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  • Federal law ups age to purchase tobacco

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 2, 2020

    On Dec. 20, President Donald Trump signed a $1.4 trillion spending package that increasing the includes federal minimum age to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products, including e-vapor products, from 18 to 21. The announcement, posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, noted, "It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product - including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes - to anyone under 21." The FDA regulates all tobacco products. While the FDA has 180 days...

  • SkillsUSA promotes career, technical education

    Cassidy Bearinger, Journalist|Jan 2, 2020

    Internships and Fridays @ Northeast present students an avenue to investigate a potential career. Students in Clearwater and Orchard may also discover more about the world of work through an extra-curricular activity, SkillsUSA. More than 20 students from the two schools are currently enrolled in SkillsUSA. Chapter advisor Mike Odell, Clearwater, said, "SkillsUSA is a student organization that prepares its members for careers in occupations related to skilled services, trades, health services...

  • Clearwater senior transition program offers real-world experience

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 2, 2020

    A program designed to give high school seniors practical work experience or college class credit wrapped its first semester when Clearwater Public Schools closed for the Christmas break, Dec. 20. Program managers Kendra Shrader and Amy Selting say the senior transition program has been a positive experience. "It's been a learning process (for all involved), but I think we're getting there and making progress," Shrader said. Nine of the 10 senior class members participate in the program, which in...

  • Sopers welcome daughter

    Jan 2, 2020

    Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soper, of Page, welcomed a daughter, Rebekah Jean, Aug. 5. She weighed 6 pounds, one-half ounce and measured 19 inches. Grandparents are Scott and LuAnn Schindler, of Clearwater and Earl and Bev Soper of Norfolk. Great-grandparents include Lamont Larson, of Battle Creek, and Ruby Hambleton, Newport News, Virginia....

  • -Isms

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 2, 2020

    It’s late Sunday evening, the wind sounds like a freight train racing through town, and when I glance out the front door, I cannot tell if it is still snowing or if it’s simply blowing what snow already has landed. Scott is stranded at the farm. He tried to make the drive home, but after a mile, the pickup slammed into a drift. Thank God for cell phones and Dad, who brought a tractor to extract the vehicle. Farmers and ranchers never get to experience snow days. Livestock need to be fed and che...

  • O'Neill man receives multiple jail sentences

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Jan 2, 2020

    Alexander W. Larson, 20, of O'Neill was sentenced to serve time in the Holt County Jail by the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County court Dec. 17, for crimes in three separate cases. Burdick sentenced Larson to 30 days, with credit given for 30 days previously served, and $92.87 costs of prosecution, for a conviction of assault in the third degree, threaten in menacing manner, a Class 1 misdemeanor committed April 3. Larson pleaded no contest July 23 and was judge guilty. He was sentenced...

  • Stallbaum signs with Midland

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 2, 2020

    Ewing senior Sidney Stallbaum will continue her volleyball career as a member of the Midland University team. In front of family, coaches and friends, Stallbaum signed a letter of intent, Dec. 17, at Ewing Public Schools. Stallbaum was part of two Ewing squads that qualified for the Nebraska State High School Championships in Class D2, in 2017 and 2018, earning the runner-up trophy both years. In 2019, Ewing joined Clearwater and Orchard to form the Summerland Bobcat cooperative, where...

  • Lady Cats down Walthill in opening round of holiday tournament

    Jan 2, 2020

    The Lady Cats claimed a 77-10 win over Walthill in the opening round of the Summerland Holiday Tournament. Madison Potter, Sidney Stallbaum and Maryssa Long led the Bobcats with 10 points apiece. Potter and Natalie Stallbaum grabbed each grabbed 6 rebounds. Statistics vs Walthill: Potter: 10p, 6r, 1to, 2defl, 1s, 1a Lauren Behnk: 2p, 2r, 1defl, 1a Stallbaum: 10p, 3r, 3defl, 3s, 1a Madleen Reipen: 1to, 1defl, 1s, 6a Summer Schroeder: 4p, 2r, 1defl, 1s Tiana Thramer: 4p, 2r, 1defl, 2s, 2a Hadley...

  • Bobcats fall short against Walthill

    Jan 2, 2020

    Walthill jumped to a 19-10 first quarter lead, Friday, against Summerland, and the Bobcats couldn't close the gap, dropping an 80-61 game in the opening round of the Summerland Holiday Tournament. Turnovers continue to plague the Bobcats this season, as the local boys turned over the ball 27 times. The Bobcats were set to play North Central, Dec. 31, at 12:30 p.m., in a consolation match that was postponed twice due to weather conditions. Gage Clifton scored 20 points to lead the Summerland...

  • South Carolina pair face Antelope County judge on felony theft charges

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Jan 2, 2020

    Robert E. Wagle, 35, of Summerville, South Carolina, faced the Honorable Donna Taylor on Monday, Dec. 30, on three felony counts, theft by unlawful taking, more than $5,000, a Class 2A felony; first-degree false imprisonment, a Class 3A felony; and operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, a Class 4 felony, all alleged Dec. 5. Taylor set bond at $200,000, 10% cash, and set a preliminary hearing for Jan. 13. Antelope County public defender Patrick Carney of Norfolk was appointed Dec. 11 to...

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