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St. Mary's Annual Passion Play

Apr 23, 2025 (0)

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
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Summerfest 2025 To Host Sam Barber For Entertainment

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...

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Elvis Impersonator To Perform On Thursday Of Summerfest

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...

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Renewable Fuels Month Shows Importance Of Biofuels For Nebraska

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...
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O'Neill High School & St. Mary's Prom

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.

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Chamber Of Commerce Ribbon Cutting For Davidson Guns

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...

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O'Neill Police Department Addressing Nuisance Properties

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...

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Drought Tightens Grip On Nebraska

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...

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2025 OHS Prom Royalty Candidates

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, ...

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Girls On The Run Sunday, April 27

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 ...

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Farmers Pride Invests In Community With Grants

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...

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Child Abuse Prevention Month Recognized At Proclamation

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...
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Area Speech Teams Take Home Top Three At State Championships

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. ...

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Prescribed Burn Associations Help Clear Ground Safely With Fire

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...

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How An Explosion And Damaged Gym Brought O'Neill St. Mary's Together For State Run

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...

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Nebraska And Holt/Boyd Community Connections Collaborative To Observe Child Abuse Prevention Month In April

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...
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Nebraska Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Held In O'Neill March 11

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...
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St. Patrick's Celebration Held Despite Weather

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, ...
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Riley Wakefield Named This Year's Mr. Irish

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...

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St. Mary's Graduate Makes Contribution To Tracking Diseases Such As Alzheimer's

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...

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Public Notices (4-17-2025)

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...

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Public Notices (4-24-2025)

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...

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Avera St. Anthony's Hospital Named to National Top 100 List for 2025

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...

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Great Plains State Bank To Host Grand Opening Friday

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...

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Public Notices (4-10-2025)

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, ...

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Village of Inman Proceedings (4-10-2025)

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...

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Village of Inman Proceedings (3-13-2025)

Updated Mar 12, 2025

Meeting minutes for the regular monthly Village of Inman Board of Trustees held on March 3, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Nicole, Chairperson, at 7:30 p.m. Roll ca...

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Public Notices (4-01-2025)

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, ...

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City of O'Neill Proceedings (4-17-2025)

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, ...

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Public Notices (03-27-2025)

Mar 25, 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, f/k/a S...

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City of O'Neill Proceedings (3-13-2025)

Updated Mar 12, 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 3rd day of March, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Scott Menish, ...

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Public Notices (03-13-2025)

Updated Mar 12, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BLACK & WHITE, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The reg...

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Grass Fire Near Chambers Contained By Area Fire Departments

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 ...

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OHS Welding & Fabrication Class Participate In Multi-School Contest

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...
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St. Mary's Students Display Art In Hospital Setting

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...

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Public Notices (03-6-2025)

Updated Mar 5, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SKYLINE AEROWORKS, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The reg...
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Irish Hall Of Fame Selects Allan And Poese To Honor This Year

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...

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St. Pat's Celebration Only Two Weeks Away

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 ...

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Mr. Irish Contest Looking For Contestants

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...

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Feline Foundation Receives Big Donation

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...

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Great Plains State Bank Opens New Location In O'Neill On Feb. 24

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...

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Deputy Steven Binkerd Passes As Result Of Auto Accident

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....

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Accura HealthCare To Close Butte Senior Living Facility

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...

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O'Neill Arbor Care Nursing Home Taken Over By Accura HealthCare

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...

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$2,000 in donations raised for Bridgehead

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...

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Lisa Harte Is Changing The Face Of Freight, One Truckload At A Time

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 ...

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Farmers National Announces Wakefield As Associate

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...

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O'Neill Man Dies At Department Of Corrections Treatment Center

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...

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Wheeler County Sheriff's Deputy Seizes Drugs

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...

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Gov. Pillen Testifies On Legislation To Ban Cell Phones In Schools

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...

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OHS Frolics Royalty Crowned

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...

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Knights Of Colombus Free Throw Contest Winners

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...

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Avera Receives Big Donation from Bomgaars

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...

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The Meaning Behind Sending Flowers: A Gesture Of Love

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...

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Holt County Law Enforcement See Wages Increase

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...

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OHS Frolics This Friday Evening

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...

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OHS Selected As Recipient Of NebraskARTS Award

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...

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O'Neill Fire & Rescue Receive New Ambulance

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 ...

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O'Neill Police Department Raises Funds For K-9 Unit

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...
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World War II Veterans Honored By NE State Veterans Office

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...
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Police Department Receives Donations For Canine Unit

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.

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HomeTown Leadership Institute Seeks Applicants

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...

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Fire Departments Called To Trailer Home Fire In Ewing

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...

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Theme For The 2025 O'Neill St. Patrick's Day Celebration Announced

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 ...

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HCAS Meets Shoe Collection Goal

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...

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St. Mary's Crowns Winter Dance Royalty

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...

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2025 Nebraska Legislative Session Underway

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...

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OPD K-9 Program On Track

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...

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City Faces Fiscal Shortfall Due To Lack Of FEMA Funding

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...

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Avera Welcomes First Baby of 2025

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...

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O'Neill Native Serves Aboard Future Navy Warship

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...
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2024: A Look Back At The Year

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...

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HCAS Close To Shoe Collection Goal

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...

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O'Neill Police Department Receives Grant For $29,670

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 ...

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Prayers Needed For Hoffman As Sickness Returns

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...

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Newspaper Office To Move Across Street

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...

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Keogh 501 Memorial Receives $5,000 Grant From Offutt Family Foundation

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...
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God's Presence Is Made Known In Community's Response To Explosion

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 ...

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OPD Investigate Burglary At O'Neill Country Club

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 ...

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Council Discusses Range Of Topics At Monday Meeting

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...
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Hometown Celebration Held Friday

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...

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Chamber To Hold 2024 Home Lighting Contest

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...

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Knights Of Columbus Makes Donation To Coats For Kids Program

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...

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Community Newspapers Matter

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 ...

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OPD Holding Holiday Safety Campaigns

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 ...

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Carla Stagemeyer Appointed Executive Director Of NC RC&D

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...

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Hometown Christmas December 6

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....

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Lynch CO-OP Hits $1 Million In Sales

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 ...

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City Council Takes Out Of Town Bid Despite 96 Dollar Difference

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...
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OPD Tells You To Buckle Up This Holiday

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...
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Toys For Tots Program Underway

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...
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O'Neill Summerfest Rodeo Committee Wins Award

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....

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O'Neill FFA Chapter Attend District Livestock Judging Last Tuesday

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...
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General Election Results From Holt County

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...
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OHS Hosts Veterans Day Program On Monday

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...

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Pillen Issues Statement On Election Results

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...

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First Of Rural Workforce Housing Nears Completion

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...

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Avera Reopens Multiple Services To Public

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...

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Lady Broncos Volleyball Team Advances To State Tourney

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...

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Ladies Night Out This Friday, Nov. 8

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...

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City Council Discusses Disaster Response

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 ...

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Nebraska Crop Progress And Condition

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...

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Emergency And Inpatient Services To Avera Restored

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...
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O'Neill Schools In Football Playoffs

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...

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Ballot Initiatives Spark Questions

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...

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Halloween Backyard Maze This Thursday

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...

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General Election Less Than Two Weeks Away

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 ...

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4H Dontes To Firefighters

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...

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Christmas Closet Date Set

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 ...

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Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting For Neu You Physical Therapy

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...

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2023 Burglary Suspect Recently Caught In Nebraska

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...

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Black Hills Energy Responds To Parish Center Event

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...

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St. Mary's To Start School Off Site

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...

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Hospital To Open Services In Phased Approach

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. ...

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O'Neill Rotary Club Donates To Fire Department

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...

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Osborn Makes Campaign Stop At Handlebend Monday

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 ...

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O'Neill Mayor Thanks Community After Explosion Accident

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 ...
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Explosion Rocks Community In Early Morning Fire

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...

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Stuart High School To Celebrate Homecoming Sunday

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...

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St. Mary's Celebrates Homecoming 2024

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...

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Life Chain To Be Held Sunday, Oct. 6 In O'Neill

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...

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County Election Offices Begin Mailing Early Voting Ballots

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...

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Citizens Request Supervisors Approve Resolution For Hand Counting Ballots

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...

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Chambers 2024 Homecoming Royalty

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...
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2024 Irish 'Toberfest Winners

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 ...

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Stuart Students Attend Avera Scrubs Camp

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...

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Fire Danger High As Dry Conditions Persist Going Into Harvest Season

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...

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Jennings Appointed As Chadron Student Trustee

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...
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OHS And SMH 2024 Homecoming

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 ...

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Evergreen Meals On Wheels Program To Hold Benefit On Sept. 28

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 ...
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Golf Tournament Raises Funds For Avera St. Anthony's Hospital Patient Needs

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...

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Time Capsule In O'Neill Reburied For Future

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.

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Outages Postponed To The 29th

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...

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O'Neill Celebrating Homecoming This Week

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)...

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St. Mary's Carole Willis Honored By Archdiocese Of Omaha

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...

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Planned Outage Parts Of Boyd, Holt & Knox

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...

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Cowboy 200 Race To Pass Through Friday

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...

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Irish 'Toberfest Seeking Entries For Cook-Off

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...

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Holt County Deputy Sheriff Led On High-Speed Pursuit

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 ...

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Meeting Approves Solar Conversion System

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...

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O'Neill LifeServe Blood Drive A Success

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...
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O'Neill High School Upgrades Facilities With Help From Sponsors

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...

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Hoppe Receives Third Place In Nebraska State Fair Intermediate 4H Goat Showman

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 ...

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Students Learn About Beef Production

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...

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West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pool Found In Holt County Near O'Neill

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...

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Rural Mainstreet Economy Fell To 2024 Low

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 ...
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Atkinson Hay Days Parade

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...

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New School Year Enrollment

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...

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Krysls Honored At Fair On Friday

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 ...

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Nicole Sedlacek Attends "6 Regions, One Nebraska" Conference

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...

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Public School Students Perform National Anthem At Administrator Days Conference

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...

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OPS Welcomes New Teachers For New Year

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...

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UNK Inducts Magnuson Into Athletic Hall Of Fame

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...

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Atkinson Hay Days Celebration Kicks Off Friday August 16

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 ...
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O'Neill Schools Consolidate Preschool And Sixpence Facilities

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 ...
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O'Neill Fire Department Assists Page In Pivot Motor Fire

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 ...

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Law Enforcement Recovers Stolen Vehicle During High Speed Chase

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...

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Chamber Building Features New Mural Celebrating Community Spirit

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, ...

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Holt County Fair Coming Aug. 5

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...

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Firemen Called To House Fire On Sunday

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...

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USGS And Four State Agencies Announce Low Level Flights

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...
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2024 Summerfest Air Show

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.
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O'Neill Hall Of Fame Winners Announced

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 ...

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Nebraska National Guard Statue Dedicated At Atkinson Post 86

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 ...

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Summerfest 2024 This Weekend

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...

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O'Neill Lions Club Jail And Bail This Friday, July 19

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...
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Page Community Day Fun

Jul 17, 2024

PAGE COMMUNITY DAY BIKE WINNERS were (l-r): Eric Sobotka, Alexia Lorenzo, Mikel Brown, Joanna Sobotka, Jasper Sobotka and Collins Wagner.

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West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pool Found in Holt County

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...

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Parmalee Takes Center Stage July 20 For Summerfest Concert

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...

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O'Neill Bands To Play At Air Show

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...

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EAA Chapter 804 Encourages Aviation

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...
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Area Holds 4th of July Parades

Jul 10, 2024

STUART 4TH OF JULY PARADE GRAND MARSHALL was Edith "Punk" Steinhauser.

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Get To Know The Pilots From This Year's Fly-In And Airshow

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...

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Page Community Day Set For Saturday, July 13

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...
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SMH & OHS Class Reunions From 1974 - 1999

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...

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Jerry Penry To Hold Book Signing On July 4 In Stuart

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...
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Thursday Storm Causes Flooding Issues For O'Neill

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...

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Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes Destiny's Dreamz

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....

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Clearwater 57th Big Rodeo And Concert This Weekend

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...

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Governor Pillen Scrambling For Property Tax Relief With Special Legislative Session

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...

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City Of O'Neill Looking Into Materiel Of Residents' Water Service Line

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...

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Kerkman Named Rodeo Association Queen

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 ...

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Katie Nolles Is Recipient Of Teacher Turn The Key Award

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...

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Fly-In And Airshow To Be Held During Summerfest Weekend

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...

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Men's Club Soliciting For Fireworks Funding

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...

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Archbishop Lucas Visits O'Neill For Radio Tower Blessing

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...

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Fireman And EMT Of The Year Honored

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 ...

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Lunchtime Solutions Celebrates OHS' Summer Lunch Program

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...
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Old Time Capsule Buried 50 Years Ago Opened Sunday

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...

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O'Neill Residence Crashed Into By Rouge Vehicle

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...

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Petition Started For Atkinson Mayor Erickson To Be Removed From Office

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...

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Lions Kiddie Park Gets Upgrade

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...

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Ann Dvorak Named Chairperson Of Bridgehead

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...

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Crowd Gathers For Memorial Day Program

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.

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50 Year Centennial Time Capsule To Be Opened Sunday At Courthouse

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 ...
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Good And Bollwitt Honored At Ewing Funfest Celebration

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...

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O'Neill Legion Post Name Sake Flag Returned

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...

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American Legion Post 93 To Host Memorial Day Celebration

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...
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Historic Biglin House In O'Neill Now 100 Years Old

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...

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Outage Planned For May 28 And 31

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 ...
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Men's Club Soliciting For Fire Works Funding

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...
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2024 Area Graduates

May 15, 2024

2024 GRADUATES of O'Neill High School
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Bell Rung As Reminder

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...
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St. Mary's Celebrates Before Graduation

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.
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New BASCO Travel Plaza Construction In Spencer

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...
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Girls On The Run Held

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 ...
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OHS Holds Athletic Banquet On Friday

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.
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Stenkas Open Their Home To Veterans

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...
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2024 O'Neill And St. Mary's Prom Held Last Weekend

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.

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Emma Sedlacek's Musical Journey

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...

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Fire Department Accepts New Pressure Washer From Agland

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).

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2024 OHS Prom Candidates

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...

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Sheriff Serves Search Warrant In Ewing With Charges Pending For Three

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...

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To All Nonpartisan Voters

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...

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Volunteers Supporting Our Veterans

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...
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Fire Department Gives Demonstration Of House Fire To OHS Students

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 ...
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NorthStar Awarded Outstanding Provider Award BY DHHS

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...

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County Election Offices Mailing Out Early Ballots For Primary Election

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...

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Man Damages Fences And Cruiser In Pursuit In Pasture

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 ...

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CASA Honors Volunteer

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...

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Supervisors Approve Land Purchase For District Six Shop

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...

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Legislators Provide Boost To Nebraska Hospitals

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 ...

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Nebraska Survey Shows Most Envied Careers

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...

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Study Reveals State's Ethanol Industry Remains Strong Despite Recent Challenges

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...
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Nekolite Has Family History In Racing

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...

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GPS Bank Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

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...

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Willis "Craig" Mahannah To Be Honored As 2024 Master Editor-Publisher

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...

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Hundreds Gather For Easter Egg Hunt At O'Neill Assembly Of God

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...

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Fire Department Responds To Vehicle In Gil Poese Pond

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...

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Groundbreaking Held For New Housing Development

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...

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Women's Day Spotlights Nebraska Women-Owned Businesses

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'...

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North Central Nebraska Youth Event Held

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...
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Nekolite and Holz Family Honored Last Wednesday

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.
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St. Patrick's Grand Parade Held Last Week

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 ...
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Chamber of Commerce Award Winners Honored On Wednesday

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...

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Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Fundraiser

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...

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Tomlinson To Be Inducted Into 8-Man Football Hall Of Fame

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...

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Arnie Babl Inducted Into Irish Hall of Fame This Year

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...
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2024 Pageant Crowns Michael Poese Mr. Irish

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.
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Three Sent To Jail After Search Warrants

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...

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Matthews And Babl To Be Inducted Into Irish Hall of Fame Next Wednesday

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...

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West Holt Medical Services To Hold Ribbon Cutting

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 ...

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Sedlacek To Intern For Economic Development

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...

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Man Who Runs Over Atkinson Officer Sentenced

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...

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Summerfest Announces 2024 Concert Entertainers

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...

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Nebraska Farms Down 4 Percent From 2017 Cencus

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...

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Owner Of Prairie Seed Farm And A State Senator Say Regulations Needed For CO2 Pipelines

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...

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Holz's Retire From Business

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...

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Holt County Spelling Bee At West Holt Public Schools

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...

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Fire Fighters Dance This Saturday

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...

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City Council Meets Monday To Discuss Holt/Boyd E-911 Bill

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...
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O'Neill Locker Plant To Open

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...

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2024 O'Neill High School Frolics Royalty

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...
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Keogh 501 Memorial Selects First Cadets

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...

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Renovation Project At St. Anthony's Completed

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...

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2024 Election Filings Underway

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*...

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Leadership Class To Start Wednesday March 20, 2024

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...
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OHS & SMH Honors

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...

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Construction Taking Place Southeast Of Atkinson

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 ...

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Nebraska Legion Lottery Winners Announced

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...

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Not Scooping Can Cause Gas Issues

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...

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Chamber Looking For Nominees

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. ...

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Familiar Face Back To Chair Holt County Board

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....

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Couple's Dream Comes Together At Physical Therapy Center

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 ...

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Kozyra Announced as New CEO of Avera St. Anthony's Hospital

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...

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Robotic-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Brings New Options to O'Neill-Area Joint Replacement Patients

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...

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Nebraska December 1, 2023 Grain and Hay Stocks

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 ...

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Nebraska 2023 Annual Crop Production Summary

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'...

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Avera St. Anthony's Has First Baby Of 2024

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...

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Council Helps With Cleanup Of Inn Keeper

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 ...

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Pediatric Flu Deaths Reported In District

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...

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North Central District Health Department Events Coming Up

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 ...

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Meyers Is Named As O'Neill Postmaster

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...
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Living Nativity Happens In Bethany Churchyard

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...

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Ashfall Fossil Beds Park Voted Among Top 150 Nature Walks

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...

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2023: A Year In Review

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...

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O'Neill Fire Department To Take Delivery Of 75 Foot Quint

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...
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O'Neill Christmas Program

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.

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HCAS Makes Almost $900 From Bake Sale

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...

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Shooting Being Investigated

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'...

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Chamber Cutting Held For Stracke Land and Realty

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...

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Krysl To Retire After 25 Years

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...

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DAS To Sell O'Neill Armory To OPS

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. ...

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RC&D & NRD Awarded Grant For Tire Amnesty

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...

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Matt Fritz Joins West Holt Board

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...
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Hometown Christmas Celebration

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.

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Chamber Contest

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...

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City Meets In Regular Session

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 ...

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Schrunk Releases Her First Children's Book

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...

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Christmas Coloring Contest

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...

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Hometown Christmas Celebration Friday

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...

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Long-Ago O'Neill Resident's Antique Pump Organ Donated

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 ...

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Firearm Deer Harvest Down 18% Statewide

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...

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Counseling And Enrichment Center Gains New Provider

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...

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St. Mary's One-Act Team Crowned District Champions

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....

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Koenig Recognized With Caring Kind Award

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...

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Knights Of Columbus Makes Donation To Coats For Kids

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...

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St. Patrick's Church Gets Updated Roof

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...

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Torpins Boost O'Neill Foundation With Donation

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...
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OHS Hosts Veterans Day Program

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...
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Veterans Honored At Chambers School

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...
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Ladies Night Out Winners

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).

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Toys For Tots Sign-Up Now

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...

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Avera Foundation Earns Fifth Consecutive High Performer Distinction

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...

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McKim Tells Tales Of Black Ops Service

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 ...

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O'Neill Public Schools Shows Interest In Armory Building

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...

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Community Connections Named Outstanding Community Partner

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...

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OHS Hosting Annual Veterans Day Program Friday Nov. 10

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...

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City Council Meets In Regular Session

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...

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O'Neill Fire Department Receives Hefty Donation

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...

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ADK Shares An Act of Kindness

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...

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WHMS Conducts Drill With Atkinson Fire & Rescue

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. ...
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Chamber Holds Three Ribbon Cuttings Last Week

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.

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Hammerlun Monuments Has New Store Front

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...

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Trunk Or Treat This Sunday

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...

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Nebraska Crop Progress And Condition

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...

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O'Neill Armory To Be Sold At Auction

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...
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Avera Holds Job Fair Scrub Camp For Students

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...

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WHMS Holds Open Houses For New Mobile Medical Clinic

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...

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One Hall Of Fame Award And An Office Of Female Deputies

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...

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O'Neill Fire To Hold Open House In Honor of Fire Prevention Week

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...

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Ribbon Cutting Planned For New Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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...

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O'Neill Community Foundation Grants Benefit Local Organizations

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...

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FDA And CDC Announce Updated Vaccines

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 ...

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O'Neill Fire Chief Speaks At Legislature Committee Last Friday

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...

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Keating Family Foundation Honors Lieswald As Journalist

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...
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2023 Homecoming Royalty

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...

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'ToberFest BBQ, Brew And Bags Held

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...

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Otte Named A UNK Homecoming Candidate

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...

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Chalk It Up For CASA Winners

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...

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City Of O'Neill Budget Down 6 Percent From Last Year

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...

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Ribbon Cutting For Blush Botique & Tan

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...
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Naval Academy Graduates Bike Across Country To Help Veterans Organizations

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 ...

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Stuart Homecoming

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...

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Life Chain Set For Sunday Oct. 1

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...

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Spencer Fire Department Receives New Truck As Well As Equipment

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...

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School Board Drops Tax Rate By One Percent

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 ...
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OHS & SMH Homecoming 2023

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...

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Samaritan's Closet Honored By Chamber Of Commerce

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.

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O'Neill High School Homecoming 2023

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....

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O'Neill Development Corp. Seeking Contractors To Build 3 Homes In Community

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...

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Country Lane Coffee & Conversation Starting Soon

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...

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New Physician At Lynch NVH

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...

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Holt County TeamMates Renewing Mentoring Program

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...

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Take Control Make A Will

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...

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Closing Out The Summer With The 2023 FFA BBQ Bash

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...

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Irish "ToberFest - BBQ & Brew

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....

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West Nile Virus Positive Pool In Holt County

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...

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The Evergreen To Start Serving Meals On Wheels

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...

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NDOT Starts Work On Smaller Projects

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...
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HCAS Receives $500 Donation From Kids

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 ...

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Ribbon Cutting Held For I Don't Care Bar and Grill

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

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How To Stay Safe During Rising Temperatures

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...
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Atkinson Hay Days Parade Float Highlights

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...
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Honoring Fair Helpers

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 ...

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O'Neill Veteran Speaker At American Legion Convention

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...

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Nebraska Chamber Visiting At Handlebend On Friday

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...

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2023-2024 New OHS Staff

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...

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Meet Ollie At The Kiddie Park

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...

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Hay Days August 18-20

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...

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City Discusses Future Of Golden Age Center Building

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...

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E-911 Board Answers Questions At Latest Supervisors Meeting

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 ...

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Wauwatosa Mayor Visits O'Neill, Has Ties To First O'Neill Mayor

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...
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Page Community Day Highlights

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...
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O'Neill Fire Department Happenings

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...

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Atkinson Attains Requalification As Leadership Certified Community

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 ...

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Holt County Fair Sneak Peek

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...

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Community Foundation Has Money For Non-Profits

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...
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O'Neill Summerfest Activities 2023

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...
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Atkinson Community Foundation Donates Funds Flooring At Thrift Shop

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...

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Page Community Day To Be Held Saturday, July 29

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...
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Stuart 4th Of July Parade Highlights

Jul 12, 2023

Stuart 4th of July parade - This years Grand Marshals were Francis and Deb Kaup.

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O'Neill Fire Department Receives Donation of $1000

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.

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Christmas Closet To Return In December

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...

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Searching For Ancient Indian Village At Lynch

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...

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Why Tornado Alley Is Moving To The Southeast And How It Affects Nebraska

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...

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Gov. Pillen Speaks To Crowd At Handlebend

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...

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First Responders Have No Faith In Boyd - Holt E-911 Board

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...
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O'Neill Fire Department Welcomes New EMT's; Honors Those Served This Year

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...

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NPPD Repairs storm Damage

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...
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Annual Flag Burning In O'Neill

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 ...

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Peterson Joins Economic Development Team

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...

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O'Neill To Host Gun Safety Presentation

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...

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O'Neill Man Shares Story About Army Rough Rider Ancestor

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...

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Collision Near Inman Leaves Drivers Hospitalized

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...

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NCDHD Releases Tobacco Compliance

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...

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County To Begin Road Work On 870 South Of Atkinson

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...

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Half Way To St. Patrick's Day Celebration Saturday

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...
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O'Neill Graduate Holds Patent On Systems For U.S. Fighter

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...
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Summerfest Concert To Include Two Musical Concert Sensations

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...

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Highway Construction Planned For June 12

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...

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Atkinson Officer Injured In Incident

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...

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New Emergency Department At Avera Now Open For Business

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...

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Dispatch Center Faces Troubles Keeping Staff For Critical Work

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....
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Ewing Installs Two In Hall Of Fame Ceremony Sunday

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 ...
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Memorial Day Program Held

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...

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O'Neill Summerfest Rodeo Committee Wins Award

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...

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McDonald's Ribbon Cutting

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...
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Avera Wraps Up Renovation

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 ...

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Northeast O'Neill Campus To Host Annual Health Conference

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 ...

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Plane Crashes In Holt County Pasture

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...

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2023 Graduates of Stuart High School

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...

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Storm Brings Needed Moisture And Storm Chasers To Area

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...

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Wildland Fire Test

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...

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DED Awards O'Neill Funds For RWHF Match

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...

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House Fire In O'Neill Saturday

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...

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Work To Begin On County Road 887

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...

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Kuklis Named NCDHD Director

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...

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Rotary Sponsors OHS Interact Club

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. ...

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Dennis Ryan Honored For His Time At Carhart Lumber

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...

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City Plants Trees In Honor Of Arbor Day

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...

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Nebraska Supreme Court Hears Arguments In O'Neill

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...

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Aurora Borealis Visible In Nebraska On Sunday, April 23, 2023

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...

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Nebraska Supreme Court Visiting OHS For Demonstration

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 ...

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Boyd County Sheriff's Dept. Foils Kidnapping

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...

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O'Neill Bands Ranks Superior Again At District Music Contest

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...

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Governor Pillen Signs LB 77

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...

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Stuart Gas Recipient Of PHMSA Grant

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...
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OHS and St. Mary's School Prom Night

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...

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Northeast Community College Board Of Governors Hold Meeting At O'Neill Campus

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 ...

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New Business Coming To Stuart

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...

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2023 O'Neill High School Prom Candidates

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...

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Chamber of Commerce Makes Donation To Fenians Society

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.

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Easter Egg Hunt Held Saturday

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...

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Spring Clean-Up To Include Nuisance Enforcement

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 ...

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Church Page To Cease In News Production

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...

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Schmaderer Appointed To Rural America And Ag Committee

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...

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O'Neill Churches Celebrating Easter Soon

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 —...

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Easement Resolution To Go Back To Planning And Zoning Commission

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...

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City Renews Franchise Agreements With NPPD

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...

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HCAS Raises Almost $12,000 During Fundraiser So Far

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...
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O'Neill Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Awards Banquet

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...

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Murphy Theatre Playing Jesus Revolution

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...
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St. Patrick's Celebration Frosty This Year

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...

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Planning And Zoning Accepts Resolution Opposing Perpetual Land, Water Conservation Easements

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...
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Walsh And McKay Inducted Into Irish Hall of Fame

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...

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HCAS Fund-Raiser Event Thursday, March 23

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...

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Search Warrants In O'Neill And Inman Produce Arrest

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 ...

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Truck Fire Near O'Neill Beckons O'Neill Fire Department

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 ...

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Top O' The Rock Holds Chamber Ribbon Cutting

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.

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St. Pat's Celebration Fun Run Registration

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 ...

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Public Notices (3-20-2025)

Mar 18, 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, f/k/a S...

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Wakefield Takes Fourth At Timed Cinched Event

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...

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Public Notices (2-20-2025)

Feb 19, 2025

INVITATION TO BID Notice is given hereby that the Holt County Agricultural Society (Owner) invites building contractors to submit SEALED BIDS on the following project: HOLT C...

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CASA Inducts New Volunteers

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 ...

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Public Notices (1-9-2025)

Jan 7, 2025

Notice in the county court of holt county, Nebraska Estate of David S. Murphy, Deceased Estate No. PR24-47 Notice is hereby given that, on December 23, 2024, in the County Co...

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Girl Scouts Out Making Sales For Troop Progress

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...

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Public Notices (1-2-2025

Dec 31, 2024

Notice in the District court of holt county, Nebraska Case Number CI 24-124 In RE name change of Brittany Ashley Zeckser Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of Decembe...

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St. Pat's Celebration Two Weeks Out

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...

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Fire Department Awarded $75,000 From State Grant

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...

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Three River To Host A Community Meeting

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...

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The Friends Of Library To Host Kevin And Heidi Cheng

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...

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Senior Center To Host Health Clinic

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...

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Pheasant's Forever Banquet This Saturday

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...

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Bomgaars Donates $2,600 for Avera St. Anthony's Oncology Patients

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...
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Chambers Fire Department Awards

Feb 15, 2023

Chief Ryan Walters presents Brant Pavel the fireman of the year award.

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Torpin's Donates To O'Neill Senior Center

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...

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Summit Carbon Solutions Have 60% Of Pipeline Easement Route

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...

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O'Neill Development Corporation Applying For $1 Million Dollar Grant

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...

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Please Use Emergency Phone Line To Call Avera St. Anthony's Hospital The Evening Of Feb. 8

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...

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O'Neill Firemen Appreciation Dance Set For Saturday, Feb. 11

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...

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Clerk Magistrate Laura Reynoldson Featured On Judicial Branch Website

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...

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NCDHD Completes Nebraska Community Challenge Grant

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...

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St. Mary's Red Carpet Gala Set For March 25

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 ...
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Storm Causes Semi Accident With Loss of 20 Head Of Cattle

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...

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O'Neill Chamber Of Commerce Ribbon Cutting For Behind the Lens By Tara

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...

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Shane Named New Program Coordinator

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 ...

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OHS Again Named Apple Distinguished School

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...

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West Holt Wrestling Coach Randy Schroeder Honored

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 ...

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Ideas Needed For Theme Of St. Patrick's Day Celebration

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...

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Avera Searching For CEO To Lead O'Neill Facility

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...

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Coach Kallhoff Gets 200th Win

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...

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Neko's Pub and O'Neill Rotary Raise Money For Local School Meals

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...

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O'Neill Fire Department Releases Call Numbers

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...

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Hickey Named 2022 Salesperson of the Year

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...

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Emergency Snow Routes To Be Plowed First In Snow Storms

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...

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Lucha Mex And Boxing Coming To O'Neill Jan. 28

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. ...

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O'Neill Chamber Of Commerce For Teal Diner

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 ...

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Chamber Banquet Jan. 18

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...
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2023 O'Neill Summerfest Entertainment Announced

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...

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Karo Joins WHMS Foundation Board As Junior Member

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...

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Public Notices (02-13-2025)

Feb 11, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF RKK TRUCKING, LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The undersigned person(s) hereby form a limited liability company under the NE Uniform L...

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Public Notices (01-30-2025)

Jan 28, 2025

Notice The City Council will be considering future street projects at a regular meeting on February 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in preparation for the street one and six year plan. Stre...

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Public Notices (01-23-2025)

Updated Jan 23, 2025

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING North Central Public Power District Creighton, Nebraska NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the North Central Publ...

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Public Notices (02-6-2025)

Feb 4, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that STEVENS ESTATES, LLC, A Nebraska Limited Liability Company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with Heid...

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Public Notices (02-27-2025)

Feb 25, 2025

INVITATION TO BID Notice is given hereby that the Holt County Agricultural Society (Owner) invites building contractors to submit SEALED BIDS on the following project: HOLT C...

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Public Notices (01-16-2025)

Jan 15, 2025

NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act, Class B, D and I Liquor Licenses may...

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Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (1-9-2025)

Jan 7, 2025

December 31, 2024 O'Neill, Nebraska The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present. County Assessor Tim Wallinger, County Treasu...

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Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (1-16-2025)

Jan 15, 2025

Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings - January 9, 2025 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met in statutory session with all members present. This meeting publicized...

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Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (1-2-2025)

Dec 31, 2024

December 16, 2024 O'Neill, Nebraska The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present. County Assessor Tim Wallinger, County Treasu...

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O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (4-27-2025)

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 -...

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O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (3-20-2025)

Mar 18, 2025

Board of Education Regular Board Meeting March 10, 2025 Board Members Amy Jo Rowse - President Coby Welke - Vice President Monica Huber - Vice President-Elect Aaron Sorensen -...

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O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (2-20-2025)

Feb 19, 2025

Board of Education Regular Board Meeting February 10, 2025 Board Members Amy Jo Rowse - President Coby Welke - Vice President Monica Huber - Vice President-Elect Aaron Sorense...

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O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (1-23-2025)

Jan 21, 2025

Board of Education Work Session Minutes January 13, 2025 Board Members Amy Jo Rowse - President Coby Welke - Vice President Monica Huber - Vice President-Elect Aaron Sorensen ...

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Village of Inman Proceedings (3-20-2025)

Mar 18, 2025

Meeting minutes for the scheduled special meeting of the Village of Inman Board of Trustees held on March 11, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Nicole, Chairperson, at...

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Chambers School Board Proceedings (3-27-2025)

Mar 25, 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 March 17, 2025, in...

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Village of Inman Proceedings (2-04-2025)

Feb 4, 2025

Meeting minutes for the regular monthly Village of Inman Board of Trustees held on February 3, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Nicole, Chairperson, at 7:30 p.m. Roll...

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Holt County Department of Weeds Proceedings (4-03-2025)

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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Chambers School Board Proceedings (2-27-2025)

Feb 25, 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 February 17, 2025,...

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Village of Inman Proceedings (1-09-2025)

Jan 7, 2025

Meeting minutes for the regular monthly Village of Inman Board of Trustees held on January 6, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Nicole, Chairperson, at 7:30 p.m. Roll ...

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Chambers School Board Proceedings (1-30-2025)

Jan 28, 2025

CHAMBERS BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING A meeting of the Board of Education of Chambers Public Schools was convened in open and public session on January 20,...

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Holt County Department of Weeds Proceedings (2-27-2025)

Feb 25, 2025

Date: January 9, 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...

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Holt County Department of Weeds Proceedings (1-16-2025)

Jan 15, 2025

Date: January 9, 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...
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Nebraska Primary Election Next Tuesday

May 5, 2022

Republican Party

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City of O'Neill Proceedings (2-13-2025)

Feb 11, 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 3rd day of February, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Scott Menis...

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City of O'Neill Proceedings (1-16-2025)

Jan 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 6th day of January, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. Present: Mayor Scott Menish...

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High School Musical This Weekend

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 ...

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DeKay Files For District 40 Seat

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 ...
Public Election Notice (1-27-2022)

Updated Feb 7, 2022

Public Notices (1-27-2022)

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. ...
Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (1-27-2022)

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...
O'Neill Public Schools Proceedings (1-20-2022)

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...
Public Notices (1-20-2022)

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,...
City of O'Neill Proceedings (1-20-2022)

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,...
Holt County Weed Department Proceedings (1-20-2022)

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...
Village of Inman Proceedings (1-20-2022)

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...

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Ewing Announces Band For Summer Funfest

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...

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Baker New Water Commissioner

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...

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Fritz New Manager At Niobrara Valley EMC

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 ...
Public Notices (01-13-2022)

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 ...
Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (01-03-2022)

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...

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Virtual Holt County E3 Community Event To Be Held January 12

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...

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Nebraska State Board Of Education Candidate To Have O'Neill Meet & Greet

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...
Holt County Weed Department Proceedings (1-6-22)

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: ...
Public Notices (1-6-22)

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...
O'Neill School Board Proceedings (12-23-21)

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...
Public Notices (12-23-21)

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...
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Cardinal Teams To Play At State Basketball Tournament

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...

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West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pool Found in Holt County”

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...
Public Notices (12-16-21)

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...
Holt County Board of Supervisors Proceedings (12-23-21)

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 ...
Public Notices

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...
Couple Escapes House Fire On Thursday Night

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...

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Chamber To Hold 12 Days Of Christmas

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...
Village of Inman Proceedings (12-16-21)

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...
City of O'Neill Proceedings (12-16-21)

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...
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O'Neill Chamber of Commerce Banquet Held Friday Evening

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...
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Legion Club Being Torn Down

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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