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Huntington wins election as Seward County Sheriff

Tim Huntington expected to have a couple of months between the Nov. 3 election and the date he would take office as Seward County’s sheriff, but agreed on Nov. 4 to begin work as the interim …

Two-thirds of county’s voters show up

On a rainy, chilly November day, 66% of Seward County’s registered voters turned out to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. That is a bit higher than the state’s turnout of …

Seward County releases unofficial election results

Seward County Sheriff Candidate Tim Huntington has received 4,925 votes from the 7,676 people casting ballots here. That is well ahead of the 1,962 write-in ballots for Troy Schaefer campaigned …
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Eberspacher elected to represent Dist. 5 on State Board of Education

After the Nov. 3 election Angie Eberspacher is looking forward to bringing her teaching and board experiences to the State Board of Education representing District 5. Eberspacher, who lives in …

Seward County voters generally mirror state election results

Seward County voters were among the 547,756 – 43.3% – of Nebraska’s 1,265,162 registered voters casting ballots across the state on Nov. 3. Rep. Mike Flood and challenger Chris Backemeyer …

'It’s a very emotional time'

Recognizing when a furry companion is nearing the end of their life can be one of the most difficult parts of pet ownership. Knowing what signs to look for and when to seek guidance from a …
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Eagles sweep through final week

Milford volleyball closed the regular season with three more wins, sweeping a triangular at Wilber-Clatonia Oct. 20 and sweeping Central City Oct. 22. The Eagles defeated Fairbury 25-20, 25-20 …

Postseason volleyball pairings announced

The NSAA released the subdistrict and district volleyball tournament pairings this morning. Area team will play as follows: District B2 - Seward (16-15), is the three seed and will play Elkhorn …
Milford's Easton Sample runs at the front of the pack early in the District C4 race at Aurora Oct. 14.

Eagle harriers earn places at state meet

The Milford cross country teams had a great day Oct. 14. Both finished third in the team standings to earn spots at the state meet Friday, Oct. 23. Coach Jake Kment said the Eagles knew their …

Milford tops Class B foes, wins weekend tournament

It was a good week for Milford volleyball, as the Eagles picked up a pair of wins over Class B opponents and then won a weekend tournament. “We had a great week last week, with an exciting …
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Kira Schweitzer of Milford (4) serves during Oct. 8’s match against York as teammate Shayla Rautenberg checks the defense.
Kira Schweitzer of Milford (4) serves during Oct. 8’s match against York as teammate Shayla Rautenberg checks the defense.
Kira Schweitzer of Milford (4) serves during Oct. 8’s match against York as teammate Shayla Rautenberg checks the defense.
Kira Schweitzer of Milford (4) serves during Oct. 8’s match against York as teammate Shayla Rautenberg checks the defense.
Kira Schweitzer of Milford (4) serves during Oct. 8’s match against York as teammate Shayla Rautenberg checks the defense.
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