Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Corner Hardware, a long-time staple among Orchard businesses, is under new ownership. On Jan. 11, Glen and Tammy Cheatum, of Orchard, completed the purchase from Cliff and Shirley Erb, who operated the business for more than 50 years. It was business as usual on Jan. 13, when the Cheatums opened the doors as the owners. For now, the Cheatums plan to keep their current jobs. Tammy works as a staff developer for ESU 8; Glen farms. That did not stop the couple from taking a leap of faith. "I've...
TILDEN – Rudy Dittrich, chairman; Gary Gunderson, president and CEO of The Tilden Bank; Kelly Holthus, chairman and Kris Holoch, president and CEO of Cornerstone Bank, announced on Friday, Jan. 24, an agreement has been reached for Cornerstone Bank to purchase The Tilden Bank and their two branches in Clearwater and Creighton, Nebraska. As of Sept. 30, 2019, The Tilden Bank had total assets of $84 million, total deposits of $73 million and total loans of $60 million. The purchase is subject t...
Ag producers interested in diversifying their farm operations may want to attend a meeting sponsored by Midwest Hemp Forum, scheduled for Feb. 21, at the Antelope County Fairgrounds in Neligh. The forum will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. The event, co-sponsored by local entities including Neligh Economic Development, Blackburn Manufacturing, Farm Bureau Financial Services and Broberg Organics, will feature guest speakers and experts in growing hemp as a cash...
Keeping small-town businesses alive seems to be a concern, especially when it comes to selling a business. After having their business on the market for awhile, Cliff and Shirley Erb are excited about turning over the keys to new owners, Tammy and Glen Cheatum. “They have some energy and ideas, and they are going to continue to keep the doors open on Main Street,” said Shirley. For 52 years, the Erbs owned Corner Hardware Store in Orchard. They bought the building in 1968 Throughout the yea...
Antelope County District 2 Commissioner Eli Jacob will have a challenger for the seat he currently fills. Donald Lallier, of Orchard, has filed for the position, according to Antelope County Deputy Clerk Denise Kurpgeweit. Incumbents have until Feb. 18 to register for re-election. Non-incumbents must file paperwork by March 2. The Nebraska general primary will be May 12....
A strong core of polished speakers, along with an ambitious group of novices, comprise the 2020 Ewing speech team. Coach Julie Harley said a dozen students will fill spots on the team. Participants include Skylar Eacker, Katie Hawk, Elizabeth Nordby, Sidney Stallbaum, Kyra Nilson, Allison Schrunk, Emily Nordby, Natalie Stallbaum, Emma Hoffman, Olga Mendoza, Austin Muff and Adrienne Parker. The team will compete at Stuart on Feb. 8; Burwell, Feb. 15; Grand Island Northwest or Ainsworth, Feb. 22;...
Individuals who prefer to submit an early ballot in the 2020 primary election may now submit an application to their respective county clerk's office. According to the Nebraska Secretary of State's office, the first day to request an early ballot for the May 12 election was Jan. 13. Counties receiving requests for early ballots will maintain a list, with ballots among the first mailed beginning April 6, according to Antelope County Clerk Lisa Payne. In a press release, Nebraska Secretary of...
An Antelope County commissioner, who was set to face a jury of his peers in the Antelope County courtroom this month, more than a year after the alleged theft of county property, had his trial continued when he faced the Honorable Donna Taylor last week. Eli Jacob, 66, of Clearwater, who is accused of taking a furnace from the Orchard county barn Jan. 1, 2019, appeared Jan. 15 for a pretrial hearing in the case. Madison County Attorney Joseph Smith, as special prosecutor for Antelope County, told Taylor he now anticipates a two- to four-day...
Charlie Henery was elected as chair of the Antelope County commissioners for 2020, when they met last week. Henery takes the gavel from Dean Smith, who took on the chairman duties when the former chair was removed from office. Regina Krebs, who was appointed to the board in October 2019, was elected vice chair. Henery and Krebs were each the only nominee for their positions, nominated by commissioners Eli Jacob and Carolyn Pedersen, respectively. Reorganization of the board was delayed until...
What word do you associate with German Chocolate cake? For me, it’s love. Every birthday, Grandma Larson would have her best friend, Anna Kuhl, bake a three-tiered German Chocolate cake. I looked forward to that cake each time. It’s my favorite cake, especially when coconut pecan frosting tops it. Homemade, of course. Okay, I’ll be honest. I associate chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies and gooey rice krispy bars with love, too. Primarily because Grandma made those goodies and toted them to...
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, Governor Ricketts presented his State of the State Address to the Nebraska Legislature. The beginning of his speech focused on the events of last year. Although there was much devastation, he emphasized how Nebraskans responded with determination and generosity. A recent federal report pegged the losses stemming from last year’s weather at more than $3.4 billion. This figure does not include all the damages to the private sector, creating hardship for many homeowners, busi...
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, Governor Ricketts presented his State of the State Address to the Nebraska Legislature. The beginning of his speech focused on the events of last year. Although there was much devastation, he emphasized how Nebraskans responded with determination and generosity. A recent federal report pegged the losses stemming from last year’s weather at more than $3.4 billion. This figure does not include all the damages to the private sector, creating hardship for many homeowners, busi...
Looking out the kitchen window as the new year erupts into an expected cold January, a striking red cardinal has stopped at the bird bath. Flashes of blue can be seen as a flock of bluejays dart around the feeders grabbing at morsels of feed. The color reminds me that now is the time to study how to make sure I have color in the plants in the garden this summer. As the winter temperatures force me to indoor time, I need to study up on care for my flower garden. Using the correct fertilizers can...
Memorial services for Roger W. Pofahl, 82, of Ewing, were Thursday, Jan. 23, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater with Pastor Daniel Feusse, officiating. Sherri Ahlers and Bob Sisson provided music. Honarary pallbearers were his grandchildren. Roger died Jan. 19, at Arbor Care Center in Neligh. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater handled the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designations. ~~~ Roger William Pofahl was born Oct. 22, 1937, to Louis W. and Edith M. (Huff) Pofahl at...
Area students have received scholastic honors for the fall 2019 semester. Wayne State College Wayne State College included more than 1,000 students on the dean’s list for exemplary academic achievement during the past semester. Students listed are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a 3.5 grade-point average or above on a 4.0 scale. An asterisk denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term. Area students on the list include Travis Rudloff * and Taylor Sanne, Clearwater; Skylar Reynolds, Jaidyn Schindler, Brad Thoendel, Alex Thramer and Derek T...
“At Holt County Economic Development we believe we are stronger together. When all of Holt County’s communities work together we build a stronger rural community in Holt County,” said director Darby Paxton. Holt County’s leadership program, HomeTown Leadership Institute, is a way to learn more about the people, businesses and organizations in Holt County and bring the communities together. Join the 2020 HomeTown Leadership Institute to be inspired to build a stronger rural community and continue to grow Holt County. HomeTown Leadership Institu...
Take a break from winter and warm up with a bowl of soup at the Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church, Sunday, Jan. 26. The event was rescheduled from Jan. 19, due to weather. Chicken noodle soup and chili, along with sandwiches and desserts, will be served for a freewill donation between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m....
January is National Mentoring Month and Clearwater-Orchard TeamMates will host a soup supper, Friday, Jan. 24, in Orchard, to coincide with mentor/mentee recognition. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 9 in the FCS room at the school. Chili, creamy chicken noodle and potato soups, sandwiches, bars and a drink will be served for a freewill donation....
Nine Bobcat grapplers earned medals Saturday at the Battle Creek Invite. Summerland scored 82 points, tying Crofton-Bloomfield for fifth place. The host school claimed the top spot, scoring 192.5 points. Howells-Dodge took home the runner-up award, with 141 points. Elkhorn Valley finished third, scoring 115.5 and Oakland-Craig placed fourth, accumulating 107 points. Other teams competing included Pender, Stanton, Battle Creek junior varsity, Lutheran High Northeast, Scribner-Snyder and Niobrara/Verdigre. Colton Thiele led the Bobcats with a...
Second quarter and first semester honor roll recipients from Clearwater Public Schools have been announced....
Orchard Public Schools has released names of students who qualified for second quarter and first semester honor rolls....
An Oakdale man was convicted of two crimes last Wednesday during a trial to the bench at the Antelope County courthouse in Neligh. Twenty-three-year-old self-litigant defendant Garrett A.H. Hill faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the last case on the Jan. 15 docket. With other court activity wrapped up for the day, the courtroom was mostly clear, with the exception of a woman who accompanied the defendant, court staff, local media and several law enforcement officers - from the Nebraska State Patrol, Antelope County sheriff’s and Neligh p...
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will be holding a local working group meeting at Upper Elkhorn NRD, 301 North Harrison Street, O’Neill, on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., to discuss natural resource conservation program priorities. The meeting is open to the public. For individuals needing special accommodations, please contact 402-336-3796....
Several defendants were arraigned and/or sentenced by the Honorable Donna Taylor, when she presided over Antelope County court in Neligh last Wednesday, Jan. 15. Andrew C. Schumacher, 40, of Columbus faced Taylor for arraignment and a motion to suppress on a Class W misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, second offense. A plea agreement reached in the case resulted in the charge being amended to DUI, first offense, withdrawal of the motion to suppress and a joint recommend...
Three Holt County supervisors agreed, when the leaders met at the courthouse in O’Neill last Thursday, to serve on a committee to look for ways to improve efficiency within the road department. Road superintendent Gary Connot described several recent issues he attributed to lack of training, oversight and accountability. “I personally think we have got to get more oversight, more practical training and more instructions to our motorgrader operators,” he said. “We had a guy this last summer – we had the best set of roads in the county – in a per...
