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Power Drive team finishes 2024 season on high note
On a beautiful day for racing," the Blue Devils were prepared to display what they have been working toward all year," said Wayne High Power Drive Head Coach Tony Cantrell. Advanced class car …
Candidates take part in forum
Candidates for Nebraska Legislative District 17 and Wayne County Commissioner District 2 took part in a Candidate Forum on Monday at the Wayne Senior Center. Approximately 50 people were in …
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May 16, 2024

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LOCAL NEWS

Drone purchase, courthouse safety discussed at Commissioner meeting

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners held a busy meeting Tuesday morning, hearing updates from many courthouse offices. Emergency Manager Nic Kemnitz started the meeting with an overview of …
Involved in the ceremonial check presentation were (left) Park & Recreation Director Lowelll Heggemeyer, Rotarian Christian Legler and Wayne Mayor Cale Giese.

Council considers LB840 Revolving loan requests

By Clara Osten, clara@wayneherald. com   Possible changes to the construction of Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Maintenance building and interest rates on LB840 Revolving …
Members of the Wayne Blue Devils Baseball team include (front left to right) Adrian Contreras, Broderick Tiedtke, Student Manager Easton Gamble, Will Leseberg, William Patefield, Chase Nelson, Brodey Munter, Jaxson Kneifl, Student Manager Spencer Moormeier, Jamison Meyer and Kaleb Moormeier; (Back left to right) Assistant Coach Robbie Gamble, Jase Dean, Drew Reinhardt, Alex Rodriguez, Calvin Ankeny, Ryan Karsky, Kaden Keller, Gavin Redden, Jace Jorgensen, Gavin Anderson, Parker Patefield, Brayden Rajaee-Hallgren, Devin Anderson, Assistant Coach Jack Belt and Head Coach Adam Hoffman.

Wayne wins 1-0 thriller to earn state trip

HASTINGS — One of baseball legend Yogi Berra’s most famous remarks was “It’s deja vu all over again.” He may have been talking about the 2024 Wayne High baseball …

Voters reminded to cast ballots

All Nebraska voters are reminded that the 2024 Primary Election will be held Tuesday, May 14. In the city of Wayne, voters will cast ballots at the District 1 shop, located at 515 Thorman Street …

Wayne State building names honor former president, longtime residence hall director

Wayne State will honor two women from its past with the naming of the College’s new residence hall, due to house students for the first time in January 2025, and with the naming of the lobby of …

International student, family find Wayne 'amazing'

By Clara Osten, clara@wayneherald. com   Noting that her son, Tristen, is "exceptionally happy here," Amanda Joubert is glad her son made the decision to come to Wayne State …

Power Drive team travels to Hastings for competition

The Wayne Power Drive team traveled to Motorsports Park Hastings in Hastings for the third event of the 2024 Power Drive season. Drivers competed on a one mile road course.  "On a …
Dr. Ron Holt (left) awarded Civic Engagement Awards to Wayne State students Dylan Zoucha, Malcolm; Sara Lundeen, Axtell; and Mary Helms, Atkinson; during the Civic Engagement Awards dinner April 25 on campus. Also pictured are Dr. Marysz Rames (second from right), president of Wayne State and Lisa Nelson, director of Wayne State’s Service-Learning Program.

Wayne State students receive Ron Holt Civic Engagement Awards; Powicki receives Community Service Award

Wayne State College students Mary Helms, Arlington; Sara Lundeen, Axtell and Dylan Zoucha, Malcolm; received Ron Holt Civic Engagement Awards for the 2023-24 academic year, and Wayne citizen Mike …

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SPORTS

Blue Devils go 0-2 in state baseball

The Wayne High baseball team was playing well at season’s end, but couldn’t put things together at state and ended their season Monday with a 3-1 loss to Douglas County West in the Class …
Drew Miller placed third in the 3200 m run, qualifying him for state track.

Wayne High punches tickets for state track meet

ALBION — Wayne High will have six individuals competing in next week’s state track meet after they qualified during Tuesday’s B-4 district meet in Albion. Elle Powicki was a …

WSC-Minot twinbill moved to Nebraska

Due to this week's snowstorm and predicted cold weather in Minot, N.D. this weekend, the Wayne State at Minot State four-game NSIC baseball series will be relocated to Wakefield and Wayne this …

Wildcats fall in first of three Friday

ROLLA, Mo. — Missouri S&T made the most of their six hits in defeating Wayne State College 5-2 Friday afternoon in the series opener of a non-conference four-game baseball series. The …

WSC football schedule for 2024 announced

Wayne State College will play six home games and host a spring scrimmage against Chadron State as the 2024 Wildcat football schedule was released. Wayne State will host Chadron State in a joint …

WSC beach volleyball debut time moved up

Due to predicted above average weather on Monday, the Wayne State at Nebraska beach volleyball season opener previously scheduled for Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. indoors in the Hawks Athletic …

Blue Devil boys advance to district finals

The Wayne High boys basketball team reached the Class C-1 version of the Sweet 16 following a 59-37 win over West Point-Beemer Thursday in the C1-7 subdistrict finals at Wayne High School. The …

Schultz is runner-up, Bolles third at state wrestling

By MICHAEL CARNES For The Herald OMAHA — Sometimes it’s not how many you bring to state, it’s what you do with those who make the trip. Only five Wayne High wrestlers …

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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
 Sam Burris
Private burial in Nebraska and Virginia will take place at a later date for Sam Burris, 80, of Thailand, formerly of Winside.   Sam died Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Thailand. Memorials …
Jeannette Giese
Jeannette Giese, 101, of Wayne, died on her birthday, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her home at Kinship Pointe in Wayne. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 20 at Journey Christian Church …
Otto 'Doug' Kneifl
Otto “Doug” Kneifl, 76, of Newcastle, died on Monday, May 13, 2024 at his residence while under Hospice care. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 17 at St. …
Pam J. Nolte
Pam J. Nolte, (Mrs. Richard “Dick” Nolte) 69, of Wayne died Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha from complications after a two year battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. …
Mary N. Davis
Mary N. Davis, 92, of Carroll, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024   with her caring family by her side on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at her home at Kinship Pointe in Wayne. A Christian Service will be …

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Lifestyle

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 …

Vitamin D – More important than we thought

Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” has been recognized for decades as an essential partner with calcium in promoting bone health. Only 10-15% of the calcium that we ingest is absorbed …

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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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