Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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In 1986, Christian Eggeling, of Germany, boarded a plane destined for the United States. Final destination: Ewing, Nebraska, where he would spend the school year living with the Larry and Louise Nordby family. Eggeling has made the trip across the pond several times. Most recently, he visited his host family in Ewing, Saturday, Aug. 17, and even after 33 years, the extended family slipped into conversation that became so familiar years ago. Once an exchange student, always a part of the family....
Ewing Public Schools will celebrate homecoming festivities, beginning Monday, Aug. 26. Be on the lookout for creative costumes and decorative posters in the halls of EHS. On Monday, students will don apparel from their favorite decade, while Tuesday's garb will include hunter and camo gear. Opposite day is scheduled for Wednesday, with Thursday relegated as Bobcat Day. Orange and black will be the predominant theme Friday, as Renegade gear will showcase school spirit. Like their high school...
Two residents of the Royal community faced the Antelope County commissioners at their Aug. 13 meeting, asking the county leaders to intercede in the case of a dog running at large. Marlowe Jensen and Justin Jensen came to the meeting armed with copies of state statutes dealing with dangerous dogs, claiming the documents required the county sheriff to bring charges against the dog’s owner. “I was harassed by a dog,” Marlowe Jensen said, adding “It chased a deputy into Justin’s house.” “It’s the only dog in town that’s running loose,” his son s...
Plenty of fun and games for all ages are planned Saturday, Aug. 24, in Page. A trap shoot is planned 10 a.m., on the southeastern edge of the village. Signs will be placed along the roadway, pointing participants in the right direction. A fee will be charged for each round and the round winner will receive cash. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served at Kountry Korner Cafe during the lunch rush. At 12:30 p.m., join the fun downtown during cow pie bingo. Firemen will battle to see which team has...
21-5309 may belong to Jenny. 555-1212 offers all kinds of assistance. What does your phone number say about you? Plenty, according to tech writer Brian Chen of the New York Times. After reading one of his articles, I thought about the number of times an individual’s phone number is tied to us as a means of identification. Turns out, quite often. Chen says we’ve been “conditioned to share a piece of personal information without a moment’s hesitation: our phone number.” Sign up for an app? Supp...
Antelope County Attorney Joe Abler contacted local media outlets, Aug. 19, issuing the following statement about the upcoming recall election of Antelope County Commissioners Tom Borer and Allan Bentley. Abler sent the statement to the Summerland Advocate-Messenger, The Elgin Review and Antelope County News, at 2:21 p.m., asking that the statement is published in its entirety if publishers choose to print it. Dear Antelope County Residents and Registered Voters: As I am sure you have all heard...
Funeral Mass for Geraldine R. “Gerry” Bauer, 83, of Fremont, will be Friday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont, with the Rev. Bill Cremers officiating. Visition will be Thursday, Aug. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. A 7 p.m. Catholic Daughter’s rosary will be held. Internment will be at 2:30 p.m., Friday, at Vandersnick Cemetery near Ewing. Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont is handling the arrangements....
Third time's a charm. After two tie votes to determine who will fill a village trustee seat vacated by Jerome Dougherty, Kane Fry, of Ewing, was elected to serve the remainder of the term during the Aug. 12 Ewing Village Board of Trustees meeting. Fry and Jeremy Tuttle submitted letters of interest to the board. In other matters, trustees: • held a community development block grant hearing for storm sewer replacement and paving; and • discussed the loss of recycling services with Bud's San...
Ewing Sanders American Legion Post will host a pancake breakfast, Sunday, Aug. 25. Serving will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until 1 p.m., at the Legion. A free-will offering will be accepted....
The Summerland Lady Bobcats volleyball team will open the season, Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Bill Marshall Classic in Grand Island. First serve will be at 10 a.m., against Axtell. At noon, Summerland will face Schuyler. Team members include (front row, l-r): Maddie Reipin, Summer Schroeder, Sidney Stallbaum, Ashley Koenig, Tiana Thramer, Emma Hollenback; (middle row, l-r): Madison Kester, Harper Klabenes, Emily Ahlers, Cassidy Bearinger, Kyra Nilson, Maryssa Long, Calissa Kester, Lena Bolling;...
CWCE Renegades Head Football Coach Tom Thramer said 22 athletes reported for fall camp. During the first week, practice sessions were divided between Wheeler Central and Ewing fields. The Renegades will host the Hartington/Newcastle Wildcats, Aug. 30, in Ewing. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. Homecoming festivities for Ewing will take place throughout the day....
A Texas man, arrested by the Antelope County Sheriff’s Department, accused of being a fugitive from justice, appeared in Antelope County Court last week. George Tyler Livingston, 38, was wanted on three active Wichita County, Texas, warrants dating back to 2016, according to a court document filed by Antelope County Attorney Joe Abler on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The warrants listed allegations including a felony, theft of tools from his previous employer, driving under the influence and subsequent bond violations in Texas. Livingston appeared b...
If you want to catch a glimpse of real America, try cycling from coast to coast. Jemma Stilwell, an English native, traveled along U.S. Highway 275, Friday, making short stops in Ewing and Clearwater. A chance conversation with a group of coffee drinkers at Westend Mini-Mart in Ewing altered Stilwell's route, sending her to the Summerland Advocate-Messenger for a quick visit about her trek. Stilwell departed Seattle, July 25, riding between 80 and 100 miles a day, en route to Washington, D.C. "I...
School is officially here, which means back to school shopping has also arrived. Ever wondered what another peer does for back to school shopping? Then you are reading the right article. Maryssa Long, a junior at Clearwater High School, was interviewed to find out what kinds of things she does to get ready for the new school year. To get things started, where's Long's favorite place to shop? One of Long's favorite places is Burlington. This place is a must for her because Long can find quality...
