Workings in Wayne: Electrical safety
Electricity is an essential part of our everyday lives, but it can become extremely dangerous when we are not aware of the hazards around us. One of the most important electrical safety rules is …
A partnership between Wayne State College's Aspiring Educators and the Wayne Area Legacy Fund raised money for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Building Brighter Futures: A community effort for Wayne's Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Wayne Area Legacy Fund, Nebraska Community Foundation, the Wayne State College chapter of the Nebraska State Education Association Aspiring Educators, Wayne State College Foundation, donors, …
Charred remains of a corn field are all that are left after strong winds on Saturday spread a fire rapidly through it.
Firefighters kept busy with field fires, burn ban issued
Volunteer firefighters in the area have responded to several fires in recent days, due to the dry, windy conditions. On Oct. 10, firefighters from Winside and Carroll received calls of fires in …
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LOCAL NEWS

Why lights and shadows matter in early childhood

Light is everywhere in a child’s world. It helps us see, keeps us warm, and allows plants to grow. But light also plays an important role in how young children learn and develop. When children …

Forage hazards following a freeze explained

As fall progresses, freezing temperatures become more likely across the Plains and Midwest. Knowing how they can impact our forage crops is crucial for safe use. ty Freezing temperatures cause …
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge "Bear" Avery Stone marched to the Meridian ninth annual parade competition in Yankton, South Dakota Saturday.

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge band marches in South Dakota

The Laurel-Concord-Coleridge “Bear” Marching Band competed in the ninth annual March to the Meridian parade competition on Oct. 10. The LCC “Bears” were the ninth band of 26 marching …
Mike Forsberg, in the tractor, and Glen Maxon in the combine were among those helping harvest soybeans for Mark Ebmeier.

Neighbors come together to help with harvest

In a small community, when someone needs help, neighbors are quick to respond. Recently, Mark Ebmeier faced a health issue that kept him sidelined for several months. With harvest season …

What is growing in our lives?

A full church calendar can tell us that a congregation is busy. It cannot tell us whether its people are becoming more loving. That question reaches beyond Sunday morning into our homes, workplaces, …

Northeast Agronomy Field Day connects students with agriculture industry

From witnessing the dangers of grain entrapment to watching a drone seed cover crops over standing corn, 200 Northeast Community College agriculture students experienced firsthand the technology, …

Option enrollment on school board agenda

Discussion on option enrollment policies and option enrollment capacity for the district were among the items on the agenda when the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education met in regular session …

4-H has more to offer than the County Fair, it's year-round

With county fair season behind us, some people may think 4-H is finished for another year. However, 4-H is a year-round program that provides youth with opportunities to learn by doing, develop life …
SPORTS

Tri County Northeast week eight fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

Four of the five Wayne Herald Nebraska High School cross country programs battled the Oct. 15 weather and course conditions to punch their ticket to state by either placing in the top three teams or …
Samantha Nexticapan Hernandez.

Blue Devil fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, softball, football

*Due to an editorial error, the Wayne softball article was left out of this week's paper. We apologize for the error. After earning a wildcard into the Class C District round, the Wayne High …

Winside week seven fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

Ahead of district competition, the Winside girls cross country team traveled to Rolling Hills Country Club. Bloomfield was the host team of the Duane Wilken/Lewis and Clark meet on Oct. 9. …
Brayden Chaney.

WSC athletics recap: volleyball, football, women's soccer, women's golf, XC

One final cross-division outing was on the docket for Wayne State College as the NSIC South visited the NSIC North on Oct. 10 ahead of their bye week. From Bemidji, MN, the visiting Wildcats …

LCC week seven fall sports recap: girls golf, volleyball, football

With district action taking over in mid-October, the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge girls and boys cross country program brought home top performances during the Greater Northeast Activities Conference …

Wakefield Trojan week seven fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

Wakefield was listed among seven girls and 11 boys teams during the East Husker Conference cross country meet. From the Cuming County Fairgrounds in West Point on Oct. 8, the Wakefield girls …

Tri County Northeast week seven fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

Friday afternoon conference cross country was on the schedule for Tri County Northeast. From Rolling Hills Country Club on Oct. 9, Bloomfield was the host team of the Duane Wilken/Lewis and …

High School Conference brackets released

All five area Wayne Herald high school volleyball programs will soon begin conference tournament play in four different tournaments. With Thursday matches still counting towards the Mid State …
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Obituaries
Doris M. Daniels
Funeral services are currently pending with Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne for Doris M. Daniels, 93, of Wayne. She died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 at her home at Kinship Pointe in Wayne.
Alvin L. Anderson
Services for Alvin L. Anderson, 93, of Wayne will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 at Our Savior Lutheran …
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Lynn “Chic” W. Jeffrey
Services for Lynn “Chic” Jeffrey, 86, of   Wayne, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 at First United Methodist Church in Wayne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the …
Merlin A. Brugger
Mass Of Christian Burial for Merlin A. Brugger, 82, of Winside will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wayne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at …
Carl Mellor
Carl Mellor Carl Mellor, 90, of Norfolk, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 at his residence. In keeping with Carl's wishes, he will be cremated and the immediate family will be honoring his life …
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 …