Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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From the Wyoming/Nebraska border to the opposite side of the state, 432 miles along U.S. Highway 20, link the state’s Pine Ridge region, sandhills and Elkhorn River, before reaching Siouxland Freedom Park in South Sioux City. It’s a 432-mile walk Ken Hanel, of West Point, and Daryl Harrison, of Thurston, know well. The pair completed the walk Saturday, after starting May 11. The 432-mile route wasn’t selected by happenstance. In February 2020, Governor Pete Ricketts named Highway 20 as the N...
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...
Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSUR, ins 888.30; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP, ins 15,182.82; ANTELOPE CO COURT, ex 161.00; ANTELOPE CO DIST COURT CLK, ex 33.00; ANTELOPE CO CLERK-REGISTER, ex 16.00; ANTELOPE CO TREASURER, ex 3,676.42; APPEARA, ex 65.96; APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECH, ex 5,559.50; AMY BAKER, ex 274.50; BLACK HILLS ENERGY, ut 1,428.84; BCBS, ins 61,514.56; BOB BARKER CO, ex 158.20; BOMGAARS, ex 369.85;...
Nearly six years after forming the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion, organization members are proud of its community service activities. Yet, members believe there is more work to be done. Sons of the Legion Commander Fred Thiele said the group holds a variety of events for the community and surrounding area, including an Ash Wednesday fish fry and Veterans Day supper a. Members also hold poker tournaments, participate in Memorial Day services, sponsor a local softball team, bartend for...
The Village of Ewing will host the Nebraska's Fallen exhibit this summer. This display honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives during the war on terror. This exhibit. a photographic war memorial, will be set up in the village building, on Nebraska Street, June 29 through July 6, for viewing during regular village office hours. It features post-9/11 military who have lost their lives fighting for this country's freedoms. Personal items - a favorite hat, photo or sports...
Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with proclamations from President Donald J. Trump, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff effective at noon, May 22, 2020. Flags are being lowered to honor victims of the coronavirus pandemic and to observe Memorial Day. "On Memorial Day, we pause to remember the heroes who've made sacrifices to protect the freedoms we enjoy. Their memory lives on and won't ever be forgotten. This year, we'll commemorate Memorial Day...
Despite ongoing concerns about the outbreak of COVID-19, the Nebraska Legislature stayed in session March 9 through March 12 and had all-day floor debates. However, concerns about the coronavirus outbreak may force the Nebraska Legislature to suspend the session, according to Patrick O’Donnell, clerk of the Legislature. Speaker of the Legislature Jim Scheer made the decision to halt the session, March 16. For now, O’Donnell said everyone at the Nebraska State Capitol is doing what they can to prevent the virus from spreading among leg...
Farmers Pride presented a Land O' Lakes matching grant to the Ewing Sanders American Legion Post during Monday's Veterans Day program. The grant will be used to replace approximately $3,000 worth of flags lost during the Memorial Day storm. The remaining funds will be raised via fundraising efforts. Accepting the award are Jake Schindler, Farmers Pride manager Chad Napier, Dennis Ziems and James Ramold. For additional information, contact a Legion member....
Changes to the way Nebraska students learn about civics went into effect Sept. 1, revamping a law which originally entered the books in 1949. A school board's committee on Americanism is now known as the committee on American civics, thanks to passage of Legislative Bill 399, introduced by Sen. Julie Slama, of Peru. The bill requires two committee meetings per calendar year, where public testimony can be entered into the record for each district. Slama, who did not respond to a SAM request for...
On July 31, 20 American Legion riders left the International Peace Garden, at the Canadian border, venturing south on U.S. Highway 281. Along the way, riders stopped in each town, collecting the signature of the local American Legion post commander on a banner. On the same day, near Cage Boulevard, situated north of Hidalgo, Mexico, another group of riders departed, making similar stops on Highway 281's northbound route. North and south collided Sunday, in Great Bend, Kan., where Team Legacy...
