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  • Clearwater On Fire

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 26, 2024

    Country star Nate Smith knows a thing or two about fire. In 2018, he lost everything he owned in the wildfires which whipped through Paradise, California, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history. Despite being safe, Smith found it difficult to adjust to the devastation and turned to music. He wrote "One of These Days," about his experiences, hoping it would resonate with others. The song caught on, going viral. Soon, Smith found himself singing at benefit concerts...

  • Singing his truth

    Faith King, Journalist|Jun 26, 2024

    Growing up in a small town in Georgia, Noah Hicks lives his music life as his most authentic self. From small gigs to working with top artists in the industry, he never forgets the farm he grew up on. Hicks was raised on a small chicken farming operation in Carrollton, Georgia. He was always playing guitar and music became a big influence in his life. In an interview in late May, he told SAM, "The dream really started when I had a friend named Reed Morris who pushed me to start singing. We were...

  • Rodeo Ready

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 19, 2024

    The countdown is on for the best weekend in June as rough and tumble action will take center stage at the 57th annual Clearwater's Big Rodeo. Competition begins Friday, June 28 and continues through Sunday, June 30, at the Gene Snodgrass arena, located along U.S. Highway 275. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual event. Rodeo visitors will see a few new additions on the grounds. Clearwater Chamber president Curt Thiele said the rodeo committee and chamber members continue to make...

  • Clearwater rodeo reveals 2024 concert lineup

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Feb 14, 2024

    The 2024 headliner for the Clearwater Rodeo concert will "set Clearwater's world on fire." Nashville artist Nate Smith will perform at 10 p.m., June 29, on Clearwater's Main Street. Luke Mills will kick off the concert at 8 p.m., followed by Noah Hicks at 9. Tickets will be available online at clearwaterrodeo.com/tickets, for $25. Tickets may also be purchased for cash only, for $35, the evening of the event. Smith's popularity skyrocketed in 2020, after his song "Wildfire" went viral on...

  • Summerland athletes named to all-district team

    Nov 4, 2021

    Four Summerland football players were named to the all-district football team and six more received honorable mention. The 2021 D1-7 all-district football team was released Tuesday afternoon. Seniors Logan Mueller and Colton Thiele and juniors Joe Ahlers and Trevor Thomson received top honors. Named to the honorable mention list were seniors Mason Hoke, Gabriel Gamez and Dillon Moser, juniors Levi Cronk and Kendrick Schroeder and freshman, Alec Schindler. Ainsworth is represented by Caleb Allen...

  • Thiele, Arroyo finish in medal contention

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Feb 6, 2020

    Two Bobcat wrestlers returned home with medals from Friday's Central Valley Invite in Greeley. Freshman Alex Thiele earned the bronze medal in the 113-pound class, while Alex Arroyo, a sophomore, ended fourth at 145 pounds. Summerland ended 10th in team standings, with 61.5 points. Neligh-Oakdale won the team title, scoring 165 points. Wood River ended second, with 135. Rounding out the top 10 were Palmer, 127; Tri County, 115; Hi-Line Cooperative, 92; Weeping Water, 77.5; High Plains Community,...