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Winners of the SAM Halloween coloring contest have been selected. Submissions by Tinley Kaczor (left) and Maverick Kaczor (right) were picked as the top entries. A Thanksgiving coloring contest is underway. The themed photo is on page 5 and is due to the SAM office by Nov. 30....
Governor Jim Pillen led Nebraska’s trade delegation to Germany on Sunday, kicking off the second phase of the state trade mission to Europe. The mission to Germany follows three event-packed days in the Czech Republic, which concluded with a reception for University of Nebraska alumni on Saturday evening in Prague. “In the last few days, we’ve met with German companies doing business in Nebraska,” said Gov. Pillen. “We’re discussing how each company can have a greater impact in our state. Everyone we’ve met in Germany absolutely loves the peo...
Three new members – Keith White of Neligh, Bev Krutz of Orchard and Gary Arehart of Elgin – were elected to serve on the board of the Antelope County Historical Society at the organization's recent annual meeting. All three bring a strong interest in the county's history, with each having diverse experiences and interests. "We welcome these new members to our board," said Donna Hanson, Antelope County Museum executive director. "Their broad experience and love for Antelope County will go a lon...
Holt County Sheriff's Office personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision, north of Atkinson, on Nov. 15. At approximately 4 a.m., a 2013 Freightliner, driven by Derek Hollenbeck, was northbound on Highway 11. As he approached 881 Road and attempted to turn westbound onto 881 Road, he hit the front end of a trailer on a 2013 Volvo semitruck, driven by Danaila Mugurel. Mugurel was attempting to pass Hollenbeck in the intersection as Hollenbeck attempted to complete the turn. Due to the impact, the Volvo overturned on the driver's side and...
The deadline for the 2024 Phase II Annual Reports is Dec. 31. If you farm in a Phase II or Phase III area, you are required to submit a Phase II report for every field larger than 40 acres. Where more than 50 pounds per acre of actual nitrogen fertilizer, commercial or organic, is applied (for example: corn) a full report is required. A mandatory two-foot deep soil sampling analysis is required for the Phase II report. The soil sample used on the 2024 annual report should have been taken in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. If less than 50 pounds per a...
NOTICE FOR BIDS Paving Project VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER The Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees will accept sealed bids until 1 p.m., Dec. 6, 2024, for removing four inches of asphalt millings and replacing with four inches of asphalt within village limits. Said bids are for paving using bidder-furnished materials. Prices should be per square foot. Successful bidder will supply the specified product from Jan. 15, 2025, to Dec. 1, 2025. All work is to be done according to village specifications. Contractor must supply traffic control and signag...
Check out some of our favorite photos, taken by SAM photographers since Sept. 1, that did not get printed in the paper. Photos included were taken by Amy Kerkman, Jody Schindler, Sean Anderson and LuAnn Schindler....
When Larry and Judy Parker moved to Clearwater in 1965, little did they know they would spark the idea for one of the hottest rodeo tickets in Nebraska. On Nov. 9, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce honored the Judy Parker, the late Larry Parker and Steve Patras, of Clearwater, for orchestrating the first Clearwater Rodeo in 1967 and named the new building on the grounds the Double P Tack Room. Larry Parker died in 2004, in an automobile accident near Mission, South Dakota. During Saturday's event,...
County leadership will see only one change following the Nov. 5 General Election. Don Linquist Jr. will be the new District 4 supervisor in Holt County. He defeated incumbent Scott Keyes in the May primary. In the General Election, Linquist received 82.27% - or 719 - votes. Four write-in votes were recorded. In District 2, incumbent Dustin Breiner received 527 votes compared to 116 for Terri L. Krysl. One write-in vote was counted in the race. In Antelope County, Eli Jacob retained his District 2 commissioner seat, with 337 votes. Voters cast...
St. Peter de Alcantara Church in Ewing will host its annual bazaar, Sunday, Nov. 17. Homemade chicken noodle and chili soups will be served, along with sandwiches and desserts, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at St. Dominic Hall. A raffle drawing will take place at approximately 1:30. Bake sale and religious items will also be available....
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, Nov. 19. The event will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Neligh American Legion, located at 115 W. Third Street....
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce vice president, Jeremy Sanne, and president, Curt Thiele, display the 2024 Mid-States Rodeo Association Large Purse Rodeo of the Year award during Saturday's chamber appreciation and dedication dinner at the rodeo grounds....
The Honorable James Kube issued a bench warrant for Christopher B. Brady, 33, of Elgin, for failure to appear for sentencing in Antelope County District Court on Oct. 30. Brady originally was scheduled for sentencing on a charge of third-degree assault - domestic, a Class I misdemeanor, on Sept. 25, but was unable to provide a sample for a chemical test and admitted he would test positive for THC. At the time, public defender Pat Carney requested a continuance after explaining that Brady was scheduled for a medical procedure on Oct. 3. Kube...
Orchard Village Trustees approved a $6,500 bid from John Prouty Construction for demolition of a house situated at 135 W. 3rd Street when they met Oct. 21 in regular session. Clerk Brenda Harrison noted two bids were received for the project. Trustee Tyson Schutt made a motion to accept Prouty's bid and John Ferguson added the second. Chris Miller, of Miller and Associates, in Kearney was certified as the village's street superintendent. Trustees unanimously approved Resolution 10.21.24. In other business, trustees approved the treasurer's...
Village board races were decided during the Nov. 5 General Election. In unofficial results from Antelope County, Clearwater voters re-elected Cody Kester and Kelly Kerkman. Orchard voters chose Stephanie Cleveland and John Ferguson to retain their seats on the board. In Royal, Dennis L. Bridge and Duaine Brandt were the top vote-getters, with 21 each. Ewing voters selected Jeremy R. Tuttle. He was the lone candidate listed on the ballot. Kent Stallbaum received 35 write-in votes. Page voters re-elected Rachel Linquist. She received 58 votes....
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will present a workshop in O’Neill for farm and ranch landowners, landlords and tenants who want to learn more about current trends in farm or ranch real estate, and best practices for managing or leasing land. “Big Questions and Innovative Solutions in Land Management” will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 11, at the office of Nebraska Extension in Holt County, 128 N. 6th St., Suite 100. The workshop will cover topics related to Nebraska's land in...
Holt County Sheriff’s office personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident north of Atkison. On Nov. 6, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a 2020 Ford Edge, driven by Thomas Krcilek was westbond on 883 Road, east of Highway 11. As Krcilek approched the highway, he failed to stop at a stop sign and continued into the intersection and came into contact with the rear of a northbound 2016 white cargo van driven by Tyler Brockberg. The van was towing a trailer with a scissor lift on it. The trailer dislodged from the van and came to rest in the west d...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the filing of a settlement agreement with three parties requiring the cleanup of contamination at the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Company Superfund Site in Norfolk. The settlement was filed in the United States District Court of the District of Nebraska and is subject to a 30-day public comment period and final court approval. The public comment period ends Dec. 9. Under the terms of the settlement, the parties – Brightspeed Kansas Holdings LLC, Nebraska Public Power District, and Black H...
Ghouls and goblins floated door to door on Halloween, looking for treats. Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church hosted trunk or treat. More than 70 youngsters and young at heart dropped by. In Clearwater, the library and The Office were open for visitors. Approximately 30 trick-or-treaters stopped by the news office for snacks and photos....
Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will offer a free veterans supper, honoring military veterans, current military service personnel and their spouses on Sunday, Nov. 10, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Clearwater American Legion. Veterans eat for free. The public is invited to partake in the turkey dinner. Serving will continue until 7 p.m. A freewill donation will be accepted....
The public is invited to a Veterans Day program organized by students enrolled in government classes at Summerland Public School. The program is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m., in the main gym. Instructor Dan Roeber said students will cover multiple topics during the program. "The Government class will have a presentation on the military branches, American involvement in global wars and the home front sacrifices," Roeber said. Summerland band and choir, under the direction of...
The Royal Fire Department will host its annual pancake and sausage supper, Friday, Nov. 15. Serving will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Royal Auditorium. A freewill donation will be accepted. Proceeds will go toward the fire hall addition. Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog will be on site to greet youngsters....
Clearwater Market will close at noon, Friday, Nov. 15, for inventory. Regular store hours will begin again on Saturday, Nov. 16....
Antelope County Commissioners approved hiring Brooke Kumm as the new 4H youth coordinator. Kumm will join the extension staff May 27, 2025, following graduation Commissioner Casey Dittrich asked what the starting salary is for the position. Antelope County Extension Board President Kim Young said the wage will be $20.52 per hour. The wage was built into the office's 2024 budget. Commissioner Regina Krebs asked if the salary is determined by the state. "This is a county position," Young said. You...
Visit a participating Clearwater Chamber business by Nov. 22 for a chance to win a turkey, compliments of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Registration is available at Bearinger Tax & Accounting, Sanne Service, The Waterhole, Clearwater Insurance, Clearwater Market, Clearwater Feed & Grain, Automated Dairy Specialists, DK Feed & Supply, Speedee Mart, Cornerstone Bank, Roots by Jaci and Summerland Advocate-Messenger, in Clearwater and Sly's Family Bar & Grill in Neligh. Winners will be...
