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The Bovee Fire started in the Nebraska National Forest, Bessey Ranger District near Halsey, Oct. 2. According to the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, it is likely human caused. Around 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 2, officials reported the fire had burned 100 acres. Four hours later, it had grown to an estimated 15,000 acres. Authorities gave evacuation orders for Halsey and nearby campgrounds that day. As of Oct. 3, the fire is at zero percent containment. However, officials with Nebraska NF&G...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that the Holt County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing, Oct. 31, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., in the Holt County Board of Supervisors meeting room, O’Neill, Nebraska. This meeting will be open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to hear public comment and response to the three proposed amendments to the Holt County, Nebraska, Zoning Rules and Regulations as submitted by the Holt County Planning and Zoning Board. The proposed amendments are set g...
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...
Mackenzie A. Dow, 19, of Orchard appeared in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Sept. 6, where she waived her right to preliminary hearing on five felony counts alleged in O’Neill, between June 15 and June 22, Count I, theft (Class 4); Count III, criminal possession of a financial transaction device (Class 2A); Count IV, unlawful circulation of a financial transaction device (Class 2A); Count V, theft by receiving stolen property (Class 4); and Count VI, possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2A). The Honorable Kale Burdick bound the case o...
Three defendants waived their rights to preliminary hearings on felony charges during Sept. 20 proceedings at the Holt County court in O’Neill. They were each bound over to Holt County district court by the Honorable Kale Burdick, where they are set for arraignment in October. Jurisdiction for accompanying misdemeanor and infraction counts were deferred to district court as well. Shawn D. Crist, 34, of O’Neill will face the Honorable Mark Kozisec in the district courtroom on a Class 4 felony, possession of a controlled substance, met...
A Holt County district court case that has been in the system for more than one year reached resolution last week. John T. Applegarth, 22, of O’Neill, appeared in front of the Honorable Mark Kozisek in the O’Neill district courtroom Sept. 12, for pretrial conference on a charge of committing child abuse intentionally, resulting in death, a Class 1B felony. Charges were first filed July 20, 2021, in Holt County court, relative to the the death Applegarth’s 13-month-old son, Bryor Weekly, who died July 8, 2021. Special prosecutor Mike Guyna...
The Honorable Kale Burdick sentenced four defendants when he presided from the Holt County bench Sept. 6. Michael Ford, 34, of Oakland appeared for sentencing on a Class 2 misdemeanor count of issuing a bad check. Burdick sentenced Ford to a 12-month term of probation, including a $30 enrollment fee and $60 in drug testing fees, to be served concurrently with probation ordered in a recent district court bad check case. Probation program fees of $300 were waived. He was ordered to pay $394.85 restitution to Big Red Motorsports and was taxed $60...
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...
A planned outage if scheduled for electric customers in Boyd County, as well as parts of Holt and Knox counties, Sunday, Sept. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m., to prepare for upgrades at the substation that serves the area. The outage will impact Nebraska Public Power District customers in the communities of Butte, Bristow and Lynch, as well as the village of Spencer and Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation customers in rural Boyd County, northwestern Knox County and northern Holt County. The planned outage is occuring so NPPD crew can begin...
A group of individuals concerned about voter integrity addressed Holt County Supervisors, Aug. 31, about the possibility of handcounting ballots. Chairman Bill Tielke told the gallery of 35 visitors the board was not required to make a decision following public comment. Grace Coleman, of Atkinson, told supervisors she is concerned about the safety of this November’s election. “If we cannot be assured that our elections are secure and no one has changed any results, then we just as well con...
A 40-year-old Ewing woman, who is accused of pouring gasoline on the door of a home that was occupied by six children has waived her right to a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the Holt County district court by the Honorable Kale Burdick last week in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill. Jessica J. Snyder, who is charged with Count I, terroristic threats, a Class 3A felony; Count II, attempted arson, a Class 2A felony; Count III, criminal mischief, more than $5,000, a Class 4 felony; and Count IV, intentional child abuse, no injury, a...
A 17-year-old Ewing resident faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Aug. 2. The teenager waived his right to counsel and pleaded no contest to possession of alcohol by a minor, under age 19/20, a Class 3 misdemeanor. He was fined $300 and assessed $50 costs for the June 24 offense committed in Ewing. An O’Neill teenager, accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, possession of an open alcohol container and minor in possession of alcohol, had his case transferred to juvenile cou...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Aug. 9, 2022 Vice-chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Open meeting. Approved agenda and minutes of 08-02-2022 BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer’s fund balance report, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report, zoning permit report, clerk of the district court fee report and sheriff fee report for July. Approve payroll claims. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Approved vendor claims: General: A-1 FLAGS POLES & REPAIR ex 140...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Aug. 24, 2022, in the Ewing Village board room, the Village of Ewing will hold a public hearing concerning an application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for a Community Development Block Grant.This grant is available to local governments for community/ economic development activities. The Village of Ewing is requesting $433,000 for the Village of Ewing, Holt County, Nebraska, to implement the addition...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Aug. 24, 2022, in the Ewing Village board room, the Village of Ewing will hold a public hearing concerning an application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for a Community Development Block Grant.This grant is available to local governments for community/ economic development activities. The Village of Ewing is requesting $433,000 for the Village of Ewing, Holt County, Nebraska, to implement the addition...
Aksarben began recognizing the dedication and perseverance of Nebraska farm families in 1956. Since then, nearly 10,000 families have been recognized statewide. Paying homage to these families is something Aksarben looks forward to each year and, along with Nebraska Farm Bureau who partners on this award, recently announced this year’s honorees. The Aksarben Pioneer Farm Family Award recognizes the ownership of at least 40 acres of farmland held by the same family for 100 years and the Aksarben Heritage Farm Family Award recognizes 150 years o...
ORDINANCE NO. 439 VILLAGE OF EWING An ordinance of the Village of Ewing, Nebraska, adopting zoning regulations, a zoning map and an extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction map for the Village of Ewing, Nebraska, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-901, providing when said ordinance shall become effective and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. Be it ordained by the chairman and board of trustees of the Village of Ewing Nebraska. Section 1. There is hereby zoning regulations for the Village of Ewing, Nebraska, which shall be designated as...
Wow, we at SAM are embarking on our fourth year of publishing a weekly newspaper. Seems like only yesterday when a group of us huddled around our dining room table to put together the inaugural edition of the Advocate-Messenger. The next day, Scott and I stood outside The Office, took a deep breath, waited for the first edition’s arrival and opened the door to a major opportunity. We knew it would be a life-changing experience. Trust me, we haven’t been disappointed. That was an exciting - and...
Imagination, innovation and invitation are three of the most important words in community building. These words hold great power in shaping hometowns in Greater Nebraska, today and in the future. For 20 years I've had the pleasure of working with community leaders throughout Holt County (population 10,127) in north central Nebraska. Amazing people live and work in Atkinson, O'Neill, Stuart and many other small towns in Holt County. It's always been a great place to be a kid. Today, Holt County...
Three defendants recently pleaded guilty, by waiver, and were fined for Holt County infractions. James P. McCabe, 29, of O'Neill admitted leaving Nebraska brand area without inspection. He was fined $1,200 and assessed $49 costs. McCabe was cited June 2, two miles north and one-eighth mile west of O'Neill by a Nebraska Brand Committee investigator, who notated "50 pair cattle shipped to Iowa, ticket for 12 head. Holt County attorney Brent Kelly amended the ticket to six head on June 13. Darrick E. Nekuda, 44, of Stuart fined $100 and assessed...
Frank G. Meyer, 65, of Orchard appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick, in the Holt County courtroom June 14 for sentencing on four counts committed Feb. 25. Burdick sentenced Meyer to seven days in the Holt County Jail, a $500 fine and revoked his driver’s license for six months on an amended count of driving under the influence, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor; fined him $50 for an infraction count, possession of open alcohol container, $25 each on infraction counts, speeding, six to 10 mph over the posted limit, and driving o...
A 40-year-old Ewing woman, who is accused of pouring gasoline on the door of a home that was occupied by six children last month, appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom Tuesday, June 14. Jessica J. Snyder is charged with Count I, terroristic threats, a Class 3A felony; Count II, attempted arson, a Class 2A felony; Count III, criminal mischief, more than $5,000, a Class 4 felony; and Count IV, intentional child abuse, no injury, a Class 3A felony. Snyder indicated she would hire her own attorney. Further...
One day after listening to community comment about a potential purchase of Ewing School property, Village of Ewing Board of Trustees voted to offer the Summerland School District, $10,000 for all Ewing school property and contents, contingent on passage of a 1% sales tax in this November's election. The motion was made following a short executive session and passed 4-0. Trustee Dustin Jorgensen was absent. Summerland School Board of Education approved a sale of the Orchard School property at...
Holt County Supervisors tackled several topics during a regular meeting, May 31, in the supervisors’ room at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. A quick discussion was held about watering of roads. Chairman Bill Tielke mentioned that people are watering their roads with sprinklers. He instructed county clerk, Cathy Pavel, to send a notice out to inform the public that it is against the law to saturate any road: including the use of all sprinklers; it is not limited to just irrigation end gun...
NO WATERING OF ROADS POLICY HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA The Holt County Board of Supervisors is asking all Holt County landowners and irrigators to comply with State Statute #39-301 and 39-302: To cease diverting water onto or across roads so as to saturate, wash or impair public roads. (ANY sprinkler or nozzle) To report watering of roads please call 402-340-2565. Published June 9, 2022 ZNEZ...
