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A Neligh man alleged to have used a company credit card to rack up approximately $10,000 in non-approved charges and charges not customary to his former employer’s business appeared for arraignment, May 28, in Antelope County District Court. Antwan J. Deleon appeared before the Honorable James Kube, and entered not guilty please to one count of unauthorized use of a financial transaction device, a Class IIA felony, and one count of theft by deception, a Class IIA felony. Prior to arraignment, public defender Pat Carney filed a motion to w...
As drought conditions continue to affect much of Nebraska, beef producers are being forced to make difficult herd and forage management decisions. To support producers navigating these challenges, Nebraska Extension will host a free webinar on Thursday, June 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Central Time. The webinar, “Drought Management Tools, Expected Grass Production and Early Weaning,” will feature University of Nebraska–Lincoln specialists covering key management practices and decision-making strategies to help mitigate the effects of droug...
Colonel Bryan Waugh took the oath of office Monday as the 19th superintendent in the history of the Nebraska State Patrol. "I am honored, committed, and prepared for this opportunity," said Waugh. "The Nebraska State Patrol is a storied organization with professional men and women who are first class, dedicated, committed, and driven to provide the highest level of public safety and professional services for the entire state of Nebraska." Waugh comes to NSP from the Kearney Police Department,...
Area residents will have an opportunity to revitalize their bed pillows when Kraft Pillow Service visits Orchard next week. On June 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., owner Vanessa Kraft, of Kingsley, Iowa, will bring her mobile pillow unit to Corner Hardware & More. Kraft's service cleans all types of bed pillows, including feather, foam, down, and fiber fill. Pillows will receive new ticking, the outer fabric or material used on a pillow. New feather, down or allergy-free pillows are also options....
There will be opportunities to dig deeper into a range of topics this year at the O'Neill Health Conference. Sessions will focus on adults dealing with grief, care related to burn patients, how to recognize and work with challenging personality types, and emergency planning for medically complex children in rural settings. This year's conference, which again will be at the O'Neill Community Center, 501 S. Fourth St., will be on Tuesday, June 24. This year's conference begins with registration and breakfast from 7:45 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. The...
The Honorable James Kube presided over multiple hearings during a May 28 session of Antelope County District Court in Neligh. Two individuals appeared for pretrial conferences. Hunter E. Ashburn Taylor, 30, of Tilden, appeared for a pretrial hearing. Attorney Nate Stratton told Kube that negotiations were still being exchanged and discovery had yet to be completed. He requested a continuance. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith didn’t object to the motion. The defendant will appear July 30 for a pretrial conference. An Oct. 20 trial date has bee...
The Antelope County Commissioners met Tuesday, June 3, with all commissioners present. The dates for property valuation protest hearings were set. Thursday, July 3, will be the first day for hearings scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If needed, July 7, a Monday, is slated to finish the hearings, again beginning at 9 a.m. Brian McDonald, with JEO Consulting, presented bids and start dates for the Bridge Match Program, with two separate bridge construction projects in northern Antelope County. The bids for the projects, known as Brunswick...
The people waiting their turn to rappel down the 17-story Highline Apartments building had strict instructions: Don't come up to the roof until we come get you. Most of the group, assembled there for a fundraiser, seemed content to hang back in the designated waiting area half a flight of stairs below the roof, where they'd eventually step over the edge into the blue sky high above downtown Omaha. All but one person, actually. Sister Stephanie Matcha, age 81. The octogenarian nun who does her...
By: Rich Wehmeyer Old Wolf Oak at Ponca State Park, one of Nebraska’s oldest trees, has died. It was a bur oak living more than 380 years and had become an often-visited woodland destination for park visitors. But it’s not the only oak to die this year from stresses of natural causes. Large areas of dead or declining mature trees at state parks are evident along Nebraska’s eastern edge. While trees are resilient and rarely succumb to a single stressor, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and its partners identified multiple ones leading to m...
Four individuals appeared May 28, in Antelope County District Court, for show cause hearings. Megan L. Brandt, 41, of , appeared regarding unpaid restitution from a 2014 case involving theft by unlawful taking over $1,500, a Class III felony, from the Village of Oakdale. The Honorable James Kube reported Brandt had only made two payments in 2025 toward restitution. The defendant, who appeared without counsel, objected and noted the believed three payments had been made. Kube advised Brandt $12,766 remains to be paid. Antelope County Attorney...
Individuals interested in participating in Ewing citywide garage sales, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., should contact Pat Anson at 402-926-9998. Some participants will oopen Friday, June 20. Deadline to be included in the list is June 12. Anson will need a phone number, address, days and hours open and a list of items on the sale. Currently, 15 sales are planned in town. A map and listing will be placed at Ewing businesses by June 16. "There is no charge for having a...
While the new inductees in the Ewing Hall of Fame have led varied lives, common themes of family businesses, community involvement and outstanding athletic endeavors serve as the basis for their inclusion. Butch and Carol Rotherham Edward (Butch) Rotherham was born March 1, 1946, to Roy and Ann Rotherham. Ask about his childhood, Butch will weave stories around the tables, customers and family at the Green Lantern. After graduating from Ewing Public School in 1964, Butch served in the Army from...
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....
