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Archers take state, headed to nationals

Milford brought home its first state archery team title after competing in the Nebraska Archery in the Schools state shoot March 17-18 in Lincoln. The Milford ladies owned the day, winning every …

40 organizations to benefit from Seward County Gives

Seward County Gives announced March 17 that 40 organizations will participate in its 2023 Give Week to be held May 1-5. The second annual fundraising drive includes projects from nine …

SCCDP releases quarterly report for beginning of 2023

The Seward County Chamber and Development Partnership recently released its quarterly report of activities from the past three months. Highlights of the organization’s work in Seward County …

Milford students participate in Omaha Fashion Week

Two Milford High School students got to show off their designs and walk down the runway at Omaha Fashion Week on Feb. 22. OFW is the midwest’s largest fashion show where designers model …

Milford ProStart wins state, prepares for nationals

The Milford High School ProStart team won the state competition on March 7, qualifying for the NPSI-National ProStart Invitational in Washington D.C on May 2-4. “Every team in the final …

Search uncovers fentanyl, stolen firearm

A vehicle search uncovered meth, fentanyl and  a stolen firearm on Interstate 80 March 4. A deputy with the Seward County Sheriff’s OfficeInterdiction Task Force conducted a stop for a …

Pursuit leads to arrest, ecstasy found

A high-speed pursuit led to the arrest of one Canadian man March 4. A deputy with the Seward County Sheriff’s Office Interdiction Task Force attempted a traffic stop on a Chevy Tahoe for …

We are the champions

Former Sunnyside Station near Milford is demolished

The former Sunnyside Service Station north of Milford was demolished March 6 after sitting empty for decades. The station was located at 2653 O Street Road, east of Highway 6. It was operational …
Obituaries
Phyllis Elaine Philson was born March 23, 1931, on a farm near Milford, to David and Anna (Stauffer) Hershburger, youngest of seven children, and passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, in Seward, at the …
Kenneth “Kenny” Paul Cast was born to Herbert Grant Cast and Velma Elizabeth (Geis) Cast on Nov. 29, 1944, in Seward, and passed away at home Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the age of 78 …
Carrie Elizabeth (Brhel) Koch (Woods) was born July 2, 1975, in Seward, to Leslie “Les” and Kay (Pollock) Brhel and passed away March 12, 2023, in Lincoln, at the age of 47 years, 8 …
Lenora Darlene Bryan was born May 1, 1960, and passed away March 11, 2023. A private family service is planned at a later date. Arrangments by Volzke Funeral Home.
On Feb. 26, 2023, Donald “Don” Wayne Miller was united in heaven with his late wife Ginny. Born to Richard and Shirley (Roth) Miller on March 4, 1955, in Friend, Don was the third of …
Local sports

Eagles set good marks in season’s first meet

Milford track and field opened its season March 16 with a meet at Concordia University’s field house. The Eagles finished seventh in the girls’ team standings and sixth in the boys’ …

Oborny, Rea medal for Milford

Milford sent five wrestlers to the state tournament Feb. 16-18 with high hopes and brought home two medals, though not the colors the Eagles were striving for. “We didn’t get …

Five from Milford make state

While five is not the most Milford has sent to state wrestling, Coach Joe Schluckebier was pleased with the athletes who will represent MHS at state. Cooper Rea and Hunter Oborny qualified with …

First season ends short of state tournament

The inaugural season of girls’ wrestling in Seward County did not end as the coaches and competitors wanted. Seward wrestled in the District A1 tournament at Fremont Feb. 3 and 4, with trips …

MHS wins second straight SNC title

The Milford girls’ basketball team picked up its second consecutive Southern Nebraska Conference title Feb. 4, defeating Superior 51-34 in the championship game. “It was a fantastic …

Early lead helps MHS boys to home victory

In its only game of the week, the Milford boys’ basketball team held off a fourth-quarter rally by Thayer Central to down the Titans 51-39 Jan. 14. “They are scrappy, strong and not …
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Births
Noah Michael Osborne was born Jan. 11, 2023, to Brenden and April (Truhlicka) Osborne of Lincoln. He was born at Bryan Medical Center and weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz  and was 20.5 inches …
James Izyk Dahlquist was born Nov. 6, 2022, to Layne Dahlquist and Emily Hemphill of Seward. He was born at Seward Memorial Hospital and weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21.5 inches …
Birthdays
Lyal Zwick will celebrate his 95th birthday March 24. Cards may be sent to him at 2158 378th, Staplehurst, NE 68439.
Jan Shaw is celebrating her 80th birthday. Her family members include Jeff and Robin Shaw, Craig and Cindy Shaw and her grandchildren. To celebrate, an open house is scheduled Sunday, March 11, …
Weddings
Arlet Bode and Drew Gremel, both of Portland, Oregon, were married July 9, 2022, at Augustana Lutheran Church in Portland. The officiant was the Rev. Dr. W.J. Mark Knutson. The bride’s …
Engagements
Anniversaries
Rodney and Donna Kalkwarf of Ball Ground, Georgia, (formerly of Seward), will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next month. They were married April 7, 1973, in Seward. Their family …
Dennis and Carol Douty of Seward will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married March 24, 1973, in Omaha. Family members include their daughters, Jaisa Douty and …