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Bunker, one of the many available dogs at the event, poses at the photo booth. Bunker came to Blue River from Lexington. Kris Beckler-Kocian has been fostering him.

Barktoberfest benefits local pet rescue

The third annual Barktoberfest on Oct. 11 at Junto Winery brought together animal lovers, volunteers, community members and more than 20 dogs to raise money for Blue River Pet Rescue. Attendees …
A Seward High bus lies below the bridge in Papillion Creek in October 2001. The bus was carrying members of the Seward High band home from a competition at Omaha Burke High School.

Major crash happened 25 years ago

Oct. 13, 2001, started like any other competition Saturday for the Seward High marching band. Students arrived at the school, grabbed uniforms and instruments, loaded the buses and vans and left for …

Seward utility rates increase this month

The Seward City Council made electric, water and wastewater rate increases included in its recently approved 2026-27 budget official Oct. 6. Area residents will see a 3.4% increase for electric …
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BVCA breastfeeding support team earns national recognition

For new moms, breastfeeding can come with plenty of questions, challenges and uncertainty. Luckily, Blue Valley Community Action Partnership’s Women, Infants and Children program gives local …

Roads assessed by county team after rain event

Since Gov. Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency for southeast Nebraska after heavy rains and flooding swept through the area Sept. 30, Seward County staff have traveled the county to document …

Fosler named history hero for month

Dwaine Fosler was named the September Seward County USA-250 History Hero by the GFWC Seward Woman’s Club at their monthly meeting Sept. 12. The GFWC Seward Woman’s Club is honoring a …
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CHS wins team title; Carter takes gold

The race was close, but the Centennial girls were the Southern Nebraska Conference champion Oct. 8. The Broncos edged runner-up Milford by two points. “The girls did a good job in knowing who …

Eagles end season at subdistricts

The Milford softball team closed its regular season with six games in five days. The Southern Nebraska Conference moved from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28 because of rain, and the Eagles went 1-1 in the …

Milford, Malcolm compete in UNK Invite's Class C division

On one of the best days of the season to run, the Milford and Malcolm cross country teams competed at the UNK Invite Sept. 28 in Kearney. The Milford girls finished seventh, led by Macie Carter in …

Eagle volleyball wins four in week

by Stephanie Croston scroston@sewardindependent.com   The Milford volleyball team picked up four wins against one loss on the court last week, splitting a triangular Sept. 15, …
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Shayla Rautenberg of Milford pushes the ball over the Ashland-Greenwood block Sept. 19 during a triangular at MHS.
Shayla Rautenberg of Milford pushes the ball over the Ashland-Greenwood block Sept. 19 during a triangular at MHS.
Shayla Rautenberg of Milford pushes the ball over the Ashland-Greenwood block Sept. 19 during a triangular at MHS.
Shayla Rautenberg of Milford pushes the ball over the Ashland-Greenwood block Sept. 19 during a triangular at MHS.
Shayla Rautenberg of Milford pushes the ball over the Ashland-Greenwood block Sept. 19 during a triangular at MHS.
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