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October 29, 2026

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Now is the time for giving thanks

​As we find ourselves on the cusp of fall and harvest season, one of the many things that comes to mind is Thanksgiving and giving thanks for what we have. Thank you. Two simple words that are …
Dr. Jenna Trenhaile.

Jenna Trenhaile awarded Iowa Veterinary Medical Association scholarship

The Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) has announced that Dr. Jenna Trenhaile originally of Wayne, was recently awarded the IVMA Bovine Preconditioning Program Scholarship in the amount of …
Fireman Dustin Thompson helps Emmary Dennis try on the fireman jacket while Addilynn Bach looks on.

Kindergarteners learn fire safety

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge kindergarteners visited the Laurel firehall recently for Fire Safety week. Firemen Dustin Thompson and Scott Rath presented a short program on fire safety. Students were …
Carter Krause and Stratton Sellin pose with their state ribbons. Due to a scoring error that was corrected after the event, Hadley Sellin did not receive her ribbon until after the event.

Winside FFA students earn ribbons at land judging contest

The Winside FFA Chapter took part in the Northeast Area Land Judging contest outside of Scribner on Oct.7. Winside FFA took third place qualifying Carter Krause, Stratton Sellin, Hadley Sellin, …

Public can participate in Wayne State Trivia Night

The public can participate in a fun (and spooky!) Halloween-themed Trivia Night being sponsored by Wayne State College’s Pi Kappa Delta communication honorary. The event is a fundraiser for the …

Commissioners approve eight of 10 tax grant applications, prepare to bid out insurance

Just a few items made up the Oct. 20 regularly scheduled Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting. From the Public Annex, the board was presented 10 Lodging Tax Grant Applications which …

As Christians, we are bound by Scriptures

This coming Sunday is an important day not just for us at Grace Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Wayne, but for many around the world. On Sunday, Oct. 25, we will celebrate Reformation Sunday. …

Park project, land sale on council agenda

Discussion on extending a substantial completion date on a project at Prairie Park and approving the sale of city property were part of Monday's meeting of the Wayne City Council. Council …

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SPORTS
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 …

Winside week seven 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 …
Junior Chloe Hanel delivers a kill for the Wildcats in their Oct. 16 home sweep over Bemidji State. Over the past three matches, Hanel recorded 28 kills, 13 blocks and five aces.

WSC athletics recap: volleyball, football, women's soccer, women's golf, women's/men's basketball

A series of five straight home matches closed out recent action for #2 Wayne State College at Rice Arena. NSIC matches showcased Wildcat wins on Oct. 16 against Bemidji State (25-20, 25-22, …
Freshman Foster Stone.

LCC week eight fall sports recap: cross country, volleyball, football, eSports

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 …

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Obituaries
 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 wishe,s her body has been donated to Creighton/UNMC …
Carol A. Brunssen
Mass of Christian Burial for Carol A. Brunssen, 91, of Randolph will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Randolph. Reverend Will Targy will be …
Doris M. Daniels
Doris M. Daniels, 93, of Wayne died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 at her home at Kinship Pointe in Wayne. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at Our Savior Lutheran Church 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 …

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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: 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 …

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