Nominations being taken for the Wayne State College Foundation awards
The Wayne State College Foundation is accepting nominations for its 10 Under 10 Young Alumni Awards (introduced last year) and the time-honored Outstanding Alumni Awards. The nomination deadline is …
Elaine Menzel, a NACO attorney, spoke to commissioners during Tuesday's meeting.
Commissioners get update on legislation, projects
A relatively light agenda greeted the board when the Wayne County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday. Commissioners first heard an update from Elaine Menzel, an attorney …
Middle school students learn about water science during a STEM camp, sponsored by the northeast Nebraska education compact, at Northeast Community College.
Northeast Nebraska Education Compact expands outreach to students
Since 2019, more than 1,500 students have benefited from activities sponsored by the northeast Nebraska education compact. Now the compact, whose membership includes the University of …
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LOCAL NEWS

Food Pantry recognizes volunteers

Nearly 50 years ago, a group of community members worked together to establish the Wayne Food Pantry. Volunteers started the Food Pantry and they continue to be integral to its operation. The …

Time of remembrance

Area residents took time last weekend to remember and honor those who have served in this country's military. Many of the programs were moved indoors due to less than ideal weather conditions, but …
Staff from Little Roots, along with Wayne Legacy Fund members Karen Longe, Mike Varley and Brandon Mainquist posed for a photo after the check presentation.

Legacy Fund makes donation to Little Roots 

Wayne Area Legacy Fund Donates Over $4,000 to Support Green Space at Little Roots Child Development Center and Preschool The Wayne Area Legacy Fund (WALF) has announced a donation of over $4,000 …

Dealing with damaged trees in the aftermath of a major storm

Severe weather season has begun, with many experiencing damage in trees and landscape plants last week. Managing the effects of tornadic winds and hail is necessary to make the landscape safe again …
Amber Horton collects water samples at the Greeley West High School natural area, which includes a pond.

Allen Ag teacher attends professional development institute 

Amber Horton, Agriculture educator at Allen Consolidated Schools in Allen, recently attended a Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education professional development institute at Greeley West High …
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Director K.C. Belitz led the first "Grow Nebraska" tour stop in Wayne on June 23.

'Grow Nebraska' Tour kicks off in Wayne

Approximately 40 community leaders from throughout the area were in Wayne on June 23 for the kick off of the "Growing Nebraska" Tour . Sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Economic …

Sentencing held in sexual assault case

After pleading no contest earlier this year, Katlego "Colin" Nqandela, 22, was sentenced in Wayne County District Court in early June on charges related to a sexual assault incident that took place …
Rachel Bonenberger with Kody Knudsen work together on a wrecked car with the Jaws of Life.

Laurel Volunteer Fire Department hosts extrication class

Recenlty, Laurel Fire and Rescue Department hosted an Extrication class. Volunteers from Dixon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Coleridge Fire and Rescue, Verdigre, and Belden participated in a State …
SPORTS
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Wayne wrestlers represented on National teams

While several Wayne High wrestlers continue to put in the work to prepare for their upcoming NSAA winter sports season, a few were recently in the news with June events. Nyla Bolles and Anna …

Dirt Devil softball scores June 29 - 30, state preview

With the three younger Dirt Devil softball programs ending their season in late June, the Dirt Devil 16/18s and 14s closed out their regular season ahead of state compeition in early July. Dirt …

Northeast Nebraska Crush youth baseball scores June 29 - July 1

Two Northeast Nebraska Crush youth baseball teams were in action at the end of June and early July. Crush 11u play tune up ahead of state games After finishing runner-up in the Stampede …

Wayne Tri County League youth baseball tournament recaps June 26 - July 1

All five youth baseball teams from Wayne, Wayne 14u (Ponies), Wayne 12u (Broncos Blue and White) and Wayne 10u (Didgets Blue and White) took part in Tri County League tournament play over the past …
Cole Zach (men's 15 - 18) competes in the breaststroke event to lead the team scoring in the boys division with 45.5 points.

Wayne Dolphins home invite recap, 'Swimmer of the Week' named

After being in three different pools over a six-day period, the Wayne Dolphins hosted their invite on June  21. Wayne Dolphins control home meet, top scorers recorded It was a jam …

Upcoming youth baseball, softball tournaments

All five Wayne youth baseball teams will take part in Tri County League Tournament action, the Dirt Devil 16/18s will compete in the York Summer Slam as Wayne and Wakefield American Legion baseball …

Three Wildcat beach volleyball players earn academic honors

Three players from the Wayne State College beach volleyball team were named to the 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Women's At-Large Team and selected by College Sports …

Wildcat softball standout to be inducted into NSIC Hall of Fame

Former Wayne State All-American softball pitcher Katie (Goetzinger) Voth will be inducted into the Northern Sun Conference Hall of Fame on Tuesday, July 8th in Moorhead, Minnesota. The league office …
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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 …
Obituaries
Virginia 'Ginny' Glassmeyer
Funeral services are currently pending with Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne for Virginia “Ginny” Glassmeyer, 83, of Wayne. She died Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Kinship Pointe   in …
Norman A. Minola
Norman A. Minola, 94, of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield.   Memorial visitation will be on Wednesday, July 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. at …
Dean W. Mann
Funeral services for Dean W. Mann, 78, of Winside will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Winside. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9 at Trinity …
Jacki Zeiss
Jacki Ann Zeiss With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jacki Ann Zeiss, lovingly known as “Mama Z,” leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength. …
Floyd P. Bloom
Funeral services for Floyd P. Bloom, 94, of Laurel will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7 at Concord Evangelical Free Church in Concord. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 6 at …
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 …
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 23, 1985
May 23, 1985 — WSC track team on to national meet Five members of the Wayne State women's track team will be competing in six events in the national NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Meet at …
Memory Lane: May 22, 1975
May 22, 1975 — 'Foundation's goal: to enrich WSC' The primary purpose of the Wayne State Foundation is to "enrich the college," and that's why more and more Wayne people should get …
Memory Lane: May 19, 2005
May 19, 2005 — Business programs receive accreditation At the recent annual conference of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education in San Antonio, Texas, the Board of …
Memory Lane: May 16, 1985
May 16, 1985 — Mayor proclaims today as Poppy Day in Wayne Mayor Wayne Marsh this week proclaimed today as American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day in Wayne. Members of the auxiliary will be …
Memory Lane: May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015 — Brothers helping earthquake victims in Nepal from Wayne "Even though we are so far away, we haven't given up and will do everything in our power to build our country back …