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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Andrew J. Stephenson, 20, of Richland, Washington, did not appear for his arraignment in Antelope County district court last Wednesday, Feb. 23, on three counts. His attorneys, Jeff Courtney and Frankie Hass of Omaha, had filed a written not guilty plea Feb 18, on his behalf. The Honorable Mark Johnson found the written plea insufficient and set further arraignment March 30, at which time Stephenson is ordered to appear in person. Bond, in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, posted Jan. 7, is continued. Stephenson is charged with a Class 4...
A Sunday afternoon blaze, in Inman, resulted in the loss of the Jason and Jill Stamp home. O'Neill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a 911 call, received at approximately 11:30 a.m., reporting a fire at a structure along U.S. Highway 275, in Inman. Upon arrival, firefighters found the house completely engulfed in flames. The Stamps were not home when the fire started. A mutual-aid request was sent to Ewing and Page volunteer fire departments. All three departments on scene...
Three defendants failed to appear in the Antelope County courtroom last Wednesday, Feb. 2. Richard C. Jelich Jr. failed to appear for a pretrial hearing on two counts alleged Nov. 29 at 405 N Street in Neligh, disturbing the peace, a Class 3 misdemeanor, and criminal mischief, a Class 2 misdemeanor. Antelope County public defender Melissa Figueroa requested a continuance on his behalf. County prosecutor Joe Abler objected and noted an affidavit in the case file. The Honorable Donna Taylor issued a bench warrant, with a $10,000, 10% cash bond....
Donations continue to roll into the Sunset Second Hand Store, located at the corner of Jackson and Cedar streets in Ewing. Customers visit the two-story house that's been converted into a thrift store, taking advantage of the popular $5 bag sale. Started in 2008 by Father James Kramper, the Sunset Store has moved from the old lumber yard, along Highway 275, to its current location. In addition to clothing, shoppers will find home decor, household items, books, toys, hobby and craft supplies and...
Two individuals escaped injury from an early Saturday morning crash that ended with a vehicle in the Elkhorn River, approximately two miles east of Clearwater. Antelope County Sheriff Bob Moore said a 911 call was received at approximately 3:30 a.m., after a truck driver, parked in a business's lot, in Clearwater, reported two individuals knocked on the door of his semi and requested he call 911. According to Moore, Xavier Hobbs, 20, of Ewing, and a juvenile passenger, were westbound on U.S....
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF CLASS D BEER, WINE & 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, 2022, 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...
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, 2022 for the following liquor licensee: Westend Mini Mart, LLC West Highway 275 Ewing, Nebraska Notice is hereby given that wirtten protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Ewing on or before February 14, 2022, in the office of the village clerk, that in the event protests are filed by...
Andrew J. Stephenson, 20, of Jacksonville, Florida, appeared in the Antelope County court last Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, on a Class 4 felony count, possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, and two infractions, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, all alleged Dec. 23. Stephenson requested court-appointed counsel. After reviewing his financial information, Judge Donna Taylor indicated the defendant was “borderline” for qualification. She appointed the public defender to represent him, cautioning that whe...
Approved. Disapproved. Finalized, finally. Those steps led to a Dec. 23 special meeting of the Antelope County commissioners, where a new redistricting map was given the final nod. Commissioners originally approved the district map on Dec. 7; however, a discrepancy was noted in population between two districts. Originally, district three was light and four was heavy, according to county clerk Lisa Payne. "In discussion with the secretar of state's office, (Antelope County Attorney) Joe Abler...
Antelope County Commissioners approved redistricting plans, Tuesday, although a final map, with township boundaries and village overlays will not be available until Dec. 17. Commissioners listened to Josie Schafer, from the University of Nebraska-Omaha Center for Public Affairs Research, discuss how districts were proposed, based on compactness and equalized population. Two changes from previous district lines include Neligh, which will use Highway 275 as a dividing line, and Orchard, which...
A Clearwater woman wants to share the magic of Christmas with others. Lori Knapp spent the majority of November transforming the lane to her rural home into a holiday wonderland. A line of lights illuminates the display, located approximately one mile east of Clearwater on U.S. Highway 275. Nativity scenes, colorful Santas and frolicking deer - maybe reindeer - guide visitors along the lighted path. Santa's workshop and the light display will be open Saturday, Dec. 4, and Sunday, Dec. 5, from 6...
Kevin M. Socha, 33, of Elgin faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom Wednesday, Nov. 17, for a pretrial hearing on a count of second-offense driving under the influence of alcohol, .15 grams or more, a Class 1 misdemeanor. A plea agreement with Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler was announced. Abler amended the charge to second-offense non-aggravated DUI and agreed to recommend a minimum sentence. Socha pleaded guilty to the amended charge. An enhancement hearing was held, with Taylor finding one previous conviction...
This week’s poll question asked readers to share what they believe our rural communities need - business or service - if money to open said business or service started was not an issue. The question surfaced following a discussion in our office. We were comparing photos of main street of old with current-day status. The talk made me curious what vision readers have to grow our local economies and build stronger communities. Trust me, there isn’t a single-pronged approach. It’s a combi...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER ORDINANCE NO. 2021-5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, CHANGING A CERTAIN ZONING AREA WITHIN THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CHANGES TO THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. That pursuant to the recommendation of the Clearwater Planning Commission and following public hearing by this body in regard to the question of changing the zoning districts within 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 disperse food Tuesday, Oct. 19, 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 necessary information. Any weather-related cancellations will be sent to the Norfolk radio stations, KBRX and the area...
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 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....
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...
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....
Jennifer A. Blevins, 35, of Pierce, who was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on a Class 4 felony count, possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, alleged May 14 north of Oakdale, waived her right to the hearing and was bound over to Antelope County district court by the Honorable Donna Taylor last week. She is set for arraignment in district court Sept. 29. Bond, posted May 15, in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, was continued. She is represented by Antelope County public defender Melissa Figueroa. A motion for continuance,...
The Honorable Kale Burdick signed an arrest warrant for an out-of-state man who failed to appear in Holt County court for arraignment on two felony counts last Tuesday, Aug. 24. Michael W. Hilton, 36, was arrested by a Holt County deputy June 14, in O’Neill, on allegations of a Class 2A felony, fourth-offense driving under the influence of alcohol, and a Class 4 felony, driving without a court-ordered ignition interlock device. In a probable-cause affidavit, the deputy indicated he was dispatched to investigate a reported reckless driver on H...
George M. Kelly, 28, of Topeka, Kansas, appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom, Aug. 18, on two counts of violating requirements of the Sex Offender Registration Act, alleged March 15 and April 1. Preliminary hearing on the Class 3A felony charges is set Sept. 1. If convicted, he faces potential sentences up to $10,000 fine and/or up to three years imprisonment, with up to 18 months post-release supervision, on each count. Taylor, noting his effort to appear in court, set bond at $5,000, personal...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Aug. 10, 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 Aug. 3, 2021 BOC meeting were approved. Pledge collateral and correspondence were reviewed. July fee reports from CDC, treasurer, sheriff were reviewed. Heard report from grounds and maintenance. Review of claims. A...
Louis Tushla left Holt County to protect his country. Eighty years later, Tushla returned home to a hero's welcome. Clearwater-area residents lined Highway 275, late Thursday afternoon, as Tushla's remains were carried from Offutt Air Force Base to Atkinson, where Tushla grew up. Some waved American flags, others stood with hands over heart, as a line of more than 70 American Legion Riders curved around the Elkhorn River bridge, northwest bound. Within the queue of vehicles, Seger Funeral Home t...
The Honorable Kale Burdick, presiding from the bench in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last Tuesday, July 6, sentenced an O’Neill woman to probation for not sending a 7-yearold child to school regularly. Kylli Latzel, 32, was ordered by Burdick to serve a one-year term of probation for a violation of compulsory education attendance requirement - failing to cause the child to attend school regularly between Sept. 28, 2020, and Feb.15 this year. She was ordered to pay the $30 probation enrollment fee and $60 in drug testing fees and was...
