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Clearwater Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a call late Sunday evening at 406 Iowa Street. Assistant Fire Chief Mark Allemang said the fire was reported at approximately 11:55 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found the single-story home of the Jose and Jemima Mendoza family in flames. The Mendozas were out of state at the time of the blaze. They returned to Clearwater on Monday. Departments from Ewing and Neligh provided mutual aid. Allemang said firefighters extinguished the...
Richard L. Bloom, 59, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, appeared before the Honorable Mark Kozisec for sentencing in the Holt county district courtroom in O’Neill on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Bloom was sentenced to seven days in the Holt county Jail, with credit for five days previously served, a $500 fine and his driver’s license was revoked for six months on a Class W misdemeannor count of driving under the influence of alcohol, first offense; and the same for a second Class W misdemeanor, refusal to submit to a chemical test; and a $50 fine for...
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive, Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Ewing, from noon to 6 p.m., at Ewing City Hall. To schedule an appointment, contact Doris Ann Bollwitt at 402-394-7773 or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins will not be accepted....
One photo of my parents captures them in their zone. It’s their wedding anniversary and they’re waltzing. Both are looking directly at the camera, still smiling after 40 years of wedded bliss. They’re definitely in their element. They enjoyed dancing. When King’s Ballroom was still operating in Norfolk, the ‘rents were waltzing around the dance floor. Other couples stopped as Dad and Mom sashayed to the strains of big band tunes, offering an ovation to the young couple when the melody slowed to...
For end-of-the-year columns, it’s customary to recap events of the past 12 months, usually highlighting a mix of good and bad. Because this year has been dominated by health, and my beat is health, it seems fitting to reflect on where we are. Where we are is not good. A headline in the Los Angeles Times seemed to sum up the current state of the U.S. health care system: “Bodies pile up, patient care falters as COVID-19 devastates L.A. County hospitals.” In the Times’ story, a hospital critical care nurse says, “No one would believe this is the U...
Hello, my name is Mark Mahoney, and I'm a stay-at-home dad. That is a sentence I never thought I would write, yet I'm happy to have been home nearly every day with Hazel, my one-year-old daughter, since the end of June. Prior to then, I had been a full-time newspaper reporter for just over 13 years. I thought I would miss being a part of the workforce once I left it, but I really don't. Though I guess I haven't left the working world entirely, as I contribute to the Summerland...
Nebraskans are fortunate to have ample access to natural resources. These resources have long supported agriculture in our state, and fairly recently, have allowed for the expansion of our renewable energy industry. As our homegrown renewable energy continues to grow, many communities and utilities have started to pursue goals to replace older generation with clean energy. Several utilities in Nebraska have already taken steps to either put goals into place or begin planning for a cleaner energy future. Notably in mid-November, the Lincoln...
A memorial visitation service for Lamont Larson, 93, of Tilden, will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Peace United Church of Christ, in Tilden, with Pastor Melanie Miller officiating. A remembrance service is planned for 3 p.m. Private graveside services at the Oakdale Cemetery, in Oakdale, will be held at a later date. Per Lamont's requests, visitors are asked to wear red or Husker apparel to the visitation. Lamont died Thursday, Dec. 31, at Community Pride Care Center in Battle...
Funeral Service for Nellie J. Knapp, age 86 of Clearwater, NE will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater with Pastor Ryan Janke, officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, rural Clearwater. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangement. Nellie passed away January 3, 2021 at Alpine Village in Verdigre, Nebraska. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.beyersnidermemorialfh.com...
North Central District Health Department reported 38 new cases in the district Jan. 4, including: seven, Antelope; 0, Boyd; 0, Brown; one, Cherry; six, Holt; 0, Keya Paha; 15, Knox; nine, Pierce and 0, Rock. NCDHD has received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and is proceeding to disperse vaccine to Phase 1A partners, as outlined in the Nebraska COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. As of Dec. 31, 784 north central Nebraska residents received the first dose of the vaccine. NCDHD will notify the public as the district transitions to each phase. The speed of...
The Bobcats ran up against a familiar opponent in the Summerland holiday tournament consolation game with a second matchup for the season against the Chambers/Wheeler Central Renegades. Summerland got off to a decent start early in play and won its second game of the season, 42-19. Mason Hoke led the team with 10 points. In the first half, the Bobcats played their best offense of the game and jumped out to an early lead, 19-3. The boys kept the ball rolling and held off the Renegades to take a...
In the championship game of the Summerland Holiday Tournament, against the Renegades, the Lady Bobcats were unable to come up with a redeeming win and lost 42-27. Through the entire game, turnovers were an issue and limited the girls' offensive production. The first quarter was tightly contested, with most of the Summerland points, against a tough CWC defense, coming from deep court. In the second quarter, the Lady Bobcats were held to only four points and fell behind, 24-14. After the break,...
The Bobcat junior varsity wrestling team tied for sixth, Monday, at the Wisner-Pilger Invite, accumulating 63 points in a field of a dozen teams. Schuyler claimed the top position, scoring 207.5 points. Logan View finished second, with 140, followed by Wayne, 107; Battle Creek, 103; Clarkson-Leigh, 69.5. Pierce tied with the Cats in the sixth-place spot. Jesse Thiele finished first in the 120-pound class, finishing 5-0, with four wins by decision and one win by fall. Alex Thiele placed second in...
Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the County Clerk’s Office and are open to the public. Approved two tax-roll corrections. Meeting adjourned. Antelope County Board of Equalization Charlie Henery, Chairman Attest: Lisa Payne Antelope County Clerk Published January 7, 2021 ZNEZ...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Public School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, Monday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m., at Summerland Public School at Clearwater and will be open to the public. An agenda for the regular meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the administrative office in Orchard. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Publish January 7, 2021 ZNEZ AGENDA 1. Call meeting...
Clearwater Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire call, Wednesday, at a home north of Clearwater. According to information supplied by the Clearwater VFD, a motorist noticed smoke curling out of the home of Steven and Holly Thiele, located approximately three miles north of Clearwater, on 516 Avenue, around 2:55 and dialed 911 to report the fire. Clearwater firefighters received the at approximately 3 p.m., and requested mutual aid from Neligh Volunteer Fire Department. The...
On Monday, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from President Donald J. Trump, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff to honor the service and sacrifice of United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement across the country. Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Jan. 13....
