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  • Henery defeats Brandt in Antelope County primary

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|May 29, 2024

    Antelope County’s primary election resulted in only 1,080 ballots being cast. The structure of the party-line election, and lack of multiple candidates in many of the races, may have led to the low turnout. Only one county race took place, which was for the District 4 commissioner seat. Incumbent Charlie Henery advances to the general election after receiving 123 votes. Challenger Harlan Brandt, a former Antelope County supervisor, ended the night with 58 votes. President Joe Biden received 54 v...

  • A Tale of Two Charters: Maulding instrumental in securing second Clearwater American Legion Charter

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|May 1, 2024

    Don Maulding remembers the day paperwork to charter an American Legion Post in Clearwater arrived from the state post in Lincoln. He walked from Contois Motors, located where Orval's Auto Service currently sits, to retrieve the mail. "There was a form to fill out," Maulding said. "We were so anxious to get our post." He walked back to the garage, reviewed the form and developed a plan of action. "I started down Main Street, going door to door." During his walk, he secured signatures from...

  • Commissioners accept coalition resolution

    Jan 4, 2024

    Antelope County will be part of a coalition for landfill services. Commissioners approved acceptance of a resolution, Tuesday, following a phone call with Daryl Guthard, owner of Bud’s Sanitary Service, based in Newman Grove. According to Guthard, the resolution is required by the state since trash from the county goes to a coalition landfill. “It just says we’re approved members,” Guthard said. Commissioner Keith Heithoff asked if approval will result in increased costs. Guthard said it would not. Commissioners reappointed two individ...

  • Marjorie Smith

    Aug 24, 2023

    Funeral services for Marjorie Smith, 87, of Neligh, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at First Congregational Church of Christ, in Neligh, with Pastor Kate West, officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Neligh. Marjorie died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at Arbor Care Center in Neligh. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.beyersnidermemorialfh.com In...

  • Henery tabbed to lead Antelope County commissioners

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 26, 2023

    A familiar face will chair the Antelope County Commissioners following a vote by the board, Jan. 10. Charlie Henery was elected to serve as the 2023 chairman, following a 4-0 vote. Keith Heithoff, of Elgin, was elected vice chairperson. Commissioners appointed Tom Nelson to serve as veterans service officer; Bryan Cornett, weed superintendent; Megan Wingate, zoning administrator; LaVern Schroeder, surveyor and Brian McDonald, highway superintendent. Committe appointments for the upcoming year...

  • 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...

  • Board of health hears update on armory late fees, PPE disposal

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Nov 3, 2022

    North Central District Health Department board of health members learned two things Friday about personal protective equipment storage at the O’Neill Armory, during Friday’s monthly meeting in O’Neill. NCDHD interim director Liz Parks said efforts to dispense surplus PPE, including gowns and masks, had been exhausted. At the board’s Sept. 29 meeting, Danielle Roessler, emergency response coordinator, said she had contacted multiple schools and agencies about potential use of some of the PPE, in...

  • Wiese resigns from district health position

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Sep 29, 2022

    North Central District Health Department executive director Roger Wiese resigned Friday, prior to the district's board of health monthly meeting. Board chairman Kelly Kalkowski, of Lynch, entered the board room at approximately 10:35 a.m., and notified members Wiese contacted him after 9 a.m., submitting his resignation, effective immediately. In an emailed statement to Kalkowski, Wiese wrote, "I'm resigning from my position as executive director effective immediately. I've appreciated my time...

  • Password protector?

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Sep 22, 2022

    Following the North Central District Health Department board of health's Sept. 9 meeting, in O'Neill, one thing is clear: who controls employee's computer passwords. What remains unknown is if the department has a signed service contract with Norfolk-based Precision IT for technology services and what those duties entail, in addition to why health district computers are decommissioned when data is housed on a server and not individual computers. The answers may just be embedded deep within a...

  • Commissioner expresses safety concerns about proposed carbon pipeline

    Erin Schwager, Journalist|Sep 22, 2022

    Antelope County Commissioners listened to updates about the proposed Midwest Carbon Express pipeline, Sept. 13, during the board's regular monthly meeting. Derrick Montgomery was scheduled to present on behalf of Summit Carbon Solutions; however, due to illness, Ben Fuller, a relationship manager with the Iowa-based company, gave an overview of the project. He provided commissioners with handouts, including a map of the county and a few pages including tax information. Summit Carbon Solutions...

  • Who's making the decisions?

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Sep 15, 2022

    The North Central District Health Department board of health faced several questions from some of its own membership, Friday, when the group met in O'Neill. Concerns about the structure of the board of health and powers granted to an unidentified executive committee, legal representation, the district's computer system policies and lack of complete inventory, were expressed. James Ward, a Cherry County Commissioner serving on NCDHD's board, asked what action was taken, and when, to form an...

  • No decision made on voting procedure changes

    Erin Schwager, Journalist|Sep 15, 2022

    Voter integrity was yet again a topic of discussion when Antelope County Commissioners met, Sept. 6, in Neligh. Chairman Charlie Henry opened the floor to Sheryl Baker, who yielded her time to Mike Seier, who spoke about materials presented by Antelope County Patriots at the previous board meeting. Commissioner Regina Krebs questioned information that had the official tally with a "true" number, and she was interested where that number came from. According to Connie Baker, the information came...

  • Commissioners debate wages for road boss

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Sep 1, 2022

    How much should Antelope County’s road superintendent be paid annually? Conversation about wages for Aaron Boggs, who fills the position, filled approximately 30 minutes of discussion, Aug. 24, when the commissioners met to discuss budgeting for next year. A committe, comprised of commissioners Dean Smith and Regina Krebs, met with Boggs and reviewed pay for the same position in surrounding counties. “Our suggestion for the road superintendent will be his salary will be the same as the cou...

  • Election integrity discussion draws crowd at commissioners' meeting

    Erin Schwager, Journalist|Aug 18, 2022

    Should ballots cast in Antelope County elections be counted by hand instead of by machine? Members of the Antelope County Patriots filled the Antelope County commissioners' meeting room, Aug 9, to discuss those questions and other election procedures. Sheryl Baker approached the board and yielded her time to Professor David Clements, of New Mexico, and Connie Reinke with the Nebraska Voter Accuracy Project. Clements introduced himself as a former law professor at New Mexico State University, a...

  • Weed concerns, road closures discussed during commissioners meeting

    Erin Schwager, Journalist|Aug 11, 2022

    Antelope County Commissioners tackled multiple agenda items when they met in regular session, Aug. 2, in Neligh. One promotional and one improvement grant request were approved. A promotional grant request for $242.50 was received from the Orchard Community Club. Funds were used for Orchard Free Celebration Days. Commissioner Eli Jacob moved to accept the request; commissioner Dean Smith made the second. All voted in favor. The second grant request was an improvement grant for $1,750 from Oakdal...

  • Commissioners approve motion to maintain in-person, mail-in ballots

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 14, 2022

    Antelope County will continue to provide an opportunity for in-person voting at countywide precincts and offer mail-in ballots as an option, following a vote of Antelope County Commissioners, Tuesday morning. The motion, made by Dean Smith, and seconded by Carolyn Pederson, followed nearly 45 minutes of discussion with Antelope County residents regarding election integrity. Antelope County Patriots member Sheryl Baker told commissioners while she and other group members have "total confidence"...

  • Six advance to general election in school board race

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|May 19, 2022

    Voter turnout in the May 10 primary election was more than 40% in Holt and Antelope counties. Summerland Board of Education A summary report from Antelope County Clerk Lisa Payne shows 49.68% of voters cast ballots in Royal; 46.63% voted in Clearwater and 46.39% made their way to the polls in Orchard. Holt County Clerk Cathy Pavel confirmed 41% of registered voters visited the polls. Summerland Board of Education Three seats are up for election for the Summerland School Board of Education. Six...

  • May 2022 primary election results

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|May 5, 2022

    Update: 11:05 p.m.: Jim Pillen has won the Republican primary in the Nebraska governor's race. With 810 precincts reporting, Pillen received 72,197 votes. All election results are unofficial until verified by a county's canvassing board. 8:15 p.m. Nebraska polls closed at 8 p.m., May 10, and early results from across the state show Brett Lindstrom leading Jim Pillen, in the Republican race for Governor. Lindstrom currently has 20,987 votes, or 41%, while Pillen has received 29.1% - or 14,885 - o...

  • Orchard, Summerland road condition discussed during Tuesday meeting

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Mar 10, 2022

    Antelope County Commissioners discussed road conditions on the Orchard and Summerland roads, Tuesday, during the group's regularly scheduled meeting. Road superintendent Aaron Boggs said portions of the road are narrow and lacking a shoulder. "It needs a four foot shoulder on each side," Boggs said. "Shouldering will mitigate some problems." Commissioner Charlie Henery said other roads in the county are just as important. "This is my personal opinion. Do we have other roads besides that road tha...

  • Filings announced for Antelope, Holt county offices

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Mar 3, 2022

    The filing deadline for the 2022 primary election was Tuesday, March 1. While several incumbents and new faces have entered races, a few offices are left without anyone filing. Antelope County Clerk, Lisa Payne, said the following individuals have filed as candidates for county offices: Robert Moore, sheriff; Angela Mortensen, clerk of the district court; Deborah Branstiter, treasurer; Kelly Mueller-Oltjenbruns, assessor; Rachel Shrader and Robert Lewis, weed control authority board. Four...

  • Commissioners amend sheriff's salary

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 6, 2022

    Antelope County commissioners voted unanimously, Tuesday, to amend the salary for the county sheriff. Commissioner Dean Smith was absent from the meeting. Commissioner Carolyn Pedersen told fellow officials she had presented incorrect figures for the position during the board's Dec. 21 meeting and offered corrected salaries at the Jan. 4 meeting. Pedersen said she compared current sheriff salaries in neighboring counties, with base salaries ranging from $63,000 to $74,423, based on data provied...

  • Proceedings Antelope County Board of Comissioners

    Oct 21, 2021

    PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Oct. 12, 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. Pledge collateral and correspondence was reviewed. Met with Senator Adrian Smith’s office representative. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Zoning administrator. Ground maintenance report was heard. Tabled 150th ann...

  • Resolution slows traffic near new school site

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Sep 9, 2021

    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,...

  • Bats invade Antelope County Courthouse

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Aug 12, 2021

    Don't be alarmed if a bat swoops through the air in the hallways of the Antelope County Courthouse. Commissioners learned from July 25 to 31, five bats were captured in the courthouse. "There's been one daily since," Marlene Schindler, courthouse custodian, told commissioners during Tuesday's meeting. "It's time to do something," said Ed Schindler, building and grounds personnel. Commissioner Charlie Henery questioned how the bats are getting in the annex. Theories included from the attic,...

  • In the dust

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 8, 2021

    The condition of a stretch of 516 Avenue, from Highway 275 north two miles, consumed nearly 60 minutes during Tuesday's Antelope County Commissioners' meeting, in Neligh. Commissioner Eli Jacob, who represents Clearwater, expressed concerns about excessive dust on the road since the oil surface was milled and replaced with Sinclair gravel. "I was told when we ground it up that it would be a year and we'd get an overlay. It's been a year this spring and we don't have an overlay yet," Jacob said....

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