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Pillen directed agencies to make ‘unprecedented’ cuts ahead of special session

Days after signing an updated budget that he described as “fiscally sound,” Gov. Jim Pillen’s office quietly directed state agencies to slash $280 million to help pay for a massive …

Keepin’ the big wheels turnin’

In 2023, an estimated 3.5 million truck drivers are employed in the United States alone. These drivers operate more than four million trucks, moving 10.5 billion tons of freight each year, according …

‘Arrival’ ready to greet visitors again

A 50-year-old sculpture that’s been hidden for 14 years is open the public again. Through the efforts of people from around Seward County, “Arrival,” a sculpture at the Blue …
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Milford's Jax Hansen waits for a pitch against ETC June 13.

Milford comes up short in three on field

The Milford Post 171 legion juniors battled hard in three games on the diamond but fell short in each. Milford lost to Chick-Fil-A 13-2 June 11, to ETC 19-4 June 13 and to Waterloo-Valley 13-5 June …
Isaac Roth of Milford finished seventh in the 110-meter hurdles in 15.65 seconds, ran the 300-meter hurdles in 46.26 seconds after hitting the second-to-last hurdle and finished the 400-meter dash in 51.75 seconds.

Spahr takes state silver

Milford senior Sarah Spahr finished her high school career as one of the most decorated high jumpers in the state, regardless of class, Coach Cody Gregory said. Spahr finished no lower than …

CM baseball falls in district semifinal

The Crete-Milford baseball team had the tying run on second but couldn’t drive him home in the district semifinal against Beatrice May 2. Beatrice held off CM 3-2 to end the …

Eagle boys win first SNC track title

For the first time in school history, the Milford boys brought home the Southern Nebraska Conference track and field team title. “Milford has been a member of the Southern Nebraska …
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Birthdays
The family of Imogene Hegeholz is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on May 20. Greetings may be sent to her at Kinship Pointe, c/o Imogene Hegeholz #26, 500 Heartland Park Dr., …
Donald Olson of Utica will celebrate his 90th birthday next week. He was born May 8, 1934, in St Edward. His family members include his wife, Ruth Olson (deceased); children, Doug and …
Births
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. …
Keegan Nicole Stepp was born to Nate and Megan (Neth) Stepp of Seward on June 12, 2024, at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln. Keegan weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz., and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents …
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
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 …
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 …