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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will present a workshop in O’Neill for farm and ranch landowners, landlords and tenants who want to learn more about current trends in farm or ranch real estate, and best practices for managing or leasing land. “Big Questions and Innovative Solutions in Land Management” will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 11, at the office of Nebraska Extension in Holt County, 128 N. 6th St., Suite 100. The workshop will cover topics related to Nebraska's land in...
Holt County Sheriff’s office personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident north of Atkison. On Nov. 6, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a 2020 Ford Edge, driven by Thomas Krcilek was westbond on 883 Road, east of Highway 11. As Krcilek approched the highway, he failed to stop at a stop sign and continued into the intersection and came into contact with the rear of a northbound 2016 white cargo van driven by Tyler Brockberg. The van was towing a trailer with a scissor lift on it. The trailer dislodged from the van and came to rest in the west d...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the filing of a settlement agreement with three parties requiring the cleanup of contamination at the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Company Superfund Site in Norfolk. The settlement was filed in the United States District Court of the District of Nebraska and is subject to a 30-day public comment period and final court approval. The public comment period ends Dec. 9. Under the terms of the settlement, the parties – Brightspeed Kansas Holdings LLC, Nebraska Public Power District, and Black H...
Ghouls and goblins floated door to door on Halloween, looking for treats. Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church hosted trunk or treat. More than 70 youngsters and young at heart dropped by. In Clearwater, the library and The Office were open for visitors. Approximately 30 trick-or-treaters stopped by the news office for snacks and photos....
Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will offer a free veterans supper, honoring military veterans, current military service personnel and their spouses on Sunday, Nov. 10, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Clearwater American Legion. Veterans eat for free. The public is invited to partake in the turkey dinner. Serving will continue until 7 p.m. A freewill donation will be accepted....
The public is invited to a Veterans Day program organized by students enrolled in government classes at Summerland Public School. The program is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m., in the main gym. Instructor Dan Roeber said students will cover multiple topics during the program. "The Government class will have a presentation on the military branches, American involvement in global wars and the home front sacrifices," Roeber said. Summerland band and choir, under the direction of...
The Royal Fire Department will host its annual pancake and sausage supper, Friday, Nov. 15. Serving will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Royal Auditorium. A freewill donation will be accepted. Proceeds will go toward the fire hall addition. Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog will be on site to greet youngsters....
Clearwater Market will close at noon, Friday, Nov. 15, for inventory. Regular store hours will begin again on Saturday, Nov. 16....
Antelope County Commissioners approved hiring Brooke Kumm as the new 4H youth coordinator. Kumm will join the extension staff May 27, 2025, following graduation Commissioner Casey Dittrich asked what the starting salary is for the position. Antelope County Extension Board President Kim Young said the wage will be $20.52 per hour. The wage was built into the office's 2024 budget. Commissioner Regina Krebs asked if the salary is determined by the state. "This is a county position," Young said. You...
Visit a participating Clearwater Chamber business by Nov. 22 for a chance to win a turkey, compliments of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Registration is available at Bearinger Tax & Accounting, Sanne Service, The Waterhole, Clearwater Insurance, Clearwater Market, Clearwater Feed & Grain, Automated Dairy Specialists, DK Feed & Supply, Speedee Mart, Cornerstone Bank, Roots by Jaci and Summerland Advocate-Messenger, in Clearwater and Sly's Family Bar & Grill in Neligh. Winners will be...
In 2020, as the country voted in and then sweated out a razor-thin presidential election, the voters of Clay County in rural south-central Nebraska participated in numbers never seen in this century. The number of potential voters living in the county had barely budged since 2016. And yet, during the 2020 election, some 507 more voters cast ballots than had in 2016 – a 16% spike. In total, some 84% of Clay County's 4,271 registered voters cast ballots, far higher than Nebraska's statewide t...
Halloween is a night of fun, filled with candy and creative costumes. It's also one of the most accident-prone holidays. Keep your ghosts and goblins safe this Halloween by following these tips. • Brighten the night. Use glow sticks or flashlights to be more visible to drivers. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrians are 50% more likely to die on Halloween than on any other day. Decorate costumes and bags w...
Once the polls close on Nov. 5, results for the General Election races will be available on SAM social media sites and website. "The Nov. 6 edition goes to press early Tuesday evening and the printer is not adjusting its schedule for results. We respect that schedule," said SAM Publisher LuAnn Schindler. Final results will also appear in the Nov. 13 edition....
The Advocate-Messenger will publish a special section honoring area veterans in the Nov. 6 edition. Individuals wanting to honor a veteran are asked to submit photos, name and service branch by noon, Monday, Nov. 4. Information may be dropped off at the office or emailed to [email protected]. Veteran information submitted in the past will already be included....
Orchard Historical Society will host a turkey dinner, Saturday, Nov. 2. Serving will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at the Rex Theatre in Orchard. Drive thru, dine in or carry out will be available. Suggested adult price is $15; children 10 and under, $6....
Installation of a new floating fishing pier recently was completed at Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area in Antelope County. The 60-foot gangway and 10-foot by 20-foot floating platform, with benches and rod holders, was installed on the west shoreline of the lake north of Royal. This project was initiated to provide more bank fishing opportunity at the 50-acre lake. Installation of the floating fishing pier was the final step of the multifaceted boating and fishing access improvement project....
On Oct. 16, United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Assistant United States Attorneys Christopher Ferretti and Shereece Dendy-Sanders will lead the efforts of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska, in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election. Ferretti and Dendy-Sanders have been appointed to serve as the District Election Officers for the District of Nebraska, and in that capacity, are responsible for overseeing the district’s handling of el...
The North Central Community Care Partnership, a local non-profit organization, and the Area Substance Abuse Prevention coalition invite community members to the Nov. 8 meeting, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Holt County Annex Office, 128 N. 6th Street, in O’Neill. Contact the coalition coordinator, Kelli Dempster, at 402-336-2406 if interested in attending....
Alonzo Denney sets his phone on the conference table, pulls up a family photo and starts counting. There are 11 living relatives, including him, now sharing ownership of 80 acres along the Bazile Creek in Knox County, land originally allotted to their ancestor by the federal government. Then Denney does some quick math. He might, he says, be paid around $25,000 if this land, now mostly flooded and unusable, was placed into a flowage easement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Denney,...
Page United Methodist Church will host its annual Harvest Supper, Tuesday Nov. 5. Serving will take place between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dinner will include country-fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, salads and pie. A freewill donation will be accepted. The Backroom Country Store will have baked goods, as well as blankets and sotcking caps for sale. Items are handmade by the ruggers group....
Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke has been named Nebraska's next Chief Justice as current Chief Justice Mike Heavican retires at the end of the month. At a news conference held on Oct. 25, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment, with Chief Justice Heavican, Lt. Governor Joe Kelly, and Justice Funke's family present at the podium. Funke expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent the entire state in his new role. He has served on the state's Supreme Court for the last eight year...
Two downtown Clearwater sites will be open to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Clearwater Public Library will be open at 4:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and pick up treats. The SAM office will be open until 8 p.m. Stop by for treats and photos....
General Election Results - Antelope County President: Harris/Walz (Democrat) Early voting 119 Precincts: 277 Trump/Pence (Pence) Early voting 562 Precincts: 2455 Oliver/ter Maat (Libertarian) Early voting 0 Precincts 11 West/Abdullah (Legal Marijuana Now) Early voting 0 Precincts 6 Stein/Kpadenou (By Petition) Early voting 2 Precincts 0 US Senator Deb Fischer (Republican) Early voting 519 Precincts 2049 Dan Osborn (By Petition) Early voting 156 Precincts 670 US Senator Pete Ricketts (Republican)...
On Oct. 16, John Mlnarik of Clearwater, president of Antelope Memorial Hospital's Board of Trustees, was recognized as the winner of the Nebraska Hospital Association's 2024 Trustee of the Year Award. The award ceremony was held during the Nebraska Hospital Association annual convention at Embassy Suites in LaVista. Diane Brugger, AMH chief executive officer, nominated Mlnarik for the prestigious award, highlighting his contributions as a leader at AMH. Mlnarik has been a member of the AMH Board...
Calling all kids. Wear your best Halloween costume and trick or treat at the Boo Bash, scheduled Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Orchard Community Center. The event will begin at 4 and continue until 6 p.m. Crafts, hay rack rides, games and a photo booth will be available. A costume contest is also planned, according to organizers. There is no charge for the event. Boo Bash is sponsored by the Orchard Community Club, Orchard Public Library, Old School Thrift Store, Orchard Community Center and Gary...
