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Vossler a citizen-advocate for Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy

ESU6 employee Kelly Vossler of Friend is one of 26 citizen-advocates in the 2023-24 class of the Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy (PLA) a leadership initiative focused on building …

Veterans honored at Milford

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Milford's Lilly Kenning was the champion in the girls' race at the Southern Nebraska Conference cross country meet Oct. 5.

Eagles stay atop SNC

You have to go back five or six years to find a team not Milford at the top of the Southern Nebraska Conference cross country results. The Eagles continued their winning ways Oct. 5, with the …

Folkerts takes place in CU Hall of Fame

The first time it came up during conversation in a workplace capacity, all Chandler Folkerts could do was laugh. That’s right, “The Chanimal” is never going away. It ranks as …
Malcolm's Josh Fox, right, and Tristen Boehle celebrate Fox's interception ran back for a touchdown against Milford Sept. 29.

Malcolm grounds Eagles in gridiron clash

While a win is a win, some are certainly prettier than others. Malcolm’s 23-7 home victory over Milford on Sept. 29 fits in the ugly category. “Credit Milford for showing up ready to …
Macy Stutzman of Milford watches the pitch go past her against Centennial Sept. 12.

Eagle softball splits against county foes

The week wasn’t as busy for Milford softball as originally planned. The Eagles hosted Syracuse, Centennial and Seward, but a tournament in David City Sept. 16 was canceled because of …
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Milford's Addi Mowinkel, right, celebrates a home run against Centennial Sept. 12 as her teammates wait to greet her at home plate.
Milford's Addi Mowinkel, right, celebrates a home run against Centennial Sept. 12 as her teammates wait to greet her at home plate.
Milford's Addi Mowinkel, right, celebrates a home run against Centennial Sept. 12 as her teammates wait to greet her at home plate.
Milford's Addi Mowinkel, right, celebrates a home run against Centennial Sept. 12 as her teammates wait to greet her at home plate.
Milford's Addi Mowinkel, right, celebrates a home run against Centennial Sept. 12 as her teammates wait to greet her at home plate.
Celebrations
Birthdays
Ruth Reiling of Seward will celebrate her 90th birthday early next month. She was born Dec. 5, 1933, in York. To help her celebrate, her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren …
Roger Glawatz, former Seward mayor, of Lincoln, will celebrate his 80th birthday Friday, Dec. 1. To help him celebrate, cards may be sent to him C/O Matt Glawatz, 5900 S. 72nd St., Lincoln, NE …
Births
Elaine “Lainey” Margaret Lechtenberg was born Oct. 19, 2023, to Nathan Lechtenberg and Grace (Halder) Lechtenberg, of Fort Calhoun, at Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont. She …
Hudson Luke Ahrens was born June 8, 2023, to Lucas and Audrey (Miller) Ahrens of Seward. He weighed 8 lbs, 9.5 oz. And was 20.5 inches long and was born at Memorial Hospital in Seward. His …
Anniversaries
Ray and Jane Kenney of Seward will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Sept. 29, 1973, in Friend. Their family members include children, Chris (Amanda) …
Dave and Karen Martens of Seward will celebrate their 50th anniversary this week. They were married Sept. 22, 1973, at First Lutheran Church in Kingsley, lowa.  Their family members include …
Weddings
Amanda Pohlman of Omaha and Grant Biggs of Seward were married Aug. 26 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Omaha. The bride’s parents are Brent and Michele Pohlman of Omaha and the …
Marissa O’Grady and Joe Gremel, both of Lincoln, were married Dec. 10, 2022, at 1316 Jones St. in Omaha. The officiant was the Rev. Scott Bruick. O’Grady’s parents are Joe and …
Engagements
Heidi Weber and Josh Johnson, both of Seward, are to be married June 10 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. The bride’s parents are Jim and Connie Weber of Seward and parents of the …