Commissioners give nod to Backroad tour grants

Antelope County businesses participating in the northeast The Best of the Backroad Tour of northeast Nebraska, sponsored by News Channel Nebraska and area economic development groups, will receive an economic incentive, in the form of $100.

Visitor fund committee member Rick Schuchardt, along with NCN representative Laurie Larsen, addressed the Antelope County Commissioners March 2.

Schuchardt said a discussion with Neligh Chamber of Commerce officials led to discussion about the tour and county businesses and organizations to be highlighted.

The premise is similar to the Nebraska Passport pro...