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During the Ewing Veterans Day program, Chris Dierks and his brother, Tom, received accepted a Gold-Star emblem from Legion Auxiliary president Kathleen Jorgensen. The emblem will be installed at the grave of Mary Sanders, great-grandmother of the Dierks brothers. Her sons, Sylvester and Leo, were killed in action at the battle of Marne, France, within one hour of each other, during World War I, on July 19, 1918. Sylvester died at age 25; Leo was 24. Mary received news of Leo's death via...
Young women ages 14 to 24 are invited to apply for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo contest. Applications are due by June 13 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 27. Candidates will take part in mutton busting' activities as Clearwater's Big rodeo kicks off its 58th annual event. According to Baum, contestants will vie for several awards, including horsemanship,...
A confirmed measles case in Sheridan County has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The patient is an appropriately vaccinated child with no out-of-state travel history. Due to privacy, no further individual information will be provided. Individuals present at the following public locations at the indicated date and times may have been exposed to measles and should visit and fill out the risk assessment survey at the following link: https://...
Cedar trees are rapidly spreading across Nebraska's grasslands, threatening valuable forage for grazing animals and habitat for wildlife. In some areas, grass production has dropped by as much as 75% over the past three decades due to cedar tree encroachment. The best time to control cedar trees is now. To help landowners and producers tackle this issue, a hands-on workshop will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., at the Holt County Courthouse Annex, located at 128 North 6th...
Lots to cover in this week's News & Booze! Join us! (Click the photo to go to the podcast.) • Ewing Hall of Fame inductees • Memorial Day programs • Family reunions • Clearwater Public Hearing regarding streets • Weekend events • SkillsUSA pep rally...
Cheryl Riege and Abby Mosel saw a need in the Page area-and planted the seeds of a new tradition. Their idea blossomed into the Page Farmers Market, which opened Saturday, May 17, at the Page Village Park. The market will run every Saturday through September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inspired by her visits to vendor fairs and markets in Elgin and across northeast Nebraska, Riege noticed that some communities lacked a similar gathering place. That observation sparked a simple question: "Why don'...
Ewing graduates are invited to the 2025 alumni bash, sponsored by the Class of 1983. The event will be Saturday, May 24, at St. Dominic's Hall. All Ewing graduates may attend. Bring your own drinks will start at 5, with dinner at 6 p.m. The meal will include brisket, ribs and burgers, prepared by Chris Dierks. Tickets will be available soon at The Ewing Bank for $15 each....
Memorial Day programs will be held in each Summerland community, Monday, May 26. Clearwater At 10:30 a.m., a program will be held at the Elkhorn River Bridge and will feature music by the Summerland band. The cemetery program will begin at 10:45 a.m. Chuck Thiele will be the speaker and Curtis Bolling will sing. American Legion Post 267 members will comprise the firing squad and play taps. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Clearwater American Legion. A chicken dinner...
Ewing Village Board of Trustees agreed to an early lease termination for a duplex unit. The action item was discussed during the May 12 board meeting at city hall. Trustee Jeremy Tuttle suggested a walk-through with the current tenant be completed, and the unit will be available for rent June 1. Trustee Katie Cunningham said information about the rental needs to include clear pricing. "People think rent is similar to Bauer Memorial Homes," she said. Duplex rental is not based on income. Water is...
Tami Kester, RN/supervisor, is the 2025 Caring Kind Award winner of Antelope Memorial Hospital. Kester was recognized for this award on Tuesday, May 13, during National Hospital Week. Each year, the Nebraska Hospital Association honors employees from hospitals across the state as "Caring Kind" employees. The honored employee must exemplify the spirit of someone who gives that "something special" to others. Kester began her career at AMH in 1981 as a nursing supervisor on the night shift, In...
A June 3 hearing, in Clearwater, will address street repairs and costs, including possible issuance of bonds or assessing costs to property owners. The Clearwater Village Board of Trustees hearing is set for 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion, and is open to the public. The hearing stems from discussion at the May 12 regular board of trustees meeting when they learned the cost to pave a portion of Nebraska Street. Currently, the board has $100,00 budgeted for paving and armor coating. Trustee...
Congressman Adrian Smith is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Third District Youth Advisory Council and encourages high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to submit their applications by June 27th. The Third District Youth Advisory Council is a forum for students to share opinions, thoughts, and concerns with Congressman Smith about local and federal issues throughout the school year. This group provides students the opportunity to discuss the concerns of young Nebraskans and give their input on issues facing our country....
The Rural Northwest Deanery will join the Rural North Central Deanery for Spirituality Day, Tuesday June 10, at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church in Randolph. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. A rosary service will begin at 11:15 followed, by Mass at 11:30. Lunch will be served. Father Kevin Vogel will be the afternoon speaker. Cost of the event is $10. Pre-registration is appreciated by June 3. Information can be found on the event flyers at the local churches....
Now is the time to make sure your pressure canner is in top working order. Nebraska Extension is hitting the road with its Pressure Canner Testing Roadshow, offering free dial-gauge pressure canner testing at locations across north central Nebraska. Home canners are encouraged to stop by, meet extension educator Brittany Spieker, and ensure equipment is safe to use. "Pressure canners with dial gauges should be tested at least once a year," said Spieker, who serves as the Food, Nutrition, and...
The summer season begins with the 2025 edition of Ewing Summer FunFest. Activities are slated for Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26. Qualifying for the Hole-In-One Contest, sponsored by KBRX in O'Neill, will tee off this weekend, from 5 p.m. until dark, at Summerland Golf Course. Golfers will have two last chances to test their luck for the contest on May 23 from 5 p.m. until dark and May 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday events begin with the Summerland Booster Club 9-Hole Golf Tournament....
Summerland board of education members learned the district needs bus drivers. Superintendent Molly Aschoff said the two substitute drivers are covering a route, following the resignation of a full-time driver at the end of March. She asked the board for guidance to find drivers. Discussion centered on route times and driver requirements. Several board members said it would be a good fit for a retired individual. Principal Cathy Cooper suggested advertising in local newspapers since that...
Two assault cases were on the May 7 Antelope County Court docket. A 27-year-old Albion man appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor, May 7, for arraignment on charges stemming from an April 27 incident alleged to have occurred in Brunswick. Blake R. Baldwin pleaded not guilty to one count of domestic violence assault - third/threat/bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor. According to the probable cause affidavit, Antelope County Deputy Keegan Barker was dispatched to a Brunswick residence to investigate a report of a physical disturbance and,...
A scholarship blood drive is scheduled for the Orchard community and Summerland Public Schools, on Tuesday, May 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St. Peter Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Appointments may be made by contacting Amanda Shabram at 402-394-1938, Kyle Jensen at 402-910-0681, or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Bring a donor card or photo identification when checking in. Individuals who donate between May 19 and May 31 will receive a Red Cross solar lantern and a chance at a USA trip...
A scholarship blood drive is scheduled for the Ewing community and Summerland Public Schools, on Wednesday, May 28, from noon to 6 p.m., at the city hall. Appointments may be made by contacting Nancy Harpster at 402-340-0326, Jaycee Reynolds at 402-336-8570, Talya Nilson at 402-992-9299, or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Bring a donor card or photo identification when checking in. Individuals who donate between May 19 and May 31 will receive a Red Cross solar lantern and a chance at a USA trip of...
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, May 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The event will be held at the American Legion Club, 115 West Third Street, in Neligh....
Meeting Tuesday morning, the Antelope County Commissioners took a step to assist with the building of a new bus barn for Pope John XXIII Central Catholic School. Four members of the board (Regina Krebs was absent) approved an exemption application filed by PJCC for property being purchased from a subdivision of The Homestead in Elgin. The property will be used to build, in the coming months, a bus barn for the school. Following a report from county road superintendent Leigh Kluthe, the commissioners took the following actions: • A hot mix b...
Suni Raine Moone, Pierce County Jail, appeared for further arraignment in two cases. In the first case, Moone is charged with one count of burglary-habitual criminal, a Class IIA felony. He pleaded not guilty. In the second case, theft by unlawful taking - habitual criminal, a Class IIA felony, Moone entered a not guilty plea. According to court documents, Moone is charged with breaking into two storage units in Antelope County, between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31, 2024. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith told the Honorable James G. Kube that a motion...
An all-class Clearwater High School Alumni Banquet will be held at the Clearwater American Legion on Saturday, May 24. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by a free-will donation meal to be served at 6. "Them Other Dudes," a live-karaoke band that performs weekly at The Zoo Bar in Lincoln, boasting 60s-70s-80s-90s music, will entertain for the evening. The Legion cash bar will be open all night. Make reservations for the meal by calling or texting Shannon Tegeler at...
The Neligh Community Center will host a roast beef dinner fundraiser, Thursday, May 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, cooked carrots, salads, desserts and a drink will be served for a free-will donation....
