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01/08/2026
ALL THE ACCOLADES: Ryan Rifer wasn't worried about setting a new single-game scoring record for the Summerland Bobcats. He was worried about the Bobcats getting the W in the holiday tournament. He also tied his rebound record, which he originally set on Dec. 5.
Doubles come naturally to Ryan Rifer, even his initials repeat. The Summerland senior made the symmetry official Dec. 30 at the Summerland Holiday Tournament, pouring in 36 points while hauling down 14 rebounds to set a school record in the single-game scoring category and tying the rebound record,....
01/08/2026
SAM publishers talk about news from the Summerland area, including:
• Top stories in 2025
• Ryan Rifer sets two new Bobcat basketball school records
• Nitrates and water testing program
• Clearwater Sons of the Legion NYE bash
• A fatality accident near Ewing
Drinks: Light, Mind Over Mango IPA from Empyrean Brewing Co , and Field to Flasks Whiskey!
SAM publishers talk about news from the Summerland area, including:• Top stories in 2025• Ryan Rifer sets two new Bobcat basketball school records• Clearwate...
01/07/2026
COMMUNITY SUPPORT: collection jars will be set up at local businesses for donations for the Mokhalad family. On Friday, Michael and his son Tym were killed in an accident south of Ewing. Three other children survived.
The donations will be hand delivered to Rose and her children. The Mokhalads owned a bakery in the Cities.
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will match donations, up to $2,500.
01/07/2026
Tuesday night basketball action:
Plainview upends the Bobcat boys, 62-47.
Lady Cats defeat Plainview Pirates, 43-42.
01/04/2026
POLL QUESTION: What is your favorite holiday cocktail: margarita, Moscow mule, Aperol spritz, Long Island iced tea, or mojito?
Experts from Winna analyzed search volumes for 50 types of cocktails in Nebraska to determine the most popular and determined the five listed above are at the top of the list.
01/03/2026
A Minnesota man and a five-year-old child died in a car accident, last evening, south of Ewing.
Thank you to all emergency responders who assisted in the subsequent search.
An accident on 508 Avenue, approximately two and one-half miles south of Ewing, on Friday, Jan. 2, has resulted in two fatalities. According to the Holt County Sheriff's Office, Boyd-Holt E911 Dispatch received a call at approximately 9:18 p.m., about an injury accident. Holt County Sheriff's Office...
01/03/2026
What did you think of the Huskers performance? What a win!
Nothing to do. But win.
01/02/2026
Join the Clearwater Public Library on Monday!! 3:00 to 4:00!
Kids have been cooped in your house all Christmas break, send them to the library to learn something new!!
Antelope County Extension office is coming to the library to explore the magic of popcorn!! 🍿
Kiddos will even get to go home with a t-shirt dog toy!!
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please comment below, or send me a message if you are thinking about sending your kiddo. I just want to have a small headcount.
01/01/2026
Here’s to a smooth new chapter! The blank page is poised to be written, starting today.
Happy New Year from the SAM fam. 📰📸
01/01/2026
Congrats to the Summerland Bobcats wrestlers who placed in yesterday's Newman Grove/St Ed Holiday Invite:
Austin Mendoza, 2nd
Ethan Kester, 2nd
Trenton Mendoza, 3rd
Isaac Mendoza, 4th
Jason Shaver, 4th
We'll have complete results for all Bobcat wrestlers in the 1/7 edition.
12/31/2025
What’s black and white and read all over?
This week’s edition of SAM!
We have color pages, too! I’m really into the retro look and colors on the front page, which features the Top 10 articles of the year, based on page views from our website.
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The Summerland Advocate-Messenger is a weekly news organization located in Clearwater, Nebraska and serves the communities of Clearwater, Ewing, Orchard, Page and Royal.
The Advocate-Messenger is owned and published by ColdType Publishing, LLC, located at 522 Main Street, in a historic brick bank building, situated near the center of Main Street. Stop by for a cup of coffee or iced tea and get to know us.
Meet publisher LuAnn Schindler, who possesses more than 30 years of experience teaching and working in journalism. An award-winning journalist and editor, I have received honors from the Nebraska Press Association, Nebraska Press Women and National Federation of Press Women. I am joined in the venture with husband, Scott, who works on his family’s farm, raising cattle and crops, feeding the world.
Together, we believe in the importance of community, our community - the Summerland community - and know the importance of sharing the joys and concerns of all who reside here. The heartbeat of this publication is community, and together, we will thrive and share responsible, trustworthy stories from rural America.
The first print edition of the Summerland Advocate-Messenger was printed in July 2019. Our online publication and digital footprint debuted at the same time, along with social media channels.
