Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year more than 4,800 American Degrees were awarded. Levi Cronk, a member of the Summerland FFA chapter, wa...
Ghouls and goblins floated door to door on Halloween, looking for treats. Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church hosted trunk or treat. More than 70 youngsters and young at heart dropped by. In Clearwater, the library and The Office were open for visitors. Approximately 30 trick-or-treaters stopped by the news office for snacks and photos....
Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will offer a free veterans supper, honoring military veterans, current military service personnel and their spouses on Sunday, Nov. 10, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Clearwater American Legion. Veterans eat for free. The public is invited to partake in the turkey dinner. Serving will continue until 7 p.m. A freewill donation will be accepted....
The public is invited to a Veterans Day program organized by students enrolled in government classes at Summerland Public School. The program is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m., in the main gym. Instructor Dan Roeber said students will cover multiple topics during the program. "The Government class will have a presentation on the military branches, American involvement in global wars and the home front sacrifices," Roeber said. Summerland band and choir, under the direction of...
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Summerland Public School will host the first Greater Nebraska Activities Conference vocal clinic. Celeste Ditter, Columbus Middle School vocal instructor, will be coming to work with 120 students from across the conference. "There will be a 5:30 p.m. concert in the Summerland gym," said Emily Heithoff, SPS music instructor. The conference choir will be singing four songs and there will be a director-nominated honor choir performing one song. "There will also be performances from other conference choirs," Heithoff...
The Royal Fire Department will host its annual pancake and sausage supper, Friday, Nov. 15. Serving will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Royal Auditorium. A freewill donation will be accepted. Proceeds will go toward the fire hall addition. Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog will be on site to greet youngsters....
Clearwater Market will close at noon, Friday, Nov. 15, for inventory. Regular store hours will begin again on Saturday, Nov. 16....
Antelope County Commissioners approved hiring Brooke Kumm as the new 4H youth coordinator. Kumm will join the extension staff May 27, 2025, following graduation Commissioner Casey Dittrich asked what the starting salary is for the position. Antelope County Extension Board President Kim Young said the wage will be $20.52 per hour. The wage was built into the office's 2024 budget. Commissioner Regina Krebs asked if the salary is determined by the state. "This is a county position," Young said. You...
Be kind. That’s it. Pretty simple, right? Be kind. Stop spreading rumors about others. Stop the trash talk. Stop trying to make yourself feel better by putting others down. Stop being a bully. You are responsible for your happiness. You are responsible for your actions. Want the world to be a better place? Be genuine. Be kind....
Transparency is essential to effective policy making and is the cornerstone of earning stakeholder trust. When people understand the reasoning behind a policy, they are much more likely to accept the final outcome, even if it does not align with their individual preference. The future of clean energy depends on the successful implementation and adoption of solar and wind policies to provide needed rural economic opportunities and preserve the health of our natural environment. Achieving good...
Medicare enrollment period begins on Oct. 15, extending through Dec. 7th. Throughout this time, seniors across Greater Nebraska will receive numerous calls and letters urging them to switch to Medicare Advantage plans. While these plans often promote cost savings and added perks, the reality for patients and health care providers can be much different. Patients face delays and higher costs Unlike traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans often require prior approval for care. In fact, nearly all Medicare Advantage enrollees must get prior...
Like a comet that swings by the earth every few years, there's been talk now and then about placing some huge development between Omaha and Lincoln along the Platte River. Between the state's two largest cities would be an ideal location for a new football stadium for the Cornhuskers, the reasoning goes. An airport there would attract more flights to and from our state. And wouldn't a huge lake look great along Interstate 80 in that spot? Back in the day, the idea was to dam up the Platte River...
Visit a participating Clearwater Chamber business by Nov. 22 for a chance to win a turkey, compliments of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Registration is available at Bearinger Tax & Accounting, Sanne Service, The Waterhole, Clearwater Insurance, Clearwater Market, Clearwater Feed & Grain, Automated Dairy Specialists, DK Feed & Supply, Speedee Mart, Cornerstone Bank, Roots by Jaci and Summerland Advocate-Messenger, in Clearwater and Sly's Family Bar & Grill in Neligh. Winners will be...
In 2020, as the country voted in and then sweated out a razor-thin presidential election, the voters of Clay County in rural south-central Nebraska participated in numbers never seen in this century. The number of potential voters living in the county had barely budged since 2016. And yet, during the 2020 election, some 507 more voters cast ballots than had in 2016 – a 16% spike. In total, some 84% of Clay County's 4,271 registered voters cast ballots, far higher than Nebraska's statewide t...
Summerland will advance to the quarterfinal in the Class D1 State Football Playoffs after taking care of business against South Loup, 46-0. The teams met Nov. 1, in a contest played at home. Michael Koenig threw for 198 yards, connecting with Sam Cheatum for 140 yards and four catches. Alec Schindler reeled in two passes for 51 yards. Mathias Wagner carried the ball seven times for 66 yards. Koenig added another 40 on nine carries. Saul Cruz ran four times for 15 yards. Ethan Kester finished...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the chairman and board of trustees of the Village of Page, Nebraska, will hold a hearing on the One- & Six-Year Street Improvement Plan commencing at 7 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, followed immediately by the regular monthly meeting, at the village office. This meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the village clerk for the Village of Page. A complete copy...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Summerland Public School Board of Education will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., in the school board room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the administrative office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. The Summerland Board of Education reserves the...
Summerland exited the C2-5 volleyball subdistrict with a 3-1 loss to Homer on Tuesday, Oct. 29. In the opening round, the Bobcats defeated Ainsworth in three sets. Summerland finishes the season with a 19-12 record....
Summerland Bobcat volleyball seniors were asked to reflect on a favorite memory from their volleyball career and what they will miss most about the sport. Bailey Ahlers: "Our Bayard game was the most memorable game. We went into the game thinking we were going to play a five set game. The game was so fast and nobody figured that we would win in three sets. All of us had so much fun on the court during the game. I will miss playing with my friends and all the fun times we had on the court. I...
Memorial Services for Cauy Shaw, 24, of O'Neill, will be at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Word of Life Christian Center in O'Neill with Rev. Jim Loutzenhiser officiating. Burial will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Word of Life Christian Center. Cauy died on Thursday, Nov.7, 2024, at his home in O'Neill. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. Cauy...
