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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Too many holes in the road to count. That's the situation on 516 Avenue, in a one-mile section from the Elkhorn River Bridge, north to the intersection of 853 Road. The condition of this stretch of county road isn't the only section of asphalt requiring attention. Individuals who drive 851 Road on a regular basis compare driving on certain parts of the road, especially between 510 and 513 avenues, to "bouncing around on a pinball machine." These are just two examples of disrepair of asphalt...
Antelope County Sheriff Robert Moore will no longer serve as the county's emergency manager. In a letter addressed to the Antelope County clerk, Moore said he felt he could no longer work under the "current conditions and feelings of the commissioners." The letter was dated May 7, two days after a meeting when two commissioners found fault with the manner a refrigerated semi-trailer was purchased to serve as a makeshift morgue for a worst-case scenario, when deaths from COVID-19 may exceed...
Instead of watching the big screen at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln for the announcement of the State FFA student leadership, Alyssa Moser, of Clearwater, discovered she was one of seven students selected as a state leader while she sat with family in their home's living room, via a Zoom call, May 7. Moser, an O'Neill Public Schools senior, will serve as one of five vice presidents for the largest student-run organization in the world. Moser's introduction to FFA began as a sophomore when she...
Some of the best gifts received from family didn’t cost anything, except time. Memories of baking in both grandmothers’ kitchens still flood to mind every time I try a new recipe or attempt to roll pie crust to an acceptable thickness. P.S. Grandma Fields, I’m still trying to master that skill. Frozen pie crusts are so much easier but do not taste a quarter as good as yours. When I watch baseball, I’m back in Wausa, walking to the ballfield with Dad and Grandma, waiting for the town team to take...
On Monday of this week, Speaker Scheer announced the Legislature would return from our extended adjournment on July 20. I believe that this is an appropriate time to allow the curve in Nebraska to flatten and to give senators and staff time to prepare to finish our session for this year. I am grateful for the time laid out before us to work on how the Legislature can best set up the state for success as we emerge from the conditions we have been under. The top item on my list of priorities...
Liz Furstenau, registered nurse and infection control director, is the 2020 Caring Kind Award winner of Antelope Memorial Hospital. She was recognized for the award, Tuesday, May 12, during National Hospital Week. Each year, the Nebraska Hospital Association honors employees from hospitals across the state as "Caring Kind" employees. The honored employee must exemplify the spirit of someone who gives that something special to others. Furstenau was nominated and selected by her fellow AMH...
As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office is partnering with state and local law enforcement to promote the importance of buckling up. Just as COVID-19 has taught us the importance of proactively protecting yourself by wearing a mask, buckling up is as important in reducing motor vehicle injuries and fatalities. "As our state resumes to normal business and transportation activities, it is important that we share this lifesaving...
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 3,478 degrees during a virtual graduation celebration, May 9. Go Big Grad: A Husker Graduation Celebration featured a dream big address from John Cook, head coach of the Nebraska volleyball team, and appearances by special guests, including Husker football coach Scott Frost. Area graduates include Whitney R. Rittscher, Elgin, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts degree, with distinction and Audrey Wilhelm, College of Arts and Sciences,...
The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean's list for the spring 2020 semester.Students must have completed 12 credit hours or more with a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Mackenzie Petersen, of Page, and Trisha Hoffman, of Royal, were named to the list....
A total of 178 graduating seniors have completed requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. This is the largest number of honors graduates in a single term in the 33-year history of the program. To graduate from the University Honors Program, students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade-point average, complete a senior project or research thesis and fulfill other curricular requirements. Audrey Claire Wilhelm, of Royal, has been recognized. She is a student in the college of arts and s...
Tessa Glatte, of Orchard, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in biomechanics, from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Glatte graduated cum laude during the May 8 virtual ceremony....
On May 9, Dr. Jessica McManigal, daughter of Jim and Jacque Pelley, formerly of Neligh, received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. McManigal will join Animal Clinic Suburban in Omaha, where she and her husband, Brett McManigal, formerly of Verdigre, reside. McManigal graduated from Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools in 2005 and received a veterinary technician degree from Northeast Community College. She earned a Bachelor of Science...
Andrew J. Harris, 34, of Atkinson was sent to prison by the Honorable Mark Kozisek in the district court of Holt County on Monday. Harris was sentenced to concurrent 18-month terms in an institution under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Corrections, with credit for 136 days served, for convictions of counts I and II, attempted burglary and attempted theft by unlawful taking, both Class 3A felonies committed Jan. 3 near Stuart; and two concurrent 12-month prison terms, to be served consecutive to the 18-month terms, for...
Public notice is hereby given that the Antelope County Board of Commissioners has determined the voluntary position of emergency manager for Antelope County, Nebraska, will be vacant. Pursuant to 81-829.46 Nebraska Revised Statutes, the vacancy will be filled by appointment by the Antelope County Board of Commissioners. Individuals interested in serving in this position should submit a written application to the office of Antelope County Clerk, 501 M Street, P.O. Box 26, Neligh, Nebraska 68756. Applications must be received by 9 a.m., Monday,...
In what may well become Antelope County's first election by mail resulted in voter turnout of 47.62%, according to county clerk Lisa Payne. Of the 4,488 registered voters in the county, 2,137 individuals cast their choice for candidates, with 1,751 early voting ballots. Three hundred eighty-six were cast at polling sites across the county. Incumbent Eli Jacob, of Clearwater, received 153 votes for district two commissioner, while Bob Krutz, of Orchard, finished with 132 votes. Donald Lallier, of...
The Antelope County commissioners are considering a bond to finance extensive road repairs. “I think a big topic at this meeting will be what we will do with our oil roads, after our discussion last week,” commissioner Dean Smith said during the commissioners’ May 11 meeting at the courthouse in Neligh. He had contacted Tobin Buchanan with First National Capital Markets, who had previously worked with the county, to inquire about bond terms to finance potential major repair costs, “to look at options on how we are going to go forward with th...
Nebraska School Activities Association recently released student recipients of the Spring 2019-20 Nebraska Chriopractic Physicans Association Academic All-State award. To be nominated, a student must be a varsity player or organizational leader who has played a significant role during the season and must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 93%, or 3.7, on a four-point scale. Area students honored include James Kester and Eli Thiele, Clearwater, boys' track and field; Charlie Anson...
As traffic volume slowly rises, Nebraska State Patrol troopers are seeing a dramatic increase in excessive speeding. In two months since the first directed health measures were issued, troopers have cited more than 200 motorists for driving more than 100 miles per hour. Between March 19 and May 18, NSP troopers issued 204 speeding citations for drivers traveling at more than 100 miles per hour. Those citations have been issued across 26 different Nebraska counties. During the same two-month time period in 2019, troopers issued 101 such...
Each year, the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District awards scholarships to graduating seniors who live in the district. Students chosen intend to pursue a career in a field related to agriculture, natural resources or the environment. Emma Hollenback, a Ewing Public Schools senior, is a recipient. She will attend Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, entering the veterinary technician program. She is the daughter of Levi and Ashley Hollenback. Taylor Peter, daughter of Mike and Deb...
North Central District Health Department recently partnered with the Nebraska State Patrol to conduct tobacco compliance checks in Antelope County. Checks aim to ensure retailers are properly checking I.D.’s and only selling to those who are 19 or older. Antelope County’s compliance rate was 94.74% with 19 retailers checked, two skipped and one fail. HiWay Mart, City Limits, Dean’s Market, Elgin One Stop, The Home Town Station, Antelope Lanes, Buff’s Dew Drop Inn, Lucky Joe’s Liquor, Casey’s Retail Co. #2378, Cubby’s Inc., Dollar General #6015...
Recently, hand washing has become a much-publicized defense against coronavirus and soap is the weapon of choice. Perhaps you can still hear your mother's voice as you walked through the kitchen door, sat down to a meal or came out of the bathroom, "Did you wash your hands?" Have you ever wondered how soap combats germs and dirt or why it works so well? Soap can be traced back to around 2800 B.C. Archeologists discovered Babylonian clay tablets inscribed with a soap recipe. The Bible records...
The City of Neligh economic development director recently announced the hiring of a new assistant director of economic development. Brianna Brugman will begin working in Neligh, June 1. Brugman is a native of Albion and anxious to return to northeast Nebraska and make her home in Neligh. As assistant director of economic development, Brugman will also serve as director for the Neligh Chamber of Commerce and assist with Clearwater economic development. Brugman is a graduate of the University of...
As Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season, Nebraska State Troopers will be on the road working day and night to keep Nebraska roads safe. "Troopers have been working diligently throughout the pandemic and that will continue as traffic is expected to increase during the summer months," said Colonel John Bolduc, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. "Travel plans may have changed for many people this summer, but for those who hit the road, it's...
Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with proclamations from President Donald J. Trump, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff effective at noon, May 22, 2020. Flags are being lowered to honor victims of the coronavirus pandemic and to observe Memorial Day. "On Memorial Day, we pause to remember the heroes who've made sacrifices to protect the freedoms we enjoy. Their memory lives on and won't ever be forgotten. This year, we'll commemorate Memorial Day...
