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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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The message from Clearwater residents is overwhelmingly clear: fix the streets. "We've been researching different options and trying to figure out a way to start improving the streets. When we went through the surveys done for the Downtown Revitalization project, and the housing grant two years ago, streets were the No. 1 concern of citizens of the community," said Clearwater Economic Development Director Lauren Sheridan. Navigating Clearwater's business corridor may get a whole lot smoother if...
Access for boaters and shore anglers will improve at Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area. A construction project, which began July 16, will include building a new fishing pier to provide more bank fishing opportunities at the 50-acre lake and repairing two boat ramps. A 60-foot gangway will provide anglers access to a 10-foot by 20-foot floating platform on the west shoreline. The north boat ramp will be replaced as it had begun to heave and separate at the joints. The new concrete ramp will...
After an approximate 30-minute executive session with legal counsel, Village of Ewing officials announced, July 10, they would not be applying for a Rural Community Recovery Program grant for potential demolition of the former Ewing elementary school. RCRP funds may be used for rehabilitation or reuse projects and is "designed to address vacant, abandoned or deteriorated properties," according to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The DED website lists eight criteria for use of...
Another trip around the sun. SAM and I have that in common. In 2019, the inaugural issue of the Advocate-Messenger made its debut on my birthday. Now, we're starting our sixth year of publication, a feat that isn't lost on Scott and me. It's been a positive and encouraging journey. Oh sure, there have been days when we wonder what the heck we're doing ... luckily, those days are few and far between. We feel like we're on solid ground and are excited to keep building the quality publication you e...
As you may have read or heard, Governor Pillen announced his intention to call the Legislature back in special session relating to property taxes beginning July 25 until “unfinished business” is resolved. On the last day of session, the Legislature did not take a final vote on the session’s property tax package since that bill’s introducer did not believe they had the votes necessary to overcome a filibuster. Since the Legislature adjourned, senators, including myself, have spent countless hours...
By the time you read this, state senators are expected to be trudging back to Lincoln for a special session on property tax relief. The word "trudging" reflects the general distaste senators have for special sessions, which disrupts the lives of these part-time, underpaid ($12,000 a year plus all you can eat and drink) lawmakers. Generally, special sessions are called to address emergencies, such as a court ruling that renders laws or taxes untenable, or an economic downturn that requires...
Holt County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-vehicle accident, Sunday, July 21. At approximately 7 p.m., an 18-year-old male driver and a 15-year-old passenger were northbound on 491 Avenue, just south of 872 Road. The driver lost control of a 2002 Toyota 4-Runner Limited. The Toyota slid toward the west ditch, entering it, before coming into contact with a driveway embankment, sending the Toyota airborne. The vehicle landed and rolled, coming to rest on its wheels in the west ditch. Both individuals were transported to Avera St. A...
A suspect has been arrested in a burglary and theft case at St. Theresa Traditional Roman Catholic Church, located at 870th Road and Highway 281, south of O'Neill. At approximately 10:05 p.m., on July 18, Holt County Sheriff's Office was notified of an alleged intoxicated male near the church in rural Holt County. The male was later identified as Drake D. Ruegge. He was last seen going toward the church. When officers arrived at the scene, the door to the church had been forced open and a...
An O’Neill man suffered minor injuries, Sunday, following a one-vehicle accident approximately one-quarter mile east of 481 Road and Highway 20, in Holt County. HCSO did not identify the individual. At approximately 5:50 a.m., a 2006 Saturn Vue was eastbound on Highway 20 when the vehicle left the roadway, entered the north ditch, running through two fence lines on property owned by Bill Tielke. The vehicle continued through a popcorn field, coming to rest approximately 60 yards into the field, after becoming stuck. The driver of the vehicle w...
A combination firearm and bow-hunter education course will be offered by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission volunteer instructors in Orchard, Aug. 5, 8 and 10. The times will be 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 8 and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 10. This free course will be held at the Orchard Community Center at 407 E. 4th St. in Orchard. The course will provide instruction in the areas of safe firearms use, safe bow use, tree stand safety, shooting and sighting techniques, hunter ethics,...
The Honorable Donna Taylor continued several hearings to a later date when she presided from the bench in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week. Justin A. Paulsen, 37, of Oakdale was granted a continuance so he could hire an attorney. Paulsen faces a charge of violating requirements of the Sexual Offender Registry by failing to register his vehicle with the Antelope County sheriff. Arraignment is set Aug. 7. If convicted, Paulsen faces up to a $10,000 fine and/or up to three years im...
Louise Schindler, a teacher who spent 48 years leading the special education program for the Educational Service Unit 8 Learning Center in Clearwater, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Christa McAuliffe Prize for Courage and Excellence in Education. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences presents the award annually to a Nebraska teacher who exemplifies the character of McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, who died in the 1986 Challenger space...
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14. USDA's Farm Service Agency began accepting ERP 2022 applications in October 2023. "If natural disasters impacted your farm or ranch in 2022, there's still time to submit your application for Emergency Relief Program assistance," said Tim Divis, FSA acting state executive director for Nebraska. "Don't...
Seven counts of violating Neligh’s city nuisance/junk ordinance, filed by city attorney James McNally against Kipp Polston, 46, of Neligh, were dismissed by the Honorable Donna Taylor after a trial was held at the courthouse in Neligh last Wednesday, July 17. Junk/nuisance violations were alleged on consecutive days, May 1 through May 7, at his 502 N Street residence. On July 3, he pleaded not guilty and told the court he was in the process of moving to Iowa and his belongings would all be gone before the scheduled trial. During trial p...
The Tri-County Titan seniors were back in action Thursday, July 18, in Verdigre, after a two-week layoff due to 4th of July weekend and junior legion area tournaments. It was double-header night in Verdigre, so each game was only five innings. The first game pitted Tri-County vs. Albion. Albion defeated the Titans, 5-1. In the nightcap, it was Creighton/Bloomfield vs. Albion, and Albion, once again, came out on top, 6-2. The Titans used "pitcher-by-committee" for this game in preparation for...
The Tri-County Titan seniors traveled to Wakefield, Sunday July 21, for the last regular-season game of 2024. Wakefield defeated the shorthanded Titans, 12-4. “Many of the regular senior Titans were unable to make the game due to family vacations before this week’s football camps and the district tournament next weekend,” said Coach Jeff Shabram. Tri-County again used “pitcher-by-committee” to prepare the entire pitching staff for the district tournament. Wyatt Shabram was Tri-County’s starting pitcher, throwing the first three innings. He allo...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA Sealed bids will be received by the Holt County Clerk until Aug. 16, 2024, at 11 a.m., for the construction of three concrete slab bridges and other related incidental work. The bids will be presented to the Holt County Board for consideration on Aug. 16, 2024, for its regularly scheduled meeting. The projects are located: C-45(449) - on 509 Avenue between 847 Road and 848 Road in Holt County, Nebraska, C-36(131) – on 473 Avenue between 842 Road and 843 Road in Garfield County, Nebraska and C-58(42) ...
Mental health treatment within the criminal justice system plays a pivotal, yet often overlooked, role in both the well-being and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals. This is often overlooked by the general population due to attitudes against the incarcerated and the lack of overall media attention. It is my belief that change needs to take place. Firstly, while many in society have negative outlooks on incarcerated or previously incarcerated individuals, most fail to realize that approximately 45% of Americans have had an immediate...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE ANTELOPE COUNTRY CLUB Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 that a Class C Liquor License may be automatically renewed for one year from November 1, 2024; said license issued to Antelope Country Club, address: 52580 E Hwy 275, Neligh, NE 68756 on the premises described as follows: on the entire 100-acre tract in the NW 1/4 of Section 35, the NE 1/4 and the SW 1/4 of Section 34, all in Township 25 North, Range 6 West of the 6th P.M., Antelope County, Nebraska. Notice is hereby given...
NOTICE ANTELOPE COUTNY SALARIES: July 2024 The following salaries are to be published each year between July 15 and August 15, according to Nebraska State Statute 23-122, revised by LB299 in 1996. Antelope County Employees are paid on a monthly payroll. The salaries vary in each department, due to job titles, years of employment and merit. The following are payroll figures: GENERAL FUND: Commissioners annual: (4) $18,000.00 (1) $19,200.00; Officials annual: (4) $68,226.00; Deputies hourly: (1) $25.19; (1) $24.19; (1) $24.00; (1) 23.00;...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. President Steve Thiele opened the meeting, which was advertised in the July 10, 2024, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. President Thiele noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken, with all board members present: Ed Nordby, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Steve Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Possible motion on board member absence. All board members were present. Motion...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL AgEdNet.com, sub renew, 465.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., mental health grant, 4,348.33; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 780.39; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 144.57; Bluum of Minnesota, LLC, 40 Chromebooks, 15 ThinkBooks, 75% REAP $, 31,614.45; Bomgaars, sup, 3.79; Broadberry, sup, 69.00; Bud's Sanitary Service, LLC, trash pickup, 1,848.50; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/rooms/postage, 7400.60; ColdType Publishing, printing, 323.02; Court Floors, main/aux gyms, 6,400.00; Crowne Plaza Hotel, hotel...
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA ROLAND E. YOUNG vs. ALICIA HAYES ET AL. To: All persons having or claiming any interest in and to the Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Twenty-six (26) North, Range Five (5) West of the 6th P.M. excepting a tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 26 North, Range 5 West of the 6th P.M. Antelope County, Nebraska, described as follows: Beginning at a point 1,453.12 feet east of the northwest section corner, thence 840 feet...
The Honorable Kale Burdick, on July 17, bound a Stuart man over to the Holt County District Court on felony charges in three Holt County Court cases. Arraignment is set Aug. 12. Tyler C. Bain, 43, of Stuart, who was incarcerated in Iowa, did not appear in the Holt County courtroom. Written waivers of his right to preliminary hearings were filed by his court-appointed attorney, Bradley Easland of Norfolk. Charges include a Class 1D felony, possession of firearm by prohibited person, alleged between July 1, 2023, and March 8, 2024; two Class 3A...
Notice of Renewal Retail Liquor LicenseClass C On/Off Sale Two Bills Steakhouse Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 53-135.01, liquor license of this act may be automatically renewed for one year from Nov. 1, 2024, for the following retail liquor licensee, to wit: Two Bills Steakhouse 211 Iowa St. Out Lot T in the Village of Clearwater, Nebraska Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Clearwater on or before Aug. 10, 2024, in the...
