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The Nebraska State Dairy Association announce Monday that Automated Dairy Specialists of Clearwater, as the recipient of the 2024 Friend of the Industry Award. The award honors organizations or individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth and success of Nebraska's dairy industry and celebrates those who go above and beyond to support dairy farmers, promote innovation and advance the industry's future. Automated Dairy Specialists has been recognized for their commitment to...
One street in Ewing will see improvements, following discussion during the Jan. 13 board of trustees meeting held at city hall. Chairman Kane Fry called for comments about the condition of Ash Street, which runs parallel to Highway 275, near White Star Oil Company and Farmers Pride Cooperative. "It's a muddy mess," said former village clerk Sharon Swails. Fry asked village maintenance supervisor Alan Potter if river rock or red work would be appropriate for the area. "There's a giant dip," Fry...
Grab a partner for an evening of fun as Orchard Fire & Rescue hosts its second annual Carbles tournament, Saturday, Feb. 1. The board game combines strategy and a bit of luck and features cards and marbles. Two-person teams may register between 1 and 1:30 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. Rules and game play will begin at 1:30. The Den will be on-site offering beverages. A meal will be available during the event and will be open to the public. To register, contact Travis at 712-870-4058 or...
Orchard trustees approved garbage rates when they met in regular session, Jan. 13. Residential rates will remain $25.66 a month. An additional trash receptacle will run $9.11. Small businesses will pay $32.03 for trash service. Dumpster rates vary, from $64.38 for a 1.5-yard dumpster; $76.03 for a two-yard dumpster; $116.49 for a three-yard dumpster; $148.85 for a four-yard receptacle; $201.92, six-yard; and $235.27, eight-yard. Trustee Dwight Van Ostrand made the motion to approve the rates, wh...
Holt County law enforcement personnel will see an increase in wages, following approval on Jan. 16 by the Holt County Board of Supervisors. Holt County Sheriff Ben Matchett presented data about the department's merit pay schedule, comparing the wage plan set ˆin motion from 2022 through 2025. Matchett proposed an increase to $32.99 for the chief deputy and $31.69 for the sergeant. "That's $6 over the course of three years and then merit pay," Matchett said. Supervisor Bill Tielke asked how...
Antelope County Clerk Magistrate Linda Mitchell recently submitted her notice of retirement, effective April 16, after just over forty years of service to the state's judicial branch. Antelope County Court Judge Donna Taylor noted, "Linda came to the Antelope County Court around the same time I did. We celebrated her wedding and the births of her three children. From the outset, Linda was always ready to learn, eager to help and willing to take on extra duties - even before there was financial...
The Honorable Donna Taylor heard multiple cases during the Jan. 15 session of Antelope County Court. Rashawn I. Gooden, 29, of Stanton, failed to appear in Antelope County Court, Jan. 15, for arraignment on one count of driving under suspension/before reinstatement, a Class III misdemeanor, stemming from an Oct. 8 incident. When he originally appeared before Antelope County Judge Donna Taylor on Nov. 20, Gooden requested additional time to get his license before entering a plea. Taylor granted the continuance. During the arraingment, Taylor...
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Legislature wrapped up bill introductions and began committee hearings in the third week of its 2025 session, including proposals to display the Ten Commandments in public schools, end tenure for state university faculty and eliminate online voter registration. Lawmakers can introduce bills during the first 10 days of the legislative session, which ended Jan. 22. In total, senators introduced 715 bills and 29 resolutions. Bill introductions on Jan. 21 and 22 included legislation dealing with several controversial issues....
Turning manure nutrients into better crop yields while protecting the environment will be the focus of Nebraska Extension workshops being held across the state this February and March. Area locations hosting workshops include Norfolk, Feb. 26; West Point, March 4; Columbus, March 12; Chambers on March 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., “Our workshops have traditionally been focused on livestock producers because they’re required to attend manure training regularly, but we’ve made an effort to include the crop farmers that are often the recip...
Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency is partnering with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability on a webinar designed to educate commodity crop producers on the 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs election and enrollment process. The ARC/PLC signup period is open through April 15, and producers are encouraged to begin working with their USDA county Farm Service Agency office to complete the election and enrollment process. Producers can learn about the ARC and PLC options for 2025 duri...
Thomas A. Warnke, 21, of Beatrice, formerly of Neligh, appeared in Antelope County Court, Jan. 15, for arraignment on one count of sexual assault-without consent-first degree, a Class II felony; and one count of attempt of a Class II felony, a Class II felony. The case stems from a Nov. 24 incident investigated by Neligh Police Department. Officer Aubrey Miller took a statement from a 15-year-old female who alleged she was sexually assaulted by Warnke at his Neligh residence. According to the...
Holt County Attorney Brent Kelly reported that on Sunday, Jan. 12, at approximately 9:49 a.m., Ewing Fire and Rescue was called to the scene of a single-wide trailer home fire on south Spruce Street in Ewing. "Upon arrival, Ewing Fire Department found the west side of the trailer home was on fire and badly damaged," Kelly said. Preliminary investigation shows the fire is believed to have been caused by a 55-gallon drum located in the kitchen. Found deceased inside was the owner of the trailer,...
Fishing enthusiasts, get the ice fishing gear ready for Feb. 2. Royal Fire Department will sponsor the 42nd annual Royal Ice Fishing Tournament at the north end of Grove Lake. Sign-up begins at the lake at 9 a.m. and fishing continues until 2 p.m. A calcutta will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m., at the Royal gym. Food and refreshments will be served. Individuals may also register that evening. For information, contact Gary Ober at 402-340-0170; Max Hieter, 402-893-4531 or Butch's Body Shop...
They're known as The Greatest Generation. On Friday, six Nebraskans who served in World War II were recognized at the Holt County Courthouse Annex in O'Neill. Each received a medal and certificate marking the 80th anniversary of WWII's end, part of a program introduced by Gov. Jim PIllen and the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs. Bernard Hoffman, of Chambers, and John Schultz, of O'Neill, attended the ceremony. John Hilgert, NDVA director; Scott Menish, O'Neill mayor; and Ken Stenka,...
In December, Antelope Memorial Hospital was selected as one of the recipients of a grant from the "For The Girls" organization in Norfolk. Kristen Kester, AMH radiology director, and Diane Brugger, AMH chief executive officer, accepted the grant, totaling $30,000, from the For The Girls board of directors. The grant will be used toward the purchase of a new 3D mammography machine that will be installed at AMH later this spring...
LINCOLN – In its second week of the 2025 session, the 109th Nebraska Legislature hosted Gov. Jim Pillen for the State of the State address where he outlined his priorities for the upcoming 90 days, alongside a week's worth of bill introductions. Pillen addressed the Legislature Jan. 15, outlining his main priorities for the upcoming session, adopting a winner-take-all system for the Nebraska Electoral College, minimizing government expenditures and reevaluating public school funding. In his s...
The Orchard Community Center is turning up the heat this winter with its second annual soup supper on Sunday, Jan. 26, starting at 5 p.m. Locals can ladle up a variety of hearty soups while supporting a great cause - funds raised will go toward bringing new amenities to the center. Speaking of upgrades, while there, don't miss the center's latest addition: an indoor pickleball set. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious first-timer, this fast-paced, fun game is perfect for all ages. Bring...
Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., and it could be in your home? Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that comes from the ground and can accumulate in homes, posing serious health risks. Testing a home is easy, affordable and could save lives. Get a test kit today and take the first step in protecting family. For more information on how to test and reduce radon in your home, visit www.ncdhd.ne.gov or contact NCDHD at 402-336-2406. The Environmental...
Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company held drawings for prizes during December in the cooperative's "12 Days of Giving" contest. To enter, NNTC customers sign up online. Each day of the giveaway, NNTC employees conduct a live drawing on social media and display the prize of the day. Names of three customers from Clearwater were drawn in the contest, including Deb and Fred Thiele, Jeanette Bearinger and William Kruger and Judy and Leonard Kerkman. NNTC representatives visited Clearwater, Jan. 14,...
Imagine 30 minutes in a warm, soothing environment that claims to deliver health benefits like easing chronic pain, reducing stress and even promoting weight loss. Thanks to 26 Renew, area residents can now experience these perks by booking time in an infrared sauna located in the heart of Orchard. Owned by Alexa Simons, 26 Renew operates out of the former girls' locker room at the Orchard Community Center. Simons, originally from Sutton, moved to Orchard in 2023 with her husband, Tristan....
Holt County officials reorganized for 2025, during a Jan. 9 meeting. Judge Kale Burdick swore in newly-elected supervisors Don Linquist Jr., Dustin Breiner and Darrin Paxton. Under the direction of county clerk Cathy Pavel, supervisors entertained nominations for chairman. Bill Tielke was nominated and re-elected as chairman. Doug Frahm was selected to chair the county board of equalization. After delegating committee assignments, supervisors reappointed Gary Connot as road superintendent and...
Since Antelope County Courthouse offices were open Jan. 9 on the National Day of Mourning, in honor of the death of former President Jimmy Carter, employees will receive a floating holiday. During a Jan. 7 meeting, commissioners approved a motion outlining the decision to remain open on Jan. 9, with a floating holiday for all county employees to be used by Feb 28. Antelope County Clerk Lisa Payne said since it’s a federal holiday, the state follows suit in declaring the holiday. “Our motion las...
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The pantry will be open from 2 to 3:30 pm at the American Legion Club in Neligh, located at 115 W. Third Street....
Antelope County Commissioners learned about concerns regarding window frames and falling apart and buckling carpet during the Jan. 7 meeting in Neligh. Marlene Schindler shared concerns during the janitorial and maintenance report. "Most of the window frames are falling apart. Most of the windows I cannot even open," she said. Clerk Lisa Payne said she and Schindler discussed contacting a local handyman to see if he would tackle the job. Chairman Charlie Henery said if the individual can't, a...
The 109th Nebraska Legislature convened last week for the first days of the 2025 session to swear in newly-elected state senators, elect committee chairmen and begin bill introductions. The Legislature began the first day of its 90-day session on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and swore in 25 senators, including six re-elected members and 19 new members. Senators re-elected Sen. John Arch of La Vista, who ran unopposed, as speaker of the Legislature. The Legislature also elected senators as leaders of its...
