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Royal's population will expand this weekend, as a multitude of events draw a crowd during the village's annual celebration. Royal Bar & Grill will host a euchre tournament, Friday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. Entry fee is $5 per player and prizes, based on entry numbers, will be awarded. Saturday events begin with the yearly tractor ride. Registration runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Royal Bar & Grill. Tractors will depart at noon. For more information, contat Gary Ober at 402-340-0170. Royal Roping...
Area Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and North Central District Health Department sponsored tobacco compliance checks in Antelope, Holt, Boyd, Pierce and Knox counties through a Region 4 block grant. Compliance checks are conducted by Nebraska State Patrol to check tobacco retailers to ensure they are complying with Nebraska laws regarding tobacco sales. In Antelope County, 17 retailers were checked and two failed resulting in a 88.3% compliance rate. Mr. S’s, City Limits, Dean’s Market, Neligh Vapor Shop, Elgin One Stop, The Home Tow...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup/prime membership, 8,844.97; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physicals, 555.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 241.83; Bllick Art Materials, sup, 2,105.37; Bomgaars, sup, 17.25; Boyd’s Electrical Service, Inc., work on fire tank, 377.67; BSN Sports, LLC, sup, 712.64; bud’s Sanitary services, trash pickup - May/June, 1,498.00; Capital One, sup/hotel rooms, 7.753.65; Clearwater Market, sup, 42.08; ColdType Publishing, print/sup, 383.92; College Board, sup, 4,197.67; Coo...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska June 13, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the June 6, 2023, BOC meeting. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 46.76; ALBIN LAW OFFICE ex 475.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 18,478.25; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 89.00; APPEARA ex 36.05; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 20,530.14; MIKAYLA ARMITAGE ex 143.00; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 651.56; BLACKBURN MFG ex 85.08; BCBS ins...
A California woman and a Massachusetts woman, who had been traveling across the United States together, were sentenced to time served when they faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on June 7. Mandy L. Oliver, 40, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, appeared on a charge of possession of psilocybin, a Class 4 felony, while Anabel L. Valenzuela, 35, of Clovis, California, appeared for possession of tramadol, also a Class 4 felony. Taylor appointed Antelope County public defender Pat Carney to represent Oliver and...
The Grove Trout Rearing Station near Royal in Antelope County will close to visitors June 20-21 for maintenance and inspection of the diversion pond. "While the maintenance takes place, staff will be using heavy equipment, and public safety is taken into consideration for this closure," fish production manager Joe Cassidy said. "Recreationists and anglers may experience cloudy water uncharacteristic of East Verdigre Creek below the facility during this procedure. "While this is a necessary part...
The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation recently announced that the organization awarded more than $64,000 in scholarships to help the next generation of the agriculture industry in its academic pursuits. The scholarships were awarded to 59 distinguished students from across the state. Tucker Stagemeyer, of Page received a $1,200 Cattlemen's Open Scholarship. Christen Curtis, of Royal, received a $1,200 Todd Ricenbaw Memorial Scholarship. President of the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation, Ryan Loeske,...
Summerland communities will honor the men and women who gave their lives while serving the country, Monday, May 29, during Memorial Day services. Clearwater American Legion Post 267 will gather at Clearwater Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Daniel Feusse will give the address. Music will be provided by Curtis Bolling. The traditional Elkhorn River Bridge ceremony will not take place this year, due to road construction on 516 Avenue. In case of inclemet weather, the event will be held at the...
In a world that often moves at an unforgiving pace, it is essential to pause, reflect and express gratitude to those who have selflessly served our nation. The Quilts of Valor® Foundation, a heartfelt initiative that brings warmth and comfort to veterans, is doing just that. As the profound impact of the cherished quilts is explored, a tapestry of appreciation and compassion is uncovered, uniting soldiers, veterans and communities across the nation. Sunday, in Orchard, area residents who...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL May 2023 Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 3,706.19; Barnhill Piano Service, piano tuned, 125.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 436.68; Bomgaars, sup, 89.13; BrainPOP, LLC, sub renew, 3,800.00; Butch’s Body Shop, rep, 70.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/hotel rooms, 3,948.15; CEV, license renew, 850.00; Clearwater Market, sup, 120.89; ColdType Publishing, print, 140.64; Comfort Inn Grand Island, Skills state conf, 1,600.00; DAS State Acctg, internet line chrgs, 411.70; Dusty’s fuel, 907.25; Eakes Off...
Jennifer L. Trease, 54, of Orchard faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on May 3, to be sentenced for maintaining a dangerous building, in violation of an Orchard village ordinance. Village attorney Joe McNally told the judge he had recently driven by the property and didn’t see much progress. Trease said she was working on it and explained work that had been accomplished. Taylor fined Trease $100 and assessed costs of $50 for the November 2022 violation. The judge told Trease that she needed to c...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska May 9, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Discussed various building and maintenance issues. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 17,266.35; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 85.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF ex 174.17; APPEARA ex 34.70; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,028.70; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 982.76; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,728.05; BCBS ins 61,691.80; BOMGAARS ex 92.97; CARHART LUMBER ex 136.46;...
Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 518.93; Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, occ therapy, 197.55; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 583.25; Bomgaars, sup, 7.49; Bud's Sanitary Service, LLC, trash, 1,488.50; ByteSpeed, LLC, sup, 129.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/gas/rooms/meals, 991.41; Carhart Lumber - Neligh, sup, 152.00; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, occ therapy, 91.25; Chartwells Dining Services, meals, 322.50; ColdType Publishing, printing, 120.48; DAS State Acctg-Central Finance OCIO, internet line charges, 411.70; Dusty's, fuel,...
Bargain Buyway almost took a wrong turn on a deadend road but, with the help of four volunteers, the roadshow will go on. Polly Anderson, Melissa Keetle-Nelson, Lisa Meisner and Lindsay Nelson will oversee the three-day shopping loop, covering a 250-mile path in northeast and north central Nebraska, April 28 to 30. The 2023 Bargain Buyway will include stops in 32 towns, including royal, Orchard Page, Inman, O’Neill, Emmet, Atkinson, Butte, spencer, Bristow Lynch, Monowi, Verdel, Niobrara, V...
A St. Paul woman died Wednesday, April 5, following a crash in northern Antelope County. At approximately 2:50 p.m., a Ford Edge was southbound on Nebraska Highway 14 when the driver failed to stop at the intersection with U.S. Highway 20. The Ford then struck a semi/tanker trailer Antionette Kowalski, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi was not injured, according to Cody Thomas, spokesperson for the Nebraska State Patrol. Firefighters from Brunswick, Orchard, Royal and...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska March 14, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 17,547.81; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 384.00; APPEARA ex 34.70; APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECH ex 7,795.69; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 2,678.24; BCBS ins 64,742.94; OLTJENBRUNS INC ex 4,610.43; BOMGAARS ex 35.96; BUTCH'S BODY SHOP ex 259.00; CARHART LUMBER ex 45.99; CARNEY LAW ex 6,123.00; CITY OF NELIGH ut...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL 20/20 Technologies, LLC, remote support, 135.00; Amazon, sup, 230.92; Appleby, Greg A., winter 2023 mileage reimb, 265.93; Black Hills Energy - Clearwater, nat gas, 48.71; Bud’s Sanitary Service, trash, 1,300.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, AEDs/MH sup/travel exp, 5,170.27; Clearwater Market, sup, 47.30; ColdType Publishing, printing, 109.92; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 2,336.24; DAS State Acctg-Central Finance OCIO, internet line charges, 411.70; Dusty’s, fuel, 703.71; Egan Supply Co., Sup, 3,067.06; Elk...
New visitation rules will be in place this spring at Grove Trout Rearing Station, near Royal, for the safety of the trout being raised there. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is balancing its obligation to raise quality, healthy trout with its commitment to education and visitation at the popular facility. Although most visitors have followed the facility’s rules, some have not, causing stress to fish that compromises their health and increases mortality. Treating the trout has led to an increased cost of production. Repairs also had t...
Earleen F. Jensen, 81, Royal faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on March 1, charged with a Village of Orchard ordinance violation - maintaining a dangerous building, a Class 4 misdemeanor alleged in November 2022. Jensen entered a not guilty plea and asked for more time to hire an attorney. She told Taylor that she had communicated with attorney Ron Temple of Norfolk, who had advised her how to proceed on arraignment. Taylor set trial for May 3. The case is prosecuted by Orchard village attorney Joseph...
Michael Hansen, 36, of Stanton appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Feb. 16, for pretrial hearing on a charge of obstructing government operations, a Class 1 misdemeanor. In an unusual interpretation of the charge, Antelope County attorney Joe Smith amended the charge to second-degree trespassing, a Class 3 misdemeanor, and recommended a fine only at sentencing, in return for Hansen’s guilty plea. The charge had a potential penalty of up to a $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail. Taylor f...
Barbara Youngblood, 42, O’Neill, appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week for a pretrial hearing on Count I, third-degree assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and Count II, disturbing the peace, a Class 3 misdemeanor, both alleged Set. 24, 2022. “I would like to go to trial,” Youngtree told the judge. Taylor set the case for jury trial March 27 and issued instructions to attorneys. A status report filed by Antelope County atorney Joe Smith in January estimates trial will last one to two d...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Feb. 14, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERICAN SCREENING ex 255.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ex 18,885.34; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 17.00; APPEARA ex 35.77; APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECH ex 3,928.70; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 4,407.66; BCBS ins 61,241.44; BOMGAARS ex 305.15; BORDERS INN/SUITES ex 288.00; CARNEY LAW ex 36,000.20; CASEYS ex 129.20; CITY OF NELIGH ut...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 270.65; Antelope County Clerk, election ballot fees, 1,691.07; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 573.58; Bomgaars, sup, 59.44; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/meals, 274.29; Clearwater Market, sup, 119.02; ColdType Publishig, printing, 115.20; Culligan of Norfolk, serv, 85.00; DAS State Acctg-Central Finance OCIO, internet line carges, 411.70; Dusty’s, fuel, 691.37; Eakes, sup, 195.98; Egan Supply Co., sup, 2,778.67; Electronic Contracting Company, annual alarm central monitoring, 3...
More than 6,900 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the deans' List for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Qualification for the deans' list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Area residents named to the list include: Kierra Lynne Bearinger, Clearwater, junior, dean's list, College of Education and Human Sciences, elementary education and early childhood education. Jacob Behnk, freshman, Clearwater, dean's list, Explore C...
