer sheets when they register, then join the lines on both sides of Douglas Street and spend an hour in silent witness while praying for the end of abortion. Boyd Holt Right to Life encourages people to not grow weary in fighting for life. “While some legal progress has been made, the real need is for hearts to be converted so there is no need nor necessity for abortion. Praye...
Girl Scout troop members from Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard may soon be visiting community members about the fall product campaign. "Everyone knows and loves Girl Scout Cookies, but there's another opportunity to support Girl Scouts this season: the 2025 Girl Scout Fall Product Program," said Demi Kulper, communications coordinator for Girls Scouts of Nebraska. From now through Nov. 3, Girl Scouts across Nebraska will be selling an irresistible selection of premium nuts, gourmet chocolates,...
Three teens each appeared for arraignment, Sept. 19, in Antelope Couny Court on one count of minor in possession - ages 19/20, all Class III misdemeanors. Isaac W. Eckert, 19, of Tilden, entered a guilty plea, and Judge Donna Taylor ordered Eckert to pay a $300 fine, plus $50 court costs. Eckert was ordered to pay all costs that day. Isaiah W. Eckert, 19, of Tilden entered a guilty plea. Taylor sentenced Eckert to a $300 fine, plus $50 court costs. He was ordered to pay all costs that day. Waylon D. Warneke, 19, of Tilden, pleaded guilty....
The miracle of creation inside the womb, a miracle otherwise hidden from human eyes, will be shared with all who attend presentations by Heart of a Child Ministries Oct 1st in O'Neill. Heart of a Child is a nationally recognized education ministry that brings live ultrasounds into schools and communities with professional sonographers, master's level social workers and pregnant volunteers. Participants see the miracle of life in the womb, listen to the heartbeat, and hear the joy-filled truth...
Distracted driving and speeding are endangering and killing Nebraskans. So, here's a challenge to everyone who gets behind the wheel: Let's make our roads the safest in America. "I'm issuing this challenge because of the troubling trends in traffic safety. In June, over a two-week span, three Nebraska State Patrol cruisers were hit while parked on I-80," Pillen said. In late July, a Nebraska Department of Transportation worker was injured while assisting at the scene of a crash on the...
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept submissions for the 2025 Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest starting Oct. 1. Submissions should be made at Magazine.OutdoorNebraska.gov. To be eligible for the contest, photos should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time Oct. 31. Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit photos in four categories: Wildlife - wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish Scenic - in which landmarks, scenery or inanimate objects are...
A continuance was requested in a case involving a 34-year-old Texas resident charged with one count of operating a motor vehicle/avoid arrest-fl, a Class IV felony. Public Defender Patrick Carney made the request for Michael S. Boughton of Krum, Texas. The Honorable Donna Taylor granted the motion. Boughton is scheduled to appear Oct. 1 for further arraignment. ••• Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith dismissed charges against Mandy L. Morrison, 37, of Neligh. Morrison was originally charged with one count of disturbing the peace, a Class III m...
A 27-year-old Albion man will spend 7 days in jail after being sentenced by the Honorable Donna Taylor in Antelope County Court, Sept. 19. Blake R. Baldwin was remanded to the custody of the Antelope County Sheriff. A work release was under consideration by Sheriff Bob Moore. Additionally, Baldwin agreed to have his bond exonerated and applied to $1,281.65 in restitution plus $50 court costs. The Albion man accepted a plea agreement in which he agreed to plead guilty to an amended charge of assault-bodily injury/mutual consent, a Class II...
A lightbulb moment between mother and daughter rose into reality when Double H Bakery opened its doors for business last week in Ewing. Bakery owner Tamara Heim was working from home one day. The Heims' middle daughter, Clara, was also home and streaming movies. "I knew this wasn't sustainable, so I asked her, 'Clara, what are we going to do?'" Heim recalled. Clara's response - bake cookies - was the spark that convinced Heim a bakery could give the family a way to be more involved in the...
The smoky scent of sizzling ribs will be drifting through the air, Sept. 27, in Orchard, as sauce-slicked racks hit the heat at the Orchard Community Club's annual Ribfest. The event includes a vendor fair. Organizers report more than 40 vendors will offer goods at the Orchard Community Center at 425 4th Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will offer jewelry and accessories, boutique clothing, home and seasonal decor, bath and body products, household items, and more. JuJu Bean Coffee and...
Antelope County taxpayers may learn more about proposed property tax increases during a joint public hearing - commonly known as the pink postcard meeting - on Thursday, Sept. 25 6:01 p.m., at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. In addition to Antelope County officials, the City of Elgin and Elgin Public School representatives will be on hand. The only discussion points will be each political subdivision's intent to increase its property tax request by a percentage greater than the allowable growth percentage....
Ewing village trustees approved the tax levy request and budget for 2026 when they met Monday, Sept. 8. The village's operating budget includes a 4% increase, to $2,025,104.00. The property tax request of $77,298.03 increased 7% from 2025, primarily due to an increase in valuation. Ewing's valuation jumped 7% to $17,177,339.00. The village's tax rate remains at $.45. During regular session, Village Clerk Jen Ramold said a drainage survey of an alley next to Double H Bakery was completed by...
The public is invited to share their feedback on the 2026-2030 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan: Guiding Success in Nebraska Outdoor Recreation. The survey opened online Sept. 17 and will be available until Oct. 2. Read the updated plan at OutdoorNebraska.gov and search for "SCORP;" then provide comment via the feedback form or by emailing erin.l.johnson@nebraska.gov. SCORP is a resource for Nebraska communities, recreation professionals and government agencies planning for outdoo...
Thanks to the Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative, an effort of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Forest Service, Summerland Public School will be receiving 10 trees for the Summerland School project. "The obvious benefits of community trees are shade and beauty, but they give us so much more, including increased comfort, better health, energy savings and a wide range of other social, economic, and environmental benefits. Despite this, most Nebraska community forests have lost...
Make a difference by giving the gift of life at the upcoming blood drive in Orchard. Donations will be accepted from noon to 6 p.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Fellowship Hall. Sign up via the donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or contact Amanda Shabram at 402-394-1938....
LINCOLN--Sen. Terrell McKinney of Omaha had hoped to hear from state officials, including the governor and the director of the Nebraska Department of Corrections, during a committee hearing at the Capitol on Friday about plans to convert a state prison into a proposed immigrant detention facility. Instead, he heard from four dozen Nebraskans who showed up full of emotion, with posters and written statements to voice their opposition to turning the Work Ethic Camp in McCook into a federal facility to house those arrested by U.S. Immigration and...
A short budget meeting took place Sept. 16 at 8 a.m., with the Antelope County Commissioners approving the budget with no public comments for or against. County Clerk Lisa Payne stated that the tax levy would decrease by two cents. The main focus of the meeting centered on Weed Superintendent Bryan Cornette and the Antelope County Weed Board. Two members of the board were present, along with Superintendent Cornette, answering questions about what exactly the Weed Department does. A mildly-heated discussion ensued during the almost ninety-minute...
Holt County Supervisors will hold a public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for Linse, LLC. Under consideration is an animal feeding operation in the NE 1/4 Section 35, Township 31N, Range 15 West of the 6th p.m. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m., on Sept. 30, in the board of supervisors meeting room at the Holt County Courthouse in O'Neill....
On Tuesday, Gov. Jim Pillen has signed Executive Order 25-13, the latest action in his Administration’s ongoing efforts to provide meaningful property tax relief to Nebraska families. Due to an increase in casino gambling revenue and unused money remaining in the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund and the School District Property Tax Credit Fund, these funds grew by more than the amount originally appropriated by the Nebraska Legislature. The EO directs Nebraska’s Property Tax Administrator to certify and distribute the full amount in the funds to...
Oops, they did it again. For the 15th time, Mid-States Rodeo Association contestants voted Clearwater's Big Rodeo as the top large-purse rodeo of the year. Award recipients were announced Sunday. M-SRA members determine winners of the group's annual awards, voting in nine categories, including announcer, secretary, tier, judge, pick up man, bullfighter, timed event contractor and rough stock contractor. The chamber event was tabbed as the top rodeo in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 19...
Page Farmers Market will greet visitors Saturday, Sept. 13, and then close for the season. The market begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues until 1 p.m., at the Page City Park. An end-of-season giveaway is planned. Receive one entry from each booth from which you make a purchase. The drawing will be held at 12:30 p.m., and winners must be present to win. A list of vendors will be posted on the market's Facebook page....
A blood drive is scheduled in Ewing, Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 12 to 6 p.m., at city hall. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting Nancy Harpster at 402-340-0326 or by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. "Please bring a donor card or photo ID. Eat breakfast or lunch and drink plenty of water prior to donating blood," Red Cross officials said. Individuals who donate between Sept. 22 and Oct. 19 will receive a $10 Amazon gift card....
The Summerland Public School Board of Education has scheduled a community meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 17. The public session will take place at Summerland Public School Auxiliary Gym, 51293 857th Rd, Ewing, beginning at 7 p.m. This community discussion is part of a larger strategic planning process and will give the board of education and district administration the opportunity to listen to community stakeholders. The results will help formulate a vision of the future and identify goals and...
