Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Ewing Public School's senior class went from studying history to becoming part it. After spending the last quarter of school learning remotely, and living through a global pandemic, the last class to graduate from the Holt County district will receive diplomas, Sunday, July 26, during a 2 p.m. ceremony. Elizabeth Burival, Mackenzie Cunningham, Skylar Eacker, Katie Hawk, Xavier Hobbs, Joe Hoffman, Emma Hollenback, Ashley Koenig, Emily Kurpgeweit, Connor Napier, Gage Nilson, Elizabeth Nordby, Madi...
Barbara Bolte isn't exactly sure when she began collecting wind chimes, but she knows what prompted her to hang the collection of 400 unique pieces from the rafters in the garage of her Orchard home. " I started by hanging some out on my front deck and the wind just ripped them apart," Bolte said. "I thought, 'I don't like this,' so I started hanging them in the garage." Inside, the sweet sound of chimes declare peaceful intent, soothing the soul, providing peace of mind. Bolte's collection...
The Antelope County commissioners voted, last week, to issue $3 million in bonds to repair county roads. All five commissioners voted aye to a motion made by commissioner Carolyn Pedersen, seconded by commissioner Eli Jacob, late in an eight-hour meeting at the courthouse in Neligh on July 14. Proceeds from bonds will allow county employees to complete projects totaling more than $2.5 million yet this calendar year, road superintendent Aaron Boggs told the Advocate-Messenger. "Big-money" overlay...
A weekend of family-friendly fun is on tap, July 24 through 26, in Orchard. Orchard’s annual community celebration begins Friday, with a drive-through chicken dinner planned at the Rex. Orchard Historical Society will host the meal, which begins at 11 a.m., and continues until 1 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, Sugarz will serve Indian tacos, walking tacos and nachos, opening at 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. At 5 p.m., Friday, duck races will be held at the Orchard pool. Plan to head downtown for an e...
How many lifequakes have you experienced? After listening to Bruce Feiler on a podcast, and watching a segment with him on the Today show, I have to answer, “Quite a few.” A lifequake is exactly what it sounds like: a crisis situation that shakes and rattles your life, causing a disruption. Many times, the lifequake leads to a transition point in one’s life. Feiler experienced three crises in his 40s. He was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, experienced financial trouble during the reces...
The Nebraska Legislature reconvened on July 20, after a break of more than four months due to the pandemic. When we recessed, we had 17 working days remaining to debate and pass legislation, and those days have been moved to late July through early August in order to complete our work. While things could always change again, we are currently slated to work through the 13th of August to finish out the 60 working days of our session. In the intervening weeks and months, many Nebraskans have had...
TRENTON BUHR Policy Assistant Center for Rural Affairs Nearly two years after voters approved a measure to expand Medicaid, Nebraskans will finally start to see the benefits take shape. Enrollment will begin Aug.1. To be eligible, an applicant’s annual income must be at, or below, 138% of the federal poverty level, which is roughly $17,000 for an individual or $35,000 for a family of four. Additional circumstances, such as a health condition, dependents or valuable assets, could alter eligibility. As is standard practice, enrollee eligibility w...
A private family funeral service for Caleb Louis Ward, 17, of Richland, Washington, was held Tuesday, July 21, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater. Pastor Norlyn Bartens officiated. Burial was in Clearwater Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled arrangements. Condolences may be made directly to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com. ~~~ Caleb Louis Ward, 17, of Richland, Washington, died July 13, at Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington. Caleb was born Sept. 28, 2002, in Ken...
MADELEINE GRANT Nebraska News Service More than 90,000 additional Nebraskans are now eligible to apply for Medicaid, the government’s health insurance program for low-income individuals, the governor has announced. Nebraska residents can begin applying Aug. 1 at ACCESSNebraska.ne.gov and the coverage will take effect on Oct 1. The expansion was first approved in 2018 by Nebraska voters via Initiative 427. The department's Medicaid division submitted state plan amendments to the federal government in April 2019 and made preparations, such as sta...
Lance Daniel, of Eagle, took home extra cash from Clearwater's Big Rodeo, following a successful ride on the bounty bull sponsored by Bearinger Tax & Accounting, LLC. The bounty bull bucked off the riders in the next two performances. This year, 276 contestants from South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Michigan, Texas and Nebraska competed for $30,000 in prize money. Koby Jacobson, of Hershey, scored 75 to take top honors in bull riding. Brett McAbee finished second, with 72, followed by...
Orchard residents consider it a fortunate town when it comes to preserving the history that has taken place hundreds of years ago. Those who have toured the District 57 Schoolhouse or visited the Rex Theatre, have found stories about the places incredible. In 1914, the lot of land north of the Commercial Hotel went up for sale, so Austin C. King, Jr., a banker at the time, along with Lloyd M. Drayton, purchased the land. The two men were interested in progressing the community and they thought...
The Nebraska School Activities Association is preparing to begin the 2020 fall sports season as currently scheduled. First practices for football, volleyball, cross country, girls' golf, boys' tennis and softball are set to begin Aug. 10. "The health and safety of our student participants, coaches and officials has been our priority as we work to provide activities for our member schools," the association said in a press release. "This will not change and modifications may have to be made. Pleas...
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over an array of cases last Wednesday, stemming from fights, traffic crashes, driving while intoxicated or under suspension, to dog attacks. In a rare move, Taylor chose not to follow a sentencing recommendation county attorney Joseph Abler offered as part of a plea deal. Abler recommended a fine only for Smokie J. Pike, 24, of Kearney, in exchange for Pike's no contest plea to third-degree assault, fight by mutual consent, a Class 2 misdemeanor. After...
Last week, many high-profile accounts on Twitter were hacked. After this happened, thousands of verified accounts were put on lockdown so Twitter officials could figure out their next move. Hackers targeted 130 verified accounts and reset passwords for 45 of those. They managed to download information from eight unverified accounts. Twitter officials realized accounts were being hacked when the hackers posted the exact same message and link on each account. The tweet said "I have decided to give...
Shooting sports participants put their skills to the test, July 12, during competition held at the 4-H exhibit building and Antelope County Shooter's Club, in Neligh. Archery, BB gun, air rifle and pistol, smallbore rifle and pistol, shotgun and muzzleloading are taught through the 4-H program, which focuses on safety and responsible handling and use. Archery participants scored points during target practice and ventured through a wooded area, searching for 3-D targets. At the exhibit building,...
An O’Neill man, who was initially stopped for speeding, has remained on the lam for months, failing numerous court appearances. The Honorable Kale Burdick signed an order July 7 for bond, posted July 25, 2019, by Cody L. Horstman, 28, be forfeited. Horstman was stopped by a Nebraska State Patrol trooper July 25, 2019, on Highway 281 south of O’Neill, for alleged speeding, 81 mph in 65 mph zone. According to a probable cause document, while questioning Horstman, the officer noticed the “light” odor of alcoholic beverage coming from Horstma...
