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SCCDP announces Leadership Academy

On May 12, the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership unveiled a new countywide leadership development program, Seward County Leadership Academy, which begins in September 2025. …

Peer support groups beginning in Seward

Like fashion, diets and tires, wellness and recovery programs are seldom one-size-fits-all. The support and techniques that may help one person who is recovering from substance abuse may not be …

Seward County Gives finishes fourth year, looks forward to more

Note: The May 7 paper reported a total of nearly $99,000 raised for 2025, but online donations were still rolling in at the time.   Four years ago, County Commissioner Chair Misty …
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County to consider cell phone policies

Conversations about county employee reimbursement claims for cell phone usage have spurred the Seward County Commissioners to revisit the county’s cell phone policy and procedures. Seward …

Commission proposes sharper teeth

Seward County Planning Commissioners are putting some teeth into permit requirements for homes, buildings and other structures. With a proposal being advanced by the Planning Commission, Seward …

A ‘KNEW’ investment in early education

When you invest in a teacher, you invest in a child’s future – and the future of a community. That is the driving motivation behind Knowledge Network for Early Childhood Education …
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Local sports

Eagles battle at tough Northwest meet

While they didn’t score a lot of team points, the Milford track and field team competed hard and set 22 season bests and 17 personal bests. Two athletes set new marks on the top 10 lists, as …
Brodie Roth of Milford resets his ball on the green and eyes the line to the hole April 16 during the Milford Invitational.

Milford wins second at home golf invite

A tough tournament at Thornridge Golf Course in Milford ended with Milford second in the team standings. “EMF got us again,” Coach Dalton Mogul said, adding that the dry weather made …
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.
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Members of the Milford girls’ basketball team pose with their runner-up trophy after the Class C1 championship game March 8. They include, from left: (first row) Karlee Kuklis, Izzy Yeackley, Ayla Roth, Taylor Oldfield and Kylie Jakub; (second row) Cora Klopfenstein, Violet Augustyn, Brianna Meierdierks and Addison DeLong; and (third row) Coaches Greg Miller and Michele Kontor, Adalyn Cisneros, Abby Crabtree, Ashlynn Miller, Shayla Rautenberg, Braelynn Muller, Maeli Kubicek, Kenzie Jakub and Coaches Kennedy Mogul, Bryce Roth and Brett Muller.
Members of the Milford girls’ basketball team pose with their runner-up trophy after the Class C1 championship game March 8. They include, from left: (first row) Karlee Kuklis, Izzy Yeackley, Ayla Roth, Taylor Oldfield and Kylie Jakub; (second row) Cora Klopfenstein, Violet Augustyn, Brianna Meierdierks and Addison DeLong; and (third row) Coaches Greg Miller and Michele Kontor, Adalyn Cisneros, Abby Crabtree, Ashlynn Miller, Shayla Rautenberg, Braelynn Muller, Maeli Kubicek, Kenzie Jakub and Coaches Kennedy Mogul, Bryce Roth and Brett Muller.
Members of the Milford girls’ basketball team pose with their runner-up trophy after the Class C1 championship game March 8. They include, from left: (first row) Karlee Kuklis, Izzy Yeackley, Ayla Roth, Taylor Oldfield and Kylie Jakub; (second row) Cora Klopfenstein, Violet Augustyn, Brianna Meierdierks and Addison DeLong; and (third row) Coaches Greg Miller and Michele Kontor, Adalyn Cisneros, Abby Crabtree, Ashlynn Miller, Shayla Rautenberg, Braelynn Muller, Maeli Kubicek, Kenzie Jakub and Coaches Kennedy Mogul, Bryce Roth and Brett Muller.
Members of the Milford girls’ basketball team pose with their runner-up trophy after the Class C1 championship game March 8. They include, from left: (first row) Karlee Kuklis, Izzy Yeackley, Ayla Roth, Taylor Oldfield and Kylie Jakub; (second row) Cora Klopfenstein, Violet Augustyn, Brianna Meierdierks and Addison DeLong; and (third row) Coaches Greg Miller and Michele Kontor, Adalyn Cisneros, Abby Crabtree, Ashlynn Miller, Shayla Rautenberg, Braelynn Muller, Maeli Kubicek, Kenzie Jakub and Coaches Kennedy Mogul, Bryce Roth and Brett Muller.
Members of the Milford girls’ basketball team pose with their runner-up trophy after the Class C1 championship game March 8. They include, from left: (first row) Karlee Kuklis, Izzy Yeackley, Ayla Roth, Taylor Oldfield and Kylie Jakub; (second row) Cora Klopfenstein, Violet Augustyn, Brianna Meierdierks and Addison DeLong; and (third row) Coaches Greg Miller and Michele Kontor, Adalyn Cisneros, Abby Crabtree, Ashlynn Miller, Shayla Rautenberg, Braelynn Muller, Maeli Kubicek, Kenzie Jakub and Coaches Kennedy Mogul, Bryce Roth and Brett Muller.
Celebrations
Birthdays
Viola Zwick of Seward will celebrate her 100th birthday later this month. She was born May 18, 1925, near Garland. Her family members include Carolyn (late Jim) Sampson, Tom (Jeri) …
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) …
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