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  • Supervisors approve planning and zoning commission appointments

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|May 26, 2022

    Holt County Supervisors faced a light agenda when they met in regular session, May 16, at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. Several members of the Holt County Planning and Zoning Commissioner were reappointed for three-year terms, following a unanimous vote by supervisors. Individuals reappointed included Keith May, District 2; Mary Kaczor, District 4; Kevin DeKay, District 5 and Frank Heying, District 6. They will each serve through Dec. 31, 2024. Summit Carbon Solutions representatives Er...

  • Las Vegas man arrested, arraigned, sentenced in five-year-old Holt County court case

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|May 26, 2022

    David A. Leiding, 36, of Las Vegas, Nevada (resided in Lincoln at time of arrest), appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last Tuesday, May 17, on a November 2016 complaint. Leiding, who was represented by Holt County public defender Rodney Smith, pleaded guilty to Count I, driving during revocation/impound, first offense, and Count III, no proof of financial responsibility, both Class 2 misdemeanors, pursuant to a plea agreement with Holt County attorney Brent Kelly. In return, Kelly d...

  • 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...

  • Mississippi man bags costly turkey in Holt County

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|May 19, 2022

    William H. Allen, 71, of Clarksdale, Mississippi, filed a waiver of appearance in Holt County court last week for shooting a turkey that was on private property, from the roadway, an offense that cost the man $1,249. He pleaded guilty to Count I, hunting without permission, and Count II, shooting from roadway, both Class 3 misdemeanors. He was fined $200 for Count I and $500 for Count II, assessed $500 in liquidated damage and $49 costs. Allen was cited April 22 by a Nebraska Game and Parks Commission officer near 485 Avenue and Lumber Road in...

  • Bobcats off to quick start at 2022 state track and field championships

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|May 19, 2022

    If perfect weather for a track and field meet exists, Mother Nature provided a picture perfect backdrop at Friday's Class C NSAA State Track and Field Championships, at Omaha Burke Stadium. Photos from the State Track and Field Championships are available at https://summerlandadvocatemessenger.zenfolio.com/p417857983. Junior Trevor Thomson advances to tomorrow's 100m finale. Thomson won the first heat, running 11.12. In Saturday's championship race, scheduled to run at 3:25 p.m., Thomson will...

  • Judge reinstates $100,000 bond for O'Neill man

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|May 12, 2022

    Tyler C. Bain, 39, of O’Neill appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Tuesday, May 3, for bond hearings in two county court cases. Bain was represented in each case, for purposes of bond review only, by Holt County public defender Rodney Smith. Bain had appeared April 3, when he requested court-appointed counsel. After holding an indigency hearing, Burdick denied the request. In the first case, Bain, who is charged with third-degree domestic ass...

  • Former O'Neill resident sentenced to 50 months in prison

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|May 12, 2022

    Campbell was represented by Ronald Temple of Norfolk. Crystal J. Diedrich, 35, of Grand Island, waived her right to counsel, pleaded no contest and was found guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor, operating a motor vehicle during time of suspension. Burdick fined her $100 and taxed $50 costs. Diedrich was cited April 1 in O’Neill. Erin Hanlin, 39, of Gregory, South Dakota, was allowed to plead guilty by waiver, to a charge of issuing a bad check to Ewing Family Foods on March 24, 2020. She was fined $250, taxed $50 costs and ordered to pay $207.84 re...

  • Holt County Supervisors scrap road haul agreement

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|May 5, 2022

    An agreement outlining responsibilities for road upkeep during potential pipeline construction, signed by TC Energy and Holt County officials, is no longer in effect. County supervisors voted to terminate the road haul agreement, April 28, during the board's regular meeting. Holt County Attorney Brent Kelly said TC Energy lawyers, from MacGrath North, in Omaha, reached out regarding the agreement. "To make sure their I's are dotted and T's are crossed, they want to go ahead and terminate those...

  • Judge arraigns nine in Antelope County district court

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|May 5, 2022

    The Honorable Mark Johnson presided over the arraignment of several defendants Wednesday, April 27, in the Antelope County district court in Neligh, including three teenagers charged in connection with March 21 break-ins at two Neligh businesses, Neligh Vape Shop and the Fit Stop. Trinity Graham, 18, accompanied by his court-appointed attorney, Brad Montag of Norfolk, pleaded not guilty to counts I and II, burglary, Class 2A felonies, and Count III, a Class 4 felony, theft by unlawful taking, more than $1,500. Jury trial is set July 18, with a...

  • 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...

  • Karen Rotherham

    Apr 28, 2022

    A funeral Mass for Karen Rotherham, 85, of Ewing, will be Saturday, April 30, at 10:30 a.m., at St Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. The Rev. John Norman will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with a 7 p.m. rosary. Karen died April 23, 2022, at her home in Ewing. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's...

  • Flenniken, Pierzina earn golf medals

    Apr 28, 2022

    Summerland Junior High golfers participated in the North Central meet, in Bassett, April 21, for their second golf meet of the year. The meet consisted of 74 golfers from North Central, West Holt, Valentine, Boyd County, Elkhorn Valley and Summerland. "Despite the wind that was blowing yet again, and the little warmer temperature, they all did an amazing job," said Coach Kris Tabbert. Five students competed for Summerland, including Ayden Hartigan, Jenna Funk, Bennett Flenniken, Jacob Pierzina and Omar Martin. "Summerland did come home with...

  • O'Neill man bound over on meth charge

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Apr 28, 2022

    Michael J. Long, 32, of O’Neill waived his right to preliminary hearing when he faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last week and was bound over to the Holt County district court on a Class 4 felony count of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, alleged Dec. 27, 2021, in O’Neill. Long is set for arraignment in district court May 16. Long was cited for the felony and two infractions counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, by a Holt County deputy. Burdick waived jurisdiction of the infra...

  • Martens family scholarship deadline announced

    Apr 28, 2022

    All students and prospective students are encouraged to apply for the Martens Family Scholarship. Interested applicants can obtain a scholarship application online at https://www.nebcommfound.org/give/martens-familyscholarship-fund/. Scholarship applications are due June 1 at 5 p.m. Additional information and details regarding the scholarship guidelines are also available on-line. The scholarship was made possible by the generosity of Helen Martens and her family. Helen was a long-time educator in the Holt County area, teaching for many years...

  • Domestic abuse cases result in lengthy probation, incarceration

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Apr 21, 2022

    Randy J. Aime, 57, of O’Neill was placed on probation for five years for third-degree domestic assault, subsequent offense, a Class 3A felony, committed Oct. 17, 2021. Aime was sentenced Monday, April 11, by the Honorable Mark Kozisec in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill. Terms of probation include continuing outpatient services until discharged by the provider, attend at least two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per week, obtain a sponsor and, due to the recurrent nature of the offense, explore mental health symptoms. He was als...

  • Burwell man fined $1,600 for alcohol offenses

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Apr 21, 2022

    Levi W. Bode, 19, of Burwell faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last week on seven misdemeanor alcohol and tobacco charges. A plea agreement was announced, resulting in Holt County prosecutor Brent Kelly reducing a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, to reckless driving, first offense, and dismissing two counts of possession of false identification and a count of tobacco use by a minor. Bode pleaded no contest and was found guilty on Count I, reckless driving, Count II, minor in possession o...

  • O'Neill man given opportunity to participate in special court

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Apr 21, 2022

    Charles E. Krysl, 45, of O’Neill faced two judges in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last week, in four cases. Facing charges in two district court cases, Krysl appeared in front of the Honorable Mark Kozisec on Monday, April 11, for pretrial hearing on nine felony counts and a Class 1 misdemeanor in one case and two felony counts in a second case. A plea bargain was announced that included both cases along with two county court cases. In district court, pursuant to terms of the agreement, Krysl pleaded guilty to burglary, a Class 2A fel...

  • Clearwater man dies in crash near Page

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Apr 21, 2022

    The Nebraska State Patrol was dispatched to a two vehicle fatality accident at approximately 1.5 miles south of Page, at the intersection of 866 Road and the 45A spur, at approximately 10:02 a.m., April 20. A 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pulling a gooseneck trailer, driven by Addison Woodard Jr., 49, of Clearwater, was northbound on 45A spur when it collided with a backhoe driven by John Larson of Valley, Ne that was attempting to turn east. Woodard was pronounced deceased at the scene. The family...

  • District court arraignments delayed

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Apr 14, 2022

    Arraignment procedures were continued in two Antelope County district court cases, March 30. Steven H. Habegger, 18, Antelope County Jail, appeared, alongside Antelope County public defender Pat Carney, in the Neligh courtroom March 30. He is charged with a Class 3A felony count of child abuse, alleged Feb. 10 at a Neligh motel, along with three Class 1 misdemeanors, contributing to delinquency of a child, debauching a minor and cruel mistreatment of an animal. The Honorable Mark Johnson advised Habegger of his rights and discussed potential...

  • Funk leads junior Bobcat golfers

    Apr 14, 2022

    Summerland junior high golf team members shot 184 and finished first in an April 8 meet held at Summerland. West Holt finished second, with 200, followed by Boyd County 1, 212; North Central, 231; Boyd County 2, 246; Elkhorn Valley 2, 268 and Elkhorn Valley 1, 400. Daleni Knust, of West Holt, finished first in individual scores. Summerland’s Jenna Funk ended second; Max Schaffer, EV, third; Bennet Flenniken, Summerland, fourth and Jacob Pierzina, Summerland, fifth. Rounding out the top 10 individual placings were Austin Keogh, WH; Brandt L...

  • Holt County judge hands down fines, jail time

    Sandy Schroth|Apr 14, 2022

    Roger R. Hauf, 20, of O’Neill faced the Honorable Kale Burdick on Tuesday, April 5, in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill, for sentencing on two counts. Burdick sentenced him to a 12-month term of probation for his conviction of minor in possession of alcohol, a Class 3 misdemeanor, and false reporting, a Class 3 misdemeanor, both committed July 24, 2021. Hauf was also fined $500 on the MIP charge, must pay probation fees totaling $390 and $60 costs of prosecution. He is also ordered to serve 24 days in the Holt County Jail, two days per mont...

  • View artwork at ESU 8 show

    Apr 7, 2022

    The 2022 Educational Service Unit 8 K-12 Art Show will be held at the Antelope County Fairgrounds, in Neligh, on April 8, 9 and 10. Doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. There is no admission fee and the public is encouraged to attend. Artwork from students in grades kindergarten through 12 will be displayed from Antelope, Boyd, Holt, Madison, Pierce, Stanton and Wheeler counties as well as the Verdigre school district in Knox County. Approximately 2,000 pieces of art will be on...

  • Holt County Supervisors deny perpetual easement

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Mar 31, 2022

    Holt County Supervisors voted unanimously to deny a perpetual easement application for Graham Crowe Ranch, LLC, during its March 16 meeting. Supervisor Doug Frahm was absent. After a Feb. 28 public hearing, supervisors voted to table a decision until the 16th. Prior to the vote, landowner Les Graham told supervisors, “I guess it’s one of those deals we feel we have the right to do it and it would be good for our ranch. I guess it’s up to you guys to make the decision whether we have the right to...

  • Inman man, woman sentenced to years in prison

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Mar 31, 2022

    An Inman couple will spend the next few years in prison. Austin T. Thyfault, 32, of Inman was sentenced by the Honorable Mark Kozisec in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill on Monday, to imprisonment under the jurisdiction of the Nebraska Department of Corrections for thefts and possession of drugs found at an Inman residence. The sentences include not less than 120 months, nor more than 180 months, for each of two Class 2A felony convictions of theft by receiving stolen property, more than $5,000. The thefts included a 2004 C...

  • O'Neill man bound over to Holt County district court on felony charges

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Mar 31, 2022

    Michael J. Long, 32, of O’Neill was recently bound over to the Holt County district court when he faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom on several felony charges in two separate cases. Long waived his right to preliminary hearing and was bound over March 15, on three felonies alleged June 5, 2021, two Class 4 felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, (methamphetamine and a sedative, eszopiclone) and first-degree false imprisonment, a Class 3A felony. He is also charged with two infractions, possession of m...

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