Barktoberfest benefits local pet rescue

The third annual Barktoberfest on Oct. 11 at Junto Winery brought together animal lovers, volunteers, community members and more than 20 dogs to raise money for Blue River Pet Rescue. Attendees …

A Seward High bus lies below the bridge in Papillion Creek in October 2001. The bus was carrying members of the Seward High band home from a competition at Omaha Burke High School.

Major crash happened 25 years ago

Oct. 13, 2001, started like any other competition Saturday for the Seward High marching band. Students arrived at the school, grabbed uniforms and instruments, loaded the buses and vans and left for …

Seward utility rates increase this month

The Seward City Council made electric, water and wastewater rate increases included in its recently approved 2026-27 budget official Oct. 6. Area residents will see a 3.4% increase for electric …

BVCA breastfeeding support team earns national recognition

For new moms, breastfeeding can come with plenty of questions, challenges and uncertainty. Luckily, Blue Valley Community Action Partnership’s Women, Infants and Children program gives local …

Roads assessed by county team after rain event

Since Gov. Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency for southeast Nebraska after heavy rains and flooding swept through the area Sept. 30, Seward County staff have traveled the county to document …

Fosler named history hero for month

Dwaine Fosler was named the September Seward County USA-250 History Hero by the GFWC Seward Woman’s Club at their monthly meeting Sept. 12. The GFWC Seward Woman’s Club is honoring a …

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