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Suni R. Moone, also known as Jeshua Divis, currently incarcerated in the Pierce County Jail, appeared before the Honorable James Kube for multiple cases during the July 30 session of Antelope County District Court. Moone faces charges of burglary, a Class IIA felony; an amended charge of theft-shoplifting $1,500 to $4,999, a Class IV felony, in a second case; and three charges of burglary, Class IIA felonies, between the third and fourth cases. For all instances, a hearing on a motion for standby-counsel and transport was held. Moone...
A 30-year-old Tilden man appeared in Antelope County District Court, July 30, for a pretrial hearing related a Dec. 9, 2024, incident where Hunter Ashburn Taylor is alleged to have held a gun to the neck of 24-year-old Gage Schultz, while Schultz was engaged in a verbal argument with Samantha Dusenberry. Ashburn Taylor is charged with one count of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony - firearm, a Class IC felony; and one count of terroristic threats, a Class IIIA felony. Paul Lembrick, representing Ashburn Taylor on behalf of Nathan...
Nebraska is slipping into a "two steps forward, one step back" trend when it comes to supporting women in science, technology, engineering and math fields. In 2023, women held a little over a quarter of STEM jobs in the state. That's a slight increase since 2015 and puts Nebraska marginally ahead of neighbors like Iowa, South Dakota, Colorado and Kansas. But the improvement came with bad news: In 2015, Nebraska women in STEM earned around 86 cents to every dollar made by a man. In 2023, that dro...
Hunters may purchase leftover Nebraska big game permits beginning Aug. 6. These 2025 permits, which remain from earlier application and purchase periods, may be purchased within permit limits starting at 10 a.m., Central time, until they sell out. Eligible landowners may purchase any remaining limited landowner permits. The following permits are available, by species, type and quantity: Landowner Antelope Available to resident and nonresident landowners: Banner South, 3; Banner North, 2; North Sioux, 2; Cherry, 1; Cheyenne, 1; and Dismal, 1....
Grace Ahlers doesn't mind getting her hands dirty - especially with twin brothers Ben and Jack by her side. Powered by dairy determination, the trio has turned barn chores into family bonding and purple-ribbon memories. Showing Holsteins at the Antelope County Fair isn't just a summer tradition - it's the cream of their crop, where hard work, heritage, and a whole lot of moo-scle churn into one udderly unforgettable week. Grace topped the charts in the dairy barn, earning junior showmanship...
A 38-year-old Plainview man charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person - 1st, Class 1D felonies, appeared for arraignment before the Honorable James Kube, July 30, in Antelope County District Court. The charges stem from a May 30 incident where a search warrant was executed along Highway 20, near Plainview, at the residence of Christoper Beltz. Antelope County Sheriff’s Office, Nebraska State Patrol, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and Plainview Police Department served the warrant. At the time, Nicholes Ste...
The North Central District Health Department is alerting the public that mosquito pools collected near O’Neill in Holt County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This summer, positive mosquito samples have also been found in Dakota, Red Willow, Adams, Dodge, Lincoln, Dawson, Washington, Box Butte and Scottsbluff counties in Nebraska. Finding infected mosquitoes means the virus is present in the area and people could be at risk of being bitten by mosquitoes that carry it. Protect yourself from mosquito bites: • Avoid being outside dur...
During the Aug. 5 Antelope County Commissioners meeting, officials held a lengthy discussion concerning person(s) and organizations not getting proper permits when maintaining/crossing county roads. A prime example is “grading” of two and one-half miles of road in northern Antelope County without permission and/or permits by a person(s) in the last few weeks. The sheriff’s department and county attorney will be contacted to look into the matter. Also, and not for the first time, permits have been submitted to the ACC after work and/or maint...
Holt County Sheriff's Office, Ewing Fire and Rescue, and O'Neill Police Department assisted with a July 23 accident that occurred north of Ewing on the 45B Link. According to Holt County Deputy Matt McHale, the Boyd/Holt 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a hit and run accident at approximately 5:30 p.m., involving an SUV and a bicyclist approximately one-quarter mile south of the Highway 20 junction. Upon investigation, a 49-year-old male was riding a bicycle northbound of 45B when a...
The Clearwater Rough Stock Challenge returns for its fifth-annual event, Saturday, Aug. 9. Competition is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena, located along West Highway 275. A calcutta will be held at 7 p.m., prior to the first event. Elgin Livestock auctioneer, Ted Baum, will handle auction duties. Stock for the challenge will be provided by Justin Boot and Rocking Plus Rodeo Company. The Clearwater show will be the finals in the Nebraska's Roughest Stock Series, hosted b...
After a 32-year career in the banking industry in Clearwater, DeeAnn Sanne will cash in. Sanne currently serves as assistant vice president/loans. including the past four years with Cornerstone Bank. She will retire Aug. 1. A retirement open house will be held this Friday from 2 to 4 p.m., at Cornerstone Bank, located at 604 Main Street. Refreshments will be served....
The Nebraska Department of Transportation is accepting hay harvesting permit applications through an online application portal, beginning July 30 at 12:01 a.m. CST. Individuals must have a permit to harvest hay on state right of way. Hay harvesting permits can be purchased online until permits expire on Sept. 15, on a first-come, first-served basis. Each permit is limited to five miles of roadside hay, and only one permit is allowed per person. Hay is for private use only. All baled vegetation shall be removed from the right-of-way within 10...
When Gerri Peterson was wrapping up her college degree, she had no idea she'd soon be running a newspaper. "My dream job fell into my lap," she says. After graduating in December, she spent six months shadowing the retiring publisher of the Hooker County Tribune in Nebraska. By the time she was 22, she wasn't just reporting the news-she owned the paper. In Louisiana, Craig Franklin had a different path, but a similar sense of calling. He'd been connected to the Jena Times in Louisiana most of hi...
Stars will shine, stripes will fly and summer nights will come alive as the Holt County Fair rolls into Chambers, Aug. 2 through 9, promising a week packed with tradition, entertainment and hometown fun. 4H Shooting Sports competition will begin Saturday, Aug. 2 and continue Sunday, Aug. 3. Saturday events will feature .22 rifle, trap, small-bore pistol and muzzleloading. On Sunday, BB gun, air rifle and air pistol competition, in addition to archery, will be held. Air pistol shows will take...
The North Central District Health Department is alerting the public that mosquitoes collected near O'Neill in Holt County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This summer, positive mosquito samples have also been found in Dakota, Red Willow, and Scottsbluff counties in Nebraska. Finding infected mosquitoes means the virus is present in the area and people could be at risk of being bitten by mosquitoes that carry it. Protect yourself from mosquito bites: • Avoid being outside during dusk a...
Two highway projects in northeast Nebraska may slow traffic. Weather permitting, work will begin July 30 on U.S. Highway 81, starting south of N-32 and proceeding 6.6 miles north from reference point 142.36 to reference point 144.99, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Work includes asphalt milling and overlay work. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in the northbound and southbound lanes. Anticipated completion is fall 2025. On Aug. 4, work will begin on Highway 32, east of West Point, from reference post 74.77 to...
In the hours after federal immigration officers descended on Glenn Valley Foods, company officials and elected leaders made one point clear: Glenn Valley had worked to avoid the exact situation it found itself in. As proof, they pointed to the Omaha meatpacking plant’s use of E-Verify, a federal system meant to help employers confirm a person’s ability to work legally in the U.S. “We’ve done everything we’re supposed to do as a company,” Glenn Valley Foods President Chad Hartmann said at the time. A spokesperson for Immigration and Customs Enf...
How often do you spend $2.50 on a 20-ounce pop or $2.59 to satisfy a sweet tooth? So why hesitate to pay just over $1 for quality local news? It costs about $2 to produce a single copy of SAM each week-a true bargain in today's economy. Since the Advocate-Messenger launched in July 2019, printing and mailing costs have soared. That doesn't include time spent covering events, writing articles, designing ads, or meeting with advertisers. On average, each issue includes 10 pages, with four in full...
Organizers hope an upcoming emergency medical technician class will combat a local and statewide shortage. Karmen Rotherham will teach the class, which consists of 110 hours of classroom instruction and 55 hours of lab practice. Coursework will be completed at the Clearwater Fire Hall. The minimum age to become an EMT is 18. In Nebraska, individuals are allowed to begin training prior to turning 18, but they cannot take the certification exam until age 18. Sign up by Aug. 15 by contacting...
A longtime tradition will kick off Orchard Free Days this Friday. Orchard Historical Society members will serve a broasted chicken dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Rex. Dine in and carry out orders will be available. A two-piece meal will include potato salad, dinner roll, and homemade pie. A free will donation will be accepted, with a $14 suggested donation. Kids ages 10 and under will have a one-piece meal option for an $8 suggested donation. Stop by and visit the District 57 School, which will be open from 11 a.m. to 1...
The Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal is planning a Fossil and Artifact ID Day for Sunday, Aug. 3. Shane Tucker will be on-site to identify rocks and fossils visitors bring into the park that day. Tucker is a paleontologist with the University of Nebraska State Museum. For 30 years he has been criss-crossing the State of Nebraska, identifying and rescuing fossils from roadcuts and road construction projects, all while sharing his vast knowledge of Nebraska's fossil treasures w...
Two hearings for individuals charged in separate theft cases took place during the July 16 session of Antelope County Court in Neligh. In both cases, the defendants failed to appear before the Honorable Donna Taylor. Harley J. Finazzo faces a charge of theft - shoplifting, $0-500, a Class II misdemeanor, for a June 14 incident alleged to occur at Cubby’s in Neligh. Taylor said Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith may file an affidavit and order for an arrest warrant. ••• Angel Martinez, 30, of Huron, South Dakota, faces one count of theft b...
There's something for everyone at the 2025 Antelope County Fair, slated to begin Tuesday, July 29, in Neligh. Several 4H/FFA/Open Class animal shows will begin prior to that date. On July 24, the dog, cat and companion animal shows will begin at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively. On Friday, modeling judging will begin at 9 a.m., and 4H members will enter exhibits in several categories. Monday, July 28 The horse show will take place Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29. On Monday, all classes will...
Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Senator Barry DeKay and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton at Shamrock Locker in O'Neill, July 17, to ceremonially sign LB246. The new law bans the manufacture, distribution and sale of lab-grown or cultivated meat in Nebraska. Passage of the measure during the most recent legislative session builds on the governor's executive order from last year, which prohibits agencies from purchasing lab-grown meat and requires state contractors to...
The 2025 version of Orchard Free Days pays homage to an all-American - and all-Orchard - tradition: baseball. The Class C Area American Legion Tournament will be held in town beginning July 25. Fans of the game will see plenty of action, as contests will continue through July 29. Participating teams include Creighton-Bloomfield, Crofton, Hartington, Plainview, Ponca, and Tri-County. THURSDAY, JULY 24 Festivities kick off Thursday, July 24. Summerland Softball will offer concessions at the...
