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  • Play offers take on classic holiday song

    Dec 15, 2022

    An Orchard theater company will make its debut, Saturday, with a take on a popular holiday song. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," penned by Orchard resident Don Lallier, will be performed by the 402 Theater Group, at 5 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. Organizers call the play "the perfect event for children and family to attend right before Christmas." Cast members include Raeley Meyer, Jersey Gray, Sara Trease and Gunnar Shabram. Lallier will direct the play, while Jillian Henn serves...

  • Eat Drink and Be Healthy

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 15, 2022

    Tis the season to overindulge. Whether sweet treats, decadent desserts or cool cocktails provide temptation, now is a good time to strategize what to eat - and foods to avoid - to dodge the holiday blues. Now is a good time to adopt healthy eating habits. "Any time we overeat, the abudance of calories puts you in a state of needing to digest. Then you're sitting on the couch after Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner," said Angela Sucha, PA-C at Antelope Family Practice. "The extra calories are...

  • Commissioners make recommendation to revisit county zoning laws

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 15, 2022

    Antelope County’s planning and zoning board will take a look at current regulations regarding pipelines. On Tuesday, commissioners approved to request the board to meet and adopt similar regulations drafted by Holt County, at a minumum, for pipelines. Commissioner Dean Smith said his motion would give “Summit Carbon Solutions consistent regulations.” During discussion, Smith showed photos illustrating destruction from the Keystone I pipeline spill, south of Steele City, Nebraska. He said the l...

  • Kerkman elected to head Clearwater Trustees

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 15, 2022

    Clearwater Village Board of Trustees will have a new look, following Monday's reorganization meeting held in the fire hall meeting room. Longtime trustees Steve Hankla and Kevin Filsinger made their final motions prior to the board concluding business sine die. They, along with Steve Stearns, who stepped away from the board earlier this year, were recognized for their years of service. Hankla, who served as chairman, said he had served "the past 10 or 11 years." Filsinger filled the position...

  • -Isms: Views on life in rural America

    LuAnn Schindler, Publiser|Dec 15, 2022

    If I asked 20 Nebraskans, “What is your favorite holiday dessert,” I imagine I would receive 20 different responses. My favorite treat: bing bars. No shock to those of you who know me well. I also like smooth, creamy fudge; pink divinity, like Mom used to make; and Sandy’s decorated sugar cookies. Sure, there may be other desserts on the buffet table, but a well-outfitted holiday spread is all about the candy and cookies ... or so it’s been our family tradition. I was shocked when I saw a map o...

  • American's energy independence

    Rep. Adrian Smith|Dec 15, 2022

    Nearly two weeks prior to the first day of winter, we have seen snow, ice and freezing conditions across the Third District. While precipitation is needed to relieve Nebraska’s fourth-driest year on record, and snowfall may have many dreaming of a white Christmas, colder-than-average temperatures are expected to accompany historically high energy costs this winter. Energy is an outsized operational expense for agriculture producers. Elevated input costs are taking a toll on farmers and r...

  • The two sides of humanity in medicine

    Jill Kruse DO|Dec 15, 2022

    Merriam-Webster defines humanity as “compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition.” It is also defined as “the quality or condition of being human.” The first definition is what people want in a health care provider. We all want to be taken care of by a caregiver who is compassionate, kind, sympathetic and generous with their time and knowledge. Health care providers spend countless hours taking care of patients. In order to do this, at times we ignore our own needs for rest,...

  • Bond amendment denied for teen accused of school threat

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Dec 15, 2022

    Koda K. Fernau, 18, of Clearwater appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor on Dec. 6, beside his court-appointed attorney Ryan Stover of Norfolk, for a status hearing on a felony count of making terroristic threats and for arraignment on two misdemeanor counts of disturbing the peace. Stover asked for a continuance, “not out very far…Koda has been in the Antelope County Jail since September.” He then asked for review of Fernau’s $25,000, 10% bond. “I am sure he would like to be home with his family for Christmas. His mom agreed to...

  • Sixth-floor surprise: A California couple's art gallery widens eyes

    Natalia Almadari, Flatwater Free Press|Dec 15, 2022

    McCOOK – In a 100-year-old building in downtown McCook, push the round number six and an elevator ride takes you up, up, up to the highest floor in this railroad town’s tallest building. The elevator lurches stopped. The doors slide open. And here it is – an open concrete floor covered in hundreds of glittering metal sculptures, carved wooden figures, “outsider art” paintings by artists who have shown work in New York, Washington D.C., London. The space is an explosion of color and texture. It’s a global contemporary art tour. It’s a four...

  • Recognition

    Dec 15, 2022

    Employees of Antelope Memorial Hospital were recognized for years of service and Caring Kind at the AMH Christmas Party, Dec. 9, at the American Legion in Neligh....

  • PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

    Dec 15, 2022

    PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Dec. 6, 2022 The chairperson opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 11-07-2022 BOC meeting. Miles of Smiles annual review. Correspondence was reviewed. CDC report, treasurer fund balance, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report and zoning permit report were presented Zoning administrator report. Increased meeting stipend to $50.00 meeting. Opened bids for semi-tractors. Tabled decision. Met with h...

  • USDA announces conservation reserve program initiative for upland wildlife habitat development

    Dec 15, 2022

    Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency executive director, John Berge, recently announced the opening of applications for a special Conservation Reserve Program initiative designed to increase habitat for upland wildlife. The Upland Wildlife State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement CRP aims to create more acres for wildlife such as greater prairie chickens, northern bobwhite, plains sharp-tailed grouse, ring-neck pheasants, songbirds and pollinators. It also is designed to improve water quality and soil health and reduce soil erosion and sequester...

  • Former Neligh man accepts plea deal

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Dec 15, 2022

    Simon M. Beacom, 20, of Omaha, was scheduled for a bench trial Dec. 7, on two Class 3 misdemeanor counts alleged June 24 – Count I, minor in possession of alcohol (age 19/20) and Count II, misrepresenting his age to obtain liquor, as well as a count of violating probation that was ordered for his conviction of similar offenses last spring. A plea deal was announced. Beacom withdrew his not guilty pleas and pleaded guilty to Count I, in return for the prosecutor dismissing Count II in the current case. Beacom also admitted the probation v...

  • Fellowship and Fun

    Dec 15, 2022

  • Delwyn Schwager

    Dec 15, 2022

    A celebration of life for Delwyn Schwager, age 68, of Royal, Nebraska will be Monday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m., at the Royal Auditorium in Royal. Bob Dainton will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements. Delwyn died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at his residence. Family requests casual attire for the service. Delwyn R. Schwager, son of Donald and Helen Marie (Rouse) Schwager, was born Jan. 25, 1954, at Neligh. D...

  • Semi driver arrested after hit-and-run with trooper

    Dec 15, 2022

    One person has been arrested following a hit-and-run with a Nebraska State trooper, a pursuit, and an hour-long standoff on Interstate 80. The incident began at approximately 5:10 p.m., after Nebraska State Patrol received information regarding a semi pulling a flatbed trailer that was driving recklessly on Interstate 80 near Lincoln. A trooper observed the semi driving recklessly and attempted a traffic stop near mile marker 409. After the vehicle pulled over to the shoulder, it accelerated in...

  • Mobile food pantry canceled

    Dec 15, 2022

    Due to projected cold weather next week, Neligh's mobile food pantry will be canceled and not rescheduled. The event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 20....

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