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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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At some point, most people have experienced sniffling, aching, coughing, stuffy head and fever associated with the human coronavirus. But symptoms of the common cold differ from COVID-19, a new or novel disease not previously seen in humans. Here's what is known, according to Dr. Michael Mina, assistant professor of epidemiology at Harvard Medical School: • COVID-19 first appeared in Wuhan, China, on Dec. 8, 2019; • Officials assumed the virus was caused by zoonotic - animal to human - tra...
Six Holt County supervisors listened as nearly 50 citizens presented testimony last Friday afternoon. A public hearing regarding TC Energy's application for a pipeline construction permit was held in the district courtroom at the Holt County courthouse. Pipeline opponents, from elementary students to 90-year-old grandparents, packed the courtroom, filling approximately 100 seats, and spilled out to the second-floor hallway. Speakers were called in order of sign-up, which had begun in the morning...
Christofer N. Carstens, 21, of Oakdale was found guilty of felony child abuse last Wednesday when he appeared before the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district court in Neligh. A plea agreement was reached, resulting in Carstens pleading no contest to the crime in exchange for prosecutor, Joe Abler’s agreement to file no further charges in the case and to recommend no more than 20 years imprisonment at sentencing, which is set April 29. Johnson ordered a presentence investigation report. Accused of injuring his infant d...
Elementary students in Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard kicked off Read Across America Week with activities, wacky attire and creative treats....
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by various churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food, Tuesday, March 17, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club in Neligh. The goal is to provide free food to those whose needs are great and resources are limited without being restricted by income guidelines. Due to liability reasons, recipients will not be allowed in the building until 3 p.m. Individuals are asked to bring their own boxes. Any weather-related changes relating to that day will be announced over local...
When Billy Joel said, “Music is an explosive expression of humanity,” I hope he meant music shapes our lives and reflects current culture. I tend to associate music with certain events, an expression of mood and tone of a nation, a bookmark comprised of notes and rhythms denoting importance, a mix tape providing background accompaniment to daily life. Ask someone to name their favorite song. More than likely, they’ll pause momentarily, contemplate for a few seconds more and rattle off a curre...
This past week, the Legislature hit the half way mark in this year’s 60-day legislation session. The public hearing process is complete and senators will now meet in full-day session. Discussion will focus on bills that have been given priority status either by a senator, a committee or the speaker. The Legislature is scheduled to adjourn April 23. LB 424, introduced by Grand Island Senator Dan Quick, proposes to allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create a joint land bank with one or m...
In the town halls I’ve held across the 41st district, as well as visits at the Capitol in Lincoln, many of you have brought up housing. Rural workforce housing is among the top issues holding Nebraska back from our true economic potential. Certainly, the high burden of property taxes across Nebraska is having a negative impact on the availability of rural housing: not only are property taxes high in our small towns, but the ripple effects of high property taxes on the economy are felt hard in r...
KATE HANSEN Policy Assistant, Center for Rural Affairs The deadline for Nebraska farmers and ranchers to apply to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program is quickly approaching. Any interested producers should apply by March 13. Administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, EQIP is a working lands conservation program that offers producers financial and technical assistance for a variety of conservation practices. The program is one of the nation’s most popular working lands conservation programs and thousands of farmers a...
Joey Crooker, 37, of Ainsworth, formerly of Page, was sentenced by the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom last Wednesday, Feb. 26. Crooker, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of sexual assault pursuant to a plea agreement reached in December, has a previous sexual assault conviction, in 2002. He was questioned by the judge prior to passing sentence regarding his understanding of his previous sentence. "I understood," Crooker replied. "I just lost my head."...
On Feb. 27, nine members of the Clearwater/Orchard SkillsUSA Chapter attended the middle school conference, in Grand Island, along with two of their sponsors, Amy Selting and Carrie Williamson. Students competed in a variety of events, including team engineering, metric 500, applied math, job skill demonstration and prepared speech. The Clearwater/Orchard chapter had four students place in the top three of three different contests. Keaton Thiele and Logan Kester tied for third in applied math....
Don Lallier, of Orchard, has filed for Antelope County Commissioner, district two, which includes Clearwater and Orchard. Lallier said he is "offering honest public service as a dedicated public servant." A retired U.S. Army veteran, Lallier has a Bachelor of Arts degree in business. He has served as a volunteer fireman and is an active amateur radio operator and storm spotter. Lalllier said he is "a proactive person, always looking for the best way to get the job accomplished." He has more...
Fifteen individuals were killed in traffic accidents on Nebraska roadways during January according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The fatalities occurred in 15 separate crashes. Ten of the 15 occupants killed were not wearing safety belts. Four fatalities occurred on the interstate, nine on other highways and two on local roads. One fatality crash involved a pedestrian. Icy or snowy road conditions contributed to five of the crashes and fatalities. The number of fatalities increased from eight in January 2019, which is an...
There are many ways to define history. But no matter what definition is accepted, it is important to see that history is the story of people and what has happened to people in families and communities. History is all around us, no matter where we live, and it is our story. The newly-renovated one-room schoolhouse, located in the Antelope County Museum Complex, is hosting a lunch box learning program that looks back in time about Nebraska and western history. Programs and curriculum topics once used in education in rural Nebraska schools will...
How would the public get medication if there was a disease outbreak or other disaster? North Central District Health Department will host “The Escape Pod,” a free public health training, Monday, March 23, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the NCDHD office, 422 E. Douglas, in O’Neill. Participants will use logic to crack codes, look for clues and help public health escape disaster. Registration is encouraged. For more information, contact Heidi Hostert at 402-336-2406 or email [email protected]....
Ewing kindergarten students studied fairy tales during February. They learned about story patterns, including how fairy tales have a happily ever after ending. After reading a tale, an element from the story - a beanstalk, dragon, cage, haystack, pea, or spinning wheel, would appear in the classroom....
The Ewing Tiger speech team tied for second with Stuart in the O/C Whirlwind Invitational speech meet, Feb. 29. Creighton won the meet Kyra Nilson earned gold in serious prose. Katie Hawk and Sidney Stallbaum finished first in duet acting, while Nilson and Emily Nordby ended fourth. Hawk claimed the gold medal in humorous prose. Stallbaum finished second in entertainment speaking and third in persuasive speaking. Three speakers placed in poetry interpretation: Elizabeth Nordby, third; Natalie Stallbaum, fourth and Olga Mendoza, sixth. The oral...
The Ewing FCCLA chapter joined more than 450 other Nebraska FCCLA members and advisers at the state peer education conference, in Kearney, Feb. 24. Freshmen Olga Mendoza and Emma Hoffman, along with their adviser, Chelsey Greene, participated in the conference. The theme of the meeting was “SPOT The Difference Peer Education is Making.” The state peer officer team has joined state officers to promote the Live Like Lisa kindness challenge. Members are encouraged to nominate other chapter members or advisers who go above and beyond to be the kin...
Mason Hoke, a sophomore at Orchard Public School, is the artist of the week for his painting and colored pencil project that is a tribute to Kobe Bryant....
