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The Milford High School NASP archery team had an extremely successful state competition. For the first time ever Milford had … Read More

Faith fuels Our Redeemer construction project

Before construction even began, the new ministry center at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School proved it could weather any … Read More

Grandpa inspiration behind photography award

Malcolm junior Cyrena Miller's photograph from her grandpa's farm recently won an award for its visual appeal, but the meaning behind … Read More

Bottle Rocket cans cleared for takeoff

Bottle Rocket Brewing cans hit shelves across Nebraska for the first time in the brewery’s five-year existence last week, checking … Read More

Starkey new veterans service officer

Matt Starkey has seen a variety of service. From Desert Storm as a medic to National Guard to Veterans Affairs, he knows the … Read More

Matzkes honored at Seward Rotary

“He’s the first one in our Rotary Club!” said longtime Rotarian Clark Kolterman when introducing Charles “Chuck” Matzke, at … Read More

Nixle keeps Seward County safe

Wondering what the siren was about? Why the police cars are headed out of town? What’s up with weather warnings? Try Nixle. Read More

"A Community Effort..."

Pat Coldiron loves history. She loves the old pictures, the family stories, the overall picture of how an area was built over … Read More

Sixpence leading diaper drive in new year

According to the National Diaper Bank, one in every three families in the United States can’t afford enough diapers to keep their … Read More

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Obituaries

Wilma Phelps

Wilma Phelps, 96, died peacefully at her long-time home of Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas, on March 3, 2021. Wilma was born Jan. 24, 1925, in Beaver Crossing, to Elbert and Clara (Burkey) …

Maxine B. Roth

Maxine Barbara Roth was born July 15, 1935, in Amenia, North Dakota, to Sam and Clara (Nitzsche) Roth, the second of four children and passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at her home in …

David A. Geary

David Alan Geary went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2021. Pastor Dave and Karen pastored at Milford Assemblies of God Church for many years. “PD” was loved by all and …

Dennis R. Stapelman

Dennis Ray Stapelman was born Oct. 31. 1950, to Clarence “Bud” and Alice “Joyce” (Young) Stapelman, the fourth of five children and passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at …

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Broncos, Eagles top two in girls’ battle

The Centennial and Milford girls’ track teams were the top two in the team standings at the end of the Wilber-Clatonia Invitational March 30. The Broncos won the meet with 124 points, while …

Indoor meet opens Milford's 2021 track season

The beginning of any season is full of questions, but the 2021 track season has even more. Without last spring to go on, coaches are trying to fill events with unfamiliar faces. “We …

Eagles win district final, head to state

The Milford boys’ basketball team picked up a couple big wins in subdistricts Feb. 23 and 25 to advance to a March 1 district final. The Eagles (26-0) beat Mitchell 75-46 March 1 in …

Schluckebier leads Eagles to top 10 finish at state wrestling

Hopes were high for the 10 wrestlers competing for Milford High at state Feb. 19 and 20. MHS brought home three medals – a silver, a fourth and a sixth. “It’s almost impossible …

Eagles top SNC tournament

There’s first time for everything, as the saying goes, and that came true for Milford wrestling Jan. 30. For the first time, the Eagles brought home the Southern Nebraska Conference …

Haskin, Ryan and Allison (Brandt) of Seward, a daughter, Taylor Renee, born Jan. 27, 2021, in Lincoln, weighing seven pounds, four ounces and 18.75 inches long.Grandparents are Kurt and Sharon Brandt …

Birthdays

Philson to turn 90 soon

Phyllis Philson of Milford will celebrate her 90th birthday this month.She was born March 23, 1931 in Milford. Phyllis was married to husband Dale (deceased) and they have three kids including Debra …

Weddings

Engagements

Johnson, Van Cleef to wed

Lauren Johnson and Tyler Van Cleef, both of Lincoln, are to wed Jan. 18 at Seward Methdist Church. Parents of the couple are Russell and Theresa Johnson of Seward and Michael and Nancy Van Cleef of …

Anniversaries

Eikenhorsts to celebrate 40 years

Mark and Leone Eikenhorst of Utica will celebrate 40 years of marriage this April.They were married April 3, 1981, in Utica.They have four children including daughter April (Trent) Heyen, son Damon …

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Broncos, Eagles top two in girls’ battle

Indoor meet opens Milford's 2021 track season

Eagles win district final, head to state

Schluckebier leads Eagles to top 10 finish at state wrestling

Eagles top SNC tournament

SNC tournament underway