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Antelope County Commissioners approved five tourism grants during Tuesday’s meeting, in Neligh. Two promotional grants were approved for the Neligh Chamber of Commerce, for $350 apiece. One grant is for the upcoming Novemberfest event, scheduled for Nov. 6 and the second is for the yearly parade of lights. Neligh-Oakdale TeamMates received $200 to promote the Raft of Crafts event, planned for Nov. 13. St. Boniface Church, in Elgin, will receive a $350 grant for promotion of the yearly T...
After a few years hiatus, Neligh Chamber of Commerce is bringing back a community favorite event called Novemberfest. Chamber Director, Bri O’Brien, said, “We are so grateful to have the chance to host Novemberfest because it lets us show our gratitude for the constant support our community gives us and it is also a great way for people to get out again for a night of fun. This event gives you the perfect opportunity to sample products you may have never tired otherwise.” Novemberfest is a beer, wine, and spirits tasting event that will take...
Steven Snider 1952 - 2021 Steven Snider, 69, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sept. 27, 2021, at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services were held on Oct.1 at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus. Rev. Cory Burma officiated. Private family interment was in the Clearwater Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to those of the family or donor's choice. ~~~ Steven Earl Snider was born July 22, 1952, in Worland, Wyoming, to Earl and Dolores (Ritzlaff ) Snider. The family moved to Clearwater, where Steve graduated from high school. He attended...
A year after the pandemic caused the 2020 fair lineup to offer a limited schedule, the 2021 version of the Antelope County Fair returns with a full slate of shows, activities and events. Friday, July 30 On July 30, the 4-H style revue and clothing construction judging will take place at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in Neligh. Photography entries will also be judged. All non-interview clothing exhibits will be entered between 9 and noon. Saturday, July 31 Jackpot roping will begin at 1 p.m.,...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska July 13, 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. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Review payroll and vendor claims. Minutes of July 6, 2021 BOC meeting were tabled. Approved payroll. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. Zoning a...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska March 9, 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. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Motion and approval with resolution to close 841st Road between 510th and 511th Avenue. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: JOSEPH ABLER, ex 148.00; A...
Antelope County businesses participating in the northeast The Best of the Backroad Tour of northeast Nebraska, sponsored by News Channel Nebraska and area economic development groups, will receive an economic incentive, in the form of $100. Visitor fund committee member Rick Schuchardt, along with NCN representative Laurie Larsen, addressed the Antelope County Commissioners March 2. Schuchardt said a discussion with Neligh Chamber of Commerce officials led to discussion about the tour and...
PROCEEDINGS Antelope County Board of Commissioners Neligh, Nebraska Feb. 9, 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. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE, ins 827.85; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP, ins 13,955.98; APPEARA, ex 32.10; APPLIED CONNECTIVE T...
Clearwater Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a call late Sunday evening at 406 Iowa Street. Assistant Fire Chief Mark Allemang said the fire was reported at approximately 11:55 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found the single-story home of the Jose and Jemima Mendoza family in flames. The Mendozas were out of state at the time of the blaze. They returned to Clearwater on Monday. Departments from Ewing and Neligh provided mutual aid. Allemang said firefighters extinguished the...
While the 53rd version of Clearwater's Big Rodeo will look familiar, several adaptations will be in place because of COVID-19 concerns. According to Clearwater Chamber of Commerce President Curt Thiele, the organization has worked hand-in-hand with North Central District Health Department personnel to develop a plan so the rodeo would come to fruition. "We're taking precautions," Thiele said, noting hand sanitizer will be available and facilities will be disinfected every two hours. Social...
On Wednesday, June 24, a grand opening, with ribbon cutting ceremony, was held for Antelope Memorial Hospital's new Senior Life Solutions Clinic. Members of the AMH Board of Trustees and Neligh Chamber of Commerce, AMH employees and local residents attended the event. AMH's Senior Life Solutions program is dedicated to addressing the emotional and behavioral health of adults, typically over age 65. It is designed to meet unique needs of senior adults struggling with depression and anxiety, stres...
The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently announced that David Chochon, O'Neill, and Lauren Sheridan-Simonsen, Neligh, have been selected to participate in Leadership Nebraska Class XIII. Sheridan-Simonsen is the director of economic development for the City of Neligh and Village of Clearwater. She has worked in economic development since 2015. Prior to working for the City of Neligh, she was employed as a financial administrator in the medical field and was self-employed....
The City of Neligh economic development director recently announced the hiring of a new assistant director of economic development. Brianna Brugman will begin working in Neligh, June 1. Brugman is a native of Albion and anxious to return to northeast Nebraska and make her home in Neligh. As assistant director of economic development, Brugman will also serve as director for the Neligh Chamber of Commerce and assist with Clearwater economic development. Brugman is a graduate of the University of...
Four guest speakers will highlight the fifth annual Antelope County Ag and Home Expo, which begins Tuesday, March 3 and continues Wednesday, March 4, at the Antelope County Fairgrounds in Neligh. Al Dutcher, associate Nebraska state climatologist, will discuss climatology trends, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. Two Rivers Irrigation is sponsoring the presentation. At 2 p.m., State Farm-Melissa Smith will present Brad Griffin, a retirement income certified professional and financial advisor. Griffin will...
The Antelope County commissioners were faced with issues arising from two recent road decisions when they met last Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the courthouse in Neligh. Working through the agenda, commissioners examined and approved payroll and vendor claims, all with an eye on the clock, completing their work before noon. A quorum for the afternoon was at risk, due to two commissioners indicating afternoon obligations elsewhere and commissioner Regina Krebs' absence. Casey Dittrich, who has served as Antelope County road boss for the last four...
The Antelope County commissioners postponed action on an agenda item requested by Andy Frey, Elm Township road closures follow-up, sending a half-dozen county residents away without resolution. The commissioners held public hearings Sept. 3 on proposals to close two segments of county road. Both closure requests, one mile of 848 Road, from one-half mile east of 529 Avenue to one-half mile east of 530; and one-half mile of 847 Road, were petitioned by Frey. Brian McDonald, county engineer,...
Antelope County Commissioners adopted a new snow removal policy when they met last Tuesday at the courthouse in Neligh. Casey Dittrich, road superintendent, presented the policy that he and road foreman Aaron Boggs have been drafting over the past few weeks, with input from Tim Baxter from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency, the county’s liability-insurance carrier. Input also came from road crew members and, according to Dittrich, has the “blessing” of county attorney Joe Abler. The policy establishes protocol for the order...
The Antelope County Fair is just around the corner. The fair starts Tuesday, July 30 and will end on Sunday, Aug. 4. The fair will be hosted at the fairgrounds on the southeast side of Neligh. On Tuesday, the fair will start at 9 a.m., with the 4-H/FFA dog show. It will be followed by the cat show at 10:30 am. At 1 p.m., there will be a small pet show. Tuesday, from 4 to 7 p.m., is also entry day for 4-H favorite foods contestants. Join the fun and games for all ages at Ag Olympics, at 7 p.m.,...
