Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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An Antelope County commissioner had several questions about an annual agenda item during the board’s meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Neligh. Commissioner Dean Smith was curious about the 2020 inventories of county personal property, which had been presented to the board the previous week. However, due to the absence of the inventory of the county sheriff’s office at the time, the commissioners delayed acting on the agenda item. “How thoroughly have they been reviewed?” Smith asked about the inv...
Classes at Summerland School sites will dismiss at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17. Parent-teacher conferences will begin at 2 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m....
Range judging at Stanton has been canceled. Summerland FFA students were originally scheduled to attend....
After Summerland students in grades seven through twelve, along with staff members, signed two beams, workers maneuvered the pieces of steel into their final resting place on the new school building during Monday’s topping off ceremony. Superintendent Dale Martin said, “It’s exciting to see all the progress that’s going on out here. It’s fantastic to see what’s going on week by week, day by day. Make that mental picture, along with the physical picture, too, because you’re going to see a lot...
Despite a 4% increase in valuation and property tax request, Clearwater village’s tax rate will remain at 50 cents. Board of Trustees members approved the budget and final tax request during a hearing held Monday at the fire hall. The village will request $61,691.59 in property taxes. The village’s operating budget totals $6.955 million. Valuation increased from just over $11,875,227 to $12,338,322. While presenting budget information, accountant Regina Krebs said, “I’m still working on the sew...
Walt Disney once said, “There’s no magic in magic. It’s all in the details.” I have a feeling Walt’s magical wisdom applied to people, too. If you’re lucky enough to have an edge when it comes to reading people, you’ve more than likely mastered the art of the details - paying attention to tiny clues that provide huge amounts of data about others. Take a moment and think about your best friend. What about them stands out? What do they do that continues to build on your friendship? Now, think ab...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit the Midwest hard, Nebraska stands apart as the only state in the union halting the emergency boost to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from the federal government, which allows recipients to receive the maximum benefit in food assistance. Khalilah LeGrand, Nebraska Health and Human Services spokeswoman, argued that things are getting back to normal for workers and the assistance is no longer needed. Although unemployment is not as high...
Funeral services for Eleanor Hemenway, 89,of Neligh, will be Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church, in Neligh, with Father Pat Nields officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Eleanor died Sept. 13 at her daughter’s home near Monroe, surrounded by family. Condolences may be d...
North Central District Health Department has been made aware of 21 additional cases in the district, according to a Monday report. Fifteen cases in the district, through case investigations, have been determined to be due from community spread: four, Knox; one, Brown; six, Holt; one, Pierce; two, Rock and one, Cherry. Six cases in the district, through case investigations, have been determined to be due from close contacts with confirmed positive COVID-19 cases: three, Knox; one, Boyd; one, Brown and one, Pierce. Case count update, as of Sept....
Cindy K. Hauf, 58, of O’Neill faced the Honorable Kale Burdick last Tuesday, Sept. 8, for further arraignment on two Class 1 misdemeanor counts of third-degree assault. Hauf reached agreement with Holt County prosecutor, Brent Kelly, resulting in an amended complaint for a single count, a Class 2 misdemeanor, assault by mutual consent. She pleaded guilty and Burdick sentenced her to a $200 fine and assessed her $50 costs of prosecution. Tommy J. Nelson, 23, of Lyons, faced Burdick for a...
On May 12, the community of Ewing overwhelmingly agreed that they are ready for positive change. During the primary election, the citizens proved that by passing an economic development program and .05% percent sales and use tax by a margin of 109 for and 29 against. Ewing is now in a position to be more competitive in attracting new business and people to the community, as well as support the established businesses currently located in Ewing. This money will be used for low-interest loans and grants available to all qualifying businesses....
The Ewing community churches will not be hosting the Sunset Banquet this fall due to COVID-19. The health and safety of senior residents is important and gathering together during this time is not advised. Church members said they look forward to resuming the banquet in 2021....
St. Peter Lutheran Church fellowship hall, in Orchard, will be the location for a Sept. 21 blood drive. The American Red Cross will be on-site from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call Rita Shabram at 402-893-2691, visit redcrossblood.org or use the blood donor app....
The Village of Ewing has been awarded a grant from the Nebraska Forest Service. The village will receive 10 trees to plant in the park. Conditions of the grant are that trees be planted on public land and some sort of educational or public outreach event must be planned around the planting. Village officials will plant trees Sunday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. Volunteer help is appreciated and required to fulfill grant obligations. Village officials said equipment will be available to dig holes, so planting should go quickly....
After a week filled with seven matches, the Lady Bobcats capped off Saturday play with a sweep at the Creighton Invite, laying claim to first place. Tuesday triangular On Sept. 8, Summerland hosted a triangular with Niobrara/Verdigre and Stuart, in Orchard, after EPPJ was unable to host their regular-scheduled double triangular, following a positive COVID-19 case. Summerland made short work of Niobrara/Verdigre, winning 25-11 and 25-2. Brenna Wagner and Emily Nordby finished with seven kills api...
Thiele picks up first win of the season Four Bobcat cross country runners earned medals, Friday, at the Boyd County meet, held at the Butte Golf Course. Eli Thiele was the best in the boys’ field, crossing the finish line in first place. In the girls’ division, Kaci Wickersham finished fourth; Aislyn Kester, seventh and Elllie Dougherty, 15th. On Monday, the cross country team competed in the Neligh-Oakdale Invite. Two girls brought home medals. Kaci Wickersham placed second and Aislyn Kes...
CWC struck on the first play from scrimmage against Summerland, Friday, in Chambers. But the Bobcats stood their ground and clawed their way to a 26-13 win, the first in Summerland history. Cole Duba tossed a 50-yard pass to Jackson Waldo, giving the Renegades a 6-0 advantage. The Bobcats responded with a one-yard run by quarterback Ty Rix, and before the end of the first quarter, Trevor Thomson powered his way downfield, scoring on a 43-yard run. Both PATs were unsuccessful. In the second...
