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Members of the Wayne High School Band pose for a photo following last week's Battle of the Pep Bands, which was a fundraiser for the Ponca Music Boosters.
Wayne High School Pep Band crowned overall winner at Ponca’s First Battle of the Pep Bands
Sandy Brown, representing the Wayne High Post Prom Committee, was among those who spoke at Tuesday's meeting of the Wayne City Council.
Parking, Prairie Park improvements are debated at council meeting
Information shared on financial situation at Laurel's Hillcrest Care Center
Wayne Police looking for missing juvenile
The Wayne Police Department is asking for the public's assistant in locating a missing Wayne juvenile. Alizz J. Jeppesen, 18, was last seen on Sunday, Jan. 19 at   approximately 9:30 p.m. …
Wayne State hosting Festival
Wayne State College will host its Festival of Honor Bands on Saturday, Jan. 25.   The concert finale takes place at 4:30 p.m. in Ramsey Theatre, located in the Peterson Fine Arts Building. …
Heart over Hype
"Choices give you chances... or they give you consequences." This was the message DeMoine Adams brought to Wayne Community School students last week. Adams, who currently serves as the Chief …
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Jan. 23, 2025

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LOCAL NEWS
Extension Educator Julie Schultz came before the commissioners with the names of three new members of the Wayne County Extension Board.

Commissioner meeting includes light agenda

Only two agenda items on Tuesday's meeting of the Wayne County Commissioners required any action by the commissioners. Julie Schultz, Nebraska Extension Educator - Wayne County, came before the …
Members of the Wayne High School Speech Team include (front row) Jake Barner, Jordyn Clinchard, Olivia Hanson, Celsius Ibarra, Alec Shaffer, Norah Armstrong, Nyamalo Kantai and Abi Hawthorne. (second row) Aleigha Hale, Rachel Holland, Riley Olson, Sophia Spieker, Clara Ankeny, Adrienne Anderson, Sienna Klinetobe, Kennysen Blecke and Josie Ley. (third row) Gavin Anderson, Aidan Bohnert, Johen Piper, Colby Raulston, Dean Young, Boden Dobbins, Grace Junck and Sharon Vasquez. (fourth row) Cole Zach, Hunter Ruwe, Wanso Barner, Landen Claussen, Jose Olivares-Casillas, Gabriel Armstrong, Alison Sanders and Nov Hawkins. (fifth row) Alexis Adams, Whitney Hadcock, Caleb Raulston, Josie Young, Callen Gamble, Taesha Dunklau, Abby Gapp and Ryder Olberding. (sixth row) Coaches Dwaine Spieker, Sarah Oltjenbruns, Claire Krepel and Grace Longe. Not pictured: Samantha Wright.

Blue Devil speakers return four state medalists, field largest team in school history

Two state champions and two additional state medalists lead the largest Wayne Speech Team of all time into the upcoming season. The Wayne speakers are led by senior Alec Shaffer and Junior Aidan …

Humanities Nebraska speaker to be in Wayne

Speaker C.A. Waller will present a program, “I Got the Blues, and I Can’t Be Satisfied,” on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. at Wayne Public Library. This presentation is made …
South African visitors posing behind the WSC sign include (left) Geoff, Amy-Leigh, Sue, WSC student Caitlyn, Dave, Keri-Lynne and Thomas. The family was able to tour the campus while in Wayne recently.

South African family appreciates Nebraska hospitality

To say the Smart family enjoyed their time in the United States, and especially in Wayne, Nebraska, would be an understatement. Caitlyn Smart originally learned about Wayne State College through …

City of Wayne receives grant from Kansas City Royals Foundation

In a release from the City of Wayne, Wayne City Administrator Wes Blecke said, "the city is pleased to announce that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Kansas City Royals Foundation, the …

Briese announces new state spending website

Nebraska Treasurer Tom Briese is inviting Nebraskans interested in examining how state dollars are spent to visit the new and improved state spending website at: https://statespending.nebraska.gov/. …

Governor Pillen proclaims January as Crime Stoppers Month in Nebraska

Gov. Jim Pillen proclaimed January 2025 as Crime Stoppers Month in Nebraska, highlighting the vital role of these nonprofits in enhancing public safety. The proclamation urges all Nebraskans to …

A legacy of service: Boyd Doyle retires from Northeast Power after 40 years

After four decades of dedicated service, Boyd Doyle has officially retired from Northeast Power in Wayne, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to the company …

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SPORTS
LCC's Connor Korth and Tanner Thompson team up to stop a bucket from the host Walthill. The Bears Gibson Roberts surpassed the 1,000 career point mark in the win.

LCC snaps long losing streaks, Roberts surpasses 1,000 points in career

Following home competition earlier in the week, the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge girls and boys basketball teams were back on the road to open the weekend. From Walthill, LCC visited the Blujays on …

Blue Devil boys held to three contested match victories; Battle Creek records eight pins

For the third time this season, the Wayne High boys wrestling team competed on their home mat. From the Wayne Jr/Sr High School gymnasium, the Blue Devils entertained Battle Creek in dual …

January 23rd High School Basketball Final Scores

WSC indoor track & field resumes competition at Mount Marty Invite; total five event wins

Following a lengthy break from season-opening competition until the Wayne State College women’s and men’s indoor track and field season resumed, the Wildcats moved into the busy portion …

Trio of Blue Devil boys wrestlers medal led by Grant Maas with silver

Saturday was meant for the boys with wrestling competition resuming for high school wrestling. Back at Schuyler, Wayne High competed in the Schuyler Boys Invite showcasing 16 teams. The …

Winside girls wrestling returns with two medalists following Saturday's Plainview Invite

It was right back to work for the Winside girls wrestling team with a second straight invitational. From Plainview, the Winside girls were listed among the 15 teams who received points competing …

Wayne junior high boys basketball wins twice Monday

A second straight home outing took over the Wayne Junior High boys basketball schedule. From Wayne Elementary School, the Wayne seventh and eighth graders hosted Lakeview Junior High on Monday. …

Wayne boys have four-game winning streak snapped at Boys Town in extras

Ahead of home Mid State Conference competition taking over the Wayne High boys basketball schedule, WHS traveled to Omaha for non-conference action. From Boys Town, the Blue Devils and Cowboys …

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AGRICULTURE

It’s National 4-H week y’all!!!

It’s that time of year when we celebrate our accomplishments and look forward to new opportunities.   Let me share a little bit about the 4-H program and I want to invite you to contact …

4-H is available in the classroom

By Julie Schultz, Wayne County and   Tayler Wickham, Washington County     4-H provides youth with the opportunity to learn by doing; but that opportunity is not only …

Haskell Ag Lab Science & Ag Family Field Day coming soon

Area residents are being reminded of the Haskell Ag Lab Science & Ag Family Field Day at the Haskell Agricultural Laboratory to be held on Thursday, Aug. 10. The event will be held at the …

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Obituaries
 Jerry Lee Malcom
Jerry Lee Malcom, 88, of Fremont died Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at Pathfinder Place in Fremont. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Fremont Presbyterian …
Nancy L. Surber
Nancy L. Surber, 77 of Sioux City, Iowa, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at her residence surrounded and loved by family.   Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. at Mohr & …
Orville Ernest Broekemeie
Orville Ernest Broekemeier, 87, of Norfolk, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Jan.14, 2025. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at Trinity Lutheran …
Joyce Zimmerman
After a brief and courageous battle with cancer, Joyce Zimmerman, 80, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13 at the Concordia …
Virginia “Ginny” Lee Pierpoint
Virginia “Ginny” Lee Pierpoint, 73 of Golden, Colorado, went home to glory Nov. 17, 2024.   Services were held Friday, Nov., 22, 2024 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in …

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Lifestyle

Batteries not needed for all learning experiences

As a proponent of outdoor and STEM education, I also advocate for toys that provide appropriate and beneficial learning experiences for children while fostering their developing brains.  …

Love is in the air?

February is finally here, after what seems like a never-ending January.  Many of us are looking forward to Valentine’s Day as we think about people or things we love. Have you ever …

Volunteer opportunities available through 4-H

The American volunteer rates are amongst the highest in the world.   It’s true that fire departments, libraries, museums, schools, and many other organizations could not function without …

New year, new opportunities available through 4-H

​Happy New Year and 2024! I hope your new year is off to a great start, other than the cold temperatures and snow. It is one of our favorite times of year at Nebraska Extension in Wayne …

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Memory Lane
Memory Lane: March 10, 1983
From the March 10, 1983 edition of The Wayne Herald Allen welding team wins competition Several students from the vocational agriculture class at Allen High School took part in the District 3 …
Memory Lane: January 24, 1985
January 24, 1985 — Dance company coming to Wayne The next Special Program Series performance at Wayne State College will be by a dance troupe led by a man who began his career sitting …
Memory Lane: January 23, 1975
January 23, 1975 — Services are set for Dr. W.A. Brandenburg Memorial services for Dr. William A. Brandenburg are planned for 3:30 this afternoon (Thursday) in Ramsey Theater in the Val …
Memory Lane: January 22, 2015
January 22, 2015 — Turning gold bracelets into fresh water on 'mini-mission' Roughly 40 billion hours are spent collecting water in sub-Saharan Africa every year. One student-athlete at …
Memory Lane: January 14, 2005
January 14, 2005 — Thorson to provide aid in Thailand Holly (Franzen) Thorson, daughter of Delbert and Lynal Krueger of Pierce and the late Darrell Franzen, was flown to Thailand on Jan. 8 …
Memory Lane: January 14, 1965
January 14, 1965 — New language plus other studies face new pupils How do you think a Wayne kindergarten pupil and second grade pupil would do if they were suddenly flown to India and …

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