 +10 FEATURED Summerfest 2025 Celebration In O'NeillSUMMERFEST - As part of fun in the park this year the Aquetzalli Mexican Folklorico Dance group performed Jul 23, 2025  (0) |
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+2  FEATURED Jul 23, 2025 Thursday,July 17 Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Senator Barry DeKay and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton at Shamrock Locker in O'Neill to ceremonia... |
FEATURED Jul 16, 2025 O'Neill's annual Summerfest celebration is here again. Thursday, July 17. The day is a warm-up for what is to come later. The celebration officially kicks off at 9 a.m. on Th... |
FEATURED Jul 16, 2025 Courtesy of Summerland Advocate-Messenger - Luann Schindler Holt County Supervisors re-approved $10,500 in funding for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Elkhorn Valley dur... |
+3  FEATURED Updated Jul 16, 2025 PAGE COMMUNITY DAY - As part of this year's fun at the Page celebration these "Old Coots " were giving advice to residents. |
+5  FEATURED Jul 9, 2025 CHAMBERS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION - This year's Grand Marshall of the parade was Mr. and Mrs. Loseke, Bob and Mary have been married for 63 years. Photo courtesy Monique Gamage... |
+5  FEATURED Jul 9, 2025 STUART 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION - This year's Grand Marshall of the parade was Max and Helen Kunz. |
FEATURED Jul 9, 2025 The Atkinson Dance Academy Twirlettes participated in the Stuart Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2025. The first dance was “Be Our Guest” performed by Briarkate Neiman a... |
FEATURED Jul 9, 2025 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed LB246, which bans the production, sale, promotion, and distribution of fake meat in Nebraska. The bill was sponsored on the Governor... |
FEATURED Jul 9, 2025 The O'Neill City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 7, with all members present except Councilman Chris Laursen. The Council heard from representatives of St. Mar... |
FEATURED Jul 2, 2025 This year as part of Summerfest Entertainment, the Rodeo Committee will host Wiener Dog Races during the Saturday, July 19, intermission. Participants must be a Dachshund; th... |
FEATURED Jul 2, 2025 Friday, July 4th • All Day Bounce Houses at the park, sponsored by Emme Sand & Gravel • 8 a.m. Fun Run/Walk starts - Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Chambers C... |
+6  FEATURED Jul 2, 2025 ST. MARY'S 50 YEAR CLASS OF 1975 - Jean Kallhoff, Tom Fritton, Ann (McCarville) Sparapany and Cindy (Fox) McCarville. Back row (l-r): Joe Janousek , Mike Marrow, Barbra (Berig... |
FEATURED Jul 2, 2025 Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is proud to announce that Sheila Johnston, pharmacy manager, was recently recognized by the Nebraska Rural Health Association with its “Rural He... |
+2  FEATURED Jun 25, 2025 The Clearwater Annual Rodeo and concert will be held this weekend The Rodeo will begin on Friday, June 27, at 7 p.m., with Mutton Bustin' and the crowning of the Clearwater R... |
FEATURED Jun 25, 2025 Stuart is gearing up for their 4th of July celebration starting next week. Below is a list of all of the events for the upcoming days. Thursday, July 3rd • 1:30 p.m. Stuart ... |
FEATURED Jun 25, 2025 The Nebraska State Highway Commission will meet this Friday, June 27, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the O'Neill City Office 401 E Fremont St. O'Neill. The following is the agenda for ... |
FEATURED Jun 25, 2025 Eight O'Neill High School students, Benson Bohlender, Reese Grosch, Bodie Latzel, Anna Otte, Alex Otte, Riley Roessler and Hailey Romesser, were among 130 high school students... |
FEATURED Jun 18, 2025 Emeritus Professor Darrell Norris has been traveling his favorite highway and doing presentations on Nebraska's longest stretch of road–Highway 20. Norris, an English Geogra... |
+2  FEATURED Jun 18, 2025 The O'Neill Fire Department responded to a grass fire south of Inman on Tuesday, June 10, around 3 p.m. The department was called eight miles south and four east of O'Neill t... |
FEATURED Jun 18, 2025 From the Holt County Sheriff's Office On Friday, June 13, 2025 at approximately 9:12 p.m. the Boyd/Holt E-911 received a call for an accident on U.S. Highway 20 and Hillcrest... |
FEATURED Jun 18, 2025 Their will be no fireworks for the City of O'Neill this year. This year's event came into question a few months ago when the O'Neill Men's Club announced their license holder ... |
+6  FEATURED Jun 11, 2025 The O'Neill Fire Department held its awards night on Saturday, June 7, at the O'Neill Fire Hall. Six members of the Department were awarded for years of service. Ron Schmit ... |
FEATURED Jun 11, 2025 Three coaches and Eleven players have been named to the 2025 NEMFCA Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame. They will be inducted during ceremonies to be held on Saturday, June 21st ... |
FEATURED Jul 11, 2025 Eleven current and past members of the O'Neill High School Band participated in the 2025 Nebraska Masonic All-Star Marching Band. Those members traveled to Kearney on Tuesday,... |
FEATURED Jun 4, 2025 The O'Neill City Council met on Monday evening with all members present except Councilman Tim Gleason. The council, after approving the minutes of the previous meeting, moved... |
+3  FEATURED Jun 4, 2025 PAGE CLASS OF 1955 - Pictured are (l-r): Darrell Grass, Marian Heiss Price and Noel Wood. |
FEATURED Jun 4, 2025 The O'Neill Police Department is excited to announce the implementation of its new K-9 team. Thanks to the generous donations from individuals and businesses in our area, we w... |
FEATURED May 28, 2025 The O'Neill Memorial Day program was held on Monday, May 26, with pastor Bob Wynn. The following was Pastor Wynn's remarks. "Good morning to all of you, and thank you for tak... |
+2  FEATURED May 28, 2025 While the new inductees in the Ewing Hall of Fame have led varied lives, common themes of family businesses, community involvement and outstanding athletic endeavors serve as ... |
FEATURED May 28, 2025 O'Neill, NE — Holt County Economic Development (HCED) is pleased to announce the addition of Sonia Costilla as the new Project Manager, as well as the addition of two Nebras... |
FEATURED May 21, 2025 The Ewing Funfest Celebration will take place this weekend with fun for everyone. SATURDAY, MAY 24 8:30 a.m. – Summerland Booster Club 9-Hole Golf Tournament 7 p.m. – Ew... |
FEATURED May 21, 2025 2025 GRADUATING CLASS OF STUART HIGH SCHOOL: Front row (l-r): Dawson Heiser, Scott Fahrenholz, Jameson Estill, H.T. Dobrovolny and Charlene Bock. Second rowd (l-r) : Addisyn K... |
FEATURED May 21, 2025 The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce is once again proud to bring DC Lynch Carnival Show to town. The Carnival will be held in O'Neill's Carney Park starting on Friday, May 30 and ... |
FEATURED May 21, 2025 St. Mary's Catholic School is selling their annual $10,000 Raffle tickets. Tickets are $100 each and only 250 are sold. You can win anywhere from $100 to $10,000, and all fund... |
FEATURED May 21, 2025 St. Patrick's Church will be undergoing a lot of change this summer. St. Patrick's Church Patrons are reminded that due to restoration, St. Patrick's Church will be unavailabl... |
FEATURED May 14, 2025 CHAMBERS HIGH SCHOOL held their Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. All graduating seniors belong to the Honor Society. (L-R): Haily May Schaaf, Ella Mae Moses,... |
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FEATURED May 14, 2025 TIME CAPSULE MARKED The O'Neill Time Capsule marker was incased in concrete with the original marker from 1974 on Monday. The time capsule will be opened in 2074 at the O'Neil... |
FEATURED May 14, 2025 The Holt County Historical Society is kicking off their collecting Memories of Holt County project. It has been 50 years since the publication of the Holt County history book ... |
FEATURED May 14, 2025 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order extending a burn ban due to continued dry conditions in the central and western regions of Nebraska. The new orde... |
FEATURED May 14, 2025 Laura Reynoldson, Clerk Magistrate for Holt County Court, served as the local coordinator for Law Day Job Shadowing, a project of the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Nebraska B... |
FEATURED May 7, 2025 Leaha Hammer, author of The Poker Player's Guide to Parenting, and her parents are hosting a poker tournament and book signing at the old Ewing High School on May 31st startin... |
FEATURED May 7, 2025 The O'Neill American Legion is looking to spruce up the Legion Ball Field at the Schaffer Ball Park in O'Neill. Some of the improvements being looked into are a steel awning ... |
FEATURED May 7, 2025 Nebraska Community Foundation recently welcomed Mike Peterson to its team of Affiliated Fund Development Coordinators, further bolstering its talented team of professionals co... |
FEATURED May 7, 2025 The O'Neill City Council met regularly on Monday, May 5, with all members present except Councilman Laursen. The Council met with Scott Keene of Piper Sandler, who briefly vi... |
FEATURED May 7, 2025 The Village of Butte and the Community of Butte Development Corporation released the following news: We are excited to share two major developments in our effort to bring nur... |
FEATURED Apr 30, 2025 ARBOR DAY PLANTING was held last Friday. The O'Neill Park Board planted a tree at the O'Neill Kippure Park on Tipperary St. in East O'Neill. Pictured are (l-r): Park Board Mem... |
FEATURED Apr 30, 2025 CHAMBERS HIGH SCHOOL PROM ROYALTY- Chambers Royalty was crowned Saturday night during their Prom Parade. Pictured are Princess Haily Schaaf, Queen Ella Moses, King Beau Butter... |
+2  FEATURED Apr 30, 2025 The Patriot Hunts organization hosted a turkey hunt this past weekend along the Niobrara River Valley, with Rod and Debbie Ludeman hosting this year's hunt. Patriot Hunts, ru... |
+2  FEATURED Apr 23, 2025 ST. MARY'S PASSION PLAY was last week in St. Patrick's Church. The play is presented annually by grade school students of St. Mary's. Courtesy photo |
FEATURED Apr 23, 2025 Summerfest is coming up on the calendar quickly and with that so is the O'Neill Summerfest Concert. This year the chamber of commerce is proud to bring you Sam Barber. The con... |
FEATURED Apr 23, 2025 Elvis is going to make a comeback in O'Neill this summer during Summerfest. On July, 17 at 7 p.m. at the O'Neill Community Center Joesph Hall will bring his tribute to the leg... |
FEATURED Apr 23, 2025 LINCOLN, Nebraska — As the summer driving season kicks off in May, Nebraskans are encouraged to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels. Renewable biofuels, such as ethano... |
+2  FEATURED Apr 16, 2025 2025 O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL PROM ROYALTY - Pictured are (l-r): Weston Kohl, Cooper Hoffman, King Reese Grosch, Queen Brooklynn Cahoy, Zuri Moore and Chelsie Janzing. |
FEATURED Apr 16, 2025 O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ribbon cutting was held last week at Davidson Guns which is located at 520 N. 5th Street in O'Neill. If you are in need of a gun or anything gun re... |
FEATURED Apr 16, 2025 The O'Neill Police Department has begun contacting the tenants or owners of properties within the city limits of O'Neill which meet the definition of a nuisance property as de... |
FEATURED Apr 16, 2025 As of April 8, 2025, approximately 76% (58492 square miles) of Nebraska is under drought conditions and 22% (16716 square miles) is abnormally dry. Holt County remains in the... |
FEATURED Apr 9, 2025 Pictured are (l-r): Queen candidates: Zuri Moore, Chelsie Janzing, Brooklynn Cahoy, Taylor Staroscik and Alana Hoefer. King candidates are (l-r): Cooper Hoffman, Weston Kohl, ... |
FEATURED Apr 9, 2025 Girls on the Run of Nebraska aims to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. The Girls ... |
FEATURED Apr 9, 2025 Farmers Pride is a member of Land O Lakes and through this membership is able to access grants for local communities provided by the Land O Lakes Foundation. Through this foun... |
FEATURED Apr 9, 2025 Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month today at a ceremony at the State Capitol Building. “Child abuse and negle... |
+3  FEATURED Apr 2, 2025 The D2 State Speech Championships were held Friday, March 28, 2025 at Kearney High School in Kearney and the local area came away with a 1, 2, 3 sweep in the Team Standings. ... |
FEATURED Apr 2, 2025 The weather in our area is unpredictable, and with little rain or snow this year, the possibility of landowners wanting to clean up their land by burning is not really an opti... |
FEATURED Mar 26, 2025 Courtesy Evan Bland, Omaha World Herald, March 7 LINCOLN — Traci Berg didn't worry about how to prepare her players for the setting of a state tournament. They have practic... |
FEATURED Jul 22, 2025 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1433 IN PAMPHLET FORM Public Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of O'Neill, Nebraska, h... |
FEATURED Mar 26, 2025 April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Nebraska Child Abuse Prevention Fund Board (NCAPF), the Neb... |
FEATURED Jun 24, 2025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE You are hereby notified that the following property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder without warranty, by Shelly M. Baur, Success... |
FEATURED Jul 16, 2025 Notice of Certificate of Organization of Maison RM Properties LLC, A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that Maison RM Properties LLC, has been organiz... |
+3  FEATURED Mar 26, 2025 The North Central Nebraska Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge was held Tuesday, Mar. 11, at the O'Neill Community Center from 9:30 to 12 p.m. There were lots of students from di... |
FEATURED Jun 17, 2025 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HMB, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The registered agent ... |
FEATURED Jul 9, 2025 Notice in the county court of holt county, Nebraska Estate of Maxine M. Neibauer, Deceased Estate No. PR25-39 Notice is hereby given that on June 17, 2025, in the County Cour... |
+6  FEATURED Mar 19, 2025 The 58th St. Pat's Celebration went off like clockwork despite Mother Nature trying her hardest to keep the good Irish folks inside on Saturday with a slight dusting of snow, ... |
FEATURED Jun 10, 2025 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that P5 Rock, LLC, A Nebraska Limited Liability Company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with James Peter ... |
FEATURED Jul 1, 2025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE You are hereby notified that the following property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder without warranty, by Shelly M. Baur, Success... |
FEATURED Jul 17, 2025 A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 7th day of July, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Scott Menish, C... |
+4  FEATURED Mar 12, 2025 2025 MR. IRISH - Riley Wakefield was crowned Mr. Irish for this year's St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Pictured are (l-r): 2024 Mr. Irish Michael Poese, contestants Andrew Hube... |
FEATURED Jun 3, 2025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following described property will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified or cashier's check, at... |
FEATURED Jun 10, 2025 A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 2nd day of June, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Scott Menish, C... |
FEATURED Mar 12, 2025 Kiel Neumann is the son of Darrin and Linda Schneider of O'Neill and is a graduate of St. Mary's High School. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital used positro... |
FEATURED Apr 15, 2025 Notice in the county court of holt county, Nebraska Estate of Marilyn J. Morrison, Deceased Estate No. PR25-20 Notice is hereby given that, on March 26, 2025, in the County C... |
FEATURED Apr 22, 2025 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of O'Neill is taking sealed bids to have someone hay approximately 5 acres south of the Community Center and 4 acres south of Water Treatment Plant... |
FEATURED May 14, 2025 Notice in the county court of holt county, Nebraska Estate of Steven L. Binkerd, Deceased Probate Case No. PR 25-23 Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Probate of Will... |
FEATURED May 14, 2025 A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 5th day of May, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Scott Menish, De... |
FEATURED May 27, 2025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following described property will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified or cashier's check, at... |
FEATURED Mar 12, 2025 Several Avera facilities, including Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, are listed among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the United Stat... |
FEATURED Mar 12, 2025 Great Plains State Bank will celebrate their new location in downtown O'Neill, 620 East Douglas Street, with a Grand Opening on Friday, March 14 from 12-2 p.m. A Ribbon Cuttin... |
FEATURED Apr 8, 2025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in the lobby of the Holt County Courthouse, 204 N. 4th Street, ... |
FEATURED Apr 10, 2025 Meeting minutes for the regular monthly Village of Inman Board of Trustees held on April 7, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Nicole, Chairperson, at 7:30 p.m. Roll ca... |
FEATURED May 7, 2025 Notice in the county court of holt county, Nebraska Estate of Steven L. Binkerd, Deceased Probate Case No. PR 25-23 Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Probate of Will... |
FEATURED May 21, 2025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following described property will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or certified or cashier's check, at... |
FEATURED Apr 1, 2025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in the lobby of the Holt County Courthouse, 204 N. 4th Street, ... |
FEATURED Apr 15, 2025 A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 7th day of April, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Scott Menish, ... |
FEATURED Apr 29, 2025 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of O'Neill is taking sealed bids to have someone hay approximately 5 acres south of the Community Center and 4 acres south of Water Treatment Plant... |
FEATURED Updated Mar 5, 2025 CHAMBERS FIRE - A grass fire spread quickly on Friday afternoon East of Chambers. Local firemen used a back burn to take potential fuel from the fire. The blaze was contained ... |
FEATURED Updated Mar 5, 2025 O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOLS WELDING AND FABRICATION CLASS is participating in a Ken Iverson project which is a steel sculpture-making contest among area schools. The steel was donate... |
+2  FEATURED Mar 5, 2025 John Kozyra, CEO at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill, had received feedback that it would be nice to update the artwork in the hospital. Rather than use stock photos or... |
+2  FEATURED Feb 26, 2025 A newspaper headline from March, 1967, said it best; “Scotsman Adopted by O'Neill Irish”. Here's the scoop on how it all came about: We know O'Neill is the true Irish Cap... |
FEATURED Feb 26, 2025 The theme for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Celebration has been selected! It will be "Peace, Love and Irish". This year's celebration will be held Wednesday, March 12th through ... |
FEATURED Feb 26, 2025 Is there a special guy in your life that deserves some time in the spotlight? Is there a man you look up to who exemplifies what it means to live in the Irish capital of Nebra... |
FEATURED Feb 26, 2025 O'NEILL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONATION - The O'Neill Community Foundation donated $2,000 to the Irish Capitol Feline Foundation. The ICFF is a grass roots group of citizens wor... |
FEATURED Feb 19, 2025 Great Plains State Bank is pleased to announce that on Monday, Feb. 24, its O'Neill Branch will relocate to their new building at 620 E. Douglas Street. The new branch, built... |
FEATURED Feb 19, 2025 VEHICLE WRECK FATALITY - Steven Binkerd, an off duty deputy with the Holt County Sheriff's Office, was the victim of a one vehicle wreck just east of Neligh on Wednesday, Feb.... |
FEATURED Feb 19, 2025 The Village of Butte is aware that Accura is closing the Butte Senior Living Facility on April 10, 2025. They have set up a task force that has spoken with a management compan... |
FEATURED Feb 19, 2025 Accura HealthCare and Arbor Care Centers are excited to announce a new strategic partnership that will see the transition of select Arbor Care Center skilled nursing and assis... |
FEATURED Feb 19, 2025 DONATION TO BRIDGEHEAD - At the banquet in January for the High Plains Friends of the NRA donation proceeds were given to Bridgehead, INC. $2,000 dollars were raised and prese... |
FEATURED Feb 12, 2025 by Natalie Veloso, Omaha Magazine. In May 2008, Lisa Harte took a leap of faith that would reshape her career and carve out a space for herself in the male-dominated freight ... |
FEATURED Feb 12, 2025 Farmers National Company, the nation's leading farm and ranch management company, is pleased to announce that Jim Wakefield of O'Neill, Nebraska, has joined the company as a l... |
FEATURED Feb 12, 2025 O'Neill native Jerry Yelli, age 60, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at the Nebraska Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln. Yelli's sentence began on November 19, 2018. He wa... |
FEATURED Feb 12, 2025 On Feb. 6, 2025, the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Tri-City Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT), and the Greeley County Sheriff's Office seized more than... |
FEATURED Feb 12, 2025 Tuesday, Feb. 4, Governor Jim Pillen testified before the Nebraska State Legislature's Education Committee on LB140 which proposes banning the use of cell phones by students a... |
FEATURED Feb 5, 2025 2025 FROLICS ROYALTY - (l-r): Taylor Young, Isabella Wiekamp, Brena Gdanitz, Brooklynn Cahoy, Ashley Sidak (queen), Easton Cook (king), Brady Eichelberger, Wade Krysl, Oscar S... |
FEATURED Feb 5, 2025 THE O'NEILL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST was held on Saturday Feb. 1st. Winners (from l-r) were: Colton Laursen, Terrick Shields, Hunter Kelly, Gage Becker, Emma Bul... |
FEATURED Feb 5, 2025 TIM GLEASON OF BOMGAARS in O'Neill, NE, presented Avera St. Anthony's Hospital with a check for over $3,560 for Ladies Night 2024. Bomgaars is proud to announce the 2024 donat... |
FEATURED Feb 5, 2025 By Megan Mitchell, Owner of Sunrise Floral In a world filled with various ways to express our feelings, sending flowers stands out as one of the most classic and impactful ge... |
FEATURED Feb 5, 2025 Courtesy Summerland Advocate LouAnn Schindler, Publisher Holt County law enforcement personnel will see an increase in wages, following approval on Jan. 16 by the Holt County... |
FEATURED Jan 29, 2025 2025 O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL FROLICS KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES - Front (l-r): Brooklynn Cahoy, Tatum Wilson, Taylor Staroscik and Ashley Sidak. Back row (l-r): Easton Cook, Westen... |
FEATURED Jan 29, 2025 O'Neill High School is one of two recipients of the 2024-25 NebraskARTS Award. O'Neill Public Schools, along with Osmond Community Schools, were selected by a committee of art... |
FEATURED Jan 29, 2025 NEW AMBULANCE - O'Neill Fire and Rescue will take delivery of a new ambulance next week. The ambulance sets on a 2024 Ford F-350 Chassis and the box was manufactured by Arrow ... |
FEATURED Jan 29, 2025 "The O'Neill Police Department is happy to announce that between the donations we have received and those amounts that have been pledged, we will reach our goal of $15,000 for... |
+3  FEATURED Jan 22, 2025 It has been 80 years since VE's Victory in Europe, and VJ's Victory over Japan was celebrated. The Nebraska Division of Veterans Affairs launched an initiative to recognize a... |
+2  FEATURED Jan 22, 2025 ROTARY DONATION - The O'Neill Rotary Club of O'Neill donated $1,000 dollars towards the O'Neill Police Department's acquisition of a drug detecting dog. |
FEATURED Jan 22, 2025 Applications are now being taken for the Holt County 2025 HomeTown Leadership Institute which starts on Wednesday, March 12th, and will meet once a month from March to October... |
FEATURED Jan 15, 2025 On Sunday, January 12, 2025, 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 St. in Ewing. Upon arr... |
FEATURED Jan 15, 2025 The theme for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Celebration has been selected! It will be "Peace, Love and Irish". This year's celebration will be held Wednesday, March 12th through ... |
FEATURED Jan 15, 2025 Some great news from the Holt County Animal Shelter - they managed to meet their goal for their shoe collection drive! The final day for the drive was Friday, Jan. 10. The sh... |
FEATURED Jan 15, 2025 SNOWBALL ROYALTY - (l-r) Freshman Kyle Zulke, son of Jill & Dustin Zulke; Sophomore Xzavier Parks, son of Amber & Ryan Parks; Junior Myles Hamilton, son Desiree & Jason Hamilt... |
FEATURED Jan 15, 2025 The Nebraska Legislature convened for the 2025 Legislative Session on Monday Jan. 13 for the 109th Legislature. The following is a response on planning for the 2025 Legislatio... |
FEATURED Jan 8, 2025 The O'Neill Police Department has received some generous donations from businesses and the public to support the re-implementation of our K-9 Program. Reiser Insurance has agr... |
FEATURED Jan 8, 2025 The O'Neill City Council met for its first meeting of the new year Monday, Jan. 6 with all the council members present. The Council discussed a fiscal shortfall of the street... |
FEATURED Jan 8, 2025 Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is excited to share that Zayne Shoemaker was the first baby born in 2025. He was delivered at 8:41 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, to Brant and Chasity S... |
FEATURED Jan 8, 2025 By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, TN. - Chief Petty Officer Michael Harvey, a native of O'Neill, Nebraska, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard Pre-C... |
+4  FEATURED Dec 31, 2024 It seems every year gets shorter and shorter. 2024 is over and a new year is upon us. As we transition into the new year, we would like to share with you some of the highlight... |
FEATURED Dec 31, 2024 The Holt County Animal Shelter is still doing their shoe collection! Here is an update from Valerie on where they are at with it: "We are at 74 bags with 25 pairs in each bag... |
FEATURED Updated Dec 31, 2024 The O'Neill Police Department is receiving grant funding assistance for obtaining eCitations and eCrash equipment according to Bill Kovarik, Administrator of the NDOT Highway ... |
FEATURED Updated Dec 31, 2024 Posted by Bri Hoffman on Caring Bridge: Jack has had a rough couple of weeks. (But he was able to have a great Thanksgiving and spend time with family so we are very thankful... |
FEATURED Dec 18, 2024 The Frontier & Holt County Independent will move this week to a new location. The Newspaper Office will move across the street to 117 N. 4th in the Tom Herzog Law office b... |
FEATURED Dec 18, 2024 Another local student will get the chance to attend EMT training and earn national registration, thanks to a Community Builder grant from the Offutt Family Foundation, support... |
+2  FEATURED Dec 18, 2024 By Susan Szalewski The Catholic Voice In a sense, residents of O'Neill have been experiencing Advent for weeks now. During Advent people await the dawning of Christ in ever ... |
FEATURED Dec 11, 2024 On Dec. 9, 2024, the Holt County Sheriffs Office and the O'Neill Police Department investigated a burglary that occurred at the O'Neill Country Club. The O'Neill Country Club ... |
FEATURED Dec 11, 2024 The O'Neill City Council met on Monday, Dec. 9, with all members present, including new council member Chris Laursen, who was inducted into the council along with other counci... |
+6  FEATURED Dec 11, 2024 SANTA CLAUS made a holiday stop at the Handlebend last Friday as part of the Hometown Christmas celebration. Santa had over 300 visitors. Pictured with Santa are Grant and Ave... |
FEATURED Dec 4, 2024 The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2024 Home Decorating & Lighting Contest. To be eligible for the contest homes must be within 3 miles of O'Neill and de... |
FEATURED Dec 4, 2024 THE O'NEILL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS donated 48 coats as part of their Coats for Kids program to Central Nebraska Community Services. Coats were delivered to Amy Wells by Grand Kni... |
FEATURED Dec 4, 2024 By Amy Johnson, Springview Herald Editor Community Community. It's a word that means many things to many people. Some define it as a “unified body of individuals,” while ... |
FEATURED Dec 4, 2024 During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Nov. 23rd through Dec.1st, the O'Neill Police Department participated in the annual Make it Click high-visibility seat belt awareness ... |
FEATURED Dec 4, 2024 After serving for over nine years as the Executive Director of the North Central RC&D, Kim Burge, has announced she is resigning from the position to pursue other interest... |
FEATURED Nov 27, 2024 The annual Hometown Christmas celebration in downtown O'Neill is coming up very soon, on Friday, Dec. 6. This year, there will be all sorts of activities to attend. From 4 p.... |
FEATURED Nov 27, 2024 The Valley Foods Cooperative grocery store in Lynch hit a major milestone at 5:42 p.m. Oct. 24, ringing up $1 million in total sales. With the cooperative in a town of fewer ... |
FEATURED Updated Nov 27, 2024 The O'Neill City Council met at a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to discuss the purchase and bidding process for a new pickup for the O'Neill Water Department. Andrew a... |
+2  FEATURED Nov 20, 2024 This Thanksgiving holiday, the O'Neill Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on a... |
+2  FEATURED Nov 20, 2024 The O'Neill Men's Club will again be helping families that need some assistance this Christmas with their annual Toys For Tots. If you are a family that needs assistance plea... |
+3  FEATURED Nov 20, 2024 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE O'NEILL SUMMERFEST RODEO COMMITTEE for winning the 2024 Mid-States Small Purse Rodeo of the Year. This is the committee's ninth year winning this award.... |
FEATURED Nov 20, 2024 THE O'NEILL FFA CHAPTER attended District Livestock Judging in Ord on Nov. 12th. They were set to judge and place 10 different classes of livestock, and we had excellent resul... |
+3  FEATURED Nov 13, 2024 Election day this year was held last Tuesday, Nov. 5. The following are results from Holt County voters. The results were provided by the Holt County Clerks Office. President... |
+3  FEATURED Nov 13, 2024 Monday, Nov. 11 was Veterans Day, and in honor of it, the O'Neill High School hosted their Veterans Day Program. Starting at 10:30 a.m., it was a time for people to get togeth... |
FEATURED Nov 13, 2024 LINCOLN,-Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 general election: “Today is a great day for America and for Nebraska. Although there a... |
FEATURED Nov 13, 2024 The first homes built in O'Neill from a Nebraska Department of Economic Development Rural Workforce Housing Grant have been completed. This project was a joint venture between... |
FEATURED Nov 6, 2024 Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is pleased to announce that labor and delivery, as well as surgery, services have been restored following the Oct. 7 explosion that happened adjac... |
FEATURED Nov 6, 2024 State Qualifiers - The Stuart Broncos qualified for State play last week. They will travel to Lincoln to face a strong 29-3 Shelton Thursday, Nov. 7. The Broncos also enter wi... |
FEATURED Nov 6, 2024 The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce will be holding it's annual Ladies Night Out event this Friday, Nov. 8 with sales running all day until 7 p.m. $300, $200 and $100 prizes spon... |
FEATURED Nov 6, 2024 The O'Neill City Council met on Monday, Nov. 4 for it's regular meeting with all council members present. The council took action in taking care of making a resolution for a ... |
FEATURED Nov 6, 2024 For the week ending Nov. 3, 2024, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rate... |
FEATURED Updated Oct 30, 2024 Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is pleased to announce that its emergency department and inpatient care services will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. However, it's important f... |
+3  FEATURED Oct 30, 2024 THE O'NEILL EAGLES and The St. Mary's Cardinals Football teams have advanced into the postseason playoffs. The Eagles finished their season going 8-1, losing only the last gam... |
FEATURED Oct 30, 2024 The 2024 Election is less than a week away and many voters are still wondering what many of the ballot initiatives are. The language used in creating the ballots can be confus... |
FEATURED Oct 30, 2024 HAUNTED BACKYARD - Brent Sawyer and a crew of Ghouls will be hosting a Halloween spooky backyard maze this Thursday, Oct. 31 at 914 E. Adams St. in O'Neill. There is no charge... |
FEATURED Oct 23, 2024 The 2024 General Election looms closer with Election day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Deadlines for the election are already here: • In-person at local election office: Oct. 25 by 6 ... |
FEATURED Oct 23, 2024 4H DONATION - Members of 4H donated items for firefighters. The items included wipes to clean up after an incident and phone chargers to help keep their phones charged. Pictur... |
FEATURED Oct 23, 2024 The 11th annual Christmas Closet will once again be held at the O'Neill Community Center on Monday Dec. 16th. However, the event has unfortunately encountered a minor setback ... |
FEATURED Oct 23, 2024 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING was held at the Neu You Physical Therapy at 118 South 4th Street on Monday afternoon. Elliot and Erin Neuheisel both originate from South Da... |
FEATURED Oct 23, 2024 Jeffrey Barnes Sr., a man who has evaded law enforcement since April of last year was finally arrested Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Atkinson Nebraska. Barnes was previously arrested Ju... |
FEATURED Oct 23, 2024 On Oct. 7 a tragedy occurred at the St. Patrick's Parish Center affecting the entire community of O'Neill. Black Hills Energy understands how unsettling this was, which is why... |
FEATURED Oct 16, 2024 The following is a letter from Jennie Schneider and Paula Atkeson, who are the principals of St. Mary's Schools. Oct. 14- Update Today, we got the good news that we could ent... |
FEATURED Oct 16, 2024 In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 explosion at the Parish Center adjacent to the Avera St. Anthony's Hospital campus, work continues to restore services as quickly as possible. ... |
FEATURED Oct 16, 2024 O'NEILL ROTARY CLUB DONATION The O'Neill Rotary Club donated $2,500 to the O'Neill Fire Department last week in appreciation of the services that the department provides for t... |
FEATURED Oct 16, 2024 Dan Osborn, a candidate for Nebraska Senate Seat, stopped at the Handlebend on Monday, Oct. 14, to visit voters. The stakes are high now, with the election occurring in three ... |
FEATURED Oct 14, 2024 The City thanks its citizens for their patience and understanding during the explosion and fire at the Parish Center. At this time Adams Street from 2nd Street to 4th Street ... |
+8  FEATURED Updated Oct 14, 2024 The once-in-a-lifetime event finally caught up with firefighters in O'Neill on Monday, Oct. 7. Many residents in O'Neill were awakened to what they thought was thunder or a bl... |
FEATURED Oct 9, 2024 THE 2024 STUART HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING CANDIDATES are: Back row (l-r): Benjamin Paxton, Hunter Tubbs and Blake Wallinger. Front row (l-r): MaKayla Menke, Addison Steinhauser a... |
FEATURED Oct 2, 2024 ST. MARY'S 2024 HOMECOMING ROYALTY - (l-r): Freshman Seth Popkes, Sophomore Cameron Vogt; Junior Jackob Popkes, Senior Risken Dawson, King Jace Rosenkrans, Queen Annabelle Bar... |
FEATURED Oct 2, 2024 O'Neill's Life Chain will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. at the corner of 3rd and Douglas. Participants will pick up signs and pray... |
FEATURED Oct 2, 2024 Beginning this week, county election offices are mailing early voting ballots to voters who completed early voting applications and fulfilled the new voter ID requirement. Co... |
FEATURED Oct 2, 2024 by Luann Schindler Summerland Advocate Hand counting of election ballots will not take place in Holt County anytime soon, despite a request from citizens made at the Sept. 1... |
FEATURED Sep 25, 2024 CHAMBERS HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 (l-r): Abby Ehlers, Rose Woeppel, Paige Schlenger, Ella Moses, Haily Schaaf, Princess Lizzie Gartner, Queen Annabe... |
+5  FEATURED Sep 25, 2024 2024 Irish 'ToberfesT BBQ & BREW WINNERS - First place judged ribs went to Benton Street BBQ consisting of David Jackson, Gunner Jackson and Wyatt Liewer who walked away with ... |
FEATURED Sep 25, 2024 On Sept. 18th, 2024, seven students from Stuart High School traveled to O'Neill to attend Scrubs Camp hosted by Avera St. Anthony's Hospital and held at the Northeast Communit... |
FEATURED Sep 25, 2024 THE O'NEILL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT was dispatched to a bale fire on Monday, Sept. 23, just west of the tomato plant. Please be aware that smoke from the smoldering bales wi... |
FEATURED Sep 25, 2024 Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Christopher Jennings to serve as Chadron State College student trustee on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. He will serve... |
+3  FEATURED Sep 18, 2024 2024 ST. MARY'S HOMECOMING CANDIDATES - Front row (l-r): Trever Reiser, Jace Rosenkrans and Risken Dawson. Back Row (l-r): Adilyn Shald, Annabelle Barlow, Kendall Parks, Lily ... |
FEATURED Sep 18, 2024 The Evergreen has been providing Meals on Wheels to the O'Neill and Inman areas for a year now. The first meals went out on Sept. 5, 2023, and as of July 31, 2024, a total of ... |
+3  FEATURED Sep 18, 2024 A total of 24 teams faced off during the ninth annual Avera St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation golf tournament to raise money for patient care needs at Avera St. Anthony's Hosp... |
FEATURED Sep 18, 2024 BICENTENNIAL TIME CAPSULE - The O'Neill time capsule was put back in it's spot not to be opened until the bicentennial is celebrated by O'Neill in the year 2074. |
FEATURED Sep 18, 2024 Columbus, Neb. – The final outage in a series of planned outages is scheduled for electric customers in Boyd County, as well as parts of Holt and Knox County, was planned fo... |
FEATURED Sep 11, 2024 2024 O'NEILL HIGH HOMECOMNG CANDIDATES - Front row (l-r): Queen Candidates- Brooklynn Cahoy, Olivia Young, Ashley Sidak, Taylor Staroscik and Chelsie Janzing. Second row (l-r)... |
FEATURED Sep 11, 2024 “I find that teaching (religion) to the little ones and putting your faith on their level makes my faith grow stronger, too.” – Carole Willis, St. Mary's Catholic in O'N... |
FEATURED Sep 11, 2024 Columbus, Neb. –The final outage in a series of planned outages is scheduled for electric customers in Boyd County, as well as parts of Holt and Knox County, Sunday, Sept. 1... |
FEATURED Sep 11, 2024 The Cowboy 200 Race will again put extreme endurance racers passing through O'Neill sometime Friday evening. The old depot (Holt Economic Development Office will be serving as... |
FEATURED Sep 4, 2024 The O'Neill Community Center is gearing up to host the annual Irish 'Toberfest BBQ & Brew Wednesday, Sept. 14th. Entries are still being taken for those wishing to partic... |
FEATURED Sep 4, 2024 On Sunday, Sept.1 at approximately 5:30 p.m. a black Ford pickup traveling westbound on Hwy.20 near Atkinson was reported as driving erratically and throwing beer cans out of ... |
FEATURED Sep 4, 2024 by Luann Schindler Summerland Advocate Holt County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit, Aug. 22, for VRDG, LLC, to construct a commercial solar conversion... |
FEATURED Sep 4, 2024 The recent O'Neill Community Blood Drive, held on Thursday, August 22nd, was nothing short of a triumph for our local community! A remarkable 38 donors stepped up to contribut... |
+3  FEATURED Aug 28, 2024 O'Neill Public Schools is proud to announce some facility upgrades for the new school year. Some of the more noticeable items will be a video board and shot clocks in the Aeri... |
FEATURED Aug 28, 2024 NEBRASKA STATE FAIR - Jaylynn Hoppe receives third place Intermediate 4H Goat Showman at the Nebraska State Fair with her goat Cosmo. Holt County Fair Results will be printed ... |
FEATURED Updated Sep 25, 2024 STEERS FOR STUDENTS - Front row (l-r): Gracie Kaup, Reagan Stracke, Addie Ketteler, Elly Steinhauser, Morgan Menke, MaKayla Menke, Rylee Fuelberth and Ms. Katie Nolles. Back r... |
FEATURED Aug 28, 2024 The North Central District Health Department would like to report another West Nile Virus pool has been detected in mosquitoes in Holt County near O'Neill. This makes the thir... |
FEATURED Aug 21, 2024 For a 12th straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the August survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region ... |
+7  FEATURED Aug 21, 2024 2024 ATKINSON HAY DAYS - Atkinson held their 84th annual Hay Days celebration Saturday, August 17. This year's theme was "Board Game Bonanza". Pictured are Erik and Steph Olso... |
FEATURED Aug 21, 2024 O'Neill Public Schools K - 54 1 - 54 2 - 55 3 - 60 4 - 57 5 - 63 6 - 65 7 - 55 8 - 72 9 - 48 10 - 55 11 - 55 12 - 52 Total: 745 St. Mary's High School K - 18 1 - 1... |
FEATURED Aug 14, 2024 The family of Vaclav Krysl was honored Friday night by Nebraska Farm Bureau, Aksarben and the Holt County Fair Board with a Pioneer Award. The award is given to families that ... |
FEATURED Aug 14, 2024 K.C. Belitz, director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, said more than ever, it takes cooperation between communities for economic development to occur. Bel... |
FEATURED Aug 14, 2024 FOUR O'Neill Public School STUDENTS were selected to perform the National Anthem to kick off the annual Administrator Days Conference on July 25th. The students, Reagan Lindsa... |
FEATURED Aug 14, 2024 O'NEILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS welcomes new faculty to the 2024-2025 school year. Pictured (l-r): Brandi Bowder - Special Education Teacher; Stephanie Elder - 6th Grade Teacher; Katel... |
FEATURED Aug 14, 2024 Five former student-athletes will be inducted into the Nebraska-Kearney Athletic Hall of Fame during ceremonies on Homecoming weekend this Oct. 11-12. The 2024 Hall of Fame m... |
FEATURED Aug 7, 2024 Atkinson is gearing up for it's 84th annual Hay Days Celebration soon. Events start from August 16 and go through the 18th, and you'll want to be sure to visit as many events ... |
+2  FEATURED Aug 7, 2024 The O'Neill Public Schools are gearing up for an early start next week. This year the Sixpence Infant and Toddler sites as well as the 4-year old Preschool will be in the new ... |
+2  FEATURED Aug 7, 2024 THE O'NEILL FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT was called to mutual aid by Page volunteer fire department for a pivot motor on fire next to fuel barrels. Quick work by both departments ... |
FEATURED Aug 7, 2024 The Holt County Sheriff's Office and the O'Neill Police Department were notified of a stolen vehicle from within O'Neill, Nebraska at approximately 2 p.m. on August 1, 2024. A... |
FEATURED Jul 31, 2024 By Ally Sedlacek The Chamber of Commerce building in downtown O'Neill proudly showcases a vibrant new mural that celebrates the town's rich history and heritage. The mural, ... |
FEATURED Jul 31, 2024 Next week the annual Holt County Fair will commence, starting on Monday, August 5 and lasting through Saturday, August 10. The fair is a great venue to show 4H, FFA, Clover K... |
FEATURED Jul 31, 2024 THE O'NEILL FIRE DEPARTMENT responded to a house fire early Sunday Morning. The Department was called to a structure fire at 213 E. Everett around 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 28... |
FEATURED Jul 31, 2024 The USGS and agencies from four states announce low-level airplane flights in the Central Great Plains. Scientists from Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska are partneri... |
+10  FEATURED Jul 24, 2024 The O'NEILL AIR SHOW drew a good sized crowd on both Friday and Saturday with numbers estimated between 1,500 to 1,800 on Friday night and possibly 2,000 on Saturday. |
+2  FEATURED Jul 24, 2024 The O'Neill Hall of Fame winners were announced at the Summerfest Rodeo on Friday evening. Awarded this year were Matt Dennis and Michael Stepp and Lauri Havranek. Awards are ... |
FEATURED Jul 24, 2024 On Sunday at 1 p.m. the Atkinson American Legion rededicated the solider statue to two members of the O'Neill National Guard unit that was deployed in 2006. The statue was on ... |
FEATURED Jul 17, 2024 O'Neill's annual Summerfest celebration is right around the corner, with it starting on Thursday, July 18. The day is a warm-up for what is to come later. The celebration off... |
FEATURED Jul 17, 2024 The O'Neill Lions Club will hold Jail and Bail this Friday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The jail will be located at the Shamrock Real Estate parking lot at the corner of 4... |
+4  FEATURED Jul 17, 2024 PAGE COMMUNITY DAY BIKE WINNERS were (l-r): Eric Sobotka, Alexia Lorenzo, Mikel Brown, Joanna Sobotka, Jasper Sobotka and Collins Wagner. |
FEATURED Jul 17, 2024 The North Central District Health Department would like to report that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Holt County near O'Neill. Residents should take preca... |
FEATURED Jul 10, 2024 As part of this year's Summerfest event lineup, Parmalee and B.J. Jamison will take center stage July 20. B.J will open for Parmalee at 8:30 p.m. B.J. Jamison was raised by a... |
FEATURED Jul 10, 2024 On July 20th, the O'Neill High school Band will be performing at the 2024 Nebraska Fly In And Air Show. Junior High, High School, and Alumni Band members are asked to represen... |
FEATURED Jul 10, 2024 Next week, O'Neill will celebrate Summerfest by adding an air show sponsored by EAA Chapter 804 of O'Neill. The chapter is not new to the community but is fulfilling part of i... |
+9  FEATURED Jul 10, 2024 STUART 4TH OF JULY PARADE GRAND MARSHALL was Edith "Punk" Steinhauser. |
FEATURED Jul 3, 2024 This year's Summerfest Fly-In and Airshow is drawing near, landing in on July 19 and 20. There will be a lot of pilots there to show off their aircraft and their skills. Amon... |
FEATURED Jul 3, 2024 Page Community Day is set for Saturday, July 13 with a full slate of activities. The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with the Frederick Cronk Memorial trap shoot. At 11 a.m... |
+4  FEATURED Jul 3, 2024 ST. MARY'S CLASS OF 1974 - Front row (l-r): Janel (Belzer) Morrow, Jane (Krupski) Kersenbrock and Cheryl (Butts) Gilg. Second row (l-r ): Gary Belzer, Robert Clements, Erin (H... |
FEATURED Jun 26, 2024 The story of Stuart's silver fox ranch was uncovered by accident while researching for another upcoming book about a century-old murder mystery that nearly bankrupted Holt Cou... |
+2  FEATURED Jun 26, 2024 FLOODING ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY CAUSED PROBLEMS for wildlife as the geese at the city pond had to keep afloat as dry ground became a premium with roads and grass being flooded... |
FEATURED Jun 26, 2024 O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING was held for Destiny's Dreamz run by Melinda Cole out of her home. The business sells Scentsy products and is based out of her home.... |
FEATURED Jun 26, 2024 Clearwater is gearing up to celebrate it's 57th Big Rodeo this weekend from June 28 to 30. Held at the Gene Snodgrass arena, this event is held every year in Clearwater during... |
FEATURED Jun 19, 2024 Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was at the Handlebend on Tuesday as part of a statewide tour to help get the 30 to 33 legislative votes he needs for a promised special legislative se... |
FEATURED Jun 19, 2024 Recently the Revised Lead & Copper Rule was adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will take effect in Oct. of 2024. What does this mean for O'Neill citi... |
FEATURED Jun 19, 2024 Courtesy KBRX Radio The Nebraska High School Rodeo Association crowned their new Queen on the final day of the 2024 Championships in Burwell Saturday, June 15, 2024. The new ... |
FEATURED Jun 19, 2024 Katie Nolles, the Agricultural Education Instructor at Stuart Public Schools, was awarded the Teacher Turn the Key Award by the Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association (NA... |
FEATURED Jun 12, 2024 This year's O'Neill Summerfest will have an added bit of fun to the event. On July 19th - 20th, the O'Neill Airport will host the Nebraska State Fly-In and Airshow. This show... |
FEATURED Jun 12, 2024 The O'Neill Men's Club are now taking donations for the Annual Fireworks Display to be held on July 4th at the O'Neill Golf Course. The cost of the fireworks display is costly... |
FEATURED Jun 12, 2024 This past weekend members of the O'Neill community celebrated the launch of a new radio station – Spirit 91.5 FM – KONL. Spirit Catholic Radio's 18th signal began broadcas... |
FEATURED Jun 12, 2024 O'Neill Fire Department awards - The O'Neill Fire Department honored two of its members on Saturday, June 8. Ryan Kelly was named fireman of the year and Brandi Fehringer was ... |
FEATURED Jun 12, 2024 You don't want to miss summer meals at O'Neill Public Schools! Not only do children 18 and younger receive free lunches each weekday, the district's exceptional summer meal pr... |
+4  FEATURED Jun 5, 2024 The anticipation and cloud of mystery is over as the 1974 Time Capsule planted during the 1974 Centennial Anniversary has given up its treasures. The old capsule was unearthed... |
FEATURED Jun 5, 2024 VEHICLE ACCIDENT - Monday, June 3, The O'Neill Fire and Rescue Department responded to an accident where a vehicle went off the road and smashed through a mailbox, fence and s... |
FEATURED Jun 5, 2024 Atkinson Mayor Joshua Erickson's position has been called into question by Curie R. Mincer, who has started a petition to recall Erickson from office. Mrs. Mincer claims that... |
FEATURED Jun 5, 2024 LIONS KIDDIE PARK WORK - North Central Problem Solving Court and Josh Thomsen from Smoke It Up Welding did maintenance on the park's equipment on Saturday, June 1 repairing so... |
FEATURED Jun 5, 2024 Ann Dvorak is the Chairperson of Bridgehead & lives outside of Newport, Nebraska with her husband, Matt, and her children Elise and Dane. After teaching agricultural educa... |
FEATURED May 29, 2024 REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR ALL - A moment of prayer was observed during the O'Neill Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 27. |
FEATURED May 29, 2024 This Sunday, June 2 at 5 p.m. another fulfillment of the 150th anniversary of O'Neill will take place on the lawn of the Holt County Courthouse where on June 2 of 1974 a time ... |
+2  FEATURED May 29, 2024 Two couples were honored on Sunday, May 26 as they were inducted into the Ewing Hall of Fame after the Funfest Parade. Honored this year were James and Marilyn Good and Fred a... |
FEATURED May 29, 2024 The O'Neill American Legion Post 93 of O'Neill recently had their namesake's burial flag donated back to the post. The family of Simonson has dwindled in size and thought that... |
FEATURED May 22, 2024 Memorial Day Program The O'Neill American Legion Simonson Post 93 will conduct a Memorial Day Program at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27 at the O'Neill Cemetery. Avenue of Flags The... |
+4  FEATURED May 22, 2024 Submitted By John Robert Smith A familiar residence to several generations of individuals living in O'Neill, as well as in the greater region of North Central Nebraska is the... |
FEATURED May 22, 2024 Columbus, Neb. – Two planned outages will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. for customers in Boyd County as well as parts of Holt and Knox Counties on May 28 and 31, to repair an ... |
+2  FEATURED May 22, 2024 The O'Neill Men's Club are now taking donations for the Annual Fireworks Display to be held on July 4th at the O'Neill Golf Course. The cost of the fireworks display is costly... |
+7  FEATURED May 15, 2024 2024 GRADUATES of O'Neill High School |
+6  FEATURED May 15, 2024 It was on May 12, 1974 that a forgotten tradition was brought back as the 100 year birthday of O'Neill was honored. This year May 12, 2024 being the 150th birthday, the tradit... |
+9  FEATURED May 8, 2024 2024 ST. MARY'S ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Were awarded to Mya Hedstrom and Carson Dannenbring at the Cardinal Athletic Banquet held last Friday, May 3. Photo courtesy. |
+6  FEATURED May 8, 2024 Pictured are BASCO members Todd Boettcher, Scott Angel, Joel Sinclair and Tony Emme breaking ground on the new BASCO Travel Plaza, which is being built on the south edge of Sp... |
+6  FEATURED May 8, 2024 Girls on the Run of Nebraska aims to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. The Girls ... |
+7  FEATURED May 1, 2024 OHS 3-D AWARD WINNERS - Colton Osborne,Drew Morrow,and Autumn Hilker received the 3D Award at the O'Neill Athletic Banquet held last Friday. |
+3  FEATURED May 1, 2024 Article courtesy of Atkinson Graphic Blake Hilkemeir For the past three years, Kim and Ken Stenka have housed six veterans with no place to go in their own home in Stuart o... |
+8  FEATURED Apr 24, 2024 O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL PROM ROYALTY - (l-r) Presley Heiss, Quincy Young, Queen Winnie Huber, King Peyton Yates, Ryder Pokorny and Oliver Schluns. |
FEATURED Apr 24, 2024 By Ally Sedlacek As the sun dips below the horizon in Norfolk, Nebraska, the town's music scene springs to life. Neon lights illuminate the streets, drawing crowds to local v... |
FEATURED Apr 24, 2024 POWER WASHER DONATION - Ryan Kelly (left) accepts a generous donation of a new power washer to the O'Neill Fire Department from Agland Electric's Brett Lieswald (right). |
FEATURED Apr 17, 2024 O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL 2024 PROM CANDIDATES - Queen candidates: front row (l-r): Kelli Tunender, Winnie Huber, Presley Heiss, Quincy Young and Haley Schluns. King candidates: sec... |
FEATURED Apr 17, 2024 On Friday, April 12 around 7 p.m., the Holt County Sheriff's Office, assisted by the Holt County Attorney's Office, the O'Neill Police Department, The Atkinson Police Departme... |
FEATURED Apr 17, 2024 This Primary Election we have an unusual situation for Nonpartisan voters residing in certain precincts in Holt County. Nonpartisan races that would have appeared on your prim... |
FEATURED Apr 17, 2024 Holt County Veterans Office, in collaboration with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of our volunteer drivers. These ded... |
+2  FEATURED Apr 17, 2024 O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL TRADES AND INDUSTRY CLASS built three Palmer Doll Houses for the O'Neill Fire Department. The doll houses are used in teaching the effects of construction ... |
+2  FEATURED Apr 17, 2024 NortHSTAR RECEIVES AWARD - The Nebraska DHHS Division of Developmental Disabilities presented an Outstanding Provider award to NorthStar in O'Neill on Thursday, April 11. Pict... |
FEATURED Apr 10, 2024 Beginning April 8, county election offices are sending out early voting ballots for the May 14, 2024, statewide primary to voters who completed early voting applications and f... |
FEATURED Apr 10, 2024 On Saturday, April 6 at 9:30 p.m. a vehicle pursuit began on the west edge of Ewing and ended east of Inman in a pasture at 50053 Highway 20. The Holt County Sheriff's Office ... |
FEATURED Apr 10, 2024 CASA of North Central Nebraska is very pleased to announce our first annual Jackie Collier CASA Volunteer Day! Jackie Collier (1960-2023) supported Court Appointed Special Ad... |
FEATURED Apr 10, 2024 by Luann Schindler, Summerland Advocate The District 6 shop, located in Stuart, will eventually have a new home. Holt County Supervisors approved the purchase of eight acr... |
FEATURED Apr 10, 2024 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, state senators, and the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) held a ceremonial bill signing at Methodist Fremont Health to celebrate a new ... |
FEATURED Apr 10, 2024 By HostingAdvice Countless people invest in higher education and professional training with the goal of landing lucrative positions traditionally associated with success, suc... |
FEATURED Apr 10, 2024 The ethanol and ethanol co-product industry continues to be a main economic driver in Nebraska, producing near-historic averages in 2020, despite lower ethanol prices and COVI... |
+2  FEATURED Apr 3, 2024 By Lee Ackerman, When you think of someone driving a sprint car, the fact that they are also a chiropractor seems to make a lot of sense. That's the case with Daniel Nekolite... |
FEATURED Apr 3, 2024 GROUND BROKEN - GPS Bank held a Groundbreaking Ceremony Wednesday, March 27 where their new facility will be built. The Building will begin construction April 22 and is projec... |
FEATURED Apr 3, 2024 Willis ‘Craig' Mahannah of West Point has been named recipient of the Nebraska Press Association Master Editor-Publisher for 2024. It is one of the highest honors the Nebra... |
FEATURED Apr 3, 2024 A HAPPY EASTER - And the 2024 Edition of the Great Easter Egg Hunt is in the books. It was a chilly day, but a good crowd was on hand as 100's of children hunted for over 5,00... |
FEATURED Mar 27, 2024 THE O'NEILL FIRE DEPARTMENT was called to an accident in the Gil Poese Pond on Friday. The driver of the vehicle exited the vehicle while in gear to retrieve something from th... |
FEATURED Mar 27, 2024 The O'Neill Community Foundation held a groundbreaking ceremony last week on Wednesday, March 20 in Northwest O'Neill by the former tomato plant. The groundbreaking was facil... |
FEATURED Mar 27, 2024 By: Nick Schinker International Women's Day was March 8, and a wonderful way to celebrate was to turn the spotlight on the vital role women-owned businesses play in Nebraska'... |
FEATURED Updated May 22, 2024 The O'Neill Community Center was the location of a free event that welcomed more than 300 junior high and high school age youth and more than 70 adults to hear Christian relat... |
+2  FEATURED Mar 27, 2024 THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD was presented to Amanda Nekolite of Neko's Pub by Chamber Director Lauri Havranek at the chamber awards ceremony held on March 13. |
+19  FEATURED Mar 20, 2024 PARDE WINNERS COMMERCIAL 1st Place - Tri-County Bank 2nd Place - Northstar 3rd Place - Pollock Redi Mix NON-COMMERCIAL 1st Place - St. Mary's/St. Patrick's 2nd Place - Holt ... |
+5  FEATURED Mar 20, 2024 CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD Kim Metchke at O'Neill Family Pharmacy – Kim has been a part of O'Neill Family Pharmacy for 19 years. In that time, she has been an unwavering and co... |
FEATURED Mar 20, 2024 Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center will be having their annual fundraising banquet coming up on Sunday April 7th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the O'Neill Community Center. There... |
FEATURED Mar 20, 2024 Written by Fred Snowardt with Larry Tomlinson – So, the first question out of the mouths of those who are not O'Neill natives or noticeably young would be “who the heck i... |
FEATURED Mar 13, 2024 Arnie Babl is this year's living recipient of the Irish Hall of Fame award. Arnie was born August 7, 1938 on the family farm Northwest of O'Neill. He graduated from St. Mary's... |
+5  FEATURED Mar 13, 2024 MR. Irish 2024 - Michael Poese was crowned Mr. Irish this year. Chad Dean, 2020's winner handed his crown to this year's Mr. Irish. |
+3  FEATURED Mar 13, 2024 On March 8, at 9:29, the Holt County Sheriff's Office and the O'Neill Police Department with the assistance of the Nebraska State Patrol and the Nebraska Brand Committee execu... |
FEATURED Updated Mar 11, 2024 Wednesday, March 13 the newest inductees into the O'Neill Irish Hall of Fame will be honored with their names set in stone on the streets of O'Neill. This year the inductees w... |
FEATURED Mar 6, 2024 West Holt Medical Services will have a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 14 at the hospital at 1:30 p.m. Speakers for the event are Joshua Erickson Mayor of Atkinson ... |
FEATURED Mar 6, 2024 Holt County Economic Development and the Nebraska Community Foundation are thrilled to introduce and welcome Ally Sedlacek as our Hometown Intern for the summer of 2024! Havi... |
FEATURED Feb 28, 2024 Jacob McVay, 23, of Auburn, appeared in Holt County District Court on Monday, Feb. 26. The Honorable Judge Mark Kozisek presided. McVay faced charges of second degree assault... |
FEATURED Feb 28, 2024 O'Neill Summerfest 2024 is set to bring country band Parmalee to the stage on Saturday, July 20th at the O'Neill Community Center Parking Lot. BJ Jamison will kick off the nig... |
FEATURED Feb 21, 2024 LINCOLN. Feb. 13, 2024 – Data from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2022 Census of Agriculture show the n... |
FEATURED Feb 21, 2024 By Paul Hammel LINCOLN — On a farm near Western that includes a remnant of the tall-grass prairie that once covered eastern Nebraska, Kay Kottas makes her living harvesting... |
FEATURED Feb 14, 2024 The Virgil Holz family celebrated a milestone last week with the closure of their family business, Holz Lumber. "Dad bought the O'Neill store at a sheriff's auction in 1985 w... |
FEATURED Feb 14, 2024 On Wednesday, Feb. 7th, West Holt Public Schools hosted 28 students for the 2024 Holt County Spelling Bee competition. The 5th through 8th grade students from Chambers, O'Neil... |
FEATURED Updated Feb 7, 2024 The O'Neill Fire Department will be holding its annual Fire Fighters appreciation dance this Saturday, Feb. 10 at the O'Neill Community Center from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. The Outbac... |
FEATURED Feb 7, 2024 The O'Neill City Council met on Monday evening with absent councilmen Tim Schneider and Paul Asche. The council considered the paving assessments on Mayo Street between the N... |
+2  FEATURED Feb 7, 2024 O'Neill will be getting something it hasn't had in 40 some years - a working locker plant. Kody Kirwan and his family are the ones making it happen. Kirwan is originally from... |
FEATURED Jan 31, 2024 (L-R): Freshman Hannah Hilker, Sophomore Taya Dickau, Junior Alana Hoefer, Senior Haley Schluns, Queen Jace Gregory, King Ashten Burival, Senior Everett Blackburn, Junior Gran... |
+2  FEATURED Jan 31, 2024 The Keogh 501 Memorial committee recently announced its first two candidates to charter the Atkinson Jr. Fireman/EMT Cadet program – Abigail Mathis and Addison Karo. Throug... |
FEATURED Jan 31, 2024 O'Neill, Neb. (Jan. 29, 2024) – Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is pleased to announce the completion of its Emergency and Radiology Department renovation project. The Nebrask... |
FEATURED Jan 31, 2024 The 2024 Primary Election is just around the corner on Tuesday, May 14. * designates the incumbent Supervisor #2 — Vote for ONE • Dustin Breiner, Republican – O'Neill*... |
FEATURED Jan 31, 2024 Residents of Holt County are invited to embark on a transformative journey towards leadership excellence with the launch of the Hometown Leadership Institute on March 20th. Th... |
+2  FEATURED Jan 24, 2024 2024 O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL FROLICS CANDIDATES - Queen Candidates (l-r) Jace Gregory, Reagan Roessler, Kelli Tunender, Keeley Chavez and Winnie Huber. Not pictured- Haley Schluns... |
FEATURED Jan 24, 2024 Holt County, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) began work on replacement of the existing bridge located on 477 Ave. over the Elkhorn River between ... |
FEATURED Jan 24, 2024 Lincoln (January 23, 2023) – The Nebraska American Legion, held the drawing for its annual lottery fundraiser at their Mid-Year Conference on January 21 in Kearney. All proc... |
FEATURED Jan 24, 2024 If you've lived in Nebraska for at least one winter, you know that snow and ice affect pretty much every aspect of our lives in the winter months. If you're not scraping it of... |
FEATURED Jan 17, 2024 The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for nominations for the following 2024 awards: Community Service Award, Customer Service Award and the Ambassador Award. ... |
FEATURED Jan 17, 2024 By LuAnn Schindler Summerland Advocate Messenger Leadership in Holt County will remain the same. Supervisors elected Bill Tielke, of Atkinson, to serve as chairman for 2024.... |
FEATURED Jan 17, 2024 An O'Neill couple's dream has a storefront and is up and running. Neu You Physical Therapy has been in their storefront at 118 S. 4th, and the couple started working together ... |
FEATURED Jan 17, 2024 Avera is pleased to announce that John Kozyra, MHA, HACP, will serve as the new CEO of Avera St. Anthony's Hospital. “The Avera St. Anthony's Hospital board and I are excit... |
FEATURED Jan 17, 2024 O'NEILL, Neb. (Jan. 15, 2024) – A new robotic-assisted surgery option at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is helping patients like retired O'Neill dentist Dr. Jerry Brockman sta... |
FEATURED Jan 17, 2024 Nebraska corn stocks in all positions on December 1, 2023 totaled 1.35 billion bushels, up 34% from 2022, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Of ... |
FEATURED Jan 17, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. January 12, 2024 - Corn for grain production in Nebraska based on year-end surveys is estimated at 1.73 billion bushels, up 19% from 2022, according to the USDA'... |
FEATURED Jan 10, 2024 Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is excited to share that Josslyn Pelster was the first baby born in 2024. She was delivered at 12:49 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, to Caleb and Tessa P... |
FEATURED Jan 10, 2024 The City Council of O'Neill met in regular session on Monday for its January meeting, with Council members Quauna Wheeler, Tim Gleason, and Susie Kramer absent. The council ... |
FEATURED Jan 10, 2024 Two pediatric influenza-related deaths have been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). One of the deaths occurred within the North Central D... |
FEATURED Jan 10, 2024 Its about time to start breaking out the resolutions. So, if you're looking for a fun way to exercise without having to go to the gym, why not join Bingocize!? Bingocize is a ... |
FEATURED Jan 10, 2024 The O'Neill Post Office has a new Postmaster, and she is native to the city. Carrie Meyers has been officially named to the position this month but has been in the facility si... |
+4  FEATURED Jan 3, 2024 Blue dusk enveloped Bethany's country churchyard as heavy mist tappered mild. The long awaited Living Nativity happened Dec. 23. The Knox/Hoerle family shared their gentle a... |
FEATURED Jan 3, 2024 Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park (+ 2 Nebraska Walks) Voted Among New Year's Day Top 150 Nature Walks in Survey of Families. A poll of 3,000 families reveals the 150... |
FEATURED Dec 27, 2023 2023 is now in the books, and what are a few of the top things that happened this year? Here are the highlights from this year's headlines. The first week of the year highlig... |
FEATURED Dec 27, 2023 The O'Neill Volunteer Fire Department will take delivery of their replacement aerial truck within the first weeks of January. The truck, which was purchased off an online auct... |
+2  FEATURED Dec 27, 2023 OHS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Christmas program was held on Thursday, Dec. 21. The mean old Grinch was on hand knocking over Christmas Trees. |
FEATURED Dec 20, 2023 The Holt County Animal shelter recently held a bake sale at Torpin's Rodeo Market on Dec. 15 to help raise money and awareness for the dogs that reside at the shelter. They w... |
FEATURED Dec 20, 2023 On the evening of Dec. 15 the Holt County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the O'Neill Police Department investigated a shooting that occurred at 49164 Hwy. 20, west of O'... |
FEATURED Dec 13, 2023 O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING - The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Stracke Land and Realty which moved it's O'Neill office into the Blush B... |
FEATURED Dec 13, 2023 One of O'Neill's finest will be retiring next week after 25 years of service to the City of O'Neill and Boyd County. Officer Kip Krysl will be hanging up his badge and the Ci... |
FEATURED Dec 13, 2023 On Dec. 6, the Department of Administrative Services ended the public auction for the O'Neill Armory after receiving no bids since placing the property up for auction on Oct. ... |
FEATURED Dec 13, 2023 The Upper Elkhorn NRD and NC NE RC&D Council has been awarded a $115,720 grant from the Nebraska Dept of Energy and Environment (NDEE). With this grant notice, plans will... |
FEATURED Dec 13, 2023 On Monday, Nov. 6th, the West Holt Medical Services Corporate Board of Directors held their annual meeting at the Flat Iron Bar and Grill. Part of the agenda included the elec... |
+4  FEATURED Dec 6, 2023 SANTA CLAAS - Don & Sandy Holtgrew piloted the CLAAS combine titled "Santa CLAAS". Rudolph is settled at the front pulling a John Deere sleigh. |
FEATURED Dec 6, 2023 The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Home Decorating and Lighting Contest for the holiday season. The only rules of the contest are that the homes must be within thre... |
FEATURED Dec 6, 2023 The O'Neill City Council met Monday for the December council meeting with all members except council woman Quana Wheeler. The council tabled a request until more information ... |
FEATURED Dec 6, 2023 by Blake Hilkemeier, Atkinson Graphic Karlee Schrunk, an Atkinson native, has officially released her first self-published children's book on Wednesday, Nov. 22, over three y... |
FEATURED Nov 29, 2023 Color a Christmas picture and tell us what you are wishing for. Submit this form to our office by 4 p.m. Dec. 20. The picture may be decorated with crayons, markers, paints, p... |
FEATURED Nov 29, 2023 This year's Hometown Christmas celebration is drawing near. It begins Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. at the Handlebend Building. Here are just a few of the fun things to do when the day com... |
FEATURED Nov 29, 2023 This beautiful (and still functional) W.W. Kimball pump organ was donated to the Holt County Historical Society on November 20, 2023, by the family of Holt County pioneer and ... |
FEATURED Nov 29, 2023 Preliminary results from the 2023 Nebraska November firearm deer season show statewide harvest was down 18% from 2022 and down 29% from the 2018-2022 average. The Nebraska Ga... |
FEATURED Nov 29, 2023 A new counselor and her family have moved to O'Neill. Krista Holeman and her husband Spencer are recent transplants to the community. The couple have three young boys; Maveri... |
FEATURED Nov 29, 2023 Monday, Nov. 27th St. Mary's was the host for the D2-3 District One Acts and the St. Mary's One-Act Team came away with the District Championship and qualified for state. St.... |
FEATURED Nov 22, 2023 Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is proud to share that Lenone Koenig, BSW, is a 2023 Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) “Caring Kind” award winner. Koenig was among 80 Nebr... |
FEATURED Nov 22, 2023 ThE O'NEILL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - donated 48 coats as part of their Coats for Kids program to Central Nebraska Community Services. Pictured from left to right are Grand Knight... |
FEATURED Nov 22, 2023 NEW ROOF - St. Patrick's Church got a new roof last week. Strong Roofing of Fremont did the job in five days including cleanup. Todd Strong, a 1982 OHS graduate, owns the comp... |
FEATURED Nov 22, 2023 The O'Neill Community Foundation Fund recently received a $10,000 donation from Terry & Brian Torpin of Torpin's Rodeo Market. A donation of this size to the O'Neill Comm... |
+2  FEATURED Nov 15, 2023 I want to thank you for having me as your guest speaker today. I want to tell you a little about myself. I am Nick Dannenbring, and I grew up in Menno, SD, and lived there unt... |
+2  FEATURED Nov 15, 2023 CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS HONOR SOCIETY - hosted a Veterans Day breakfast. Senior Brianna Klabenes offers donuts to WWII Army Veteran Bernard Hoffman. After breakfast, area Vete... |
+2  FEATURED Nov 15, 2023 BIG PRIZE WINNERS -The grand prize winners for this year's Ladies Night Out celebration were (l-r): Beth Miles ($300), Jenny Leisy ($200) and Jennifer Dewill ($100). |
FEATURED Nov 15, 2023 Sign-up for the O'Neill Men's Club Toys For Tots is underway. Toys for Tots is to help families in O'Neill who need some assistance during the Holiday season. Children must b... |
FEATURED Nov 15, 2023 For the fifth consecutive year, Avera Foundation was recognized by the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) with the High Performer distinction for 2023. AHP recogniz... |
FEATURED Nov 8, 2023 This Saturday Nov. 11 is Veteran's Day. The November holiday isn't as played up as the Fourth of July, but it is a time to honor the men and women who served in the United ... |
FEATURED Nov 8, 2023 In an exciting development for the local community, the O'Neill Public School District has expressed an interest in acquiring the O'Neill Readiness Center (O'Neill Armory). Th... |
FEATURED Nov 8, 2023 Bright Horizons-O'Neill office would like to proudly announce the recipient of our Outstanding Community Partner award for 2023. Congratulations to the Holt Boyd Community Con... |
FEATURED Nov 8, 2023 Veterans day is honored every 11th of November, and to celebrate, the O'Neill Public High School will be hosting it's annual Veterans Day Program this Friday, Nov. 10. This ce... |
FEATURED Nov 8, 2023 The O'Neill City Council met in regular session on Monday, Nov. 6 with all members of the council present for the meeting. The council opened the bids for renovation of the p... |
FEATURED Nov 1, 2023 O'NEILL ROTARY DONATION - The O'Neill Rotary Club recently donated $1000 to the O'Neill Fire Department. Pictured are (l-r): O'Neill Fire Chief Roger Miller and rotarians Dena... |
FEATURED Nov 1, 2023 In the journey through life, there will always be people who come and go in everyone's lifetime. How long these people are able to stay and the impact they leave on our hearts... |
FEATURED Nov 1, 2023 ATKINSON, NE — On the evening of Oct. 26th, if you drove past West Holt Memorial Hospital you might have noticed some extra ambulance traffic but without any extra sirens. ... |
+3  FEATURED Oct 25, 2023 MEGAN DEMPSEY held a Chamber Ribbon Cutting at her Dietician and Lactation consulting business on Friday, Oct. 20 which is located in south at 223 South 4th Street O'Neill. |
FEATURED Oct 25, 2023 Hammerlun Monuments, your locally owned monument company located in O'Neill, NE has been in business for over 35 years. Owners Mike and Sara Hammerlun took over the family bus... |
FEATURED Updated Oct 26, 2023 The annual O'Neill Trunk or Treat event will be held this Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2-4 p.m. at the O'Neill Public Elementary school parking lot at 1700 N. 4th. The O'Neill Police... |
FEATURED Oct 25, 2023 Oct. 23, 2023 - For the week ending October 22, 2023, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil mo... |
FEATURED Oct 18, 2023 The O'Neill Armory will be sold as is and will be transferred via quitclaim deed to the winning bidder. The state is offering the property via an online auction. The auction... |
+2  FEATURED Oct 18, 2023 Students from O'Neill, St. Mary's, West Holt and Stuart were given the opportunity to examine medical professions courtesy of the Avera St. Anthony's Scrub Camp held last Wedn... |
FEATURED Oct 18, 2023 ATKINSON, NE — West Holt Medical Services (WHMS) was excited to unveil a new mobile medical clinic to the public the last two Fridays in Atkinson and Chambers with flu shots... |
FEATURED Oct 11, 2023 Boyd County, population 1,810. A small sheriff's office comprised of an elected Sheriff and a few Deputies. The residents of Boyd County know the Sheriff by his first name, Ch... |
FEATURED Oct 11, 2023 The O'Neill Fire Department will hold an Open House in connection with Fire Prevention Week which is Oct. 8-14. The open house will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. at th... |
FEATURED Oct 11, 2023 Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will partner with Cubby's Convenience Stores for a ribbon cutting event Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. to unveil O'Neill... |
FEATURED Oct 11, 2023 The O'Neill Community Foundation is proud to announce recent grants benefiting two local organizations, Bright Horizons and the O'Neill Rod and Gun Club. These grants are gear... |
FEATURED Oct 11, 2023 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of an updated COVID-19 vaccine on September 13, 2023. The FDA and CDC recommend this vaccine for anyone 6 months ... |
FEATURED Updated Oct 11, 2023 Courtesy of Steve Liewer and the Omaha World Herald and Terry Miles Holt County Independent A select group of fire chiefs from across the state were on hand at the Nebr... |
FEATURED Updated Oct 11, 2023 ATKINSON — Gerard Keating, founder of the Atkinson, Nebraska-based Keating Family Foundation, announced that the Foundation created a journalism award in the name of Atkinso... |
+2  FEATURED Sep 27, 2023 2023 ST. MARY'S HOMECOMING ROYALTY - (l-r): Freshmen Pyper Ickes, Sophomore Ramsee Hofer, Junior Peyton Thompson, Senior princess Hannah Gleason, Queen Lorissa Reiman, crown b... |
FEATURED Sep 27, 2023 The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce Irish ‘ToberFest BBQ, Brew and Bags was held Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in O'Neill. The weather looked to put a damp... |
FEATURED Sep 27, 2023 KEARNEY – Eight finalists for homecoming royalty were announced Monday during a pep rally on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. William Otte of O'Neill, the son o... |
FEATURED Sep 27, 2023 Nebraska Court Appointed Special Advocate's (CASA) third annual Chalk Art Contest Winners are: • Grand Prize Winners - Carl Edwards & Chelsea Werner of Columbus. • S... |
FEATURED Sep 27, 2023 The City of O'Neill has set it's budget for the 2024 year. The operating budget for this coming year starting Oct. 1 is $12,757,887, which is down six percent from the previo... |
FEATURED Sep 20, 2023 O'Neill Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting was held last Thursday, September 21 for Blush Boutique and Tan which has now moved to its new location at 226 E. Douglas St. in O'N... |
+2  FEATURED Sep 20, 2023 The US Naval Academy Class of 1983 has been enroute from Whidbey Island, WA leaving on August. 23 and planning to arrive at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland on Oct. 5 ... |
FEATURED Sep 20, 2023 Stuart High School is preparing for their upcoming Homecoming celebration to be held Sept. 24th – 29th. Homecoming coronation and a kick-off pep rally will take place on Sun... |
FEATURED Sep 20, 2023 In 2022, the Dobbs decision by the Supreme Court returned control of abortion to the states, and uncovered how vicious the battle for life can be, which means prayer is needed... |
FEATURED Sep 13, 2023 The Spencer Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Spencer Rural Fire District held a push in Ceremony on Sept.10th. The Rural Board took delivery of a Danko “mini-pumper... |
FEATURED Sep 13, 2023 The O'Neill Public School Board of Education has proposed its 2023-2024 budget with a drop of one percent in its tax asking and a two percent drop in its total budget for the ... |
+2  FEATURED Sep 13, 2023 O'Neill Homecoming Royalty 2023: (l-r): Freshman Grace Drueke, sophomore Carley Bordovosky, junior Taylor Staroscik, senior Keeley Chavez, Queen Annie Corkle, King Elijah Kope... |
FEATURED Sep 13, 2023 O'Neill Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting was held last week for the Samaritan's Closet which was formerly the Community Closet at 310 E. Douglas in O'Neill. |
FEATURED Sep 6, 2023 Homecoming is on Friday, Sept. 8. Coronation is at 9 p.m. and dance is at 9:30 p.m. Front row(l-r): Haley Schluns, Autumn Hilker, Keeley Chavez, Annie Corkle and Quincy Young.... |
FEATURED Sep 6, 2023 The Nebraska Department of Economic Development awarded the O'Neill Chamber of Commerce and the O'Neill Development Corporation $1,000,000 from the 2022 round of Nebraska's Ru... |
FEATURED Sep 6, 2023 Country Lane Retirement Village and AseraCare Hospice are excited to launch a new, ongoing care group for O'Neill and our surrounding communities. The collaboration aims to op... |
FEATURED Sep 6, 2023 Dr. Todd Hope was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and is a graduate of Cornerstone University. He obtained his medical degree from University College, Dublin, Ireland. Upon comple... |
FEATURED Sep 6, 2023 Story from Holt County TeamMates The new school year has started and that means TeamMates is renewing their mentoring program in Holt County schools and is beginning their a... |
FEATURED Sep 6, 2023 By Jeff Yost, Nebraska Community Foundation Every day I hear amazing stories of community members pulling together to create fantastic outcomes in the places they love. Behin... |
FEATURED Aug 30, 2023 Gracie Kaup, Stuart FFA Reporter As the summer break came to an end, FFA members had to slow down and rework their schedule to balance school, athletics, extracurricular acti... |
FEATURED Aug 30, 2023 The annual O'Neill Irish ToberFest BBQ & Brew will be held again this year on Saturday, Sept. 23 with the festivities taking place at the O'Neill Knights of Columbus Hall.... |
FEATURED Aug 30, 2023 The North Central District Health Department would like to report that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Holt County near O'Neill. Residents should take prec... |
FEATURED Aug 30, 2023 The Meals On Wheels program which was closed due to the O'Neill Senior Center being closed more than a month ago. The program however will be starting up again with the meals... |
FEATURED Aug 23, 2023 The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced Monday that work operations have started with work starting at the following locations: Highway 281, from Spencer to the So... |
+2  FEATURED Aug 23, 2023 Generous HCAS Donation - Breck and Brileigh Olberding have been Inspired by the book, “Brave Like That” read as part of Atkinson Public Library's summer book club. During ... |
FEATURED Aug 23, 2023 O'Neill Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the I Don't Care Bar and Grill on Saturday, August 19 at its location on N. 5th Street |
FEATURED Aug 23, 2023 This week in O'Neill has been one of the hottest this year, with temperatures reaching triple digits. The heat can have some seriously negative effects on the body. Here are s... |
+4  FEATURED Aug 23, 2023 2023 Atkinson Hay Days Parade - Greater Sandhills Clinic won first place in the Parade with their float "A League Of Their Own" The theme of this year's parade was "Sunshine F... |
+3  FEATURED Aug 16, 2023 FAIR HELP HONORED - The Chambers Volunteer Fire Department was honored this year for their dedication and service to the Holt County Fair. Due to events requiring the service ... |
FEATURED Aug 16, 2023 An O'Neill native will be an honored guest and speaker at the 104th Annual American Legion National Convention. The convention will be held August 25 -31 in Charlotte NC. Kei... |
FEATURED Aug 16, 2023 Friday, August 18 marks the day the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry will be making a stop at the Handlebend Building here in O'Neill. Who are they exactly? They ar... |
FEATURED Aug 9, 2023 O'NEILL PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2023-2024 NEW STAFF - Back row (l-r): Heather Heller (paraeducator), Seth Ehlers (Science teacher), Clarie Morrow (Kindergarten teacher), Emily Morr... |
FEATURED Aug 9, 2023 The Lion's Kiddie Park is a fun, beautiful and relaxing park. You can shoot hoops, have a picnic, go for a swing, climb the monkey bars and slide down the Tornado Slide! It ha... |
FEATURED Aug 9, 2023 This year will mark the 83rd year of the Atkinson Hay Days celebration held in Atkinson. Events start on Friday, August 18 and run until the 20th. Friday, August 18 will offi... |
FEATURED Aug 9, 2023 Times are changing, as they say, and the O'Neill Golden Age Center is a victim. "Due to a sudden employment change in the staff at the center in the last month or so, the boa... |
FEATURED Aug 2, 2023 The Holt County Supervisors met on July 31 for their regular end-of-the-month meeting. One of the last items on the agenda was the Boyd Holt E-911 discussion. The Boyd Holt ... |
FEATURED Aug 2, 2023 Dennis R. McBride, the current mayor of Wauwatosa in Wisconsin, visited O'Neill recently. He passed through the small town while traveling, and decided to make a stop. McBrid... |
+5  FEATURED Aug 2, 2023 PAGE COMMUNITY DAY PARADE - The Farmer's Store had a parade entry as part of Page Community Day held last Saturday, July 29. Pictured is owner Jo (VanEvery) Leichleiter throwi... |
+3  FEATURED Jul 26, 2023 O'Neill Girl Scouts Generosity - The O'Neill Girl Scouts recently presented the O'Neill Fire Department with some girl Scout Cookies for all the good things the department doe... |
FEATURED Jul 26, 2023 The City of Atkinson (pop.1,298) has earned state recognition for leading partnerships to grow businesses, build housing and invest in downtown infrastructure. This week, the ... |
FEATURED Jul 26, 2023 The Holt County Fair is just about a week away with 4-H events starting late next week and the main events being held Monday through Saturday, August 7-12 at the Holt County F... |
FEATURED Jul 26, 2023 The O'Neill Community Foundation Fund is excited to announce the availability of grant funds for local non-profit organizations in the O'Neill area. These grants aim to suppor... |
+4  FEATURED Jul 19, 2023 SUMMERFEST TURTLE RACE WINNERs (l-r): Ozzy Drueke, Vera Simons and Ellie Simons all cousins participated in the turtle race on Saturday during Summerfest. Vera's turtle was th... |
+1.5  FEATURED Jul 19, 2023 The Atkinson Community Foundation Fund (ACFF) recently donated $3,500 to the Atkinson Community Thrift Shop to assist with its new flooring project. This included replacing th... |
FEATURED Jul 19, 2023 The Community of Page will be celebrating Community Day on Saturday, July 29 and has a lot of activities planned for the whole family! The day will start at 9 a.m. with the F... |
+4  FEATURED Jul 12, 2023 Stuart 4th of July parade - This years Grand Marshals were Francis and Deb Kaup. |
FEATURED Jul 12, 2023 O'Neill Fire Department donation - Scott Poese hands a donation of a $1,000 to O'Neill Fire Chief Roger Miller. The donation was from the estate of Gil Poese. |
FEATURED Jul 12, 2023 An annual community Christmastime event is set to return to O'Neill in about six months. December 2012 marked the first of what was to become the annual Christmas Closet. Chr... |
FEATURED Jul 5, 2023 Courtesy Marita Placek A large crowd attended Dr. Doug Bamforth's presentation at the Lynch Community Hall on Sunday morning, June 18, of Lynch's JuneFest weekend. Dr. Bamfor... |
FEATURED Jul 5, 2023 For more than 70 years, a stripe through the middle of the United States extending from Texas north to Nebraska was known as Tornado Alley. But meteorologists say that in the... |
FEATURED Jul 5, 2023 Gov. Jim Pillen stopped in O'Neill during a two-day fly around to central and western communities. Six stops were included in the trip on Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, Jun... |
FEATURED Jun 28, 2023 The recent tension between the E-911 board and Fire Departments, EMS and Law Enforcement from both Boyd and Holt County came to a head on Tuesday, June 20th, as representative... |
+2  FEATURED Jun 28, 2023 O'Neill Fire Department new EMT's - (l-r): Brandi Feringher and Antonela Quijada recently completed their Emergency Medical Technician Class and passed their National Registry... |
FEATURED Jun 28, 2023 Linemen with NPPD repair lines down at the corner of Fifth and Hynes on Saturday morning. A significant wind storm went through the area early Saturday morning with 60 mph sus... |
+2  FEATURED Updated Jun 28, 2023 A Quick History of Flag Day June 14th is National Flag Day, a day to remember America's history and celebrate our freedom and democracy. This holiday was first proposed by a ... |
FEATURED Jun 21, 2023 Holt County Economic Development is excited to announce the hire of Mike Peterson as our new Project Manager! Peterson joins Holt County Economic Development as the Project M... |
FEATURED Jun 21, 2023 On Sunday, June 25, O'Neill will be hosting a gun safety course at 2 p.m. at the old gym in the High School. The instructor will be Bill Price. The goal will be to try and ed... |
FEATURED Jun 21, 2023 By John Robert Smith, May 25, 2023 My paternal great-grandfather's brother, Edward A. Frolkey (1876-1898), was raised on Garfield Table, Lincoln County, Nebraska, and enliste... |
FEATURED Jun 14, 2023 HEAD ON COLLISION - A two vehicle accident occurred on Friday, June 9 around 6 p.m. near Inman. The accident involved one passenger in each vehicle. The female driver of the r... |
FEATURED Jun 14, 2023 On June 7, 2023, the North Central District Health Department issued the following press release regarding the Tobacco Compliance Results for surrounding counties. Area Subst... |
FEATURED Jun 14, 2023 From the Holt County Roads Department: Weather permitting, work began on June 12, 2023, on County Road 870 in Holt County. The project is located 6 miles south of Atkinson Hig... |
FEATURED Jun 14, 2023 The O'Neill Irish Walk of Fame and the Fenian Women's Auxiliary invite you to their Quarter-Way to St. Patrick's Day Irish Music Concert with, direct from Ireland, Derek Warfi... |
+2  FEATURED Jun 14, 2023 Scott Nelson is fulfilling his dream through his job. The job he works in is electronics which he has had an interest in growing up on the family ranch north of O'Neill in the... |
+2  FEATURED Jun 7, 2023 The O'Neill Summerfest concert is drawing closer, and it promises to be a good one this year. Brought to you by the O'Neill Chamber of Commerce, this year's concert will be h... |
FEATURED Updated Jun 14, 2023 Project Manager Dan Ziska has announced two road construction projects set to begin in Holt County. -Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin Monday, June 12th for bot... |
FEATURED Jun 7, 2023 On Wednesday, May 24 at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Atkinson Police Department was contacted in reference to a road rage incident. The caller drove to the 700 block of E. St... |
FEATURED Jun 7, 2023 Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is pleased to announce that its new Emergency Department will officially open on Tuesday, June 6. A public open house, blessing and ribbon-cuttin... |
FEATURED Jul 7, 2023 The Boyd-Holt County Dispatch Center is responsible for the calling out of law enforcement and emergency medical services and fire department response in Holt and Boyd County.... |
+2  FEATURED Updated Jun 7, 2023 By LuAnn Schindler Summerland Advocate Messenger A longtime Ewing businessman and a couple known for service to the community were recognized Sunday as the 2023 class in the ... |
+2  FEATURED Updated Jun 7, 2023 Memorial Day is always observed on the last Monday of May each year and occurs this year on May 30. Although you probably know that Memorial Day honors those who have lost the... |
FEATURED Updated May 31, 2023 Congratulations to the O'Neill Summerfest Rodeo Committee on winning the 2022 Mid-States Small Purse Rodeo of the Year. The committee has won this award seven consecutive year... |
FEATURED Updated May 31, 2023 O'Neill Area Chamber Of Commerce Ribbon Cutting - The new McDonald's building was completed last year in December. The ribbon cutting was held last week, Friday, May 19th, wit... |
+2  FEATURED Updated May 31, 2023 O'Neill, Neb. (May 19, 2023) – Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is pleased to announce the completion of phase one of an expansion and renovation of its Emergency and Radiology ... |
FEATURED Updated May 31, 2023 Several sessions will be held during Northeast Community College's 2023 O'Neill Health Conference. Upon completion of the conference, participants will be able to self-report ... |
FEATURED Updated May 31, 2023 On May, 16 the Holt County Sheriff's Office, Holt County Attorney and Coroner's Office, Nebraska State Patrol and the Chambers Fire Department responded to a reported aircraft... |
FEATURED Updated May 24, 2023 Picturerd are front row (l-r): Trenadi Dodds, Sydney Estill, Chiana Tubbs and Sarah Wallinger. Second row (l-r): Layne Wallinger, Jeffrey Miksch, Tory Thurlow, Graham Stephens... |
FEATURED May 17, 2023 Last Friday's storms brought much needed rain to the area as well as the potential for severe weather. Storm spotter crews with Reed Timmer came into the area with the potent... |
FEATURED Updated May 31, 2023 Members of the O'Neill Fire Department took the pack test which is an endurance fitness test to be eligible to check into larger wildland fires that are run by the a federal a... |
FEATURED May 17, 2023 (LINCOLN, NEB.) – The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the recipients of $22,825,000 in awards through the 2022 round of Nebraska's Rural Workforc... |
FEATURED May 10, 2023 The residence at 308 S. 1st St. was the scene of a structure fire on Saturday, May 6. The house was occupied. The fire started in the roof of the house with the firemen cuttin... |
FEATURED May 10, 2023 Weather permitting, work will begin May 15, 2023 on County Road 887 in Holt County, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The project is east of the Stone Wi... |
FEATURED May 10, 2023 North Central District Health Department is pleased to announce their newest Executive Director, Heidi Kuklis. Heidi joined the NCDHD team in Feb. 2023 and is already quite f... |
FEATURED May 10, 2023 The O'Neill Rotary Club has been a sponsor of an Interact Club at the O'Neill High School. Interact is Rotary International's service club for young people ages 12 to 18. ... |
FEATURED May 3, 2023 Retiring manager - Dennis Ryan receives a placque from Brenda Carhart in recognition of his many years of working for Carhart Lumber. Dennis started his official career in 198... |
FEATURED May 3, 2023 The City of O'Neill has planted a tree on Arbor Day as part of the tree city program. The city plants trees in both Ford as well as Carney Park and the Cemetery. The city is a... |
FEATURED May 3, 2023 The Nebraska Supreme Court held an oral argument session at the O'Neill High School Gym last Thursday, April 27. The premise as part of law enforcement was an educationally en... |
FEATURED Apr 26, 2023 People living in more than a half-dozen states could see a dazzling and surprising display of the Northern Lights this last weekend. It's was an"exceptional" event. The dancin... |
FEATURED Apr 26, 2023 To celebrate Law Day, the Justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court will create a courtroom on the stage of O'Neill High School on Thursday, April 27, 2023, for an oral argument ... |
FEATURED Apr 26, 2023 On Saturday April 22, 2023 the Boyd County Sheriff's Office was contacted about a possible forced abduction originating from Wager, South Dakota. The suspect and victim had be... |
FEATURED Apr 26, 2023 On Friday April 21st, the O'Neill High School Band traveled to Ainsworth to perform in the NSAA District III Music Contest. It proved to be another successful day for the band... |
FEATURED Apr 26, 2023 Gov. Jim Pillen signed a bill into law on Tuesday, April 25 which the Nebraska Legislature voted 33-14 to pass last week. Legislative Bill 77, “LB 77” by Senator Tom Brewe... |
FEATURED Apr 26, 2023 The Village of Stuart has been informed that they successfully acquired a grant to improve their natural gas system from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administra... |
+2  FEATURED Apr 19, 2023 O'Neill high school Prom royalty - (l-r): Carter Hickey, Landon Classen, Kyler Dean, Brady Brown, King Salvador Rodriguez, Queen Emma Smith, Ava Chohon, Kiley Laible, Sydney Y... |
FEATURED Apr 19, 2023 O'NEILL– The Board of Governors of Northeast Community College held its April board meeting in the community of O'Neill. The meeting was held at Northeast's extended campus ... |
FEATURED Apr 19, 2023 A new business is coming to Stuart this summer. Owner and founder Kiplee Castleberry and her family relocated from Montana to Atkinson in the summer of 2021. Alongside her ra... |
FEATURED Apr 12, 2023 Front row (l-r): Harley Cahoy, Ava Chohon, Emma Smith, Kiley Laible, and Sydney Young (not pictured). Second row (l-r): Kyler Dean, Salvador Rodriguez, Carter Hickey, Landon C... |
FEATURED Apr 12, 2023 Holt County Visitors Committee Donation - Lauri Havranek presents a check to Natalie Butterfield of the Fenians society. The money will be used for a concert in June. |
FEATURED Apr 12, 2023 There were over 500 children ready to hunt eggs at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. Special thanks to Gold Egg prize sponsors, Neko's Pub, O'Neill Mens Club and M&M Auction an... |
FEATURED Apr 12, 2023 The City of O'Neill Police Department is going to begin enforcing the nuisance abatement procedure and abandoned vehicle code under section 2-601 - Section 2-702- and Section ... |
FEATURED Apr 5, 2023 The Holt County Independent has made the decision to no longer print its church page. "The page which lists times of services and names of ministers has run its course", said... |
FEATURED Apr 5, 2023 Washington, D.C. (March 31, 2023)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that Jon Schmaderer, President & CEO of The Tri-County Bank, Stua... |
FEATURED Apr 5, 2023 The Churches here in O'Neill are gearing up to celebrate Easter this year. The following are the dates and services of what will be offered. Assembly of God Church April 6 —... |
FEATURED Apr 5, 2023 LuAnn Schindler, Publisher Summerland Advocate Messenger A resolution regarding perpetual water and conservation easements will go back to the Holt County Planning and Zon... |
FEATURED Apr 5, 2023 The O'Neill City Council met on Monday evening for the April meeting with all council members present. The agenda was short, with the council taking care of a Liquor applicat... |
FEATURED Mar 29, 2023 The Holt County Animal Shelter was recently visited by Kris from Jordan's Way. Kris and his team have been making their way around the U.S. in the hopes of raising money and a... |
+6  FEATURED Mar 29, 2023 The O'Neill Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet last Tuesday at the O'Neill Community Center. The chamber holds the event annually to celebrate what is going on... |
FEATURED Mar 22, 2023 Inspired by a true movement, JESUS REVOLUTION tells the story of a young Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney) being raised by his struggling mother, Charlene (Kimberly Williams-Paisley... |
+5  FEATURED Mar 22, 2023 The 56th St. Patrick's Day Celebration is in the books. The threat of weather and then bitter cold kept the planners of the celebration on their toes. The painting of the Sham... |
FEATURED Mar 22, 2023 by LuAnn Schindler Summerland Advocate A resolution opposing perpetual land and water conservation easements will be included in Holt County zoning documents. Planning and z... |
+2  FEATURED Mar 15, 2023 Wednesday, March 15 the newest inductees into the O'Neill Irish Hall of Fame were honored with their names set in stone on the streets of O'Neill. This year the inductees were... |
FEATURED Mar 15, 2023 The Holt County Animal Shelter here in O'Neill has been nominated to be included as a part of the Jordan's Way National Tour starting March 23! The folks over at HCAS would li... |
FEATURED Mar 15, 2023 The O'Neill Police Department, with assistance from the Holt County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Game and Parks, executed two search warrants on March ... |
FEATURED Mar 15, 2023 The O'Neill Fire Department was called to a semi-truck fire on Thursday, March 9, three miles east of O'Neill. The truck was backing to pick up a load of hogs when it started ... |
FEATURED Mar 15, 2023 Top O' The Rock Designs held their O'Neill Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting last Friday, March 10 at the former Chesterfield bar building in downtown O'Neill. |
FEATURED Mar 8, 2023 The St. Pat's Celebration here in O'Neill is drawing closer. The event is full of fun-filled events that last over the course of five days. One of these events is the Fun Run ... |
FEATURED Mar 8, 2023 The Cinch Timed Event Championship wrapped up Saturday night at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma and Riley Wakefield of O'Neill ended his rookie year in the event by fini... |
FEATURED Mar 8, 2023 `The CASA of NorthCentral Nebraska Board of Directors wishes to congratulate our first cohort of CASA Volunteers! A swearing-in ceremony, followed by a reception was convened ... |
FEATURED Mar 8, 2023 The O'Neill Girl Scouts were out this weekend in the lovely weather with a stand in front of the WildFlour Store in downtown O'Neill. With every Girl Scout Cookie purchase, yo... |
FEATURED Mar 1, 2023 The 56th St. Patrick's Day Celebration is just under two weeks away with the celebration beginning on Tuesday, March, 14 and running until Saturday, March 18. This years them... |
FEATURED Mar 1, 2023 The O'Neill Volunteer Fire Department recently announced that the department has been awarded $75,000 towards the purchase of a new ambulance. Alex Miles, O'Neill Ambulance C... |
FEATURED Mar 1, 2023 Pursuant to their franchise agreement with the City of O'Neill, Three River Communications will host a Community Meeting on Friday. March 3, 2023, at the O'Neill Community Cen... |
FEATURED Mar 1, 2023 The Friends of the O'Neill Library invites you to attend their annual St. Patrick's Day celebration on Thursday March 16th from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the O'Neill Community... |
FEATURED Feb 22, 2023 Independent readers who pickup their paper Wednesday can take part in the O'Neill Senior Center Health Clinic on Thursday, Feb. 23 starting at 10 a.m. at the senior center. Se... |
FEATURED Feb 22, 2023 The 18th Annual Ponca Creek Pheasant's Forever Banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Spencer Community Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Come enjoy a prime rib supper, fun ga... |
FEATURED Feb 22, 2023 Bomgaars recently donated $2,623 to the Avera St. Anthony's Hospital Outpatient Oncology and Infusion Center in order to support patient needs. The retail chain's annual fundr... |
+4  FEATURED Feb 15, 2023 Chief Ryan Walters presents Brant Pavel the fireman of the year award. |
FEATURED Feb 15, 2023 Torpin's Rodeo Market donated $5,000 to the O'Neill Senior Center. Pictured are (l-r): O'Neill Senior Center Board Members Don Baker and Judy Stauffer and Brian and Terry Torp... |
FEATURED Feb 15, 2023 AMES, Iowa - Summit Carbon Solutions reached another major milestone this week as landowners across the Midwest have voluntarily signed easement agreements accounting for more... |
FEATURED Feb 15, 2023 The O'Neill Development Corporation is applying for a competitive $1 million grant from the Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF), administered by the Nebraska Department of Eco... |
FEATURED Feb 8, 2023 O'NEILL, Neb. (Feb. 3, 2023) – The public is asked to use an emergency phone line to call Avera St. Anthony's Hospital the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 8, while work is done o... |
FEATURED Feb 8, 2023 The O'Neill Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting its annual fireman's appreciation dance this Saturday, Feb. 11 at the O'Neill Community Center. Food will be served star... |
FEATURED Feb 8, 2023 Laura Reynoldson, recipient of the 2022 Outstanding County Court Clerk Magistrate Award, will be featured for her achievement on the front of the Judicial Branch Website begin... |
FEATURED Feb 8, 2023 In recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month, North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) today announces the successful completion of a $125,000 challenge g... |
FEATURED Feb 8, 2023 St. Mary's School is having a Red Carpet Gala on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the O'Neill Community Center. The event will run from 5 p.m. to Midnight. This is a semi-formal ... |
+2  FEATURED Feb 1, 2023 Another weather system dumped approximately eight inches of snow this past Friday night and into Saturday. The weather caused traffic conditions to become treacherous, causing... |
FEATURED Feb 1, 2023 The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Friday, January 27 for Behind the Lens by Tara, located at 87591 North Highway 281 O'Neill. Photo courtesy Shirley C... |
FEATURED Feb 1, 2023 The TeamMates North Central Regional Coordinator, Tiffany Egger, welcomes Amy Shane in her new role as the Program Coordinator of Holt County TeamMates. Amy has had extensive ... |
FEATURED Feb 1, 2023 O'Neill Junior-Senior High School is pleased to announce that it has once again been designated as an Apple Distinguished School for their continuous innovation in learning, t... |
FEATURED Jan 25, 2023 The Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association has announced their Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2023! The NSWCA was created in 1975 by a group of wrestling ... |
FEATURED Jan 25, 2023 The O'Neill St. Patrick's day celebration for 2023 will be held on Saturday, March 18. The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce is looking for help in coming up with a theme for this y... |
FEATURED Jan 25, 2023 Avera is pleased to announce that Theresa Guenther, BA, MSE, has been named the CEO of Avera Creighton Hospital. She is currently serving as the interim CEO, and the permanent... |
FEATURED Jan 18, 2023 KBRX RADIO TYLER HOLCOMB, KBRX SPORTS O'Neill Alum and Eagles basketball coach Seth Kallhoff started off his new year by earning his 200th career win against Winnebago on Th... |
FEATURED Jan 18, 2023 Neko's Pub in O'Neill and the O'Neill Rotary club teamed up to raise money for the lunch programs at O'Neill Public School & St. Mary's School. They were able to donate almost... |
FEATURED Jan 18, 2023 The O'Neill Fire & Rescue has recently released its call numbers for the year. The department which is staffed by 32 people respond to ambulance and fire calls bounded in... |
FEATURED Jan 18, 2023 Farmers National Company, the nation's leading farm and ranch management and agricultural real estate sales company are pleased to announce that Dave Hickey, a real estate age... |
FEATURED Jan 18, 2023 The O'Neill Street Department is spending its funding this year in the form of snow removal. The beginning of the year storm dumped 17- 19 inches of snow on the city of O'Neil... |
FEATURED Jan 11, 2023 Mark your calendars for Saturday, Jan. 28 for the Lucha Mex and Boxing Ice War event happening here in O'Neill. This will be a day full of non-stop live pro wrestling action. ... |
FEATURED Jan 11, 2023 O'Neill Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the Teal Diner in O'Neill. The diner is located at: 49313 Sale Barn Rd, O'Neill Shamrock Livestock Market in O'Neill. The ... |
FEATURED Jan 11, 2023 The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce will be holding it's annual banquet next Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the O'Neill Community Center in O'Neill. The banquet will begin at 5 p.m. and t... |
+2  FEATURED Jan 11, 2023 The O'Neill Summerfest Entertainment Committee have announced the lineup for the Summerfest Concert which will be on Saturday, July 15, 2023. William Clark Green & Americ... |
FEATURED Jan 11, 2023 The West Holt Medical Services Foundation (WHMSF) strives to support both West Holt Medical Services and the surrounding communities, and fostering volunteerism is a large par... |
FEATURED Jun 17, 2025 Board of Education Regular Board Meeting June 9, 2025 Board Members Amy Jo Rowse - President Coby Welke - Vice President Monica Huber - Vice President-Elect Aaron Sorensen - M... |
FEATURED May 21, 2025 Board of Education Regular Board Meeting May 12, 2025 Board Members Amy Jo Rowse - President Coby Welke - Vice President Monica Huber - Vice President-Elect Aaron Sorensen - M... |
FEATURED Apr 22, 2025 Board of Education Regular Board Meeting April 14, 2025 Board Members Amy Jo Rowse - President Coby Welke - Vice President Monica Huber - Vice President-Elect Aaron Sorensen -... |
FEATURED Jun 24, 2025 CHAMBERS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING A meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on June 16, 2025, in ... |
FEATURED Jul 9, 2025 Meeting minutes for the regular monthly Village of Inman Board of Trustees held on July 7, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Nicole Campbell, Chairperson, at 7:31 p.m.... |
FEATURED Jun 3, 2025 CHAMBERS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING A meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on May 19, 2025, in R... |
FEATURED Jun 3, 2025 Meeting minutes for the regular monthly Village of Inman Board of Trustees held on June 2, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Nicole Campbell, Chairperson, at 7:30 p.m.... |
FEATURED Apr 29, 2025 CHAMBERS BOARD OF EDUCATION AMERICAN CIVICS COMMITTEE MEETING The American Civics Committee meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open ... |
FEATURED May 7, 2025 Meeting minutes for the regular monthly Village of Inman Board of Trustees held on May 5, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Nicole, Chairperson, at 7:30 p.m. Roll call... |
FEATURED Jun 24, 2025 Date: 6-12-2025 The Holt County Weed Board met in regular session. This meeting was publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S, 1943 Notice of meeting given in advance ther... |
FEATURED Apr 29, 2025 Date: April 10, 2025 The Holt County Weed Board met in regular session. This meeting was publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S, 1943. Notice of meeting given in advanc... |
FEATURED May 27, 2025 Date: May 8, 2025 The Holt County Weed Board met in regular session. This meeting was publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S, 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance t... |
FEATURED Apr 1, 2025 Date: March 6, 2025 The Holt County Weed Board met in regular session. This meeting was publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S, 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance... |
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FEATURED Apr 6, 2022 Come out and support the O'Neill and St. Mary's High School students as they perform the classic, Peter Pan! There are a few “twists” in this adaptation that are sure to ... |
FEATURED Updated Feb 7, 2022 Barry DeKay of Niobrara announced he has filed the paperwork with the Nebraska Secretary of State to run for the Nebraska Legislature in District 40. Earlier this week, State ... |
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Updated Feb 7, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that O'NEILL LANES, LLC, A Nebraska Limited Liability Company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with LEE J. ... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 January 18, 2022 O'Neill, Nebraska The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present. County Assessor Tim Wallinger, County Treasure... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 Board of Education Regular Meeting January 10, 2022 Board Members Gene Chohon - President Amy Jo Rowse - Vice President Coby Welke - Vice President-Elect Barton Becker - Membe... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 3rd day of January, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Scott Menish,... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 3rd day of January, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Scott Menish,... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 January 13, 2022 John Hammerlun opens the meeting at 6:00 PM. Present: Dan Drueke, Tom Welsh, Kevin DeKay, Dan Pribil, Dustin Breiner Supervisor and Bill Babutzke Weed Superin... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 The Inman Village Board held their regular meeting at the Inman Community Center on December 28th, 2021 as published pursuant to Section 1-112 of the municipal code. The meeti... |
FEATURED Updated Feb 7, 2022 Get ready to let your hair down when summer 2022 kicks off in Ewing, as Ewing Young Members Club presents Hairball. The bodacious 80s rockers will take center stage and presen... |
FEATURED Updated Feb 7, 2022 The O'Neill Water Department has a new water supervisor. Jason Baker took the job starting Dec. 1 from retiring supervisor Curt Kizzire. Kizzire was an employee of the City of... |
FEATURED Updated Feb 7, 2022 Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation Board of Directors would like to introduce Matt Fritz as their new General Manager. Matt came to Niobrara Valley with 20 years ... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 Notice of Organization of 2K LAND, LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice is hereby given that 2K Land, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized ... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 The Inman Village Board held their regular meeting at the Inman Community Center on November 29th, 2021 as published pursuant to Section 1-112 of the municipal code. The meeti... |
FEATURED Updated Feb 7, 2022 The Inman Village Board held their regular meeting at the Inman Community Center on November 29th, 2021 as published pursuant to Section 1-112 of the municipal code. The meeti... |
FEATURED Updated Feb 7, 2022 Elizabeth Tegtmeier, candidate for Nebraska State Board of Education District 7, announced an upcoming meet and greet in O'Neill. Join Politics Uncorked for a chance to meet E... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 December 2, 2021 Dan Pribil opens the meeting at 6:30 PM Present: Dan Drueke, Tom Welsh, Kevin DeKay, Dan Pribil, Scott Keyes and Bill Babutzke Weed Superintendent. Excused: ... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 Notice of organization of JP Enterprises, llc a nebraska limited liability Company Copple, Rockey, Schlecht & Mason P.C., L.L.O. Norfolk, Nebraska Notice is hereby given t... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 Board of Education Committee Meeting DECEMBER 13, 2021 Board Members Gene Chohon - President Amy Jo Rowse - Vice President Coby Welke - Vice President-Elect Barton Becker - Me... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 Notice in the county court of holt county, Nebraska Estate of Frank Soukup, Deceased Estate No. PR 21-31 Notice is hereby given that a final account and report of administrati... |
+2  FEATURED Mar 3, 2022 The St. Mary's Cardinal Basketball teams have a lot to celebrate this year as both the girls and boys teams have won their district games and will advance to the state tourney... |
FEATURED Jul 12, 2024 The North Central District Health Department would like to report that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Holt County near O'Neill. Residents should take preca... |
Updated Feb 6, 2022 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED UNLESS YOU ACT YOU WILL LOSE THIS PROPERTY To: WILLIAM CROSS, DORA CROSS, PERSONS IN POSSESSION OR OCCUPANCY of 209 N 2ND ST, PAGE, NE 68766... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 O'Neill, Nebraska The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present except Breiner. County Assessor Tim Wallinger, County Treasurer ... |
Updated Feb 6, 2022 NOTICE OF MEETING HOLT COUNTY AG SOCIETY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Holt County Agricultural Society will be held, Monday, January 3rd, 2021 at 8:0... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 O'Neill and Atkinson firemen reported to a structure fire on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 404 N. 12 St. in O'Neill. The original call came in at 10:30 p.m. and O'Neill was dispatched t... |
FEATURED Updated Feb 7, 2022 The O'Neill Chamber of Commerce has started it's 12 Days of Christmas promotion. Each business that signed up to participate in the promotion will be assigned a special day fo... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 The Inman Village Board held their regular meeting at the Inman Community Center on November 29th, 2021 as published pursuant to Section 1-112 of the municipal code. The meeti... |
Updated Feb 7, 2022 A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 6th day of December, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Scott Menish... |
+3  FEATURED Updated Feb 14, 2022 The O'Neill Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet last Friday at the O'Neill Community Center. Honors were bestowed for Customer Service, Community Ambassador and C... |
 0:14 Jan 16, 2022 Work has begun by Prouty Construction of O'Neill on the O'Neill American Legion Club being torn down. |
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