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Only 12 parcels with delinquent taxes remained following the March 10 tax sale, held at the courthouse annex in O'Neill. On March 17, Holt County Treasurer Shelly Ross told county supervisors that 13,000 parcels exist in Holt County. "When we advertised the sale, there were 110 parcels. By the time we had the sale, we had 68 left to purchase," Ross said. Forty-nine parcels were paid for on sale day, adding $43,000 to the county coffers. "Twelve did not sell, which is really awesome," Ross said....
Make plans to attend an all-you-can-eat fish fry in Page. The annual fundraiser, sponsored by the Page Community Day Club, will be held Friday, April 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Page Fire Hall. Adult meals will run $15 and those ages 6 to 12 will eat for $10. Children ages 5 and under eat for free....
Ewing graduates are invited to the 2025 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....
Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture are partnering to provide Nebraskans with information about the appearance of avian influenza in wild birds this time of year. On March 21, the Douglas County Health Department reported the detection of H5N1 in dead geese at ConAgra Lake in Omaha. “Nebraska is situated in the heart of the migratory bird path, especially waterfowl. It’s well known that wild waterfowl can be infected with avian influenza and transmit the virus to other birds, including backyard and commercial pou...
"We are very excited to announce that we recently installed a brand-new Fuji Aspire Cristalle 3D mammography system at Antelope Memorial Hospital," said Kristen Kester, BSRT(R)(CT)(M) and AMH radiology director. "This machine offers state-of-the-art technology to our patients for the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Plus, it provides a much faster exam, combining 2D and 3D imaging in a single exposure. This reduces the time the patient is in compression and drastically decreases...
The legal bills have been piling up in Richardson County. Since 2022, this southeast Nebraska county of fewer than 8,000 people has poured at least $143,000 into fighting a lengthy and contentious legal battle – not with an out-of-state business, or problem property owners. Richardson County is at odds with its own employees. For nearly two years, the 16-person county road department has been locked in a union battle with the county over a new contract and wage increases. The union, r...
Anglers and biologists again are joining forces to bring a new kind of fishing tournament to Nebraska. The second year of the Midwest Walleye Challenge will give anglers in states across the Midwest a chance to compete for prizes while collecting important data for biologists. The collection of angler catch data during the Nebraska challenge, which runs April 1 to June 29, can help the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission learn more about Nebraska walleye fisheries. In the process, Nebraska...
A plea agreement was reached in the case of a 19-year-old Neligh man during the March 19 session of Antelope County Court. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith filed an amended complaint against Austin R. Klabenes. He was originally charged with domestic violence assault-3rd/threat/bodily injury, a Class I misdemeanor. Per the agreement, Smith amended the charge to assault-threaten/menacing manner, a Class I misdemeanor, and agreed not to file additional charges in the case. Smith will be able to make recommendations at sentencing. Klabenes...
The Northeast Nebraska Motorsports Hall of Fame will announce its Class of 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, Saturday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m., at the WarHorse Event Center in Norfolk, 4300 W. Norfolk Avenue. Following the announcement, NENMHOF officials will provide details about a racing celebrity guest speaker for the organization's Oct. 11 banquet and induction ceremony. The announcements will be made during the Hall of Fame's first ever race car show, with more than 60 race cars from throughout...
A request for Holt County Supervisors to sign a resolution regarding mandatory electronic identification livestock tags will wait, following discussion at the March 17 meeting in O'Neill. Roland Paddock of Ainsworth, secretary/treasurer for Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska, addressed the board, noting that ICON and R-CALF USA are against the mandatory tagging process. He said Wyoming and South Dakota officials "saw the law coming" and made voluntary tagging part of their respective state...
The best fish fry in the country will take place Friday, March 21, at St. John's in rural Clearwater, located 10 miles south and one mile east of Ewing. Serving will begin at 5 and continue until 8:30 at the parish hall. The menu will include three types of fish, two types of potatoes, macaroni and cheese, homemade buns, salads and dessert. A freewill offering will be accepted. Takeout orders will be available by calling 402-485-2476....
After more than 15 years of service, Sharon Swails will retire as Ewing Village Clerk. Ewing Board of Trustees will honor Swails at an open house, Friday, March 28, from 1 to 4 p.m., at city hall. The public is invited to drop in to share well wishes with Swails....
Orchard Community Club will host a fish fry fundraiser, Friday March 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. Fried or baked fish, cheesy potatoes, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and dessert will be served for a freewill donation. Beer will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go toward fencing at the Legion baseball field....
For more than 15 years, the brick building in south Lincoln has served as a local hub for the U.S. Department of Agriculture - a place where farmers meet face-to-face with federal workers overseeing complex conservation projects on their land. But last month the Department of Government Efficiency, a cost-cutting initiative led by billionaire Elon Musk, moved to cancel the building's lease months early and claimed it saved taxpayers more than $62,000. DOGE reports on its "Wall of Receipts" to...
On March 10, Royal Fire Department recognized two members who have served for 50 years. Department president Alan Colson presented 50-year membership plaques to Max Hieter and Myron Hergert....
Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department Dave Timm, who joined the department in 1979, was recognized by department members during a recent meeting. Fire Chief Steve Hankla presented a plaque to Timm for his 46 years of service. Timm and his wife, Jolene, recently moved to Iowa....
Spring wild turkey season begins March 25 for archers in Nebraska. The youth shotgun season opens April 5, with the regular shotgun season starting April 12. All spring turkey seasons close May 31. Turkey hunters must use archery equipment March 25-April 11 and may use either archery equipment or a shotgun April 12-May 31. Youth turkey hunters must use archery equipment March 25-April 4 and may use either archery equipment or a shotgun April 5-May 31. Hunters are limited to two turkey permits...
Nebraska State Troopers removed 15 impaired drivers from the road during the boys state basketball tournament, resulting from a special enforcement effort including troopers across the state. From Wednesday, March 12, through Saturday, March 15, troopers arrested 15 people for driving under the influence. Troopers also stopped 19 drivers for speeding at 100 miles per hour or more. “Congratulations to all the teams who claimed state titles, and to all teams that made it to this year’s state tournaments,” said Colonel John Bolduc, super...
The next generation of business leaders took center stage at the North Central Nebraska Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, where students from across the region pitched their innovative business ideas to a panel of judges. The competition, held to inspire and support young entrepreneurs, showcased creative and ambitious ventures from high school students eager to make their mark in the business world. Kidz Klubhouse from West Holt High School claimed first place, impressing the judges with their...
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after locating over 250 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in northern Nebraska. On Friday, March 7, at approximately 7:20 p.m., a trooper performed a traffic stop along Highway 20 on a Chevrolet Silverado with a driver known to have a suspended license. The traffic stop occurred near the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 81. During the traffic stop, the trooper saw marijuana in plain view in the pickup. A search of...
Approximately 29 fire departments responded Monday to a mutual aid call for a field fire in Wheeler County, which began on a county road and burned east approximately eight miles, jumping Highway 281 multiple times. Three airplane pilots assisted with the wildfire, in addition to area farmers and water tank drivers. The cause of the fire remains unknown, according to the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department....
A plea agreement was reached in case involving a 44-year-old Tilden man during the March 5 session of Antelope County Court. Jonathon L. Werner pleaded guilty to an amended complaint of driving during revocation/impound-1st, a Class II misdemeanor. Per the agreement, the state agreed not to file additional charges from the incident. The Honorable Donna Taylor sentenced Werner to pay a $1,000 fine and serve four days in jail. Werner was given credit for four days previously served. Taylor also...
Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in a virtual discussion on fisheries management during meetings March 24-26. These six public informational sessions – one for each of the five Game and Parks Fisheries district plus a statewide, aquatic habitat plan focused session – will provide updates for the respective areas. The informal, interactive gatherings will provide a chance for questions, dialogue and feedback. The virtual meetings will take place on Zoom. Participants will be encouraged...
A new chapter in Orchard's grocery store history is ready to open. In January, Kyle and Samantha Erb started the transition process from Kyle's parents, Todd and Leah, who operated TJ's Market since 1982. "It's just a matter of crossing a couple 'T's" and dotting a couple "I's," Samantha said. Kyle said he grew up at the grocery store, working there during his high school days. "When I was a little kid, I would be down here with my parents. It's just always what I've known," he said. When Todd...
Starting charting summer travel plans now and add several local spots to the list. Corner Hardware and More, in Orchard, River Mill Coffee Company in Neligh, Flat Iron Bar and Grill in Atkinson, Bloomin Daisies Floral & Gifts, Stuart and Winnetoon Mall & Post Office are among the 2025 Nebraska Passport program stops. The Passport program urges travel throughout Nebraska. Visitors collect stamps to earn prizes while supporting Nebraska tourism destinations and local businesses. "Year after year,...
