Bressler Fest begins Sunday
For the eighth year, music will fill Bressler Park in Wayne each Sunday through the end of September. This year's Bressler-Fest Music in the Park series includes Daniel and the Deliverance on …
Dave Peterson with JEO Consulting spoke during Tuesday's Wayne City Council meeting regarding the process of determining the city's next energy provider.
Energy, block grant, interlocal agreements on council agenda
A public hearing for the purpose of discussing the 2024-2025 budget for the city of Wayne was the first item of business on the agenda when the Wayne City Council met in regular session on Tuesday. …
Mike Pommer was present at Tuesday's meeting of the Wayne County Commissioners to talk about the upcoming fiscal year's budget.
Commissioners approve budget, set tax rate
During the second portion of the meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, the county's 2024-25 budget was approved and the 2024 tax rate was set. The total budget for the county for …
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LOCAL NEWS

Electronics recycling event to be held in Wayne Sept. 14

The Wayne Green Team invites all surrounding communities to its annual electronics recycling event Saturday, Sept. 14. The event starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 10 a.m. (or earlier if the truck …

Game and Parks soon accepting wildlife viewing grant proposals

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission soon will accept grant proposals that will enhance watchable wildlife opportunities and nature-based experiences in Nebraska. The intent of these Watchable …

Pender Community Hospital to host Medicare education session

Pender Community Hospital is inviting community members to a special educational event focused on understanding the fundamentals of Medicare and other insurance options. The event will take …
Involved in the check presentation were (left) Cindy Sanchez, Haven House Enhanced Advocate; Jessica Dobias, Haven House Board; Mike Varley, Legacy Fund Board member; Katie Gannon, Haven House Outreach Coordinator; Debbie Goettsch, Haven House Executive Director; Julie Claybaugh, Legacy Fund Board member; Morgan Erwin, Legacy Fund Board member; Jeanie Sturm, Haven House Board and Amber Bruegman, Haven House Supervisor.

Haven House recipient of Legacy funds

Wayne Area Legacy Fund recently presented a check to Haven House in Wayne. According to information from Haven House Executive Director Debbie Goettsch, "Haven House will be using the funds to …

Mother-daughter art exhibit on display at Wayne State

Textures," by artists Judy and Amy Haney, will be displayed in the Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery through Sept. 26. Mother-daughter artists Judy and Amy Haney present “Textures” …

Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics awarded CDC grant

Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) have announced that they have been awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement a comprehensive Chronic …

Energy, effort, enthusiasm being shown ahead of 2024 lcc football campaign

With two weeks of fall practices in the books, the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge football team will be turning their attention to their first opponent of the 2024 season. There’ll be 30 members …
Brevin Prosser was the first student to earn a book from the vending machine.

Vending machine at Wayne Elementary dispenses books

The TeamMates National Office has partnered with READ Nebraska to provide grant funding and materials to elementary TeamMates chapters. The READ Nebraska program aims to expand mentorships …
SPORTS

Wakefield falls in five to begin season

It was a back and forth battle during a Thursday night season opener for the Wakefield volleyball team. From Wakefield, the Trojans entertained Plainview. Plainview secured the five set …

Trojans suffer loss in straight sets against Battle Creek

A pair of Class C1 northeast Nebraska volleyball programs were in action Tuesday evening. From the main gym in Wakefield, the Trojans welcomed Battle Creek. Battle Creek jumped ahead early …

Blue Devil volleyball wins at West Holt

Ahead of an upcoming tournament, the Wayne High volleyball team took part in their first road match of the season. From Atkinson, WHS visited West Holt on Tuesday. After both teams split …
Jacen Hasemann and Addison Frank prepare to receive the serve against Ponca.

Mid State Conference volleyball teams go five sets during season opener

Thursday night marked the start of the high school volleyball season across the state as two northeast Nebraska teams, and members of the Mid State Conference, went to battle. From the Wayne …

Blue Devils post team-low 359, four medalists

For the third time in eight days, the Wayne High girls golf team showed off their talent on the course. From the Wayne Country Club, the Blue Devils competed among the 14 school Wayne Invite on …
(Photo by Hannah Klein)
Wayne High's Austin Heiser and Taven Ocampo protect their runner during a play Friday night against Omaha Roncalli Catholic.

Turnovers costly in season opening loss for Wayne High

Season 2024 began Friday night in Wayne America for Blue Devil football. From Bob Cunningham Field on the campus of Wayne State College, WHS played host to Omaha Roncalli Catholic. A strong …

Wayne High golf wins home triangular with 179, led by personal best 39 from Canham

A second home outing allowed the Wayne High girls golf team to showcase their course. Originally scheduled to be hosted by Elkhorn Valley, the Wayne Country Club played host to a trio of teams …

Bears drop season opener against GACC

Two northeast Nebraska teams began with a week one eight-man football showdown. From Beemer, Guardian Angels Central Catholic (West Point) hosted Laurel-Concord-Coleridge on Friday. …
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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
Robert 'Bob' Perdue
Memorial graveside service for Robert “Bob” A. Perdue, 75 of Madison, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6 at Greenwood Cemetery in Wayne. Military rites will be conducted by the …
Merlin R. Preston
Merlin R. Preston, 97, of Wayne, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at his home at Kinship Pointe in Wayne. A Celebration Of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at First United Methodist …
Mark Brown
Mark Brown, 40, of Columbus, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at 1C – The Sanctuary Church in …
Helen L. Frahm
Funeral services for Helen L. Frahm, 90, of Wayne will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Our Savior …
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: August 27, 1964
August 27, 1964 — New Facilities Near Complete at Northeast Experiment Farm CONCORD - "Completion by Christmas" is the goal of workers engaged in construction of the headquarters building …
Memory Lane: August 23, 1994
August 23, 1994 — College students have impact A steady stream of cars made their way into Wayne over the weekend. These cars were filled with students headed to Wayne State College for …
Memory Lane: August 23, 1984
August 23, 1984 — Dahl captures WCC crown in playoff Ken Dahl claimed his sixth Wayne Country Club Men's Club Championship following a sudden death with runner-up Cole Froeschle on Sunday, …
Memory Lane: August 22, 1974
August 22, 1974 — Allen, Wakefield Youths Share 4-h Dairy Honors Youths from Allen and Wakefield split evenly the top breed honors in the 4-H dairy show Monday afternoon at the Dixon …
Memory Lane: August 20, 1984
August 20, 1984 — Wayne's own taekwondo kid Prior to the Gay Theatre's Friday evening showing of "The Karate Kid," a young boy from Wayne received an honor commonly given to older …