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Sept. 28, 2023

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LOCAL NEWS

Fire department responds to scene of gas leak

Fire department responds to scene of gas leak A gas leak was reported on South Douglas Street at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday (Sept. 28). Crews working in the area hit a gas line in the …

 Thursday accident investigated

The Wayne Police Department, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and the Wayne Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred shortly after …

Dixon County Sheriff's Department seeking fugitive

Early this week a Dixon County Deputy attempted to make contact with Andrew (Andy) Chase after observing him at the Countryside Gas Station in Allen. According to Dixon County Sheriff Tom …

Pink Flamingo Nite to feature speaker, raffle and more

Organizers continue to work on details for the annual Pink Flamingo Nite to be held Thursday, Oct. 12. This year's theme is "Cheers for the Girls." Doors at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne …

Bridge inspections, cell phone updates discussed

By Aubreanna Miller For the Herald   Starting off their Tuesday morning meeting, the Wayne County Commissioners changed the regular agenda to not include revisions to Chapters 4 …

Homecoming Week to be celebrated at Wayne High School

Wayne High School is busy planning Homecoming festivities for the week of Sept. 25-29. Queen candidates this year include Kierah Haase, daughter of Rick and Mindy Haase; Kate Hill, daughter of …

Expanded wound care services now available at Pender Community Hospital

Pender Community Hospital (PCH) has announced the expansion of its wound care services through the hire of Janis Harrison, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CFCN. Harrison has more than 30 years of nursing …

Wakefield voters to decide on bond issue

By Clara Osten, clara@wayneherald.com   Following action taken during a special Board of Education meeting last week, voters in the Wakefield Community School District will be …

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SPORTS

#1 Wildcats finish key road test with sweep

DULUTH, Minn. -- For the second time in as many days, top-ranked Wayne State swept a ranked conference foe on the road to improve to 14-1 overall and 5-0 in NSIC play. On Saturday, the Wildcats …

Wildcats cruise to 48-22 win at Minot

MINOT, N.D. — Latravious Boyd ran for three touchdowns and quarterback Nick Bohn threw for four more as Wayne State rolled to a 48-22 win at Minot State on Saturday to improve to 4-1 (3-1 NSIC) …

Softball finishes as conference runner-up

ALBION -- The Wayne High softball team dropped an 11-6 decision to Guardian Angels Central Catholic in the championship game of the Mid State Conference tournament on Saturday. Wayne got out to …

WSC announces 2023 Athletic HOF class

A ground-breaking football team and a multiple national champion highlight the Class of 2023 for the Wayne State College Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2023 Wayne State College Athletic Hall of Fame …

Top-ranked 'Cats sweep No. 6 St. Cloud

The top-ranked Wayne State volleyball team opened a key weekend road swing with a straight-set win over No. 6 St. Cloud State, winning 25-23, 25-23, 25-21. The win put the Wildcats at 13-1 …

Golfers win conference, home meet

The Wayne High girls golf team set themselves up for next week’s district play with a solid two-day effort Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, the Blue Devils won the Mid State Conference …

No. 1 Wildcats set hitting mark in sweep

Top-ranked Wayne State hit at a school-record clip of .536 in making quick work of in-state foe Peru State on Tuesday at Rice Auditorium, winning 25-12, 25-12, 25-8. The visiting Bobcats hung …

Early explosion helps Wildcats to 38-35 win

ROLLA, Mo. — Wayne State’s offense was unstoppable in the first half, and that proved to be a good thing. The Wildcats raced to a 31-7 second-quarter advantage, then held on for dear …

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AGRICULTURE

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 …

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 …

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Obituaries
 Joann L. Temme
Funeral services for Joann L. Temme, 92, of Wayne, will be held   at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Grace Lutheran Church in Wayne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 at Grace …
Lawrence 'Larry' Jordan
Lawrence L. “Larry” Jordan, 87, of Hutchinson, Kansas, formerly of Carroll, died Nov. 3, 2022 at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson, Kansas Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. …
Mike E. Dunklau
Mike E. Dunklau, 67, of Pilger formerly of Wayne, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29 at Our Savior …
Dean Bruggeman Jr.
Dean Bruggeman Jr., 78, of Gretna, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 at Gretna Methodist Church. Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 …
Earl Arthur Norman
Earl Arthur Norman, 97, of Omaha, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at West Center Chapel with a visitation starting at 10 a.m. Earl was born …

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Lifestyle

Healthy alternatives to soda offered

Soda pop has been around since the early 1700’s, and became popular in the United States around 1902. That’s when people discovered its bubbly, refreshing, and sweet syrup taste. Yet, in …

STEM Imagination Guides helps build skills

Reading with children is one of the most effective and educational activities you can engage in.    Children learn concepts of print, letter and word recognition, comprehension, and …

The importance of Thank You!

Thank you. Two simple words that are often underused. As we wrap up the county fair season we are reminded of everyone who had a hand in making it such a great experience. There is value in writing …

Plan to attend the 2023 Haskell Ag Lab Family Field Day  

Fall is quickly approaching, but there are still some great activities happening around Northeast Nebraska to finish out your summer.  Namely, the University of Nebraska and Nebraska Extension are …

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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: Sept. 29, 1983
From the September 29, 1983 edition of The Wayne Herald Eagle Scout induction is planned A 17-year-old Wayne youth will be inducted into the Eagle Scout Court of Honor during ceremonies …
Memory Lane: Sept. 28, 1993
From the September 28, 1993 edition of The Wayne Herald Wayne FRIENDs has something to proclaim Nine members of the Wayne FRIENDs drug-free youth group attended the annual proclamation …
Memory Lane: Sept. 27. 1973
From the September 27, 1973 edition of The Wayne Herald Wayne man to vie in 200-car World Demolition Derby A Wayne man will be one of 200 drivers competing in the 12th annual world's …
Memory Lane: Sept. 25, 2003
From the September 25, 2003 edition of The Wayne Herald Program gives taste of law enforcement Participating in the 36th annual Junior Law Cadet program this summer, Ben Allemann of Wayne …
Memory Lane: Sept. 19, 1963
From the September 19, 1963 edition of The Wayne Herald Lubberstedt, Dickey show champions at Laurel Sale The 12th annual Barbecue and 4-H Calf Judging and Sale was held in Laurel last …

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