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Area communities schedule Memorial Day programs
As the month of May comes to a close, all across the country, ceremonies will be held to honor and remember those who have served in the military throughout this country's history. Area …
Wayne America Fly-in to take off last weekend of May
The Wayne America Fly-in, formerly known as May Day STOL, will showcase National STOL, STOL Drag, music, food and more at the Wayne Municipal Airport from May 26-28. This year, the event has a new …
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LOCAL NEWS

Local students graduate from Northeast Community College

Several area students have earned associate degrees and certificates this may from Northeast Community College. These include: Allen: Taylor Boyle, Associate of Arts; Danielle Schneider, …

Northeast Nebraska students graduate from Wayne State

From area communities, numerous students received their undergraduate and graduate degrees from Wayne State College during its commencement ceremony on May 6. Those include: Allen: Briana …

Broadband network debate continues for Commissioners

Representatives from Fastwyre Broadband continued the company's request for fiber optic cables in the Carroll area during Tuesday's meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.   …

Council debates re-zoning property

  Discussion on amending the city of Wayne's Future Land Use Map highlighted the Tuesday meeting of the Wayne City Council. Earlier this year a request had been made to re-zone an area …

Blue Devils hang on, stay in state baseball race

OMAHA — Some kids just don’t know how to quit. For the second straight day, the Wayne High baseball team staved off elimination with a seventh-inning comeback Tuesday night in the …

Little Red Hen Theatre announces summer events

The Little Red Hen Theatre in Wakefield is gearing up for a summer of street markets, creative drama camps for kids, and a production of the Broadway musical Pippin, infused with circus tricks, …

Suspects in Laurel quadruple homicides appear in court

Both Jason Jones and his wife, Carrie Jones, have had court appearances in Cedar County court in recent days. Nathan Stratten, counsel for Carrie Jones, asked for a Plea of Abatement on Carrie …

Henderson's Amazon gift benefits Kindness Fund

Nate Henderson is a driver for Amazon.   Because of his employment with the company, families in the Wayne Community Schools will be helped in time of need. Henderson is …

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SPORTS

Metzler wins 800 state title, sets Class C standard

OMAHA — Wakefield junior Jordan Metzler was going for her personal best in the Class C 800-meter finals Saturday afternoon. She got it — and more. Metzler crossed the finish …

Wayne brings home three medals from state track

OMAHA -- Wayne High senior Brooklyn Kruse ended her high school career on a good note and freshman Elle Powicki got hers off to a good start at the Nebraska State Track and Field Championships. …

Wayne baseball loses heartbreaker, ends season 17-9

The Wayne High baseball team was one strike away from reaching the finals of the Class C State Baseball Championships. Omaha Roncalli found a way Wednesday, rallying for three runs in the top of …

STATE TRACK -- Area athletes compete for gold in Omaha

OMAHA -- The 2023 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships begins its four-day run at Burke Stadium as area athletes compete for medals among the state's best high school track and field …

Wayne baseball survives with seventh-inning comeback

For the second straight day, the Wayne High baseball team staved off elimination with a seventh-inning comeback Tuesday night in the Class C State Baseball Tournament. Down 7-2 going into the …

Wayne High survives in state baseball

A wild pitch in the bottom of the seventh brought home the winning run and kept the Wayne High baseball team alive in the Class C State Baseball Championships. Alex Rodriguez led off the bottom …

Area athletes qualify for state track

Athletes from all five area schools will be competing in this week’s Nebraska State Track and Field Championships at Burke Stadium in Omaha. Wayne will be competing in Class B events on …

Wayne falls in state baseball tourney opener

The Wayne High baseball team dropped its opener in the Class C Nebraska State Baseball Championships Saturday with a 7-1 loss to Central City/Fullerton/Centura at UNO's Tal Anderson Field. Wayne …

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AGRICULTURE

The Farmer's Wife: Forty years is long enough

Forty years ago,   we had one kid in college, another getting ready to graduate from high school, and two more still at home.   I was sitting on the bleachers at Winside High, watching …

A New Direction — The Big Three!

Nebraska Extension in Wayne County has been serving the Wayne County community for many years! While our services have rarely changed, our focus has from time to time. Late in 2022 Nebraska …

The Farmer's Wife: Discussing music at church services

One of the monthly commitments I have is breakfast with Tabitha retirees.   It started with a handful of gals and has grown to more than a dozen, with a couple guys, too.   Last week, …

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Obituaries
 Johanna (Joan F.) Berg
Funeral services for Johanna (Joan F.) Berg, 91, of Norfolk formerly of Winside, will be held Friday, May 26 at 1:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Winside. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. …
Larry Keith Elofson
Larry Keith Elofson, 72, of Arlington, died during the early morning hours of May 21, 2023 in Fremont. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 1 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in …
Karen Ann “Cookie” Ulrich
Karen Ann “Cookie” Ulrich, 79, of Wayne, formerly of Wakefield, died, surrounded by her loving family, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Wayne Countryview Care.   Services will be held …
Lyle 'Lee' Remer
Lyle “Lee” Remer, 83, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa and Wayne, died Friday, May 12, 2023.   Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 26 at Meyer …
Tonia Smith
Graveside service for Tonia Smith will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church (rural Concord) on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 9 a.m. with Pastor Willie Bertrand officiating. A celebration of life …

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Lifestyle

Healthy choices for healthy families - Take a hike!

Does your family enjoy the great outdoors? Summer is fast approaching   — a time when many Americans will be venturing outside for adventures.   Before heading out, think about …

Farmer’s Market 'A Rise – A Fall – A Renaissance'

Farmers market season is fast approaching. Across Nebraska, farmers markets have become integral to the economies and social fabric of dozens of rural communities. To help create more successful …

Next Chapter offers opportunities of youth

Being successful in college starts with preparation NOW!   It is never too early to begin talking about college with your children. Nebraska Extension has partnered with the University of …

Now is the time to have fun with spring seeds

Have you noticed the change in weather lately?   It would seem that spring is finally making its way into the Midwest.   As the temperature rises, it’s time to get outside, begin …

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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: May 29, 2003
From the May 29, 2003 edition of The Wayne Herald Local women start Red Hat Society chapter Holding true to the saying, "girls just want to have fun," several ladies from the Wakefield and …
Memory Lane: May 29, 1963
From the May 29, 1963 edition of The Wayne HeraldWayne Cub Scouts hold special tribute The Wayne Cub Scouts held a tea for their mothers and den mothers Friday with a special tribute to the …
Memory Lane: May 28, 1973
From the May 28, 1973 edition of The Wayne Herald Getting a new coat Rural mail boxes are the targets of three Winside 4-H clubs during the rest of the summer as the members offer their …
Memory Lane: May 25, 1993
From the May 25, 1993 edition of The Wayne Herald Chemistry award given Amy Settles of North Bend has been awarded the 1993 Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award at Wayne State College. …
Memory Lane: May 25, 1983
From the May 25, 1983 edition of The Wayne Herald Chautauqua revives Nebraska skills Wayne youngsters and adults alike were captivated by the various Nebraska skills demonstrated last …

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