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Milford, Seward budgets topics at ‘Pink Postcard Hearing’ Sept. 23

Representatives from the cities of Milford and Seward will be prepared to answer questions and explain their budgets at the county’s “Pink Postcard Hearing” on Monday, Sept. 23. …

Seward County board lowers tax ask, but works to grow programs

The Seward County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 10 finalized a 2024-2025 budget that requires 7% less in property tax requests,  County departments were asked to avoid any increases in …
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Local sports

If true, thank you

I saw online the other day a headline that said the Nebraska athletic director was asking the Big 10 to stop Friday night football games. Thank you, Troy Dannen. Ever since the NCAA decided …
Milford's Libbie Reil serves against Fairbury at the Malcolm Boosters Tournament Sept. 14.

Milford earns runner-up spot

The Milford volleyball team played six matches last week and finished second at the Malcolm Boosters Invitational, going 3-2 with both losses to perennial power Lincoln Lutheran. “We had a …

New season, new rhythm

People often ask me if things ever slow down on my schedule. No, they really don’t. The rhythm changes. At this time of the year, when fall sports are gearing up, the rhythm goes from the …
Hannah Reynolds of Milford goes on the attack against Seward Aug. 29.

Milford hosts Jays in opener

A county clash opened the season for the Milford volleyball team when the Eagles hosted Seward Aug. 29. The teams battled back and forth before the Jays prevailed 18-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-20. …
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Kylie Jakub of Milford reaches for a pass against Seward Aug. 29.
Kylie Jakub of Milford reaches for a pass against Seward Aug. 29.
Kylie Jakub of Milford reaches for a pass against Seward Aug. 29.
Kylie Jakub of Milford reaches for a pass against Seward Aug. 29.
Kylie Jakub of Milford reaches for a pass against Seward Aug. 29.
Celebrations
Birthdays
Shirley Boardman of Seward will celebrate her 80th birthday early next month. She was born Oct. 4, 1944. To help Shirley celebrate, cards may be sent to 2142 Cynthia Ln., Seward NE 68434.
Shirley Kasl of Dorchester will celebrate her 90th birthday next week. She was born Sept. 25, 1934, in Wilber. Her family members include her son and daughter-in-law, George and Jen Kasl of …
Births
Landon Marvin Cast was born Aug. 29, 2024, to Rebecca (Postier) Cast and Patrick Cast of Beaver Crossing at Seward Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. …
Tate James Luebbe was born to Troy and Kaylene (Harms) Luebbe of Utica on June 8, 2024. He was born at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln and weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz., and was 20.5 inches long. …
Anniversaries
Former Seward, Exeter and Utica residents Chuck and Lavonne Evans of Geneva will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this week. They were married June 20, 1959, at Marysville/Our Redeemer …
Gene and Karol Fitzgerald will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this week. They were married in Colo, Iowa, on June 6, 1959. Gene and Karol enjoyed raising their family in Seward and …
Weddings
Grace Miller of Marysville, Kansas, and Joshua Hendrickson of Seward were married July 13 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Marysville. The bride’s parents are Rev. Philip and Monique …
Engagements
Kara Schlueter of Milford and Haden Speaks of Liberty, Missouri, are engaged and plan a wedding in May. The bride’s parents are Dan and Ann Schlueter of Milford and parents of the groom …
Audree Morris of Blair and Austin Luebbe of Milford are planning a June 29 wedding in Omaha. The bride’s parents are Patrick Morris and Misty Larson and the parents of the groom are Bruce …