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A 28-year-old Neligh resident lost his life in a single-vehicle accident that occurred June 10, south of Ewing. Caleb McGargill was driving a truck owned by Pollock Redi Mix, traveling westbound on 852 Road, near the intersection of 505 Avenue. The vehicle left the roadway and initially entered the right shoulder. According to an investigator from the Nebraska State Patrol, McGargill then overcorrected, causing the vehicle to veer across the road and off the left shoulder. The truck continued...
A Seattle-based bicycle vacation company, with eight cyclists in tow, stopped in Clearwater recently. On June 12, Bubba's Pampered Pedalers pulled into Clearwater, giving cyclists a chance to rest and have refreshments. The group's journey began June 9 in Valentine, and they were set to reach Norfolk by Friday, June 13. After pedaling the day's route, Bubba's Pampered Pedalers employees shuttle cyclists to a local hotel. Lodging and meals are included in the package. According to one of the...
What's the magic number for the number of feathered friends Clearwater residents may have on their property? Village trustees revisited the topic during the June 9 regular meeting. In May, a building permit request submitted for a chicken coop, for Preston and Kimberly Scott, at 101 Colorado Street, was discussed and postponed until additional research could be done. At the time, the Scotts told Village Clerk Angie Hupp approximately 30 to 40 chickens were planned to be housed in the coop and...
The Clearwater Public Library will host Branded by C&D Permanent Jewelry, at the library, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 28. The event wraps up the summer reading program, and all ages are welcome to stop by, check out the jewelry, and make a purchase. "Come make your own one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry," organizers said. Refreshments will be served by the library board....
Treasure hunters and garage sale enthusiasts will have an opportunity to search for treasures this weekend in Ewing. Citywide garage sales are scheduled for Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. At least 15 sales are planned. A map and listings will be available at Ewing businesses....
Adam Ahlers, a Clearwater Public Schools graduate, is one of 11 Kansas State University professers to have been named University Outstanding Scholars. Created in 2024 as part of the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan, the honor underscores the university's commitment to fostering a talented workforce, advancing groundbreaking research and enhancing excellence. Recipients are exceptional mid-career tenured faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary potential for academic distinction. Their...
A block-by-block analysis of Clearwater street conditions and potential funding opportunities were presented to the residents, June 3, during a public hearing at the American Legion. The problem? Approximately 3% - or 11 village residents - attended the hearing to learn about upcoming repairs and increasing costs. Village officials will mill and pave 1.5 blocks in August. The cost to mill and pave 15,000 square feet will run $130,200, with Knife River doing the work. In 2021, Knife River milled...
Two recent graduates recently received the first-ever Old School Thrift Store Community Service Award. Summerland grad Tessa Janak, and Wyatt Shabram, a Verdigre graduate, received the monetary award from the founders of the local thrift shop located in the former Orchard school building. Bev Krutz represented the store during the presentation. Janak and Shabram have volunteered at the store during the past three years. "It shows true dedication to our community," store founders said. "Their...
Many Nebraska cell phone owners were recipients of a targeted scam, on Saturday, reporting that an outstanding traffic ticket had gone unpaid and action would be taken to right the wrong. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, the scam involved a text message purportedly from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, claiming the recipient has unpaid traffic fines and that several penalties are possible unless the recipient clicks a link to pay the supposed fines. "None of these text messages...
The Summerland Board of Education will convene for its regular monthly meeting Monday, June 16, at 7 p.m., at Summerland Public School, located at 51293 857th Road near Ewing. Board members are expected to take action on a variety of topics, including policy updates, student work release provisions, and pricing for school meals during the 2025–2026 academic year. The board will also conduct a public hearing to review and potentially approve the Student Fee Fund Policy and the Parent I...
The roping arena in Royal received an Antelope County Visitors Fund improvement grant which, in part, paid for new posts and panels on the east and south sides of the arena. On Saturday, the Royal Roping Club hosted a youth team roping round robin. Jacee Anthony and Brodie Hammerstrom won first place, followed by Holden DeGroff and Austin Koenig; Tripp Frederick and Hayes Pokorny; Riley Anson and Parker Freouf; and Garrett Renner and Luke Mead....
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals, and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, June 17, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club, located at 115 W. Third Street in Neligh....
A 30-year-old Minnesota man pleaded guilty by waiver to one count of possession of marijuana - 1 ounce or less - 1st offense, an infraction. Damien J. Rose of Monticello, Minnesota, will pay a $300 fine, plus $49 court costs, ordered by the Honorable Donna Taylor. The charges stem from an April 27 stop, on Highway 14, by Antelope County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Mills....
At the 63rd District Convention of the Texas District, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the Rev. Dr. Jon Braunersreuther was elected as district president. He was installed on June 6 by the Rev. Matthew Harrison, synodical president. The Texas district comprises 400 congregations, plus secondary and elementary schools. Jon is the son of Alice Braunersreuther, formerly of Clearwater, and the late Rev. D.L. Braunersreuther. He is a 1981 graduate of Clearwater Public School....
Tuesday, June 10, the Antelope County Commissioners met with all commissioners present. County Sheriff Bob Moore gave on update on bids received for a new Dispatch Radio System for the county jail as the current system is over ten years old. Zetron, the supplier of the radio system currently in use, came in with a bid of $106,000. Mindshare, a Lincoln-based company, had a bid for $96,000. Moore stated that he has made no decision yet as maintenance/support issues were being discussed with both companies. Moore said a decision will be announced...
Nebraska Game and Parks reminds outdoors enthusiasts that dogs are not allowed on state wildlife management areas from May 1 through July 31, except in authorized dog training areas. The seasonal restriction aims to protect wildlife during breeding and nesting season. Authorized dog training areas are marked by signage; other than in these designated areas, it is unlawful to exercise, run, train or hunt with dogs on the property. NGPC manages more than 250 WMAs across Nebraska in partnership...
Holt County Supervisors established a bid date of June 30 for road project C45, the Atkinson East Grading project, when they met in regular session, May 30. Supervisors faced a light agenda during the 9:45 a.m. meeting in O'Neill. Deputy County Treasurer Cathy Fuhrer presented the delinquent and unsold parcels list. A surety bond for Thomas Krysl, of the Stuart Fire and Rescue Department, was approved. The board of equalization and board of supervisors will meet next on June 16. Meeting times...
The Rural Response Hotline is offering more free clinics for the month of June. These clinics offer farmers and ranchers free one-to-one counseling with an experienced ag law attorney and financial counselor. Each session is an hour long and includes discussions of estate and succession planning, financial and operations issues, real estate and loan programs. Questions or concerns affecting farm or ranch operations will be discussed during June 27 sessions in Norfolk. To sign up for a clinic or...
As entrepreneurs face uncertainty because of the defunding of state grant programs and worries over global tariffs, Nebraska state leaders and organizations continue to voice strong support for small businesses. Earlier this month, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen issued a proclamation for Nebraska Small Business Week 2025 in conjunction with National Small Business Week. The May 20 event at the Capitol was an opportunity to highlight small businesses' contributions to their communities and the work of...
On June 10, a Pollock Redi Mix truck driven by Caleb McGargill of Neligh, was involved in a fatal single-vehicle accident south of Ewing. The truck was traveling westbound on 852 Road, near the intersection of 505 Avenue, when it left the roadway, initially entering the right shoulder. The driver then overcorrected, causing the vehicle to veer across the road and off the left shoulder. The truck continued into the ditch and overturned. Caleb McGargill was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of the accident. The accident was...
News & Booze is back! Click the photo to watch on YouTube. We dive into news about: • opening day at Orchard Swimming Pool • the Tri-County Titans and • Summerland Skillsusa...
If the walls could talk at 250 East Second Street in Orchard, Nebraska, they'd have more than 100 years worth of stories to share. Built in 1910, the building has housed a cafe, a liquor store, a Gambles retail store, and many things in between. Most of its life, it's been a general/hardware store of some kind. With some help from friends, the previous owners, and the Center for Rural Affairs, Heather Blackmore opened Corner Hardware and More Orchard Fudge & Candy Shop in October 2022. Getting...
At the Antelope County Fair, the chickens and rabbits started multiplying faster than, well, chickens and rabbits - and the barns just couldn't keep up. With pens spilling into the gaps between aging buildings and critters eyeing each other across overcrowded aisles, 4-H leaders decided it was time to hatch a new plan. "Chicken and rabbits were expanding," said longtime poultry superintendent Rhonda Meyer, "so Tessa and I said, 'We need to do something.'" That "something" turned into a...
Sanders Ewing American Legion Post #214 Commander, Dennis Ziems presented Don Ruroede with a certificate for 70 years of membership in the Legion. The presentation was made during the Memorial Day program at St. Dominic's Hall. Ruroede is a 1952 graduate of Ewing Public School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years during the Korean War and was stationed at Kimpo Air Base in South Korea. While at Kimpo, a North Korean pilot defected with a Russian Mig 15...
Approximately 460 classic automobiles - ranging from souped-up trucks to decked out Impalas - made their way through Neligh on Sunday morning. The Nebraska Rod & Custom Association's 32nd Tour Nebraska started in Plymouth on Saturday, for the first leg on the tour. Sunday's adventure began in York, at the Holthus Convention Center, looping through Boone, Antelope, Cedar and Wayne counties, before ending in Howells. According to event organizers, a vehicle must be at least 30 years old to be...
