Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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A group of individuals concerned about voter integrity addressed Holt County Supervisors, Aug. 31, about the possibility of handcounting ballots. Chairman Bill Tielke told the gallery of 35 visitors the board was not required to make a decision following public comment. Grace Coleman, of Atkinson, told supervisors she is concerned about the safety of this November’s election. “If we cannot be assured that our elections are secure and no one has changed any results, then we just as well con...
A group of individuals from the Orchard area cashed in on a lifelong dream, creating the newest business in town. Old School Thrift Store, Inc., opened its doors Thursday, Sept. 1. Several customers arrived shortly before the 10 a.m. opening time, hoping to cash in on treasures. As shoppers entered the former Orchard school building, chairs, filled with planters of mums, offered a cheery welcome. Old School Thrift Store is located on the second floor of the building, filling five former...
Nebraska voters looking beyond the two major political parties and a Libertarian could have a fourth choice on November's general election ballot for governor. Long-odds candidate David Wright of Ewing is trying to get on - as a nonpartisan candidate. Wright, a former Republican who has re-registered as a nonpartisan, should hear next week if he turned in enough valid signatures to petition onto the fall ballot. Wright spoke at a Kearney event organized, in July by the Nebraska Freedom...
From a young age, every student dreams of the day he or she will graduate. They can't wait to meet the day that all the hard work, tears and challenging tests and homework assignments lead to. For the Summerland Class of 2023, that day is approaching faster than they know. Members of the senior class want to unite together and make lasting memories before they go their separate ways for postsecondary education. Summerland senior, Olga Mendoza, came up with the idea for a senior spotlight...
I’m on vacation this week. At least that’s what I’m telling myself. It’s not like I procrastinated and waited until 3:30, Tuesday afternoon, to write this week’s column. It isn’t like I had other events to cover and didn’t find the time. And, it’s not like I didn’t take some me time this weekend and enjoy football with daughter Courtney and grandson Jorden. I tried to introduce him to all the things I loved about going to LNK with my parents for a football game when I was his age. I’m not sure...
When Dr. Dana Suskind takes a child from the arms of their worried parents and heads into the operating room, she knows the great responsibility of performing surgery on the delicate structure of the ear won't fall on her alone. To conduct cochlear implant surgeries, the pediatric surgeon relies on a team. Nurses. An anesthesiologist. Everyone pitches in and has a critical role to play, checking instruments or monitoring vital signs. All work together for the good of their tiny patient. So why,...
Fifty years ago, women’s volleyball wasn’t even a varsity sport at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fast forward a half century and Nebraska volleyball is must-see entertainment. Matches at the Devaney Center are standing room only. The Huskers again led the nation in home attendance last year with crowds averaging over 8,200 per match. And their national championship match against Wisconsin in December broke collegiate volleyball records for both in-person attendance (18,755) and TV vie...
After a visit about aches, pains and various medical issues, a patient was commenting on getting older. Similar to other patients, I expected him to say something like, “It’s no fun getting older.” To my surprise, the patient said, “I’m 85. That means I have a lot to be thankful for.” Some people are almost always positive, and some are usually negative. Those who are positive have been found to have better outcomes and seem to enjoy themselves more while unfortunately, those who tend to be...
Several cases that came before the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last week were resolved by plea agreements with Antelope County attorney Joe Abler. Sammie M. Diaz, 44, of Clovis, New Mexico, appeared with his attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh, for pretrial hearing on a Class 3 felony, theft, more than $1,500. Klein announced the plea deal. Diaz pleaded guilty to the charge as alleged. In return, Abler agreed to file no additional charges related to the case and to recommend probation or 360 days in...
Preslie Robertson (middle) receives a serve and sends it to the front row during a match, Thursday, against Plainview. Ella Bolling (9) and Adyson Mlnarik move into position during the play. Summerland defeated St. Mary's in two sets and swept the host team, Plainview, in two sets. With the wins, Summerland advances to 6-0 on the season. They were slated to play at in a double triangular at Niobrara/Verdigre, Tuesday evening. Games had not started prior to press time. On Sept. 8, the Bobcats...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept. 1, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Discussion of budget and corresponding levy. Meeting adjourned. Antelope County Board of Commissioners Charlie Henery /s/ Chairman of County Board Attest: Lisa Payne /s/ Antelope County Clerk Published September 8, 2022 ZNEZ...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Notice is hereby given that the Village of Ewing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting, Monday, September 12, 2022, at 7 p.m., in the city hall meeting room and will be open to the public. An agenda for the regular meeting is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Published September...
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Summerland Public School, District 02-0115, Board of Education, will hold a budget hearing, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. The regular board meeting will be held immediately following the budget hearing. The public meetings will be held in the board room at 51293 857th Road, Ewing, Nebraska. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the superintendent during normal...
An O’Neill man was ordered to spend seven days in the Holt County Jail for criminal contempt of court on Aug. 30. The Honorable Kale Burdick found Dennis J. Nekolite Jr., 32, was in direct contempt of court for continued disruptive and disrespectful behavior in the Holt County courtroom, including use of vile or insulting language. Burdick journaled, “The seven days shall not be counted toward any credit for time served in the current case.” Nekolite was in court for arraignment on five counts alleged July 27, including a Class 4 felony, opera...
The Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District will be taking applications for the expansion of new groundwater irrigated acres during October for the 2023 growing season. There will be up to 300 new acres allotted to increase irrigation efficiency. The focus of the 2022 sign-up will be to finish off pivots, with 15 acres or less that have to reverse, due to an obstacle not allowing the pivot to complete the circle. The sign-up is not on a first-come, first-served basis; but, based on a ranking...
Summerland School Superintendent Kyle Finke notified parents, students and community members, via the school's JMC alert system, Tuesday, at approximately 4 p.m., that a student, while at work on Monday, Sept. 12, "made comments in public that he threatened to shoot up a school bus." According to Finke, the Antelope County Sheriff's Office was contacted and an investigation was underway immediately. Nebraska State Patrol is assisting in the investigation. "It is the understanding of Summerland...
