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Local judge passes case to Madison County judge
County court cases in Antelope County are routinely heard by the Honorable Donna Taylor, one of three county court judges presiding from benches in the Nebraska’s Seventh Judicial District. Last week, Taylor passed a case to one of her peers. The H...
Nominations accepted for state's Step Forward awards
ServeNebraska is now accepting volunteer nominations for the 10th annual Step Forward Awards. The Step Forward Awards are the most prestigious awards given to volunteers in Nebraska and highlight the...
Bighorn sheep lottery applications begin April 15
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept applications for one 2024 bighorn sheep lottery permit beginning April 15. A $29 nonrefundable application fee must accompany each application. Only Nebraska residents 12 years and older are...
Convicts accused of violating post-release terms
Two defendants who are accused of absconding from post-release supervision appeared in front of the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last week. Haiden Sleister denied information to revoke his post-release...
Public reminded of roadside campaign signs regulations
With the approach of the 2024 primary election, more and more political campaign signs are appearing in front lawns and roadside locations with each passing day. The Nebraska Department of...
South Dakota men sentenced to prison, ACJ
Two South Dakota men were sentenced to prison last Wednesday, March 27, by the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom at the courthouse in Neligh. Christopher Barta, 29, Irene, was sentenced for aiding the consumption of a...
NSP receives new mobile command post
The Nebraska State Patrol recently unveiled a new vehicle that will be utilized in several ways to keep Nebraska safe. The vehicle was donated to NSP by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of...
Dempsters donate antique jail to Village of Orchard
The Lois and Duard Dempster family gave the antique city jail to the Orchard village board and it is now located at the schoolhouse. Previously, the antique city jail was located at Green Gables....
Area pharmacy bridges gap by offering delivery to Antelope County communities
Individuals who have Optum or United Healthcare insurance will have a new option for filling prescriptions. Optum and United Healthcare no longer cover prescription costs at Blood Pharmacy locations....
New date, time set for Orchard Easter egg hunt
Orchard's Easter egg hunt will take place a day early. The annual event will be held Friday, March 29, at 6 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. The hunt was originally planned for Saturday, March 30. Orchard Community Club, Northeast NE Heating...
Single-vehicle accident reported south of Ewing
A one-vehicle rollover accident occurred Monday, March 18, at approximately 7:30 a.m., on 508 Avenue, south of Ewing. According to a report from chief deputy Ed Nordby, a 2014 Freightliner, driven by...
Teen made 'very bad decisions,' sent to prison
A 19-year-old O’Neill man, originally accused of committing 11 crimes last April, was sentenced to prison for five of the offenses last week in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill. The Honorable Mark Kozisec sentenced Ethan J. Peterson to...
The rise of Broken Bow's self-taught barrel racer
Shayla Staab buried the brim of her suede hat into her phone, pushing through disappointment to see what went wrong. The 16-year-old barrel racer had just completed her first run of the competition...
Texas man bound over to district court on meth charge
Joaquin S. Echeverria, 28, of Brenham, Texas, (in custody) appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week for preliminary hearing. Escheverria is accused of a Class 1C felony, possession of more...
Deanery schedules spring meeting
The Rural Northwest Deanery will hold its spring meeting, Tuesday, April 9. The gathering will be held at St. Paul's Parish Hall in Plainview. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting to start at 10 a.m. Father Ross Burkhalter will...
Number of measles cases increases in the US
North Central District Health Department recently released a community update on the rise in Measles cases in the U.S. Be aware that measles cases are on the rise in the United States, and while...
Judge orders GPS for elderly man who awaits sentencing
Sentencing on a 90-year-old Tilden man’s latest conviction of violating a harassment protection order was delayed last week after court officials discussed his felony charge in Pierce County. The Honorable Donna Taylor granted a defense request to d...
Antelope County Republicans plan convention
The Antelope County Republican Party will hold its 2024 County Convention, Friday, April 5, in Neligh, at the American Legion, located at 115 W 3rd Street. A dinner will be served at 6 p.m., with the meeting slated to begin at 7. All Republicans are...
Geocaching growing in popularity at Niobrara State Park
Guests at Niobrara State Park in northeastern Nebraska have new ways to enjoy their visit. Liz and Gary Doerr of Creighton have designed and placed about 60 geocaches at the park, allowing visitors...
Burial assistance policy reviewed by county commissioners
Should a person whose burial is paid for by the county need to be a resident? “It’s not necessarily what the amount is. I’m more concerned if we’re paying for Antelope County residents or if we’re p...
Windsor loin dinner planned at Orchard church
St. Peter Lutheran Church, in Orchard, will host its annual windsor loin dinner, Saturday, March 23. Dine-in or takeout meals will be served between 5 and 7 p.m. For a freewill offering ($12...
Holt County tax sale draws 24 bidders
Holt County’s coffers have an extra jingle following the March 4 tax sale, held at the courthouse annex in O’Neill. County supervisors learned the results at the board's March 18 meeting. “We actua...
Organizations announce Easter egg hunt information
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a event March 23, at 1 p.m., at the village park. Newborns to up to age 10 are eligible to participate for prizes. Clearwater Public Library will...
Ewing trustees discuss rental process for new duplexes
Ewing Village Board of Trustees heard updates about the duplex project, under construction by Thramer Construction. Carla Kimball, executive director of the Central Nebraska Economic Development...
Bail set at $1 million in Holt County sexual assault case
A 36-year-old O’Neill man is being held in the Holt County Jail on a $1 million bond on charges of sexual assault of a child. Michael L. Ford was ordered held without bond by the Honorable Kale Burdick when he was arrested Jan. 25. Holt County public...
