Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Sorted by date Results 58 - 82 of 3754
The Advocate-Messenger has four summer interns who fill a variety of positions at the news office....
A plea agreement was reached in an alcohol-related case involving a Clearwater man. Details of the plea agreement were disclosed during the June 11 session of Antelope County Court. The Honorable Kale Burdick presided. Per the agreement, Martin Siems, 52, withdrew a previously-entered not guilty plea and pleaded guilty to one county of DUI-alcohol-1st offense, a Class W misdemeanor. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith recommended probation as part of the agreement. Burdick sentenced Siems to six months probation. The defendant will be...
Jake Rosmarin has never set foot inside an Omaha restaurant. And yet, in the past month, he has eaten Reuben egg rolls from Paddy McGown's, a burrito bowl from Bomb Taco, a box of candy from Chocolat Abielle, buffalo chicken pizza from Mama's and, of course, a Runza. These and many other Omaha takeout standouts have been delivered directly to his address: A door located inside the University of Nebraska Medical Center National Quarantine Unit. Rosmarin, an Instagram-famous travel blogger from...
Two individuals accepted plea agreements and received sentencing June 11 in Antelope County Court. In May, Denis Kerkman, 92, of Tilden accepted a plea agreement and agreed to plead to two counts of attempt of a Class I misdemeanor both Class II misdemeanors. In return, two additional counts of attempt of a Class I misdemeanor, both Class II misdemeanors, were dismissed, with prejudice,on the motion of Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith. On June 11, The Honorable Kale Burdick sentenced Kerkman to 48 months probation. The defendant will pay a...
The North Central District Health Department, in partnership with the American Heart Association, announces the launch of the AED Pad Replacement Mini-Grant Program. This funding opportunity is designed to help community organizations maintain lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators. AEDs play a critical role in responding to sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. However, AED electrode pads expire regularly and must be replaced to ensure devices remain operational when needed most. Through this program, eligible organizations may apply for...
Nathan Arneal and Jason Futch of the North Bend Eagle visit LuAnn and Scott Schindler, publishers of the Advocate-Messenger. Arneal and Futch shared a copy of the North Bend Eagle with SAM staff and discussed newspaper industry trends. Arneal and Futch also visited newspaper offices in Springview, Mullen, Stapleton and St. Paul....
Residents urged the Ewing Village Board of Trustees on Monday to reconsider negotiations for the former Tigerland/school playground property, arguing the community could benefit from maintaining both the school playground and planned improvements at Schmidt Park. The discussion centered on the former Ewing Elementary School property, where the Tigerland playground has served local children since 2008. Created through fundraising efforts and grant writing spearheaded by Becky Kaczor, Tigerland...
summerlandadvocate.com Holt County's history came to life, Saturday, as the historical society hosted a caravan tour in towns along the US 275/20 corridor. Ewing historian Butch Rotherham shared yarns about days gone by, including stories about the Savidge Brothers, the famous race horse, Shade On, the ElDorado Theater, as well as other main street businesses. Memorabilia, ranging from athletic programs to cheerleading uniforms, photos, and full-page advertisements from The Ewing Advocate filled...
Bill Tielke (left), Holt County Supervisor, receives the 2026 Outstanding County Board Member of the Year Award from the Nebraska Association of County Officials. Tielke received the honor on June 3, in Kearney, at the NACO county board workshop....
On the advice of county attorney Joe Smith, Antelope County Commissioners approved an Inter-local Agreement with Brown County for 911 calls and dispatch services through the Antelope County Sheriff’s Office. Approval was granted Tuesday, during the commissioners' meeting at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. The Inter-local Agreement will last for a limited time until Brown County fills vacancies in their sheriff’s department. All cost of services will be paid for by Brown County. Smith went on to tell the ACC that the Clock Tower Pro...
Most of us have them – old batteries tucked away in a kitchen drawer, sitting on a workbench, or piled in a box in the garage. While it may seem harmless to toss an old battery in the trash, that small item can create a serious problem. Improper disposal has become a growing safety concern. When batteries are crushed, punctured, or exposed to water in garbage trucks, transfer stations, or landfills, they can spark fires. Facilities across the country have reported increasing numbers of battery-r...
Young women ages 14 to 24 are invited to apply for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo contest. Applications are due by June 19 and are available by contacting Devon Baum, contest director, at missclearwaterrodeo@gmail.com or texting or calling 402-843-0446. The queen contest will be held Friday, June 26. That afternoon, contestants will be judged in several categories in the arena before proceedings to interviews at Two Bills Steakhouse. All candidates will take part in mutton busting activities as...
Holt County property owners who wish to file a valuation protest must do so by June 30. Forms for protests are available at the Holt County Clerk's office in O'Neill. Protest hearings will be scheduled for Tuesday, June 16; Tuesday, June 30; and Thursday, June 16. All hearings sessions will begin at 9:15 a.m....
Work began Monday, June 8, on Nebraska Highway 95, from the junction of N-11 and N-95 to the west corporate limits of Chambers, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Missouri Petroleum Company, of St. Louis, Missouri., is the contractor for this project. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers. Anticipated completion is June 2026. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down....
Hello Beautiful Salon held an open house, Saturday, at 135 East 2nd Street. (l-r): Orchard Community Club assisted with the ribbon cutting ceremony. (far left and far right): OCC members Kristi Schutt and Becky Moser hold the ribbon, cut by salon and spa owner Natalie Dolezal and members of her family....
The two highest-paid nonprofit employees in the state benefit from a bonus system criticized for incentivizing more medical procedures. Nebraska's state auditor calls it inexplicable. A former health insurance CEO suggests it's excessive. A veteran doctor says it's unheard of. They're reacting to what a nonprofit hospital paid its gastroenterologist in 2024: Nearly $5 million. That same hospital, Faith Health in Norfolk, paid a plastic surgeon $3.8 million. Those sums made the doctors the two...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Neligh, NE – June 2026 – The City of Neligh is encouraging residents to participate in upcoming community workshops and to complete an income survey that will be arriving in mailboxes throughout the next two weeks. The community workshops will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Neligh Community Center, with multiple sessions available to accommodate residents' schedules. Workshop times include 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to RSVP at www...
As summer gets underway, the Orchard Pool is prepared for another busy season with swim lessons and fun opportunities for families to enjoy time together in the water. The North Central District Health Department is partnering with area pools to offer discounted passes for the season,including the Orchard Pool. Other participating pools include: Holt County: Atkinson and O'Neill, Boyd County: Spencer and Lynch, Knox County: Creighton, Bloomfield, and Wausa, Antelope County: Orchard, Neligh,and...
Fisheries biologists for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission were collecting paddlefish for a study this spring when a large and rare fish for Nebraska showed up in the net. A 70-pound lake sturgeon was pulled from the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam on April 14. Blake Logan and his fellow Missouri River Program biologists pulled in the net with the fish, which is listed as threatened in Nebraska. They photographed it, weighed it, and measured it at 59.6 inches in length. "Our sampling...
Call-ins for mutton busting for the 59th annual Clearwater Rodeo will be Monday, June 22, from 5 to 6 p.m. To enter, call Elly Herley at 402-640-9738. Text messages will not be accepted. Participants must be 3 to 7 years of age. Each night, 15 spots will be reserved for call-ins. The remaining 10 spots will go to walk-in participants who register the night of the rodeo. Organizers suggest individuals wanting to register the evening of the rodeo should arrive early. Mutton busting will begin at...
Economic development is often measured by new businesses, housing projects, and grant awards, but the work extends far beyond any single project. Since 2018, coordinated economic development efforts in Neligh and Clearwater have focused on strengthening local businesses, expanding housing opportunities, securing grant funding, preserving historic assets, and building partnerships that support long-term community growth. Over the past eight years, local economic development initiatives have...
A day before a 39-year-old Plainview man was scheduled to find out his fate in Antelope County District Court, Christopher Beltz requested a continuance. According to court records, Beltz petitioned for a continuance because his attorney required emergency abdominal surgery on May 24 and was unable to attend the hearing. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith did not object to rescheduling the May 27 court case. District Judge Michael L. Long ordered Beltz to appear for sentencing on Aug. 26. Beltz...
“Protest season” begins in Antelope County. Antelope County Commissioners, meeting yesterday, decided on July 9 at 8:30 am as the beginning date and time for property valuation concerns/protests. Antelope County residents have the month of June to file any issues they see with their property valuations, then can go before the ACC to voice their concerns. Protesters will have three minutes (timed) to talk, followed by three minutes of timed response from the ACC. The ACC went into closed session to discuss a personnel issue. After the hou...
coe-ed sand volleyball tournament will be held Saturday, June 27, at 9 a.m. There will be a 10-team limit, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost is $60 per team, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Teams may consist of all women, but there may never be more men than women on the court at any given time. The Waterhole will have breakfast, lunch, and drinks available for purchase throughout the day. For more information, contact Elly Herley at 402-640-9738....
