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Holt County extension personnel requested a 2% budget increase for the upcoming fiscal year. Extension Educator Amy Timmerman told Holt County Supervisors, Monday, the amount totals $2,820. “Of that, $2,220 is all for salary increase. We’re not even doing a cost of living increase. Cost of living is closer to 6.5 to 7% this year, so (with this), we can within the 2% range,” Timmerman said, noting once Governor Jim Pillen announced a 2% threshold, she stuck to that amount. “I want to make sure we...
A 22-year-old Neligh woman will repay $2,500 to the City of Neligh for damages incurred during an October 2024 incident that damaged a veterans memorial in Riverside Park. At the time, two passengers in the vehicle were transported to Antelope Memorial Hospital to treat injuries sustained in the crash. The Honorable James Kube sentenced Jasmine M. Maughan during an Aug. 12 session of Antelope County District Court. Prior to sentencing, Maughan’s attorney, Patrick Carney, presented a letter from The WELL, as an addendum to the presentence i...
Writing a successful grant application is about more than filling out forms; it's about telling your community's story in a way that resonates with funders. Whether you're new to grant writing or just looking to strengthen your next proposal, these tips can help you put your best foot forward. 1. Start with your story. When applying for a grant, don't just list what you need; explain why it matters to your community. Frame your need in terms of community impact, urgency, and values. Share real s...
Kube granted a continuance in a case against Thomas A. Warnke, 21, of Beatrice, who faces one count of sexual assault - 1st degree, a Class II felony; and one count of attempt of a Class II felony, a Class IIA felony. Negotiations with Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith continue, according to Warnke’s attorney, Dustin Garrison. Kube ordered the attorneys to notify court staff by Aug. 15 with a case update. Warnke will appear Sept. 24 for a pretrial conference. A jury trial, planned for Oct. 20, remains set. Bond for Warnke continues at $...
With the annual dove season opener on Sept. 1, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has some reminders for hunters, as well as recommendations for areas to hunt. Doves are abundant statewide and, with generous bag limits, provide excellent wing-shooting opportunities. Mourning doves, Eurasian collared-doves and white-winged doves may be hunted statewide Sept. 1 to Oct. 30, with aggregate daily bag and possession limits of 15 and 45, respectively. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. Sunflowers, millet and wheat, which ge...
MINDEN - Waylon Petersen wore a wary look as his family entered the white red-trimmed pavilion. But when the calliope music kicked on and Grandpa hoisted him on a race horse, the 2-year-old's lingering suspicion turned to joy. Over decades, similar scenes had unfolded countless times on the more than century-old carousel at the Harold Warp Pioneer Village, a 20-acre attraction packed with historical items in the heart of Nebraska. Then they stopped. Time and Mother Nature made the carousel -...
Representatives from the North Central District Health Department recently provided an overview of the Miles of Smiles program at the July 31 Holt County Supervisors meeting, and on Aug. 5, at the Antelope County Commissioners meeting. Program coordinator Mindy Spencer said the program is a voluntary school-based dental screening and fluoride varnish program available to preschool to middle school-age children in the nine-county district. Participants receive a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental...
Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department will host its annual barbecue, Sunday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the fire hall. Proceeds from the meal will be earmarked for a new ambulance, set to arrive after the first of the year, according to department officials. Dine-in, carryout or drive-thru service will be available. To place an order for pickup, call 402-485-2451 between 5 and 8 p.m., that day. Donations may be taken to the barbecue or mailed to the fire department at PO Box 11 in...
Summerland Board of Education members will review a series of action items when they meet Monday, August 18, at 5:30 p.m., in the school board meeting room. Among the key items under consideration, the board will discuss and possibly approve a resolution to increase the district’s base growth percentage — a factor used to determine the property tax request authority — by up to seven percent. Members will also weigh potential fund transfers, staffing decisions, handbook updates, and revisions to the district’s safety plan. Compensation for sub...
Michael P. Doty, 32, of Orchard, appeared for arraignment in Antelope County Court on Aug. 6. Doty faces three felony counts, including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class ID felony; and two counts of terroristic threats, both Class IIIA felonies. According to Acting Antelope County Attorney Joe Hurd, Doty is alleged with possession of a firearm between July 26 and July 29, and during that time period, Doty threatened two individuals with violence with the intent to terrorize another. Based on the probable cause affidavit,...
A Plainview man who was arrested on May 30 at a rural Antelope County residence appeared in county court, Aug. 6, facing a charge of obstructing government operations. While serving a search warrant, Christopher L Beltz became agitated with. Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Schroeder took Beltz into custody, leading him to a different location. Beltz continued to become more agitated and argumentative with NSP officers, who ordered Beltz to sit on the ground. The defendant refused their commands, requiring Schroeder to use force to make Beltz...
The North Central District Health Department's Board of Health will hold a public hearing for the proposed 2025-2026 budget, Friday, Aug. 15, at 10:30 a.m. The hearing will be held at the district office at 422 E. Douglas Street in O'Neill. A regular business meeting will follow after the hearing....
The Northeast Nebraska Chapter of Compassionate Friends is meeting for a potluck picnic on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. The picnic will be held at Ford Park in O'Neill. Individuals attending are asked to bring their own drinks, table service, and a potluck item to share. Anyone dealing with the loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild is invited to attend. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a...
Ethan C. Hoback, 19, of Norfolk, appeared for arraignment. He was arrested July 13 by Barker of the ASCO, who had been notified about a tan Ford pickup traveling on Highway 14 in the wrong lane. Barker observed the vehicle and initiated the traffic stop. The defendant consented to field sobriety tests, which he failed. According to the probable cause affidavit, Hoback tested above the legal limit of .02 for a person under age 21. He was arrested and transported to the Antelope County Jail for booking. During Wednesday’s arraignment, Hoback t...
A 63-year-old Tilden woman charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class IV felony, appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor, Aug. 6, in Antelope County Court. Denise Blevins was arrested June 17, during a traffic stop, when Antelope County Deputy Keegan Barker pulled over the vehicle, which had a headlight out. According to the probable cause affidavit, an unidentified driver was arrested for operating the motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license. The driver told Barker that Blevins had consumed “a few alcoholic bev...
Summerland-area 4-H members participated in the Antelope County Fair, July 24 - Aug. 3, in Neligh. Here are their results: ABRYELLE KESTER Horticulture, red potatoes, purple; Horticulture, salad tomatoes, blue AISLYNN KESTER Horticulture, sliciing cucumbers, purple ALEC KESTER Beef - showmanship, senior beef showmanship - age 14-18, purple; Beef - Market, market steers, purple; Beef - Stocker Feeder, stocker feeder steers - born Jan-May current year, purple ALVIE BEARINGER Preservation -...
A 23-year-old Lincoln man pleaded not guilty to one count of assault-cause bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor during further arraignment in Antelope County Court on Aug. 6. Judge Donna Taylor continued bond, $4,000-10%, and ordered Dillan Knapp to appear Sept. 5 for a pretrial hearing. Knapp requested a jury if the case goes to trial. ••• Ray M. Connot, 60, of Neligh, for further arraignment on one count of assault by strangulation of suffocation, a Class IIIA felony. On July 6, Connot is alleged to have grabbed a juvenile “by the throat and...
Austen Baack rediscovered his love of books while chopping fruits and vegetables at the back of a grocery store. As a young kid, Baack was a voracious reader. But that changed in his teens. "I was SparkNotes-ing everything," he recalled. "I hardly read anything in high school." Then, after graduation, Baack found himself working eight-hour shifts at Hy-Vee. He started listening to audio books to navigate the monotony of the job. "And that reignited my whole love for reading." He carried that...
A 30-year-old Omaha man missed a second court date for arraignment, Aug. 6, in Antelope County Court. Harley J. Finazzo is charged with one count of theft - shoplifting, $0-500, a Class II misdemeanor, stemming for a June 17 incident at Cubby’s in Neligh. According to the court documents, Finazzo missed a July 16 court session also. Judge Donna Taylor informed the county attorney that a motion, affidavit and order for arrest may be filed. ••• A man charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class 1D felony, waived his right...
Personnel at the Orchard Swimming Pool dove into action Thursday during a coordinated emergency training exercise. After a simulated flip off the diving board, a lifeless body floated in the water. Lifeguard Preslie Robertson sounded her whistle and dove in. Co-manager Dani Janke called 911. Dylan Rotherham grabbed the backboard and sprinted to the scene. Lydia Robertson cleared the pool and joined the response. Once the "victim" was pulled from the water, the Robertsons and Rotherham took...
Based on preliminary figures, presented to Holt County Supervisors during a July 31 meeting, the road budget will see approximately a $300,000 increase from the previous year's proposal. Holt County Road Superintendent Gary Connot told supervisors the increase includes salary and equipment increases. "We adjusted the capital outlay by about $100,000," Connot said. Chairman Bill Tielke asked if the budget stays within a 3% increase, a number tossed around by state officials, primarily Gov. Jim...
Stacey Mitchell received the Jolene Mosel Helping Hand Award, Sunday, at the Antelope County Fair. The presentation was taken during the 4-H Awards Show and Fashion Revue. Mosel's family members presented the award. Mitchell serves as a 4-H Superintendent, and helps younger members with a variety of projects....
A wind turbine in the Thunderhead Wind Energy, LLC project, located south of 846th Road southwest of Clearwater, layed in pieces in a cornfield. The broken structure was found in several pieces. Wednesday, July 30 According to GridInfo.com, the Thunderhead project ranks 38th out of 1,355 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation. Calls to the company regarding the accident went unanswered....
Clearwater village trustees will hold a special meeting, Monday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m., at the fire hall meeting room. The board will review the budget for 2025-2026. The public is invited to attend the workshop. An agenda for the meeting is available at the village office....
7 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m., Central time, on Aug. 11. A fall turkey permit is valid statewide, and each hunter may have no more than one fall permit per calendar year. Also: • The fall bag limit allows the take of one turkey of either sex with a shotgun or archery equipment. • Fall turkey permits are valid only for the year they are purchased. • All turkey harvests must be reported via Telecheck. Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov/hunt/telecheck/. • The fall turkey season is Oct. 1 to No...
