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Douglas J. Jacobs, 32, of Elgin faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Neligh courtroom Wednesday July 3, for preliminary hearing on a Class 4 felony, possession of methamphetamine, alleged May 18 at the Oakdale Cemetery. Taylor reviewed evidence and heard testimony from Antelope County deputy Trent Howard, after which she found there is probable cause for the case to continue. She bound the case over to the Antelope County district court, where Jacobs is set for arraignment July 31. Bond posted May 28, in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, is...
Matthew R. Thomas, 37, of Neligh appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on July 3 to be sentenced for third-degree assault, a Class 3 misdemeanor committed nearly three years ago - in October 2021. Antelope County attorney Joe Smith told the judge that Thomas’ former wife, who was not present at the hearing, had requested he receive some jail time so their children would see he got some punishment. Thomas’ attorney, Michelle Schlecht of Norfolk asked for probation. The Honorable Donna Taylor sentenced Thomas to a 12-month term of...
Holt County Clerk Cathy Pavel reminds individuals that filing deadlines are fast approaching for Holt County Weed Board and the village boards of Stuart, Ewing, Chambers, Emmet, Page and Inman, in Holt County. Filing deadlines are July 15, at 5 p.m., for incumbents and Aug. 1, at 5 p.m. for non-incumbents. An incumbent is anyone serving in an office, even if they are filing for an office other than the one in which they are presently serving....
What a show! Overflow crowds watched nearly 300 cowboys and cowgirls provide thrills and spills over the weekend at Clearwater's Big Rodeo. In the process, competitors took home approximately $34,000 in prize money. "What an amazing three nights of rodeo," said Curt Thiele, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce president. "We were blessed with very good weather and competition was high, with a big number of competitors." Sutton Schrunk, of Valentine, scored 77 in bull riding to take home the top prize...
Since she was a young girl, Luci Koinzan has dreamed of the moment she would be named rodeo queen. The dream became reality, Friday, when the Neligh native was announced as Miss Clearwater Rodeo 2024. "It's going to be a journey," she said. "I'm excited to start." Koinzan's path to becoming rodeo royalty is dusted in the footprints of her grandmother, Sandi Stroheide Koinzan, the first Miss Clearwater Rodeo, crowned in 1976. "I'm proud of her. It's a dream she's had," Sandy Koinzan said. It's...
A group of youth present Orchard village chairperson Stephanie Cleveland with the proceeds from a pop-up lemonade and treat stand, held at Double S Insurance, June 26. The $418.36 collected from sales will be used for the Rainy Day Project at the Orchard Community Center. If the pool is closed due to inclement weather, a pool manager, along with several lifeguards, will open the community center gym from 2 to 4 p.m. Games and activities will be available. Anyone with a pool or community center...
r Saturday, July 13 with a full slate of activities. Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with the Frederick Cronk Memorial Trap Shoot. At 11 a.m., wander over to the volleyball court for the kid's sand dig. Or head to the Page Fire Hall for grilled burgers and hotdogs. They will be served until 1 p.m. While at the fire hall, check out the craft and vendor fair which will run from noon until 3 p.m. More information is available by calling Kathy at 402-338-5966. Noon will also bring the pingpong ball...
Orchard trustees agreed to sponsor a community cleanup event when they met in regular session on June 10. According to village clerk Brenda Harrison, dumpsters are expected to arrive July 15. Additional information will be announced on the village's Facebook page. Trustees also approved hiring AMGL CPA, of Grand Island, to complete the yearly audit. The board requeted bids since Herley & Reinke CPA, of Norfolk, no longer conducts municipality audits. Harrison said three companies were...
Two days of events are planned July 3 and 4 at the Antelope County Museum to celebrate the installation of a historic windmill on the museum grounds. “It’s coming up fast,” said museum executive director Donna Hanson. “We hope everyone will come and join in on the fun.” • On July 3 and 4, vendors will be set up between the schoolhouse and church from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • On July 3, at 1 p.m., Ponca dancers will perform native dances. Attendees are asked to take lawn chairs. At approximately 2 p.m., museum officials will return a sacred pipe t...
The Honorable James Kube saw an abbreviated criminal docket when he presided from the bench in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last week. Sentencing for Rider Short, 24, of Oakdale is continued to July 31, on a motion of the prosecution, due to a witness being out of state. Bond posted July 5, 2023, in the amount of $20,000, 10%, is continued. Short was convicted of felony flight to avoid arrest and unauthorized use of a vehicle, stemming from a July 4, 2023, escapade in downtown Neligh following the annual holiday parade....
Two individuals were transported to Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill following a June 23 accident on 503 Avenue, just south of 887 Road in Holt County. According to the Holt County Sheriff’s Office, a 19-year-old male and 16-year-old passenger were northbound on 503 avenue, south of 887 road, when the driver lost control of the 2002 Chevy Silverado, due to a soft spot in the roadway. As the Chevy slid toward the ditch, the driver overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll. It came to rest on the driver’s side in the middle of the roa...
Data breaches are on track for a record year in 2024 as cybercriminals increasingly hunt for valuable information. On average, a data breach exposing sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, has around 172,000 victims, according to a ConsumerAffairs analysis of the Identity Theft Resource Center's database from 2018 to the first quarter of 2024. These breaches cause headaches for consumers, who then need to check if their information is secure elsewhere because they are now more...
Half of U.S. children depend on government programs for health care, and in some states, they're beginning to lose that coverage at rates that have concerned the federal government. Foothold Technology analyzed data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and state health departments collected by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families to illustrate which states have allowed children to lose health care at an alarmingly fast pace. Passed in March 2020, the...
The average cost for a gallon of gasoline has hardly budged in the past week as an increasing domestic supply and less demand from drivers are keeping prices tame. Prices at the pump are just a few cents below where they sat this same time last year in the midst of the Fourth of July holiday week. Analysts are watching the conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hezbollah, backed by major oil producer and Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries member Iran, as it could grow larg...
Country star Nate Smith knows a thing or two about fire. In 2018, he lost everything he owned in the wildfires which whipped through Paradise, California, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history. Despite being safe, Smith found it difficult to adjust to the devastation and turned to music. He wrote "One of These Days," about his experiences, hoping it would resonate with others. The song caught on, going viral. Soon, Smith found himself singing at benefit concerts...
Growing up in a small town in Georgia, Noah Hicks lives his music life as his most authentic self. From small gigs to working with top artists in the industry, he never forgets the farm he grew up on. Hicks was raised on a small chicken farming operation in Carrollton, Georgia. He was always playing guitar and music became a big influence in his life. In an interview in late May, he told SAM, "The dream really started when I had a friend named Reed Morris who pushed me to start singing. We were...
A new Miss Clearwater Rodeo Queen will reign over the 57th annual Clearwater Big Rodeo. Three contestants - Jozlyn Anderson, Luci Koinzan, and Aubrey Blackburn - will compete for the title. The three will start competition Friday, at 2 p.m., on rodeo grounds. Queen contest chairman Devon Baum said contestants will be judged in multiple areas, including personality, appearance and horsemanship. Contestants will compete in the horsemanship portion of the contest, which includes a reining pattern,...
Early on a hot, summer Monday morning, a string of cars line Nebraska Street in Clearwater. They slip out of their vehicles and trek across a driveway to a mint-green stand, complete with crock pots, mini fridge and drop box. The sign in front of it says it all: Self serve stand open. Welcome to Rollin' Farm Stand, the brainchild of Haily Schlecht. It's a little bit produce stand, a little bit grab-and-go food source. No matter how it's labeled, it's filling Clearwater residents' stomachs with...
The American Red Cross reports that blood donors are critically needed following a sharp decrease in donations since late spring. Area residents will have an opportunity to donate in Clearwater, Thursday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the American Legion. "All blood types are needed, especially donors giving type O blood and those giving platelets," Red Cross officials said. Individuals who donate are asked to bring a donor card or photo identification. To schedule an appointment, call...
An Inman man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for multiple drug delivery and weapon charges in Holt County District Court. Marquis E. Bull, 39, of Inman faced the Honorable Mark Kozisec in the O’Neill district courtroom last week to be sentenced for crimes he committed between Sept. 12, 2022, and March 7, 2023 - counts I, II and III, delivery of controlled substances (methamphetamine, psilocybin and marijuana, Class 2 felonies; Count IV, possession of a deadly weapon (knife) by prohibited person, Class 3 felony, and Class V, a...
Ewing Young Members Club invites residents to spend the Fourth of July in Ewing. All events will be held at Schmidt Park. Hot dogs and fixings will be served for a freewill donation, begining at 6 p.m. At the same time, youngsters have an opportunity to participate in a bike parade. Decorate bicycles with the best patriotic display. Turtle races and other kids' activities will begin at 6:30. At dark, a fireworks display is planned....
Donovan T. Colfack, 24, of Stuart waived his right to preliminary hearing on a Class 4 felony, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and was bound over to the Holt County District Court on June 18. He is set for district court arraignment July 15. Bond posted April 17, in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, is continued. Martin Klein of Neligh was appointed to represent Colfack by the Honorable Kale Burdick on June 4, citing a conflict of interest for Holt County Public Defender Rod Smith, who was appointed counsel for a...
The Honorable Kale Burdick, while presiding from the bench in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last week, signed a bench warrant for the arrest of an Ainsworth man who failed to appear for arraignment. Burdick signed the warrant calling for the arrest of Brenton K. Mann, 39, who failed to appear for arraignment on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, high test, a Class W misdemeanor alleged April 29. He was arrested by a Holt County deputy after he became stuck in a ditch along 478 Avenue, about one mile north of Highway 2...
The countdown is on for the best weekend in June as rough and tumble action will take center stage at the 57th annual Clearwater's Big Rodeo. Competition begins Friday, June 28 and continues through Sunday, June 30, at the Gene Snodgrass arena, located along U.S. Highway 275. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual event. Rodeo visitors will see a few new additions on the grounds. Clearwater Chamber president Curt Thiele said the rodeo committee and chamber members continue to make...
Call-ins for mutton busting for the 56th annual Clearwater Rodeo will be Monday, June 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. To enter, call Elly Herley at 402-640-9738. Text messages will not be accepted. Participants must be 3 to 7 years of age. Each night, 15 spots will be reserved for call-ins. The remaining 10 spots will go to walk-in participants who register the night of the rodeo. Organizers suggest individuals wanting to register the evening of the rodeo should arrive early. Mutton busting will begin at...
