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Matthew F. Brandt, 34, of Royal once again failed to appear in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh for sentencing last Wednesday. Brandt was convicted, June 2, of leaving the scene of a property-damage accident, a Class 2 misdemeanor committed Jan 28 in Orchard. His attorney, public defender Melissa Figueroa, requested continuance, indicating Brandt had been in contact with someone who had Covid-19. Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler objected. The Honorable Donna Taylor continued sentencing to Oct. 20 and ordered Brandt to provide the...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Oct. 5, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Approved agenda. Minutes of 09-07-2021 and 9-14-2021 BOC meeting were approved. Correspondence was reviewed. Quarterly jail inspection was completed after meeting. No action on 150th Antelope County Anniversary. COVID leave discussion. A...
Jackson L. Anderson Jr., 51, of Omaha faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh, last Wednesday, for sentencing in a 2018 case. He was fined $300 and assessed $52 costs of prosecution for possession of marijuana, less than one ounce, second offense. Anderson pleaded guilty in December 2018 after reaching a plea deal with county attorney Joe Abler, and an open container count was dropped. He failed to appear for sentencing on three occasions in February and March 2019, and a warrant was issued for his arrest....
Haiden M. Sleister, 18, of Oakdale appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday on a first-degree felony assault charge, alleged Sept. 23 near the Oakdale lagoon. Taylor set preliminary hearing for Nov. 3. A bond review hearing was held. Abler did not object to a defense request for reduction. Taylor reduced bond to $50,000, 10% cash. He was remanded to the custody of Antelope County sheriff Robert Moore, pending posting of bond. Sleister is represented by Antelope County public...
The Honorable Mark Johnson set Jan. 11, 2022, jury trials for several defendants arraigned during the Sept. 29 session of Antelope County district court in Neligh. Tiffany Beckman, 35, of Neligh faced Johnson on allegations of obtaining Medicaid assistance by fraud between Nov. 1, 2018, and April 30, 2020, (in an aggregate in excess of $1,500) and obtaining Nebraska Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits by fraud between Nov. 1, 2018, and Aug. 31, 2020, (in an aggregate in excess of $1,500. Both charges are Class 4 felonies, and...
An 18-year-old Oakdale man is facing felony charges for the alleged first-degree assault of an Antelope County road worker. Haiden Sleister was arrested Sept. 25, following an investigation into injuries sustained by the county employee Sept. 23 near the Oakdale village lagoon. Sleister, who turned 18 on the day of the alleged assault, was set for arraignment Oct. 6 in the Antelope County courtroom. Bond was set at $100,000, 10% cash by the Honorable Donna Taylor on Sept. 27 and the Antelope County public defender’s office was appointed to r...
The Legislature successfully concluded the special session called to enact legislation pertaining to redistricting on Thursday, Sept. 30. Based on the 2020 census data, new boundary lines were drawn for Congress, the Legislature, the Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission, the State Board of Education and the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. After a contentious start, senators agreed to compromise on redistricting maps for Congress and the Legislature. All six bills were given...
Late in the week of Sept. 6, and after considerable debate and negotiation, the redistricting committee introduced its bills outlining proposed new districts for the election of Congressional, Legislative, Supreme Court, Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education members. Our special session relative to redistricting commenced on Sept. 13. That same day, we began three days of hearings on those bills in Grand Island, Lincoln and Omaha, where many Nebraskans weighed...
An air quality advisory is in effect today, according to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. Wildfires in the Northwestern United States and Canada may affect air quality in the Cornhusker State. Nebraska DEE staff monitor smoke levels and wind directions to assess when impacts to Nebraska's air quality may occur. According to NDEE, moderate, unhealthy for sensitive groups and intermittent unhealthy advisories may be in effect. As of 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 11, Antelope County is...
North Central District Health Department will hold walk-in vaccination clinics in the upcoming week. Individuals who already have a scheduled appointment should arrive at that time. Clinics dates and locations include: Sept. 30: Knox County Courthouse in Center, drive through, 12 to 2 p.m., all vaccines; Cherry County Hospital specialty clinic, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Moderna; Oct. 1: NCDHD office drive through in O’Neill, enter the alley across the street from Torpins, 1 to 6 p.m., all vaccines;Oct. 4: Summerland School drive through, 2:30 to 5...
NOTICE OF MEETING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS A COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Notice is hereby given that the County Board of Commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska will hold a County Board of Equalization meeting in the commissioners’ room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on Oct. 12, 2021, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of setting Antelope County levies; approving tax roll corrections, motor vehicle exemptions and various other items which may become necessary to act upon. Meeting w...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2021 ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Board of Commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold meetings in the county commissioners’ meeting room, in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on the following dates and times: October 5, 2021 at 9 a.m. October 12, 2021 at 8 a.m. Meetings will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Antelope County c...
If a tree grows in the right of way, along a township road, and needs trimmed or removed, who is responsible for tree trimming? Holt County Supervisors listened to public comment on the topic, Thursday, during a public hearing held in the supervisors' room at the Holt County Courthouse in O'Neill. While the hearing focused on written notices, sent by the county attorney's office, to landowners in Rock Falls Township,the question of responsibility first sprouted earlier this year, when the Emmett...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Summerland Public School, misc. reimb - operating acct, 2,203.93; IXL Learning, sub renew, 4,392.00; Renaissance Learning, sub renew, 9,430.00; Stadium Sports, 2 score tables for gyms, 6,880.00; ESU #8, SPED, 34,291.46; Amazon, sup, 3,739.24; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physicals, 691.00; Appeara, sup, 147.87; Austin T. Good, grounds maint, 850.00; B.E. Publishing, software, 1,375.47; Barco Municipal Products, Inc., flashing speed signs, 1,054.05; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 323.96; Canon...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 13, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:28 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger and notice was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Steve Hankla, Steve Stearns, Kevin Filsinger, Mike Klabenes. Others present: Lauren...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept. 14, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Approved agenda. Minutes of Sept. 7 BOC meeting were approved. Pledge collateral and correspondence were reviewed. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved township claim. Zoning administrator: Planning and zoning meeting and CUP h...
The Honorable Donna Taylor signed two arrest warrants recently when she presided over Antelope County court in Neligh. A warrant was issued Wednesday, Sept. 1, for a 63-year-old Orchard man - on new but similar allegations to a case currently set for a jury trial in the county court, involving a different victim. The warrant called for the arrest of Russell L. Meyer on two charges, second-degree trespassing and disturbing the peace. Bond was set at $3,000, 10% cash, with a condition for no contact with the victim, her mother or their...
Words to live by: Don’t let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. Easier said than done. My inner peace is on high alert, and honestly, if you live in Clearwater (or any place affected by the topic I am addressing), your inner peace should be rattled, too. For a while now, someone - or someones - have been vandalizing village property. Sand has been dumped in the restrooms in the park, clogging the sink. It’s not like someone uses the facility to rinse the grains of sand off the...
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh United Methodist Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food, Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Antelope County Fairgrounds, East Highway 275, in Neligh. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with loading the product into cars, parking and collecting the necessary information from individuals. Any weather-related cancellations will be sent to the Norfolk radio stations, KBRX and the area newspapers....
Summerland boys' and girls' cross country teams finished fourth in their respective divisions at Boyd County meet, held Sept. 9, in Butte. In the girls' race, Aislynn Kester ran 24:45, crossing the finish line in 11th place. Aubrey Parker ended 12th, 25:03. Danielle Schrunk finished just out of medal contention, finishing 16th. Maddie Davis, of West Holt, won the girls' individual title, running 20:25. The team finished with 33 points. North Central won the event, scoring 12 points and...
Wessel J. Pelser, 30, of Bartlett appeared in the Madison County courtroom last week on Antelope County charges. Pelser pleaded guilty to two counts, driving under the influence of alcohol, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor, and speeding, 91 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone, an infraction. The Honorable Donna Taylor sentenced Pelser to 21 days in the Antelope County Jail, with credit for one day previously served; a $500 fine and revoked his driver’s license for one year on the DUI conviction, and a $200 fine for the speeding count, along w...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept.7, 2021 Vice-chairperson opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Correspondence was reviewed. August reports from sheriff, clerk of the district court, treasurer and zoning were reviewed. NCDHD discussed recent events and concerns. Monthly ground maintenance report was heard. Approved minutes of the Aug.10 and Aug. 31 BOC meetings. Approve liquor license for ACC. Public hearing budget appropriations and adoptions. Adopted...
Reduced speed limit signs, with flashing lights, will warn traffic traveling near the new Summerland School site, to slow down. Antelope County commissioners approved a resolution to the effect during Tuesday's meeting, in Neligh. Speed limit signs, slowing traffic to 35 miles per hour, have been placed at four spots, 200 feet in each direction, from the intersection of 857th (Summerland) Road and 513 Avenue. Commissioner Dean Smith asked if flashing lights have been installed. Boggs said,...
A benefit for Miranda (Mosel) Lopez will be held Sunday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Antelope County Fairgrounds. Lopez has been diagnosed with breast cancer and she and her husband are expecting their third child. A silent auction will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. To make a donation, contact Stacey Mitchell at 402-750-7213 or Terra Bentley-Kimes at 402- 750-3267....
Casey N. Fulgium, 35, of Conroe, Texas, appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom last Wednesday, Sept. 1, for further arraignment on a Class 1 misdemeanor count of third-degree domestic assault, alleged July 16 in Neligh. He requested court-appointed counsel, telling Taylor, although he had indicated at his first appearance that he would hire his own attorney, he could not afford one because he was paying double rent. Taylor appointed Martin Klein of Neligh and continued arraignment to Oct. 6. Bond,...
