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Governor Jim Pillen issues ‘statement of principles’ ahead of Special Legislative Session
Stephanie Hasemann attaches banners indicating her placings in the 2024 Wayne County Horse Show.
Wayne County Fair is underway
Future users of the Building Blocks Day Care also took part in the ground breaking. They are pictured with several board members. They include (left) Cade Harrington, Carol Benson – Board Member, Finn Dennis, Keith Knudsen – Board Treasurer, Brooks Brandow, Megan Pippitt – Board President, Emmary Dennis, Jeremy Christiansen – Board Member, Owen Pippitt, June Koester – Board Secretary and Oliver Pippitt.
Building Blocks Early Childhood & Family Development Center breaks ground on Childcare Center in Laurel
Building Blocks Early Childhood & Family Development Center held its groundbreaking ceremony on July 16 at the facility’s construction site located at 308 Lonsdale Street in Laurel.  …
State champion coach
Josh Johnson, Wayne High School Boys and Girls Bowling Coach, was named 2023-2024 Nebraska Coaches Association (NCA) State Champion Coach for Class B Girls Bowling during the NCA 56th Annual Awards …
PALS Baseball game provides opportunity for children
Community members recently had the opportunity to attend a baseball game showcasing the Providence (Pushing All Limits) P.A.L.S. youth. The Pushing All Limits Program believes that "every child …
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July 25, 2024 Wayne Herald

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LOCAL NEWS

PMC announces date for Foundation Jewel Gala

Providence Medical Center has announced that the annual PMC Foundation Jewel Gala will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Beaumont Event & Concert Hall in Wayne. “This year, we are …

2024 Nebraska story map winners announced

Elizabeth Preister and Brynn Ulrich, tenth graders from Lincoln Pius X High School, placed first in the 2024 Nebraska Story Map Competition with their entry Native American Reservations of Nebraska, …
Gem

Visit two recent installments to Wayne's art scene

“Gem” by Jeffrey Satter This sculpture is 92 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It is made out of stainless steel. Satter, hailing from South Dakota, explained, "I set out to …
Norah Armstrong

Wayne student earns top scholarship

Wayne High senior Norah Armstrong received top scholarship honors in the Distinguished Young Women of Nebraska scholarship program. Armstrong was named Distinguished Young Woman of Nebraska for …

Valuation protests, budget prep on commissioner agenda

By Clara Osten, clara@wayneherald.com   Members of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Wayne County Board of Equalization, listened to a request to change the …

Council receives information on new subdivision

By Clara Osten, clara@wayneherald.com   Information on plans to develop a Vintage Hill 4th Addition in the northeast portion of Wayne was brought to council members during …
THE FRONTMEN

The Wayne County Fair is just around the corner

The 101st annual Wayne County Fair is fast approaching, and opportunities to enjoy time with friends and family will be abundant. One will be able to enjoy a plethora of events, from livestock …
Drip Edge

'Greet' two more of Wayne's new sculpture installments

It is time for sculptures! Each week, the Herald will be highlighting two of the 11 sculptures placed along Pearl and Main Streets in Wayne. Last week's features were "Continuum" by David Hyduke and …

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SPORTS

East Husker Conference meet

Wayne Dolphin Swim Team place second at the 2024 East Husker Conderence meet. (front row) Kyler Parker, Cole Zach, Carlyle Young, Dean Young (second row) Ben Haschke, Clara Ankeny, Haley …

Wayne Seniors drop regular season finale at Blair, open Area 5 Friday

BLAIR – Following an 11-day break, the Rolling Hills Supply Post 43 Wayne Seniors played one final regular season game ahead of postseason competition. From Veterans Memorial Field in …

WSC's Dan Mitchell named National Assistant Coach of the Year

Dan Mitchell, former Wayne High School and Wayne State College graduate was named the National Assistant Coach of the Year for Boys’ Sports by the National High School Athletic Coaches …

WSC women’s track and field team earns All-Academic Honor for 19th straight year

The Wayne State College women’s track and field team has earned the USTFCCCA (U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association) All-Academic award for a 19th straight season with a …

Laurel runners attend District Camp

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Cross Country sent 18 runners to Homer recently for the Tri State District Camp, which was a day of fun and learning. Thanks to the LCC community supporters of the Youth …

Jordan McCormick is repeat CSC Academic All-American selection

For the second straight year, Wayne State College beach volleyball player Jordan McCormick has been voted to the 2023-24 Academic All-America Women’s At-Large Team in NCAA Division II earning …

Rolling Hills Supply Post 43 Juniors face off against Omaha Kelly Ryan Post 1

Day three of postseason Junior American Legion baseball showcased a bounce back victory for the Rolling Hills Supply Post 43 Wayne Juniors. From Veterans Memorial Field in Blair, #1 Post 43 …

Five Wildcats, WSC Men’s Track and Field Team receive USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors

Five individuals and the Wayne State College men’s track and field team were honored Monday afternoon with All-Academic honors announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches …

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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 …

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Obituaries
 Irvin Haisch
Irvin Haisch, 82, of Concord, died Monday, July 22, 2024 at Hillcrest Health and Rehab in Bellevue. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m, on Saturday, July 27 at Grace Lutheran Church in …
Fern Kramer
Fern Delores (Horton) Kramer, 84, of Thurston, formerly of Wayne, died Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Pender Community Hospital in Pender.   Visitation will be held Thursday, July 25 from 5 to 7 …
Lois V. Krueger
Services for Lois V. Krueger, 96, of Wayne formerly of Winside, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Winside. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time, …
Alice E. Mrsny
Funeral services for Alice E. Mrsny, 91, of Wayne will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19 at Grace Lutheran Church in Wayne. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Friday at Grace Lutheran …
Claude K. Harder
Claude K. Harder, 95, of Fremont, Nebraska died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.   Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, July 5 at First United Methodist …

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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 …

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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 - April 23, 1964
April 23, 1964 — Tornado damages farm building and machinery Damage to buildings and machinery occurred Monday night about 7 p.m. at the Emil Vahlkamp farm south of Wayne when a small …
Memory Lane - April 22, 2004
April 22, 2004 — Harder achieves PGA status It was like going back to school. But the long hours of studying and work have paid off for Wayne Country Club Professional Troy Harder, who …
Memory Lane - April 18, 1974
April 18, 1974 — Remembering the past Maude Theophilus, 90 years old on Monday, reads how early life was for 95-year-old Maude Auker during Tuesday's special program for seventh grade …
Memory Lane: April 2, 1964
April 2, 1964 — Wayne resident's family escapes earthquake injury Mrs. Wilbur Hall, who had been trying to get word of the safety of her daughter and family in Anchorage, Alaska, since the …
Memory Lane: April 1, 2004
April 1, 2004 — Rats are teaching science at Wayne Middle School They are not exactly a welcome sight in your home, but kids at Wayne Middle School are excited about the rats that are …

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