Wayne State Jazz Ensemble concert set for Nov. 15
An eclectic medley of harmony and rhythm defines the Wayne State College Jazz Ensemble concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in Ramsey Theatre, located in the Peterson Fine Arts Building. The concert …
Council retreat includes variety of topics
One action item, electrical system improvements, utility rate adjustments and city properties were among the items on the agenda during a Wayne City Council retreat on Tuesday. Council members …
Red Kettle Campaign needs volunteers
Beginning Friday, Nov.   22 area residents will see the familiar Salvation Army red kettles and hear the bells as the Wayne Salvation Army Extension Unit begins its Annual Red Kettle …
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LOCAL NEWS
Christmas trees can be found throughout the Nelson home as the family prepares to be a part of

'A Country Christmas' Tour of Homes to raise funds for museum

Friends of the Wayne County Museum have announced plans to host 'A Christmas Country Tour' Nov. 15 and 16. This year's tour fundraiser features five homes and the Wayne County Museum. Three of …
The Doring family poses with the Fortsons during their visit to Wayne. (left) Holly Doring, Dorris Fortson, Josh Doring, Brent Doring, Avianna Doring and Michael Fortson.

Texas couple share love with babies in Tanzania

Picture this: A retired couple while on vacation encounter many homeless children. Children with sunken eyes from malnutrition begging for food and money on every corner. Babies with bones exposed …
Hunter (left) and Ken Jorgensen were inducted in the Wayne State College Hall of Fame last weekend.

Jorgensens inducted into Wayne State Hall of Fame

Ken Jorgensen and Hunter Jorgensen / Max Bar and Grill – 4th Jug Sports Bar were inducted into the Wayne State College Hall of Fame as Contributors. The ceremony was held Oct. 26 at the …

Congeniality presentation

Jake Baxendale, an employee with Waste Connections in Wayne, was surprised with the Wayne Ambassadors' Congeniality Award during last week's Chamber Coffee. Baxendale expressed his appreciation for …

WSC Guest Recital to be held Nov. 6

Wayne State College presents an evening of stories articulated through song at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Ley Theatre, located in the Brandenburg Building on campus. The guest recital, …
Breyland Ridenour asked questions of Wayne Community Schools Board of Education candidates (left) Lynn Junck, Jennifer Widner, Melissa Meyer, Jennifer Sievers, Jaime Manz and Brendon Pick.

Candidates share views, answer questions during forum

Candidates running for two local offices - Wayne City Council and Wayne Community Schools' Board of Education - took part in a Candidate Forum on Tuesday. Hosted by Wayne America, Inc., the …

Tour to feature five homes, museum

Friends of the Wayne County Museum have announced plans to host 'A Christmas Country Tour' Nov. 15 and 16. This year's tour fundraiser features five homes and the Wayne County Museum. Three of …

Multi-state outbreak of E. coli includes nine cases in Nebraska

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an outbreak of 49 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in 10 states.   Currently, nine cases have been identified …
SPORTS

Wildcats slide four spots to #11

After splitting a pair of five-set home matches and adding a non-conference victory, Wayne State College dropped four spots in the most recent AVCA/TARAFLEX Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll. …

#11 Wayne State College finishes with three in double figures during road sweep, block party at Augie

For the second time in a week and a half, two NSIC teams met up but this time in a non-conference setting. From the Elmen Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, #11 Wayne State College visited …

Late goal forces Wildcat draw against BSU

Home collegiate soccer took over the WSC Pitch Friday late afternoon. For the eighth time this season, Wayne State College played in front of the home crowd. WSC entertained Bemidji State …

#12 SMSU tops #7 Wayne State in five; double-doubles by Romano and Robles

With one more home match of three straight slated for Saturday, #7 Wayne State College was tested during a week night outing. From Rice Auditorium, WSC welcomed #12 Southwest Minnesota State. …
Wayne's Elle Powicki spikes the ball during the Blue Devils first round sub-district win in Clarkson on Monday. Wayne swept Logan View and advanced to play top seed Clarkson-Leigh. They fell to the Patriots to end their season.

Wayne finishes season with 1-1 subdistrict run, LCC advances to championship round

Postseason high school volleyball began Monday for both Wayne and Laurel-Concord-Coleridge in the same subdistrict. From Clarkson, #4 Wayne played two matches while #2 Laurel-Concord-Coleridge …

Wakefield ends season during subdistrict play-in match

A play-in match began Monday late afternoon for Wakefield during the Class C1-4 Subdistrict volleyball tournament. From Pierce, #5 Wakefield competed against #4 O’Neill. Wakefield …

Wildcats dominate on home pitch

A handful of goals were scored Sunday afternoon in favor of the Wayne State College women’s soccer team. From the WSC soccer pitch, the Wildcats welcomed Minnesota Crookston. Three …

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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
Charles L. “Chuck” Rutenbeck
Funeral services for Charles L. “Chuck” Rutenbeck, 74, of Wayne will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. …
Sue Ann Lundgren Mabeus
Sue Ann Lundgren Mabeus, 70, of Emerson, walked on due to multiple lengthy illnesses on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation Center. Per her wishes, there will be …
Karen Marx
Karen Marx, 82, of Wisner, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender,   Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church …
Kathleen 'Kap ' Frevert
Kathleen F. “Kap”   Frevert, 87, of Wayne, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at her in Spirit Lake, Iowa.   Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 at Grace …
Sr. M. Frances Betz, OSB
Mass of Christian Burial for Sr. M. Frances Betz, OSB,   89, of Norfolk,will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at Immaculata Monastery Chapel in Norfolk. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in …
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: November 1, 1984
November 1, 1984 — WHS Blue Devils see season end at districts The Wayne-Carroll Blue Devil volleyball team saw their 1984 season come o an end Monday night when they fell to North bend in …
Memory Lane: October 31, 1974
October 31, 1974 — Allen Spotlights Former Marshall The Allen village board and former board administrators awarded retired town marshal E. H. "Jack" Mitchell with a plaque for his 10 …
Memory Lane: October 29, 1964
October 29, 1964 — Jan Peerce Sings at WSC Wednesday Metropolitan Opera tenor Jan Peerce will appear in a concert at Wayne State's Rice auditorium next Wednesday night. One of the most …
Memory Lane: October 28, 2004
October 28, 2004 — Wildcats preserve home win It was a win that WSC football coach Scott Hoffman dubbed to be the most memorable in his five years at the Wildcat helm. Saturday's 28-25 …
Memory Lane: October 28, 1994
October 28, 1994 —Wakefield Family Resource Center Board is formed to oversee daycare Through the continued efforts of the START committee, a board of directors has been recruited to …