A Clearwater woman recently got some great news to cure the wintertime blues.

The mobile food pantry, sponsored by various churches, individuals, and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 4 to 5:30 pm at the American Legion Club in Neligh.

Orchard Public School recently recognized the second quarter/first semester honor roll students. 

Winds, blowing from 10-15 mph, will continue through tomorrow morning, according to the National Weather Service.

The Village of Oakdale has lifted its emergency water restriction, as of Friday morning. Officials said the well and tower levels have returned to normal.

Elkhorn Valley has opted to cancel classes on Friday due to the weather. This replaces the late start noticed previously announced. 

Neligh-Oakdale will not have school Friday, Jan. 17. Originally a late start, administrators have decided to cancel school.

Orchard and Clearwater Public Schools will have a 10 a.m. late start Friday, Jan 17, due to the weather. 

Ewing will have a 10 a.m. late start Friday, Jan. 17, due to the weather.

A list of cancellations and postponements for Friday, Jan. 17.

Elgin and St. Boniface will not have school Friday, Jan. 17, due to the weather. 

Elkhorn Valley will have a two-hour late start on Friday due to the weather. 

Neligh-Oakdale will have a two-hour late start Friday, Jan. 17, due to the weather.

A winter weather advisory remains effect from 3 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday.

A list of cancellations and postponements for Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18:

The Village of Oakdale has declared an emergency water restriction, as of Thursday morning.

Cliff and Shirley Erb held hands as they walked to the front of the building for a photo Tuesday afternoon with the new owners of their hardware store. 

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is reporting very high levels of flu and flu-related hospitalizations across the state.

An Endangered Missing Advisory has been issued for Central Nebraska. The Furnas County Sheriff's Department is attempting to locate, Larry HARDENBROOK who is a 78 years old, white male, approximately 6'1" tall, approximately 190 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes, and wearing a dark color…

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Ewing on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Stakeholders are encouraged to attend next week’s school board meeting to voice their opinion on reorganizing programs offered at Neligh-Oakdale.

Start on scholarships now. Make connections. Get involved.

Three Orchard FFA students were selected to sing in the Nebraska State FFA Choir during the Nebraska State FFA Convention.

I thought I would take some time to provide an update to what is currently happening with the Summerland District and the new school building project. 

The Neligh Public Library is hosting its Family Fun Night on Monday, Jan. 13.

The Lincoln Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force has arrested three people following an investigation into contraband deliveries to the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

A triple-header concert will follow Saturday's performance of the Clearwater Rodeo this summer.

The Utah Highway Patrol has arrested two persons of interest sought in connection to a homicide in California.

Shelby Keetle learned early on that it takes a team to make the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center successful.

***UPDATE***

The three-judge panel has been selected to hear the death penalty case for the man who was convicted of murdering Sydney Loofe.

Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), released the following statement following sightings of unidentified unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, in weste…

Prosecutors have one week to refile a charge that was dropped against the woman accused of killing Sydney Loofe.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 75 impaired drivers from the road during the holiday season. The effort coincided with the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.

Antelope Memorial Hospital will sponsor its Move It To Lose It Challenge, January 6-February 28.

It's almost time to sign up for Neligh-Oakdale's 2020-2021 Pre-kindergarten!

The first day of the new decade brought an earthquake to the Chambers area early Wednesday afternoon.

The historic floods may have shocked the state in March, but it’s no surprise it became the biggest story of the year in Antelope County and likely across the state.

The man convicted of murdering Sydney Loofe in Saline County was denied a new trial, according to a court order issued on Monday.

It’s been at the Legion, the Imperial Steakhouse and Sly’s. Next up is Buff’s Dew Drop.

A howling wind will play a key role Monday in a Winter Weather Advisory across the area.

Antelope and Holt counties remain in a Winter Weather Warning until 6 a.m. Monday with heavy snow and blowing snow expected. 

It was 1981, just a few weeks before Christmas. 

The Neligh American Legion has two nights of fun planned. Legendary Jim Casey and his daughter, Jessie Clark, will play on Friday, Dec. 27, from 7-11 p.m. A New Year’s Eve Fun Night is planned at the Legion as well. They will have a buffet with shrimp Alfredo or beef tips over noodles for $1…

All ages are invited to the HOPE Parish family New Year’s Eve party at the Orchard United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 10

Calvary Bible Church in Neligh is hosting a free Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. Featuring classical and Christmas music, Kevin and Heidi Cheng will be performing  on the piano and violin.

A $25,000 donation helped the Oakdale Fire Department kick start a major capital campaign in hopes of constructing a much-needed new building.

After more than 29 years as bank president, Joe Knight is retiring from Heritage Bank in Neligh.