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Three new faces will great students at Wayne Community Schools next school year following action taken at Monday's meeting of the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education.
Kecia Schenk will be …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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3/12/26
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Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles that outline some of the duties of the Wayne County elected officials. This is not meant to be an inclusive list, but a general overview of …
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3/11/26
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A one-vehicle accident in Wayne is being investigated after an incident on Monday morning, March 9.
The Wayne Police department,, Wayne Volunteer Fire department and Providence Medical Center , …
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3/10/26
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Visit Nebraska has announced the stops included in the 2026 Nebraska Passport program.
Among those stops are HIS Baking Co. and The Wild Nettle in Wayne and The Quilt Shop in Wakefield.
The …
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3/10/26
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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has announced its spring schedule for stocking rainbow trout in ponds and lakes across the state.
This includes a stop in Wayne at the Prairie Park Lake in …
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3/9/26
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Steps were taken to vacate the final plat of a subdivision and create a new one on the same piece of land during Monday's meeting of the Wayne City Council.
City Planner Joel Hansen told the …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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3/8/26
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Finding the replacement for the position of Wayne County Weed Superintendent, along with how the county will take care of mowing the area around the Wayne County Courthouse were among the items …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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3/7/26
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Over the next few weeks, siblings who qualified for state along with state champions from The Wayne Herald coverage area will be featured.
Upcoming will be from the 2025-26 school year from …
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Aaron Scheffler
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3/6/26
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The Recycled Rides Ribbon Cutting & Chamber Coffee, originally scheduled for today (March 6) at 10 a.m. has unfortunately been postponed until Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m.
Wayne America, Inc. …
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3/6/26
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The Wayne High Speech Team took part in the Mid-State Conference Meet on Feb. 28 at Battle Creek.
Wayne garnered two Conference championships on the day: Sophia Spieker in Entertainment and …
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3/6/26
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With several fires in the area in recent weeks and unusually dry conditions, many community members are asking, "how much snow have we gotten and what is normal for this time of year?"
City …
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3/5/26
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Nebraska Extension is starting its third year of offering the Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course.
This course is a 1-day (8 hour) in-person course that prepares individuals to pass the …
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3/4/26
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Wayne America, Inc. has welcomed Christine Rasmussen to Wayne America Inc. as the new Assistant Director of Housing Development!
"Chris brings a strong background in housing policy, community …
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3/3/26
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Family has been the most important part of the career for Rob Sweetland with his career and success following suit.
Rob Sweetland from Wayne will be retiring at the end of this school year at …
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Aaron Scheffler
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3/2/26
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The Wayne Blue Devils Dance Team is the Class C1 Runner Up in High Kick after competing at the Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Competition in Grand Island on Feb. 21.
Information provided by …
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3/1/26
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As we wrap up Heart Month, it’s important to remember that heart health matters all year round.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, impacting millions of …
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2/28/26
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Details are limited at this time, but multiple fire departments, along with farmers with discs are fighting a fire just north west of Wayne.
Fire departments responded to the fire at …
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2/27/26
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Members of the Wayne High Speech Team took part in the Wisner-Pilger Invitational on Feb. 21.
Wayne brought home three event championships: Gavin Anderson in Humorous; the Duet of Aidan …
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2/27/26
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The Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Speech team traveled to Wisner on Feb. 21 to compete in a meet in which all participants performed well.
Twenty-one teams competed on Saturday in what was a National …
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Abigail Brummels
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2/25/26
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Dr. Eun-Hee Park and Dr. Hyeji Seo will present a guest piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, in Ramsey Theatre, located in the Peterson Fine Arts Building at Wayne State College.
The …
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2/25/26
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Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment announced on Feb. 11 the awarding of over $7 million in grants to support 126 waste and litter reduction projects across the state.
The City …
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2/24/26
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Providence Medical Center has announced comprehensive Audiology and Hearing Aid Services beginning in March.
Audiologist Michael Lazarcyzk, AuD, from Faith Regional Health Services, will begin …
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2/23/26
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Winside Public School has announced the hiring of Brooke Reeson as the new Elementary principal for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
The Winside Board of Education approved the contract for …
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Sarah Naeve,
For the Herald
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2/22/26
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Following his appointment as Wayne County Commissioner for District 2, Matt Eischeid resigned his position as Wayne City Council member for Ward 2 during Monday's regular meeting of council.
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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2/21/26
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Advisory from the Fire Chiefs of the Carroll, Hoskins, Wayne, and Winside Fire Departments:
No burning until further notice in the Carroll, Hoskins, Wayne, and Winside Fire Districts due to the …
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2/20/26
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