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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...
A 19-year-old Neligh man will serve 90 days in the Antelope County Jail on one count of assault-threaten/menacing manner, a Class I misdemeanor. Judge Donna Taylor announced the sentence April 16 during Antelope County Court. Austin R. Klabenes will receive credit for one day previously served. Taylor ordered Klabenes to pay court costs and released bond to be applied to fines and costs. Klabenes was remanded to the custody of the Antelope County Sheriff. Tyler R. Bellar, 21, of Elgin, appeared for sentencing on one count of domestic violence...
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation announced the 2025 WanderNebraska Travel Adventure Program will begin May 1. WanderNebraska was created to promote the work of local museums, historical societies and libraries and increase awareness of what is found in the local sites along Nebraska's backroads and in communities that are often overlooked by the typical tourist. This fourth year, running May 1 to Nov. 30, includes more than 210 sites across Nebraska, with more than 50 new locations....
On April 4, members of the Antelope County Health Care Foundation present a $7,500 check to Diane Carpenter, EMT, and Tom Carothers, paramedic, who accepted the gift on behalf of Antelope Memorial Hospital. The check will go toward the purchase of a new ambulance. The new ambulance will offer many special safety features and added benefits for both the patients and providers while helping to ensure its reliability for years to come....
Melissa Harrell watched from the crowd as members of Nebraska's congressional delegation presented an oversized check for $1.3 million to her City of Wahoo colleagues. The federal grant would allow the city of 5,000 to replace two miles of century-old, leak-prone natural gas pipes. Sen. Deb Fischer, a Republican who voted for the bill that created the grant program, touted the award as proof that "real, bipartisan, and responsible infrastructure reform is possible." Less than a year later,...
The Summerland Board of Education learned several staff members will depart at the end of the school year. Board president Nate Schwager read a resignation letter from Lisa Cook, a mathematics teacher. Superintendent Molly Aschoff said Ashley Koenig, a Ewing graduate, will fill the vacancy. Koenig currently teaches business at Creighton Community Schools. “She will be teaching junior high math and will take the Praxis test to get that certification,” Aschoff said. “With a strong math depar...
Participate in the third Nebraska Birding Bowl and learn about birds and contribute data toward bird conservation. This fun, free statewide competition returns this May for Nebraska Bird Month. The Birding Bowl is a great opportunity to try out this hobby, improve skills, and share a love of birding with others. Participants of all experience levels are invited. Birders can compete as individuals or teams, registering online in April or May. They may participate in one of the following...
Ed. note: This article originally appeared in the Insights section of the Norfolk Daily News. For eight years, O'Neill-area shoppers have relied on Blush Boutique & Tan for stylish finds and personalized service. Since opening in March 2016, Blush Boutique & Tan expanded from its initial location on Everett Street to a storefront on O'Neill's main drag. In 2023, owner Megan Heiss moved the popular clothing spot to its current home, in a new building constructed at 226 E. Douglas Street in...
Area youth will have multiple opportunities to hunt for Easter eggs. This Saturday, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will host its annual event, at 2 p.m., at the village park. Newborns through 10-year-olds are invited to search for special eggs to win prizes. Clearwater Public Library will also provide free books for winners. Ewing Young Members Club will host its annual egg hunt, Saturday, April 19, at 1 p.m. at Schmidt Park. In Orchard, an Easter egg hunt will begin at 1:30 at the football...
April 19 might be your lucky day. In Clearwater, the date has been proclaimed as Clearwater Community Day by Lotto Nebraska and Nebraska Cooperative Government. Individuals playing Keno at Two Bills Steakhouse will have an opportunity to win a $7,000 bonus jackpot if the player bets $1 or more on a "Lucky 7." The offer is good only between 5 and 10 p.m. According to Mike Tabbert, co-owner of Two Bills Steakhouse, the Keno celebration coincides with the steakhouse's one-year anniversary. If...
The Summerland Public School Board of Education will convene its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at the school's campus near Ewing. Several significant items will be up for discussion and possible action. The board is set to consider decisions on staffing, nursing services, and technology purchases for the 2025–2026 school year. These discussions could shape the school's direction on hiring needs, student health services, and classroom technology heading into the next a...
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, April 15. The pantry will be open from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club, 115 W. Third Street, in Neligh. It will provide free groceries to anyone seeking food assistance....
A continuance was granted in the case of a 37-year-old man, currently incarcerated in the Holt County Jail. Braiden E. Guido appeared before the Honorable Mark Kozisek, in Holt County District Court, on March 31, for a pretrial hearing. Guido has entered not guilty pleas six counts, including theft by unlawful taking, a Class IIA felony; possession of a stolen fireman, a Class IIA felony; possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class ID felony; possession of a deadly weapon during the...
A 34-year-old Minneapolis man appeared for sentencing on two amended charges during an April 2 Antelope County Court session. Judge Donna Taylor ordered Tyler B. Hosp to pay $1,000, for each count of attempt of a Class IV felony, a Class I misdemeanor. Hosp agreed to have his bond exonerated and applied to payment of fines. He agreed to pay an additional $250 that day. Taylor set a show cause hearing for May 7, if fines are not paid by that time. On Sept. 3, Nebraska State Patrol officer Hartley...
