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The Summerland School Board of Education will meet Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the school near Ewing, with several items of new business slated for discussion and possible action. Among the topics on the agenda are staffing decisions and summer building projects. The board will also discuss the use of the Summerland Bobcat logo, as well as the district’s busing situation. An update from the Nebraska Association of School Boards is scheduled, and board members will also discuss the s...
Discover the story of heroism on the Plains at a program at the Neligh Mill. Kick off the 2025 tourism season, Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m., with Muffins and Music at the Neligh Mill State Historic Site, at N Street and Wylie Drive, in Neligh. Don Holtz will perform his new program, which features songs of courage and determination. Harv Ofe, mill director, said, "We will have free muffins during the program, compliments of Sly's Family Bar and Grill." Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn...
The Northeast Nebraska Chapter of Compassionate Friends is meeting for a memorial balloon launch on Thursday, May 22 at 7 pm. The meeting will be held at First United Methodist Church, 404 West Cedar Street, O'Neill. Anyone dealing with the loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild is invited to attend. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, brother or sister, or a grandchild, and helps others...
Three pretrial conferences were held during the April 30 session of Antelope County District Court. Nate Stratton, counsel for defendant Hunter E. Ashburn Taylor, informed the Honorable James G. Kube that negotiations continue and discovery is incomplete. Stratton requested a continuance of the pretrial hearing and jury trial. Ashburn Taylor, 30, of Tilden, is charged with one count of use a firearm to commit a felony, a Class IC felony; and one count of terroristic threats, a Class IIIA felony. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith did not...
Garrett Shadbolt grew up watching his dad chase dreams of saddle bronc stardom, but never had much desire to chase it himself - an interesting admission from the Nebraska native and current No. 7 bareback rider in the world. "I remember going to a lot of rodeos when I was little, but watching him didn't make me want to get into it," he said. Now, Shadbolt is forming new traditions with his young family. And as the lone Nebraskan to make it to the National Finals Rodeo in the last four years, he...
Antwan J. Deleon, of Neligh, appeared for arraignment, April 30, in Antelope County District court. Deleon is charged with one count of unauthorized use of a financial transaction device/$5,000+, a Class IIA felony; and one count of theft by deception $5,000+, a Class IIA felony. Deleon, who worked in the accounting department at Reinke’s Farm and City Service, in Neligh, is alleged to have used a company credit card for approximately $10,000 in non-approved charges and charges not customary to the business, according to the probable cause a...
Dustin M. Sargent, 30, of Aurora, appeared for sentencing before the Honorable James G. Kube, April 30, in Antelope County District Court. Sargent was found guilty of theft by unlawful taking, a Class IV felony, stemming from a Dec. 30 incident when Sargent broke into a building owned by Jamie Curtis and a home and shop owned by Doug Reynolds and stole a 2006 Dodge pickup owned by Reynolds. The vehicle was located later in Knox County after the defendant told officers where it would be found. Defense counsel Patrick Carney noted a correction...
The Antelope County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 6, at 9 a.m., in the Antelope County Courthouse. This public meeting is held where the Department of Motor Vehicles is located. Three of the five commissioners (Neil Williby, Regina Krebs and Casey Dittrich) were in attendance, Charlie Henery and Eli Jacob were absent. During the meeting which lasted more than two hours, a motion was approved for the Elgin East – North Construction project. Work is slated to begin in the coming months. The board approved advertising to complete bridge projects...
A motion for absolute discharge, in Antelope County District Court, for a 27-year-old Norfolk man will be continued. During an April 30 evidentiary hearing, Patrick Carney, defense counsel for Arnulfo Adame-Salas, informed the Honorable James Kube he was working on a stipulation of facts and requested a continuance. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith did not object. Kube set a new date for the hearing for June 25. Bond, in the amount of $20,000-10% , with previous conditions, was continued. Adame-Salas is charged with three counts of...
The Honorable Michael Long presided over several show cause and termination hearings during Antelope County District Court sessions on April 30, in Neligh. Blake M. Couch, 19, of Inman, requested a hearing prior to termination from the Northeast Nebraska Adult Felony Drug Court. The Honorable Michel Long officiated. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith and defense counsel, Joel Carlson, provided evidence. Long ruled that the Couch received proper notice of the hearing and had violated terms and conditions of the drug court’s participation a...
A platoon of Ewing American Legion members is answering the call to honor local veterans. A new veterans park will be constructed on a lot east of The Ewing Bank in the village's downtown. Larry Jorgensen said the idea for a memorial wall took root years ago. "Five or six years ago, or more, we said we should do something," he said. Now, the longtime Legion member said the mission is a go. Jorgensen and his wife, Kathleen, toured area memorials in Wynot, Hartington, Crofton, Santee, West Point...
Summerland Advocate-Messenger publishers LuAnn and Scott Schindler received a statewide newspaper award for community leadership, Friday, during the 2025 Nebraska Press Association Convention in Kearney. The Don Harpst Sr. Leadership Award recognizes a newspaper publisher who best promotes leadership opportunities within their community. Harpst owned newspapers in Indianola, Cambridge, Wilsonville, Eustis and Curtis. He believed in developing leaders in the communities served by his...
After three years of work, Holt County's updated comprehensive plan and zoning regulations are near completion. Planning and zoning officer Marv Fritz broke the good news to supervisors when they met in regular session on April 17 in O'Neill. "We're planning a hearing for both on May 22," Fritz said. "After the meeting, we'll hand off the plan to the supervisors." Updates began in 2022, when the county planning and zoning commission hired Marvin Planning Associates, of David City, to assist...
The Advocate-Messenger earned 31 awards in the 2025 Better Newspaper Competition and ended in second place for the Allen & Linda Beerman Community Newspaper Sweepstakes Award, which includes weekly newspapers from all classes. The Stanton Register took top honors and the Aurora News-Register ended in third. SAM finished second in Division A, based on circulation and, in the digital sweepstakes division, SAM placed third. The paper picked nine first-place awards in categories, including building...
A new dog ordinance will be in effect for Ewing village residents who own canines. Village clerk Jennifer Ramold said a letter sent to dog owners did not contain language regarding having dogs on a leash. Police Chief John Shaver said he "ran into an issue with that." "There is no village ordinance for a leash," he said. "If there's no leash law, how am I supposed to enforce it?" The updated ordinance will be available digitally, also....
Ewing Village Trustees are accepting nominations for the 2025 Hall of Fame class. Nominations should be submitted to the village office by May 1....
Clearwater Village Trustees approved mowing bids and building permits when they met in regular session, April 14. A request for a home addition at 85130 515 1/2 Avenue, submitted by Andrew and Jessica Blecher, was approved. Tim and Kristen Kester submitted a permit for a "dog-proof" fence and a dog kennel to be located at 503 Mitchell's Avenue. Chairman Kelly Kerkman said he had been approached by the Kesters about adding the kennel instead of adding permanent fencing, as requested by trustees...
Molly Pofahl had big plans for the $370,000 in federal money awarded to the East Central District Health Department in March. They would use the money to provide cleanup for homes with high lead levels in Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties, said Pofahl, the department’s chief public health officer. They could make it easier for people living in the district’s rural areas to get vaccinated. She planned to get training for her staff to better teach central Nebraskans about preventing infections. Lessons learned during COVID-19 informed the...
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska is May 17. Spend a Saturday fishing or taking part in state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day. Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend, means anyone can explore outdoor opportunities at any Nebraska state park, state recreation area or state historical park. Anglers must observe all fishing regulations. Camping, lodging and all other...
Village of Page Trustees will hold a special meeting, Monday, April 28 at the village office. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., will focus on street improvements for 2025. The meeting is open to the public....
Residents pitched a new use for city hall and voiced concerns about a new drive-through during the Ewing Village Board of Trustees meeting April 14. Kathleen Jorgensen requested permission to use the city hall meeting room for games of Bingo and cards. “I’m guessing twice a month, at the most,” she said. Events would be cleared through the village clerk, and Jorgensen expects gatherings to begin in May. Trustees also fielded concerns about a drive-through window installed at Double H Baker...
The Advocate-Messenger office will be closed, Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25, for the Nebraska Press Association convention. Anyone needing to get in touch with us can text or call 402-851-0054 or email lschindler@summerlandadvocate.com. We will reply when we aren't in a session....
Four individuals appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor, April 16, for charges related to driving under suspension. Chad C. Bennett, 47, of Omaha, appeared for arraignment on one count of driving under suspension/before reinstated-st, a Class III misdemeanor and one count of speeding, 11-15 MPH county/state, an infraction. Bennett requested additional time to get his license and Taylor granted the request. Bennett will appear May 21 for further arraignment on both counts. Diana L. Burden, 71, of Orchard, appeared for arraignment on three...
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over nine cases involving alcohol-related charges during an April 16 session of Antelope County Court. Zayden A. Magana, 18, of Columbus, appeared for arraignment on one count of minor in possession-under 19/1st offense, a Class III misdemeanor. Magana entered a guilty plea and was pronounced guilty by Taylor. Sentencing occurred during the session. Taylor ordered Magana to pay $300 in fines, plus $50 in court costs. Taylor ordered him to pay $50 immediately. Magana’s license was impounded for 30 days. If the...
Northeast Nebraska Extension Master Gardeners will host its 31st annual plant fair and vendor market this weekend. The event will take place Friday, April 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Northeast Community College Chuck Pohlman Ag Complex, at 2301 E. Benjamin Avenue in Norfolk. The event is free to the public and will feature perennials and annuals, door prizes, a plant sitter area, and an opportunity to ask the Master Gardener. A lunch stand will be available on site. Educational speakers will...
