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County commissioners amend broadband endorsement

Seward County commissioners on April 15 revisited a broadband company endorsement letter on which they disagreed but approved with a 3-2 vote on April 8 to send. Commission Chair Misty Ahmic …

Annual gives week starts April 26

The fourth year of Seward County Gives, which runs April 26 to May 1 features projects from eight Seward County communities: Beaver Crossing, Cordova, Milford, Pleasant Dale, Seward, Staplehurst, …
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Job takes speaker to new heights

“Tower Work” was the program presented at the Feb. 12 Seward Rotary Club meeting by Kevin Roby, employee of Hartmann Construction, who was introduced by his employer Rotarian Andy Hartmann, the February program chair for the Seward Rotary meetings.

Miller writes this year’s melodrama

If you’ve been to a King’s Players melodrama in the last eight years, you’ve seen Malachi Miller.
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Ellison Piening of Milford finished fifth in the 100-meter hurdles at the Milford Invite April 11.

MHS boys win home invite, girls fifth

April 11 was a great day for the Milford track and field teams. Not only did they host their home track meet, the athletes set six top-10 marks, 47 personal bests, 62 season bests and won 40 medals. …
Karlee Kuklis waits for a teammate to come open against Arlington March 5.

Milford finishes as runner-up

Make state. Check. Win a game a state. Check. Win a second game at state to make the final. Check.
Izzy Yeackley controls a loose ball in the Class C1 final.

Milford finishes as Class C1 runner-up

The Class C1 girls' basketball state championship game was what everyone was looking for - undefeated Lincoln Christian against one-loss Milford. Milford’s only loss came to LC in the holiday …
Ayla Roth of Milford looks for an opening in the Minden defense March 7.

Eagles down Whippets to advance to championship game

Milford outscored Minden 27-7 in the second quarter and held on for a 67-61 win in the Class C1 semifinals March 7.   The Eagles trailed 20-12 after the first quarter but started the …
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Taylor Oldfield fights through Minden's defense to bring the ball down court March 7.
Taylor Oldfield fights through Minden's defense to bring the ball down court March 7.
Taylor Oldfield fights through Minden's defense to bring the ball down court March 7.
Taylor Oldfield fights through Minden's defense to bring the ball down court March 7.
Taylor Oldfield fights through Minden's defense to bring the ball down court March 7.
Celebrations
Birthdays
Fran Loftis of Lincoln will celebrate her 90th birthday early next month. She was born May 2, 1935. Her family members include children, Nancy Loftis, Sandy (Larry) Weihs, Karen (Eric) …
Kay Schroeder of Seward will celebrate her 90th birthday this week. She was born March 27, 1935, in Seward. Her family members include Alicia (Jim) Sevcik, Patricia Schroeder (Mark Leydig), …
Births
Delvon Joseph Gremel was born March 10, 2025, to Joe and Marissa (O’Grady) Gremel of Seward. “Del” was born at Bryan Health in Lincoln. He weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 …
Judd Parker Johnson was born to Heidi (Weber) Johnson and Josh Johnson of Seward on Dec. 31, 2024, at Bryan Birth Place in Lincoln. He weighed 7 lb., 7 oz., and was 20 inches long. …
Anniversaries
Terry and Connie Hackbart will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday, March 15, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Seward VFW Club. The couple asks for no gifts.
Allen and Karen Hoffbauer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Nov. 2, 1974. To help Allen and Karen celebrate, cards may be sent to 2936 Agnew Rd. …
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