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Wrapping up the holidays at the Milford Senior Center

For the second year, the Milford Senior Center will host a gift wrapping fundraising service for the community. On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 3:30 – 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 2 – …

Battle of the Businesses Cookoff  is Dec. 7

Chili is not the only thing heating up this winter. The Milford Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is hosting a cooking showdown that pits local businesses against each other for a lifesaving …

Kiwanis Club brings Santa to town

The Milford Kiwanis Club will be spreading holiday cheer with its annual Santa Party and Gingerbread House Contest, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at the Milford Elementary …
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Shayla Rautenberg of Milford tips the ball over the net against Columbus Lakeview Nov. 2.

District title ends state drought for Milford

It’s been 27 years since Milford volleyball made it to the state tournament. The Eagles are not a staple in Lincoln, qualifying just twice in the school’s history. But the 2024 …
Garrett Freeman, fourth place

Carter leads Eagles to third place; three girls make state

Milford cross country had “a really good day” at districts, Coach Jake Kment said. The Eagles finished with a district champion, a fourth-place individual and a third-place team finish …
Shayla Rautenberg (11) and Sarah Reynolds (15) of Milford put up a block against Centennial's Natalie Sams Oct. 1.

Milford beats Broncos, Pioneers on court

The Milford volleyball team picked up two wins on the court last week, defeating Centennial 25-15, 25-12, 21-25, 25-11 Oct. 1 and Nebraska City 25-12, 25-8, 25-9 Oct. 3. “The team played …
Hannah Wittstruck of Milford watches a pitch fly past her for a ball against Crete on Sept. 24.

Eagles soar to SNC runner-up

The Milford softball team had a good-hitting week and parlayed that into a runner-up finish at the Southern Nebraska Conference tournament Sept. 28. The week did not start well, however, as the …
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Riley Springer of Milford winds up for a pitch against Crete on Sept. 24.
Riley Springer of Milford winds up for a pitch against Crete on Sept. 24.
Riley Springer of Milford winds up for a pitch against Crete on Sept. 24.
Riley Springer of Milford winds up for a pitch against Crete on Sept. 24.
Riley Springer of Milford winds up for a pitch against Crete on Sept. 24.
Celebrations
Birthdays
An open house for Rita Shipley for her 90th birthday will be Sunday, Dec. 1, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Ulysses Rec Center (school gym). They request no gifts.
Gene Glausman is celebrating his 90th birthday. To help Gene celebrate, cards may be sent to him at 1053 252nd Road #10, Milford, NE, 68405.
Births
Evelyn Rose Koenig was born July 30, 2024, to Nichole Kozisek and Jeff Koenig of Bee. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, was 19 3/4 inches long and was born at Seward Memorial Hospital. …
Landon Marvin Cast was born Aug. 29, 2024, to Rebecca (Postier) Cast and Patrick Cast of Beaver Crossing at Seward Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. …
Anniversaries
Allen and Karen Hoffbauer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Nov. 2, 1974. To help Allen and Karen celebrate, cards may be sent to 2936 Agnew Rd. …
Gary and Shirley McGregor of Seward will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Oct. 24, 1964, in Hartington. Their family members include their children, …
Weddings
Grace Miller of Marysville, Kansas, and Joshua Hendrickson of Seward were married July 13 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Marysville. The bride’s parents are Rev. Philip and Monique …
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 …