Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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The Honorable Donna Taylor, presiding from the bench in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Oct. 4, found enough evidence to bind an Elgin man over to the district court on an allegation of felony child abuse. Robert J. Suhr, 26, of Elgin faced Taylor, alongside his attorney, Brad Ewalt of Norfolk, for a preliminary hearing on the Class 3A felony alleged Sept. 2, in Elgin. A bond hearing was held with Taylor again denying a defense request to amend a condition for no contact with the juvenile victim’s mother or her two children, e...
"It's bumpy, it's dusty and it's horrible." That's how Clearwater resident Chellie Dixon described an approximate 100-yard section of East Nebraska Street, when talking with Antelope County Commissioners, Tuesday, that county road crew members "ground down" in 2020, According to Antelope County road boss, Aaron Boggs, county officials spoke with Clearwater trustees that year to discuss plans about that particular stretch of road and 516 Avenue, from Highway 275, north to the first bridge. The...
PROCEEDINGS FOR BUDGET HEARING, TAX REQUEST HEARING, REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 11, 2023 The board of trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a budget hearing Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Hearing opened at 7 p.m. Notice of hearing was given in advance by publication in "Summerland Advocate-Messenger," was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of...
The double glass doors at Clearwater's Hi-Way Mart have seen a lot of traffic. Through flooding and severe weather, holidays and ordinary days, the convenience store, located at 303 Highway 275, has been a community mainstay. When owners Joe and Carol Thiele locked the doors for the final time on Aug. 31, it was bittersweet. For nearly 25 years, the Clearwater couple spent early morning hours opening the shop. Late-night hours were involved, too, keeping the "well-oiled machine" running on a...
Tyler C. Bain, 40, of Stuart faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on July 18 for arraignment on Count I, no proof of financial responsibility, a Class 2 misdemeanor committed May 6; and Count II, unsafe backing, an infraction. Bain pleaded guilty to Count I, pursuant to a plea agreement with Holt County attorney Brent Kelly. In return, Kelly dismissed Count II. The agreement included stipulation regarding restitution owed to Deb Hilker/Farm Bureau Insurance. Burdick fined him $150, ordered $8,347 restitution....
The best rough stock riders return to Clearwater, Saturday, July 22, as the local chamber of commerce hosts the third-annual Clearwater Rough Stock Challenge. Competition is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena, located along West Highway 275. A calcutta will be held at 7 p.m., prior to the first event. Elgin Livestock auctioneer, Ted Baum, will handle auction duties. Stock for the challenge will be provided by Justin Boots, with Rocking Plus Rodeo Company. Local businesses...
A 23-year-old Oakdale man has been charged with one Class 4 felony count of operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, alleged July 4 in downtown Neligh, during the city’s 150th birthday/Old Mill Days celebration. Rider C. Short faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on July 5 for a bond hearing. Taylor set bond at $20,000, 10% cash, which Short posted the same day. Antelope County public defender Pat Carney was appointed to represent him. Further arraignment is set July 19. Short was allegedly observed b...
The irons will be hot, Wednesday, July 19, but there won't be a herd of cattle waiting to be branded. Instead, rodeo enthusiasts and Clearwater Chamber of Commerce members are invited to bring a branding iron and leave a mark on the support beams in front of the new building at the Clearwater rodeo grounds, located along West Highway 275. The event is a prelude to Saturday's rough stock challenge, slated to start with a calcutta at 7 p.m. Branding will begin at 7 p.m. Cost will be $100 per...
Katelynn Westley, also known as Katelynn Marker, 25, of Stromsburg waived her right to a jury trial and changed her plea to guilty on each of three counts of disturbing the peace, committed Jan. 26. Taylor fined Westley $250 on each count, placed her on probation for six months, including $220 in fees, and assessed $50 costs. Probation terms included letters of apology to be approved by probation officer. Westley was represented by Dennis Morland of Norfolk. Morgan K. Anson, 25, of Orchard faced Taylor on a single count, no proof of financial...
A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 14 and U.S. 275, Friday, in Neligh. At approximately 11:08 a.m., Neligh Police Department, Antelope County Sheriff's Office, Neligh Fire and Neligh Rescue were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection. Following a preliminary investigation, officials determined a Ford Fusion, driven by Gretchen Bartelson, of Sibley, Iowa, was southbound on Highway 14. Bartelson stopped at the intersection of Highway 275 and proceeded...
Cowboys and cowgirls attending the 56th annual Clearwater Big Rodeo will notice improvements on the rodeo grounds, situated along West Highway 275. A new 40-foot by 50-foot building, featuring a rodeo office, kitchen, meeting area, shop and shower, was approved by Clearwater Chamber of Commerce membership in December. Chamber vice president Jeremy Sanne said, "The building will benefit workers, especially for cleaning and keeping all supplies on the rodeo grounds." Many chamber members...
The "best" weekend in June is approximately a week away, and when June 23 arrives, Clearwater's Big Rodeo will make it's 56th annual appearance. Competition will continue through Sunday, June 25, at the Gene Snodgrass arena, located along U.S. Highway 275. Youths, ages 3 to 7, will have a chance to ride a sheep when mutton busting begins at 7 p.m., Friday. Fifteen spots will be reserved during call-ins, scheduled for Monday, June 19. Another 10 walk-in spots will be up for grabs for...
A longtime Ewing businessman and a couple known for service to the community were recognized Sunday as the 2023 class in the Ewing Hall of Fame. Don Ruroede and Yvonne and the late Clete Thramer were presented with the honor by village chairman, James Ramold, during Ewing's Funfest parade. Ruroede, a 1952 graduate of Ewing Public School, said he was "surprised and honored" to be a recipient. "It's a nice honor," he said. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years...
Harrison G. Eagle Hawk, 33, of Kadoka, South Dakota, faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on May 16 for arraignment on a Class 4 felony, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Eagle Hawk requested court-appointed counsel. Burdick appointed Michael Sholes of O’Neill. The charge was amended by Holt County attorney Brent Kelly to attempted possession of a controlled substance, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and Eagle Hawk pleaded guilty. Burdick fined Eagle Hawk $1,000 and taxed him $50 costs of prosecu...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 8, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, May 8, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in "Summerland Advocate-Messenger," posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart,...
The Honorable Donna Taylor signed a bench warrant May 3 for the arrest of Ronald E. Murray, 59, of Norfolk, with bond set at $1,500, 10% cash. Murray failed to appear in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh for a hearing April 19. A previous warrant for Murray’s arrest, issued Aug. 17, 2022, after he failed to appear June 15, 2022, was served April 7 by a Madison County sheriff’s officer and Murray posted a $1,500 personal recognizance bond April 11. Murray was cited May 5, 2022, by an Antelope County deputy, in Oakdale, for three cou...
Christopher B. Brady, 32, of Elgin appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on April 19 for re-sentencing after his admission to violating probation. Brady was placed on an 18-month term of probation Nov. 2, 2022, for a conviction of third-degree domestic assault. Violations included his admitted use of methamphetamine and positive alcohol tests. Tylor revoked probation and ordered him committed to the Antelope County Jail for six months. He was given credit for 23 days served previously. He was...
The Honorable Kale Burdick, when he presided from the bench of the Holt County court in O’Neill on April 11, set aside a conviction for Rebecca D. Strong, 48, of Ewing. The action nullifies Strong’s October 2020 conviction of a Class 2 misdemeanor, theft by deception. Burdick ruled that Strong is “unlikely to engage in further criminal activity and it is in her best interest and is consistent with the public interest” to grant the request. In her petition for set aside, Strong said she successfully completed probation, had no further convict...
Changes are coming to communities served by Catholic parishes that are part of Rural Family K, including St. Theresa's in Clearwater, rural St. John's and St. Peter's in Ewing. In a letter sent to parishioners March 1, Rev. John Norman said a proposal developed by the Family Pastoral Planning Team has been granted tentative approval from Archbishop George Lucas. The plan includes canonical and structural changes. Through the Journey of Faith process, two priests will serve the family of...
Four defendants were each given six-month terms of probation and fines for DUI convictions when they appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last week. Raymundo Popocatl Perez, 32, of O’Neill appeared for sentencing on three counts, Count I, driving under the influence of alcohol, a Class W misdemeanor; Count II, speeding (78 mph in 65 zone), an infraction; and Count III, no operator’s license, a Class 3 misdemeanor. Burdick sentenced Popocatl Perez to a six-month term of probation, a $500 fine...
Michael Hansen, 36, of Stanton appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Feb. 16, for pretrial hearing on a charge of obstructing government operations, a Class 1 misdemeanor. In an unusual interpretation of the charge, Antelope County attorney Joe Smith amended the charge to second-degree trespassing, a Class 3 misdemeanor, and recommended a fine only at sentencing, in return for Hansen’s guilty plea. The charge had a potential penalty of up to a $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail. Taylor f...
While residents residing north of Clearwater don't have to ford the Elkhorn River to reach town, surface conditions of 516 Avenue, the main artery bridging highways 275 and 20 from south to north, have "deteriorated to conditions from 100 years ago." That's the sentiment expressed to Antelope County Commissioners by multiple Clearwater residents. "Has the road got any better in the last 100 years? That thing is back to the century of covered wagon days. Am I wrong or right?" Curt Thiele asked...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF CLASS D BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS, OFF SALE ONLY LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 that a Liquor License may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2023, for the following: Class D – Alcoholic Liquor Off Sale (Outside Corporate Limits) Liquor License, to-wit: Art Sehi dba Mr. S’s, 52753 Hwy 275, Oakdale, NE 68761, on the premises described as follows: W1/2NE1/4, lying north of State Highway 275 R-O-W, Section 12, Township 24 North, Range 6, West of the 6th P.M., Ant...
Jericho D. Neal, 24, of Atkinson faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Jan. 10 to be sentenced for several crimes committed last spring - including Count II, a Class 1 misdemeanor, procuring alcohol to a minor; three Class 3 misdemeanors, Count IV, possession/discharge illegal fireworks, Count V, shooting highway signs, Count VI, shooting wildlife from highway; and Count VII, an infraction, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. Burdick sentenced Neal to a 12-month term of probation, including $...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE WESTEND MINI MART, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 530135.01 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2023, for the following liquor licensee: Westend Mini Mart, LLC West Highway 275 Ewing, Nebraska Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Ewing on or before Feb. 13, 2023, in the office of the village clerk, that in the event protests are filed by...
