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A Clearwater mobile home is uninhabitable following a Thursday morning fire. The mobile home, located at 207 Colorado Street, is considered a complete loss. The property is owned by Antonio Mendez, according to Antelope County Gworks data. She and three other individuals resided at the property. They all were able to exit the structure without injury. Clearwater fire chief Steve Hankla said approximately a dozen fire fighters responded to the call. "We had two tankers, two grass rigs and one...
Antelope County Commissioners had been at work for more than 65 minutes, May 2, when an individual performing a lewd act appeared on the Zoom call. The county board meets twice a month, in person, at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. The meeting is also available via Zoom for individuals who chose to watch and/or participate via the online conferencing platform. While then-Gov. Pete Ricketts issued an executive order to temporarily waive certain requirements of the Nebraska Open Meeting...
Summerland Public School held commencement exercises Saturday, May 6, for the class of 2023. To view the photo gallery, visit michaeltabbert.pixieset.comSummerland Public School held commencement exercises Saturday, May 6, for the class of 2023....
Summerland's track teams packed a one-two punch, May 4, at the Randolph Invite. The boys' team finished first,scoring 192 points in the five-team field. The Lady Cats finished second to Ponca, who won with 203 points. Summerland scored 140. Coach Shannon Schumacher said the girls' team had several highlights. "Hadley Cheatum led the team on her last meet before districts, with three golds in three events. Bailey Ahlers and Raina Krebs also got first in their events. Lydia Robertson, Caydence...
A Ewing woman who had been facing four felony charges stemming from incidents occurring at a rural Ewing home, occupied by several children, one year ago, on May 12, 2022, has pleaded no contest to three misdemeanor counts. Jessica J. Snyder, 41, appeared in front of the Honorable Mark Kozisec for a change of plea hearing May 1, accompanied by her attorney, Justin Kalemkiarian from the Berry Law Firm in Lincoln. A plea bargain was announced, after which Kozisec allowed Snyder to withdraw her previous pleas of not guilty to Count I, terroristic...
“Patience is a flower which doesn’t grow in everybody’s garden.” I wonder if the originator of the aforementioned quote ever went through hip replacement surgery. At this point, this patient is becoming impatient. I’m ready to ditch the walker but, after 15 or so steps, I realize I need it for stability. I’m ready to go upstairs, but the 15-step trip down to the landing worries me. I’m ready to sleep in my own bed because, even though I complain to Scott it’s time for a new bed, our memory foam...
As if propping up the school aid formula to historic proportions wasn't enough, the new governor appears to be getting his way in the Legislature with a package of tax changes that could cost the state more than $3 billion over the next six years. The plan would increase Nebraska's two property tax credit programs, cap school property tax growth and eliminate almost all community college property taxes. Oh, and this bill works in concert with one that would cut the state's top income tax rate...
This week saw the Legislature debate the mainline state budget. The latest projections from the Economic Forecasting Board lowered revenue projections for the current fiscal year by $80 million to $6.36 billion. The adjustment was based on anticipated decrease of $200 million in individual income, sales and use tax receipts, offset in part by projected increases of $120 million in corporate and miscellaneous tax receipts. Total projected revenue receipts for Fiscal Year 2023-24, however, were ra...
Like a car racing along the interstate, exiting onto a highway, and finally reaching the family farm along a dusty gravel road, our blood circulates inside our bodies. There are the major blood vessels, such as the aorta running out of the heart and there are the tiny capillaries allowing blood cells, one at a time, to carry oxygen and nutrients to all the cells in our bodies. The network of capillaries is so complex it is estimated there are over 40 billion in one person and, if stretched out...
Weather permitting, the mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will disperse food on Tuesday, May 16 from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at the American Legion Club in Neligh. Volunteers will be available to assist with loading product into cars, parking and collecting the necessary information from participants. Listen for any weather-related announcements on the Norfolk and O’Neill radio stations....
Make a difference by donating blood, in Ewing, May 24. The American Red Cross will be at Ewing City Hall, accepting donations between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, contact Nancy Harpster at 402-340-0326 or sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org. "Come give and receive an exclusive Red Cross beach towel while they last," Harpster said....
The year 2023 marks a milestone at Northeast Community College. On Fri., May 12, the college will hold its 50th commencement ceremony to celebrate the success of its graduates. Three commencement ceremonies will be held in the Cox Activities Center on the Norfolk campus at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. At 9 a.m., nursing graduates will receive their nurse pins and participate in commencement. The ceremony at 12 p.m., will award credentials to graduates in applied technology and health and public...
Summerland shot 386 at the May 3 Niobrara/Verdigre Golf Invite. The Bobcats finished in seventh place. Neligh-Oakdale claimed the team title with 341. Elgin Public/Pope John and Boyd County both shot 353, followed by N/V, 371; Bloomfield, 373; Stuart, 383; Wausa, 399 and Crofton, 313. Matthew Potter led the Bobcats, carding a 90. He finished 14th. Dane Miller and Christian Behnk both finished with 97; Kelton Bruhn, 102 and Dylan Rotherham, 114. Logan Kester claimed the top medal spot in junior...
PUBLIC NOTICE USDA APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Ewing intends to file an application to USDA Rural Development for financial assistance in the amount of $50,000 for assistance with the purchase of a payloader. A meeting will be held on May 22, 2023, at Ewing City Hall, at 7 p.m., regarding the proposed project and to provide the opportunity for public comment. Sharon Swails, CMC Ewing Village Clerk Published May 11, 2023 and May 18, 2023 ZNEZ...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Summerland Public School, District 02-0115, Board of Education, will hold its regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 7 p.m. The public meeting will be held in the board room at 51293 857th Rd, Ewing, Nebraska. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the superintendent during normal business hours. Additionally, a link to the agenda is available on the district’s website – District Inf...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA May 2, 2023 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approve agenda. Approved minutes of the April 11, 2023, Board of Commissioner meeting and April 11, 2023, Board of Equalization meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. No zoning administrator report. Set public hearing date of road closing. Held CUP public hearing for H & T Seed and Technology, LLC. Approved with conditions.Approved pay application and change order. Parking lot discussion;...
Doug E. Lewis, 57, of Norfolk appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on May 3 for pretrial hearing, alongside his attorney Ron Temple of Norfolk. Lewis is charged with Count I, third-degree assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and Count II, disturbing the peace, a Class 3 misdemeanor, both alleged Aug. 21, 2022, in Tilden. Temple requested a trial date be set, although he said the case may still be resolved. Jury selection and trial are set June 2. Gaylen L. Dredge, 60, of Neligh faced Taylor, accused of driving during revocation, a...
William R. Mathes, 45, of O’Neill appeared in front of the Honorable Mark Kozisec in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill on May 1, for sentencing on two Class 1 misdemeanors, second-degree false imprisonment and third-degree domestic assault, both committed Sept. 20, 2022, at an O’Neill residence. Kozisec fined Mathes $250 on each count and taxed him $247 costs of prosecution. Mathes, who was represented by Holt County public defender Rod Smith, pleaded no contest to the two counts Feb. 27, pursuant to a plea agreement with Holt...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE North Central District Health Department announced, May 9, that Heidi Kuklis will serve as the district's newest executive director. Kuklis joined the NCDHD team in February 2023 and is already familiar with its operations, as she previously served as the emergency response coordinator for more than five years. "Kuklis brings a wealth of energy, knowledge and expertise to the team. She is extremely active in the community, is a member of various organizations and boards and is...
The Honorable Donna Taylor signed a bench warrant May 3 for the arrest of Ronald E. Murray, 59, of Norfolk, with bond set at $1,500, 10% cash. Murray failed to appear in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh for a hearing April 19. A previous warrant for Murray’s arrest, issued Aug. 17, 2022, after he failed to appear June 15, 2022, was served April 7 by a Madison County sheriff’s officer and Murray posted a $1,500 personal recognizance bond April 11. Murray was cited May 5, 2022, by an Antelope County deputy, in Oakdale, for three cou...
Dylan Rotherham carded a 45 at the Santee Invite, held May 1. He was only three strokes behind first-place medalist, Chase Furstenau, of Neligh-Oakdale. Bryson Gadeken finished second, with a 43. Christian Behnk ended in fifth, place shooting 50, while Matthew Potter and Kelton Bruhn both finished with 54, to finish eighth and ninth, respectively. In junior varsity competition, Logan Kester led the field with 50. Barrett Stearns shot 57, finishing fourth; Bennett Flenniken finishing fifth, shooting 58; Brandon Pruden ended in 10, shooting 77...
Neligh Chamber of Commerce will receive a Rural Workforce Housing Fund award to create quality affordable housing. Nebraska Department of Economic Development announced the recipients from across the state, Thursday, who will receive $22,825,000 in awards through the 2022 round of the RWHF. Neligh will receive $510,000 in award funds, with a local match of $255,000. For the 2022 funding cycle, non-profit development organizations that supplied a match minimum of at least 50% were eligible....
