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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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A group of horseback riders ventured along the Cowboy Trail, and occasionally along Highway 275 Monday. Destination: Valentine. What initially began as a fundraiser for wildlife conservation in the state has turned into a week-long venture for four college friends and the father of two of the riders. Cooper Blum, Wyatt Blum, Jonathan Johnson, Jackson Leonard and Rick Blum started the journey Saturday in Norfolk. After COVID-19 struck, the group was concerned about requesting donations. "It...
The purchase of a refrigerated semi-trailer and the county fund it was paid from were among matters of contention at the Antelope County commissioners' meeting last week. All five commissioners, several other county officials and others were present in the courthouse meeting room May 5 and the meeting was shared electronically via Zoom. Some of those present were asked to step into the hall at one point, when more than 10 were observed in the room. Jared Reimers addressed the commissioners...
A Holt County supervisor recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference. Bill Tielke, chairman of the county supervisor board, was notified in January that he had been appointed to the association's Environment, Energy and Land Use Policy Steering Committee. The committee is responsible for matters pertaining to air, water, energy and land use – including such things as water resources/management; stormwater; pesticides; a...
What is your why? Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook posed the question to University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates during Saturday’s virtual ceremony. His question got me thinking. Okay, actually his entire 11 and one-half minute address got me thinking and has been on my mind all day. Why? Mindset makes all the difference in life. Coach Cook is successful, so why not apply his lessons? First things first: What is my why? What’s my motivation? What inspires me - and you - to become our bes...
CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS As lawmakers consider legislation to address the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, a group of 64 small business lenders across 32 states are calling on Congress to treat rural and urban businesses equally when it comes to providing relief. While the recently-passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act created a program that provides immediate relief to small businesses with loans from the Small Business Administration, there was no such provision for those who have loans from the U.S. Department...
I know the old saying: April showers bring May flowers. I also know we need showers month after month, but I don't like being held in the house by rain showers. It's May and I want to play outside. I do want the rains but have never figured out the happy medium, as to when it is to rain when needed, so I can be outside. If it rains at night, it's muddy during the day. Hmm, what to do? I suppose those rainy days are the times to look out the kitchen window while I dig into indoor chores. Or, I...
Chadron State College honored 315 graduates in a virtual commencement exercise, May 9. Opening and closing moments of reflection were provided by Taylor Osmotherly of Crawford and Kelsey Brummels, of Ewing, respectively. Eighty-nine students earned master's degress and 226 students received bachelor's degrees. Brummels received a Master of Science Degree in organizational management....
The 47th commencement of Northeast Community College will take place Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. Due to ongoing directed health measures that are in effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event will be a virtual ceremony. As of May 4, some 891 students, including those earning more than one degree, and 220 who completed their studies this past summer and fall, are listed in the commencement program. The 891 students earned 983 degrees; 59 students earned two degrees, 12 earned three...
Charles E. Krysl, 44, of O’Neill was sentenced by the Honorable Mark Kozisek last Monday, May 4, in the Holt County district court. Krysl pleaded no contest March 9, pursuant to a plea agreement reached with Brent Kelly, Holt County attorney. In return Kelly dismissed counts I, III, IV and VI, first-degree false imprisonment, Class 3A felony, third-degree domestic assault, Class 1 misdemeanor, disturbing the peace, Class 3 misdemeanor, and child abuse, Class I misdemeanor, respectively; as well as a separate Holt County court case, and a...
A Red Cross blood drive will be held Wednesday, May 20, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Ewing City Hall. For an appointment, contact redcrossblood.org or Doris Ann Bollwitt at 402-394-7773....
The Village of Ewing will hold a pet vaccination clinic, Wednesday, May 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Ewing Feed and Supply. Dr. Amy Halsey, of Chambers, will be on site and the village clerk will be present to register your pet....
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh United Methodist Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food, Tuesday, May 19, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Riverside Park in Neligh. Due to changing regulations within the cornavirus pandemic, this will be held outside using a drive-up delivery until further notice. Recipients will remain in their vehicles and volunteers will load food. Volunteers will be on hand to direct traffic and make...
Governor Pete Ricketts announced Monday that changes in youth sports will begin June 1. Ricketts encourages people to take advantage of the outdoors with appropriately socially-distanced exercise. "The current directed health measure prohibits organized team sports for youth and adults through May 31. It will remain in effect through the end of the month," he said during a press conference. Matt Blomstedt, Nebraska Department of Educator commissioner, said officials are exploring what is safe an...
Orchard school board members completed their final business for the school Monday, May 4. Orchard advisory board members Candice Hoke, Nate Schwager, Kristi Schutt and DeAnna Clifton were joined by Unified District #1 representatives Terri Hergert and Terra Williby to wrap up district business remotely via Zoom. Hoke and Schwager will continue to serve as board members on the new Summerland consolidated district’s board of education, while tenures of the other board members will end when the new board is seated in June. The only official b...
Summer is on the horizon - and so is the 2020 version of the Great Park Pursuit. As a safety measure, the start of the traditional Great Park Pursuit is being delayed until the COVID-19 threat is lessened, and it is safe to travel the state visiting our many park areas. “Because we are not able to open the Pursuit, and are not accepting impressions at the present time, we are instituting the Great Park Pursuit Backyard Challenge to encourage you get your team registered and ready for park season and the 2020 Great Park Pursuit,” said a Gam...
Summerland oversight/board committee will meet. Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m., via Zoom. Zoom meeting address is https://zoom.us/j/92817511160. Agenda items include: • Design update; options for new school • Zoning/roads update • Bond update • Partial GMP amendment • Summerland accounts update • Staffing update for 2020-2021 • ALICAP presentation • Policy and procedures for 2020-2021 • Activities update The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda, reflecting any changes, will be...
MIA AZIZAH | Nebraska News Service When the novel coronavirus swept the globe and made its way to the communities across Nebraska, community newspaper publishers like Kurt Johnson of the Aurora News-Register, witnessed how the global pandemic became a challenge much closer to home. As businesses shut down and positive cases were confirmed in the Aurora area, Johnson said he felt the public angst grow. And in his 20 years of running the weekly newspaper with a circulation of 2,500, he faced the...
Members of Nebraska Unified District #1 board answered roll call for the final time, May 11, as the board held its last meeting before the three member schools go separate ways. Clearwater and Orchard will become part of Summerland Public Schools, along with Ewing. Verdigre will operate on their own next year. President Peggy Liska called the meeting to order, with four members present. Marty Konopasek, of Verdigre, was excused. Superintendent Dale Martin discussed a waiver of Nebraska Departmen...
Clearwater American Legion Post 267 and Auxiliary members will not host the annual Memorial Day service at the Clearwater cemetery, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Organization members still plan to set up flags at the cemetery, Wednesday, May 20 or Thursday, May 21, at 5 p.m. Auxiliary members plan to sell poppies, Thursday, May 21. They will distribute flowers to Clearwater businesses who are open, per directed health measures....
Ewing Sanders Legion Post 214 will not hold the annual Memorial Day service, May 25, due to COVID-19. Legion members ask that you remember all deceased military members and their families on your own time and at a safe distance....
Ewing Young Members Club and FunFest Concert Committe received a $1,000 grant for Ewing's 150th Summer FunFest celebration from Elkhorn Rural Public Power District's Operation Round Up. Rita Anson, a member of the concert committee, said EYMC member Craig Bollwitt asked her to submit an application to the utility company. Sarah Ahlers, a trustee for the fund, notified Anson of the award. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, representatives from ERPPD were unable to personally deliver the check. "EYMC...
Funeral services for Gloria LaRene (Napier) Montgomery, 90, of Ewing, will be held on Monday, May 18, at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Ewing at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Mike Durre will officiate. Burial will be in Ewing City Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, May 17, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Gloria died Tuesday, May 12, with her family by her side, at Arbor Care Nursing Center in O’Neill. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at w...
North Central District Health Department was made aware Friday of a positive case in Antelope County. The case was due to direct contact with a positive COVID-19 case. All close contacts have been identified and asked to quarantine. Yesterday, NCDHD announced two additional positive COVID-19 cases in Knox County. Through investigations, it has been determined the cases are due to community spread. This means the source of the person's exposure could not be identified through the case investigation process. Case counts for each county in the...
