Week of July 15, 2026
Week of July 15, 2026
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger has been selected to participate in a national initiative aimed at strengthening the future of rural community newspapers, giving local readers, advertisers and residents an opportunity to help shape the newspaper's next chapter. This month, the newspaper will partner with journalism leaders and researchers to gather feedback on what readers value most, where improvements can be made and how local news can remain strong and sustainable for years to come. The...
This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Google's Nebraska data centers consumed about 732 million gallons of water in 2025, the tech giant recently self-reported. Viewed one way, that's a lot of water: More than Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District customers use in an average week, combined, according to data from MUD. Viewed another way: It's less than you think. Google data centers consumed about...
Before he became a world-record pacer known across the country, Shade On was a young colt in Ewing with a broken leg and an uncertain future. Known for his resilience and, according to historical accounts, "almost human intelligence," Shade On became one of the region's most recognized racehorses. More than a century later, information about the horse continues to be preserved through exhibits at the Antelope County Museum, the Shade On Memorial in Riverside Park in Neligh, and local historical...
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Adam Ahlers, an ecologist and wildlife biologist from Kansas State University, has been named the director of the School of Natural Resources at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Ahlers is a Clearwater High School graduate. Ahlers, a professor in the Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, will begin his new post on Aug. 1. He has been a member of the faculty at Kansas State University's College of Agriculture since...
Get ready for small-town horsepower. Royal's annual tractor parade returns, Saturday, July 18, sporting a brand-new route that will cover southern Antelope County. Organizer Gary Ober said tractors will depart Orchard at 11 a.m. This year's route will take participants near Clearwater, south toward the Antelope-Wheeler county line, to Neligh and points northeast. Registration will be at Royal Bar and Grill. For more information, contact Gary Ober at...
We begin a new "calendar year" at the office this week. This new chapter represents the first edition of volume eight. Where has the time gone? In 2019, Jenna, Sandy, Travis, Erin and I sat in house at the cedar dining room table, assembling and editing a six-page newspaper that we blanket mailed to every Summerland community. Now, that little newspaper that could has turned into one of the top publications in the state, or so I'm told. I'm not keeping track or comparing column inches or...
Joseph and Kierra O'Brien of Petersburg are the parents of a son born Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Faith Health in Norfolk. The baby, named Leo Joseph, weighed eight pounds, eight ounces. Grandparents are Jarod and Tammy Bearinger of Clearwater and Ed and Ruth O'Brien of Tilden. Great-grandparents include Bob and Rita Kester, Doug Bearinger, Jeanette Bearinger, the late John and Mary O'Brien, and the late Francis and Rita...
Summerland Board of Education members will address transportation and hiring needs when they meet Monday, July 20. Four action items are included on the agenda for the 7 p.m. meeting, including approval on classified staffing work agreements, action on policy updates, discussion and potential action on transportation needs and consideration of membership in the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association. Following opening formalities, a celebration of excellence will feature staff and student...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JULY 9, 2026 Vice-chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of June 23, 2026, Board of Commissioner and Board of Equalization meetings. Public comments. Correspondence was reviewed. Clerk of the District Court, treasurer’s fund balance, treasurer's miscellaneous revenue, and sheriff’s monthly report. Zoning administrator: no report. Approved two (2) promotional grant requests. Commissioners Dittrich...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE Teal’s Westside Dining Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 53-135.01 of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act, a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from Nov. 1, 2026, for the following retail liquor licensee: Teal’s Westside Dining 49134 US Highway 20 O’Neill, NE 68763 Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the County on or before Aug. 10, 2026, in the office of the county clerk and that...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE ATKINSON STUART COUNTRY CLUB Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 53-135.01 of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act, a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from Nov. 1, 2026, for the following retail liquor licensee: Atkinson Stuart Country Club PO Box 596 West Hwy 20 Atkinson, NE 68713 Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the County on or before Aug. 10, 2026, in the office of the county...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE Gene Timperley and Teal Timperley DBA SpringLake Angus Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 53-135.01 of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act, a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from Nov. 1, 2026, for the following retail liquor licensee: Gene Timperley and Teal Timperley DBA SpringLake Angus 50475 887 Road Lynch, NE 68746 Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the County on or before Aug....
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Public School Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room and will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the administrative office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. *** AGENDA 1. Call meeting to order...
PROCEEDINGS Antelope County Board of Equalization Neligh, Nebraska July 9, 2026 Vice-chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Heard and decided 21 protest. Meeting Adjourned. Antelope County Board of Commissioners Neil Williby Vice-chairman of County Board Attest: Lisa Payne /s/ Antelope County Clerk Published July 15, 2026...
