Diane Pieper, Clerk of District Court, explains more on the Certification Statement from Maximus. County Treasurer Lisa Lindsay (sitting in background) went through several items with the board.
Wayne County Commissioners hear updates
With just a handful of agenda items, one presented several updates with no action taken during the regularly scheduled Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting. From the Public Annex on Nov. …
Wayne City Council approves plan to improve softball fields
Considerable discussion on two agenda items took up the majority of the Wayne City Council meeting on Monday. These included discussion on how to proceed with replacing lead service lines that …
Wayne County saw a large voter turnout during Tuesday's General Election. In Wayne, voters cast ballots at the County Shed on Thorman Street.
Wayne County voters cast ballots in General Election
Of the 5,241 registered voters in Wayne County, 3,399 cast ballots in this year's General Election. In the race for Wayne Community School District #17 Board of Education, Sylvia Ruhl (1,433 …
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Looking Ahead in Wayne

City Council meetings Regular Wayne City Council meetings are at 5:30 pm on the first and third Mondays of each month in City Hall at 513 Main Street. Come on by and let us know how we are …

Drivers must stay vigilant to avoid collisions with deer

Autumn has arrived. It’s the time when deer are more active. Crops are being harvested, and deer breeding season is in full swing. Nebraska drivers must be vigilant on the roads. Bucks are …

Public invited to book discussion at WSC

The public is invited to participate in a book discussion of Willa Cather’s “My Ántonia” with Wayne State College English faculty members from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the first …
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge students traveling to Omaha included (front row) Lisa Scoville, (Art teacher), Jolynn Kinkaid, Ashlynn Gewock, Emma Heithold, River Tritten, Emma Kvols, Madyson Campbell, Mavis Jonas, Jacey Folkers, Ruby Jonas, Aliya Detlefsen, Ambriella Kock and (back row) Cloey Young, Abbie Brummels, Allysa Paulhamus, Lisa Jackson, Jeremiah Kinkaid, Macie Swanson, Christian Staples, Alex Miller, Hunter Benson, Robert Acuna, (Spanish teacher), Paul Allison, Sebastiaan Van Drongelen, Lizzbeth Lempke, Caden Barnes, Peyton Benson and Nate Langford.

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge students travel to Omaha

The Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Spanish and Art Clubs traveled to Omaha, recently. They were accompanied by Roberto Acuna, Spanish teacher, and Lisa Scoville, Art teacher, to watch a musical called …

Flower shops will collect tons of food for charity

Florists across central United States will gather over 20 tons of food for those in need November 9-14, 2026. Dubbed “Caring Rose Week,” the stores are deeply discounting bouquets of one …

Mason Ley of Wayne gains mentorship in Investors With Purpose program

Mason Ley of Wayne is part of the seventh class of the Investors With Purpose program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Business. Ley, a junior majoring in finance, is among 25 …

National report highlights Northeast Economic Development Work

New America is highlighting Northeast Community College as a national example of how community college trustees and presidents can work together to strengthen rural economic and workforce …

Apple science: Discover the science behind every bite this fall

Youth can explore biology, chemistry and nutrition while discovering why a visit to a local apple orchard belongs on their fall to-do list. This fall, families and youth are invited to discover …
SPORTS
Members of the LCC district championship team are (front row from left) Ryleigh Loberg, Jacey Folkers, Nora Specht, Maddy Campbell, Tae Settje, Payton Swanson, Jolynn Kinkaid, Hazley Folkers, Claire Kvols and Hannah Detlefsen. (Back) assistant coach Jordan Jansen, assistant coach Lainey Kathol, Kloie Ferris, Boston Brown, Kaida Eriksen, Carlie Kvols, Hattie McCorkindale, Rena Rasmussen, Ruby Jonas, Willa Roberts, assistant coach Katie Kvols and head coach Julie Kvols.

LCC volleyball set to open state action, football to host second straight playoff game

For the second straight year, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge volleyball is state bound following a district final championship. From Laurel on Oct. 31, #3 LCC recorded their 13th 3-0 sweep of the …
Sophomore Chase Rethwisch takes the handoff for the Blue Devils during an October outing. He closed out the regular season in the O'Neill loss with eight carries for 48 yards.

Blue Devil fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

Nebraska high school cross country runners were battle-tested on a warm and windy afternoon during the 2026 NSAA State Cross Country Championships which included both Wayne girls and boys teams. …

Winside week nine final fall sports recap: volleyball, football

Following a regular season finale win, the Winside volleyball program looked to build some momentum into the postseason. First from Winside on Oct. 22, the host Wildcats posted a four-set …
Fifth year defensive back Brayden Chaney (left) celebrates with fellow fifth year defensive back Mitchell Andersen fresh off an interception early in the Oct. 24 top 25 showdown.

WSC athletics recap: volleyball, football, women's soccer, cross country, women's basketball

An annual black out/pack the house night closed out a recent three-match stretch with a top-15 showdown for #2 Wayne State College. Beginning with road action Oct. 23-24, #2 WSC won a four-set …

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

A Tri County Northeast male qualified for the 2026 NSAA State Cross Country Championships as an individual. From the Kearney Country Club, Jude Ridenour competed for TCNE (Allen/Emerson-Hubbard) …
Senior Kaida Eriksen reached the 1K mark in career digs during the Oct. 26 C2-4 Subdistrict semifinal in front of her friends and family and will next compete in a district final.

LCC week nine fall sports recap: cross country, volleyball, football

A top 10 team finish and top 20 individual finish was showcased for Laurel-Concord-Coleridge girls cross country during the 2026 NSAA State XC Championships. From the Kearney Country Club on …

Wakefield Trojan week nine final fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

A Wakefield male qualified for the 2026 NSAA State Cross Country Championships as an individual. From the Kearney Country Club, Colt Johnson represented Wakefield on Oct. 23 in the Class D …
Senior players pose for a photo with their family members ahead of their final time putting on the Blue Devil uniform on the home field. The Blue Devils will conclude their season at O'Neill on Oct. 23 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Blue Devil fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

Both Wayne High girls and boys cross country programs are state bound thanks to a total of six medalists following top performances during the Class C-3 District outing. From the Albion Country …
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Obituaries
LeRoy F. Damme
LeRoy F. Damme Services for LeRoy F. Damme, 88, of Winside, will be held at Northern Heights Baptist Church 3000 Harvest View Drive in Norfolk, on Monday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be …
Cec Vandersnick
A Celebration of Life and Reception for Cec A. Vandersnick, 67, of Wayne, formerly of Ewing, will be held from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Wayne Country Club Wayne. There is no …
Terry Lovett
Memorial visitation for Terry L. Lovett, 77, of Norfolk, will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Home for Funerals Chapel, 708 Georgia Avenue in Norfolk.   Military Honors will …
Jerome Victor Donner
Jerome Victor Donner, 78, of rural Laurel, Nebraska, died Monday, Octo. 26, 2026, at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind a lifetime of hard work, courage, …
Elizabeth 'Beth' McLean
Seventy-five year old Elizabeth Ann "Beth" McLean died at the Wakefield Health Care Center on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.   As per Beth’s wishes, her body has been donated to Creighton/UNMC …
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 …