Medicare Open Enrollment assistance available at Pender Community Health
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, and Pender Community Health will once again offer free, unbiased assistance to individuals who would like help reviewing their Medicare coverage for the …
Rebecca Wacker was one of approximately 20 Wayne State College students reading to youth in the community at 9:25 on Sept. 25 (9-25) in honor of Dolly Parton's song "9 to 5" from the movie of the same name.
Funds raised for Imagination Library on 'Dolly Day'
Friday, Sept. 25 was a successful day of fundraising for the Wayne County Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The group honored Dolly’s legacy by encouraging donations on Sept. 25 as a nod to …
First Presbyterian Church to host Coat Giveaway
Are you ready for wintry weather? To help area families get ready for winter, the Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church will be hosting a coat give-away on Saturday, Oct. 10 in the Fellowship Hall …
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Members of the LCC Marching Band include (front) seniors Paul Allison, (with the 2024 Plaque), Faith Galvin (with the 2025 Plaque) and Christian Staples (with the 2026 Plaque). (second row) Josalynn Young, Alyza Leonard, Jolynn Kinkaid, Caden Barnes, Olivia Wright and Alex Allison. (third row) Trystan Sims, Jacey Folkers, Ruby Jonas, Maddy Campbell, Tiernan Parsons, Myles Parsons, Peyton Benson, Simonne Wright and Lizzbeth Lempke. (back row) Kyler Hangman, Kory Burns, Aliya Detlefsen, Stella Graham, Foster Stone and Jeremiah Kinkaid.

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge band participates in Dakota Days parade

It’s a ThreePeat. The Laurel-Concord-Coleridge “Bear” Marching Band marched in the Dakota Days Parade on Oct. 3, in Vermillion, South Dakota for the University of South Dakota Homecoming …

Walking is the best medicine, takes little equipment

Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (known as the father of Western medicine) once said, “Walking is man’s best medicine.” What a relatively simple and inexpensive “pill to take” to make …

Workings In Wayne – Online Services

The City of Wayne offers several online services for residents and visitors to take advantage of in the community. These services are outlined below. WEBSITE The City of Wayne’s official …

We need to come to Jesus when we are weary

There are seasons of motherhood when it feels like life is measured by what comes next. What time do we need to leave? Where are the shoes? Did anyone eat breakfast? What’s happening after …
Fifth grader Knox Diediker excitedly opens his bag of books.

Community generosity provides hundreds of books for Allen Consolidated Schools

Generosity and school spirit came together in a big way recently as Allen Consolidated Schools celebrated the completion of its Book Blast reading fundraiser. The initiative, aimed at boosting …

Food Waste Prevention Week: Save more by wasting less

Have you ever cleaned out your refrigerator and found wilted lettuce, forgotten leftovers, or produce that never got eaten? You're not alone. Food Waste Prevention Week is Sept. 28 through Oct. …

Traveling exhibit highlights Willa Cather’s “My Ántonia”

Wayne State College’s U.S. Conn Library will host "Here at Last Is an American Novel: Willa Cather's My Ántonia," a traveling exhibit exploring the inspirations, creation, and enduring legacy of …

Winside American Legion holds Family/Community picnic

Roy Reed Post 252, American Legion Family, Winside was host to its annual picnic on Sept. 13. Attendance came in at 105 including 15 Veterans/spouses from the Norfolk Veterans Home, three staff, …
SPORTS

Wakefield Trojan week six fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

As many teams looked to avoid a second straight week of canceled races, the Wakefield girls and boys cross country program was able to add new competition to their schedule. From Creighton on …
Sarah Kuchta and Elizabeth Hix run relaxed for the girls

Blue Devil fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, girls golf, softball, football

Wayne sent 42 runners to the Nebraska-Kearney High School Invite to open the week, where there were 629 Class C competitors on the state course after the Crofton Invite was canceled due to weather. …
Carter Krause (Sr) finishes his run with a stiff arm and scores one of his four rushing touchdowns for Winside.

Winside week five fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

Winside girls cross country began the week with the Nebraska-Kearney High School Invite. From the Kearney Country Club on Sept. 28, the Winside girls finished 23rd with 230 points among Class D …
Delaney Miller on the Wildcat kill.

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

NSIC South Divisional play began in late September for Wayne State College. From Marshall, MN on Sept. 26, WSC outscored  Southwest Minnesota State, 24-7 in the second half to win 38-24. …

LCC week five fall sports recap: XC, girls golf, volleyball, football

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge cross country runners were still able to take to a Nebraska course despite a the cancellation of the Sept. 24 Crofton Invite due to weather. From the Kearney Country …

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

Tri County Northeast girls and boys cross country runners were given a bye week from competition due to rain. Upcoming invites for Wolfpack competitors will be Oct. 1 at the Stanton Invite at 4 …

Wakefield Trojan week five fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, football

With the North Bend Invite being canceled due to weather, Wakefield cross country runners were off late in September. Next up for Wakefield XC will be the Stanton Invite on Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. …
Junior Kinnley McGuire deals one of her 23 strikes in just 32 pitches during Wayne's perfect game victory against Ponca on Sept. 22. Along with Tuesday four K's, McGuire has 54 strikeouts across 61 and two-third innings worked.

Blue Devil fall sports recap: XC, volleyball, girls golf, softball, football

A new meet was added to the Wayne High cross country season in 2026 taking their talents across state lines. From the Sergeant Bluff Rec Complex in Sergeant Bluff, IA, on Sept. 17, the Blue …
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Obituaries
Timothy L. Peters
Timothy L. Peters Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 13 from 5-7pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne Service will be on Wednesday, October 14 at 11 am atOur Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne He passed away suddenly on Monday October 5th, at home in the presence of his family …
Steve Glassmeyer
Funeral services for Steve Glassmeyer, 80, of Wayne will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at First United Methodist Church in Wayne. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at …
Elaine Greve
Elaine Greve, 87, of Wayne, died   at her home Thursday, October 1, 2026.   The visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 5 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in …
Bonnie C. Wylie
Funeral services for Bonnie C. Wylie, 88, of Winside will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12 at the United Methodist Church in Winside. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the United …
Cathy (Blaser) Sump
Cathy (Blaser) Sump passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 1, 2026. The daughter of Lowell and Connie Blaser of Waterville Kansas, Cathy was the youngest of their four children. She married Johnny …
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 …