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Visitors to Royal's community celebration, scheduled for July 19 and 20, will find a slate of activities for all ages. On Friday, July 19, bring a partner and join the euchre tournament at the Royal Bar & Grill, 3020 E. Hwy 20. Cards fly at 7:30 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per person, with first, second and third prizes. Saturday events begin at 10:30 a.m., with registration for the tractor ride, at Royal Bar & Grill. Tractors are set to leave at noon. A light lunch will be provided for $10. For more...
Ten years since its inception, the Antelope County Ag & Home Expo has grown into an annual showcase of agriculture and home improvement businesses from the area. Attendance to the event, planned for March 5 and 6, at the Antelope County Fairgrounds, in Neligh, is free. Neligh Chamber of Commerce director Sara Borer said the expo educates and informs residents of different services offered in the area, with vendors from Norfolk to O'Neill involved. "It gives them a chance to visit with vendors...
An eclectic mix of tractors traversed the countryside connecting Antelope and Knox counties, Saturday, during the annual Royal Tractor Parade. The annual event featured vintage tractors, with several modern models in the mix. Gary Ober, of Royal, said the tractorcade has been a Royal tradition for nearly a dozen years. The Saturday afternoon drive passed several landmarks, including the former Orchard fish hatchery, Grimton Cemetery, Oak View Park, Mars and Grove Lake. Following check-in at...
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...
Visitors will receive a royal welcome this weekend, as the village of Royal celebrates its community days. Events begin Friday, July 15 and continue Saturday, July 16. A euchre tournament will be held Friday at Royal Bar & Grill, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Entry free is $5 per person, with prizes awarded for first, second and third place. On Saturday, registration for the annual tractor ride will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Royal Bar & Grill. A light lunch will be provided for a freewill...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska April 12, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Held minutes from April 5, 2022 BOC meeting. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer fund balance and revenue report; sheriff fee reports were reviewed. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 16,663.18; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 169.00; ACN ex 50.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF ex 281.34; APPEARA...
Three area women faced the Honorable Donna Taylor, in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh, on Wednesday, Jan. 5, on Class 1 misdemeanor charges stemming from Dec. 1, 2021, compliance checks conducted by Nebraska State Patrol officers with assistance of an 18-year-old male confidential informant. The defendants waived their right to counsel. Lori A. Boelter, 57, of Brunswick pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to the minor at the Royal Bar and Grill, Melanie A. Sheldon, 37, of Neligh pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to him at Casey’s in N...
January is mentoring month and the Summerland TeamMates chapter has teamed up with local dining establishments for "Dining Out for a Cause." Businesses will donate 10% of the ticket total to the Summerland chapter. Participating businesses and dates include The Den in Orchard, Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m.; Royal Bar & Grill, in Royal, Sunday, Jan. 9; L Bar B, in Clearwater, Thursday, Jan. 13, during and after the home game; Dusty's in Orchard, Tuesday, Jan. 18, supper special; TeamMates soup...
A full slate of family-friendly activities are planned for July 17, in Royal. Registration for the annual tractor ride will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Royal Bar and Grill. A light lunch will be provided. Tractors will depart from Royal and complete a trek across the countryside, before returning to the village. For more information, contact Gary Ober at 402-340-0170. Baked goods from area Amish families and root beer floats will be available for purchase throughout the day in the park....
A 10-county road trip, featuring more than 140 small businesses, including 11 Antelope County locations, begins Saturday and continues through Sept. 30.. The 2021 Best of the Backroad Tour of Northeast Nebraska, sponsored by News Channel Nebraska and Giant Gear, combines travel, adventure and unique small-town charm and hospitality. The tour features four Summerland-area sites, including the Sidebar, in Clearwater; Corner Hardware & More and the Orchard Historical Society, in Orchard and Royal...
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 minutes of the March 2, 2021, and April 6, 2021 BOC meetings. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSUR ins, 779.88; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins, 14,901.58; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex, 136.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF e...
The sign outside the lone bar in Royal reads Last Chance Bar and Grill. For some area residents, the name might have sealed the business's fate. Thanks to a Phoenix-now-Plainview couple, the local eatery and watering hole is experiencing a renaissance, of sorts. Lisa Meisner and Polly Anderson hope to reopen the Royal Bar and Grill in March and anticipate the place will remain a gathering place for locals, while alluring new customers who venture along U.S. Highway 20. A trip to Nebraska in Dece...
Royal tractor ride, a venture through scenic northern Antelope County, will be held July 18. Sign-up begins at 10:30 a.m., at Last Chance Bar and Grill. The parade of tractors will depart at noon for the 50-mile ride. Lunch will be available before and after the event. For more information, contact Gary Ober at 402-340-0170....
North Central District Health Department recently partnered with the Nebraska State Patrol to conduct tobacco compliance checks in Antelope County. Checks aim to ensure retailers are properly checking I.D.’s and only selling to those who are 19 or older. Antelope County’s compliance rate was 94.74% with 19 retailers checked, two skipped and one fail. HiWay Mart, City Limits, Dean’s Market, Elgin One Stop, The Home Town Station, Antelope Lanes, Buff’s Dew Drop Inn, Lucky Joe’s Liquor, Casey’s Retail Co. #2378, Cubby’s Inc., Dollar General #6015...
