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Joe Whitt was sworn in as the newest member of the Wayne City Council during Monday's regular meeting of the council.
Whitt was appointed to serve as a representative to Ward 1 following the …
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By Clara Osten
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11/21/25
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Carrie Jones sentenced to life in prison
Carrie Jones, who was convicted of first degree murder, tampering with evidence and one count of accessory to felony, was sentenced to life in prison.
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11/20/25
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The final projects using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) have been completed and all the money allocated to Wayne County has been spent.
This was information shared with the Wayne County Board …
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By Clara Osten
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11/20/25
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After collecting enough signatures from registered voters in Wayne County Commissioner District #2, a recall election will be held to determine the fate of Commissioner Dean Burbach.
John …
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By Clara Osten,
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11/19/25
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Wayne State College's Language and Literature Department, the School of Arts and Humanities, and the WSC Press will host the next installment of the 2025-26 Plains Writers Series, featuring Charles …
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11/18/25
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No injures were reported, but tenants in an apartment building at the corner of Fifth and Lincoln Streets are without a place to live following a fire on Saturday (Nov. 15).
The Wayne Fire …
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11/17/25
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Nebraskans are generous people who help neighbors, sponsor the local athletic teams, and attend the annual pancake feed. They are generous people who support their communities in a variety of ways.
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11/17/25
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Beginning on Friday, Nov. 21 area residents will see the familiar Salvation Army red kettles and hear the bells as the Wayne Extension Unit of the Salvation Army begins its Annual Bell Ringing …
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11/16/25
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The Northeast Nebraska Marine Corps Association ( NENMCA) celebrated of The Corps 250th birthday on Nov. 7.
There were a total of 71 guests, inclusive of 37 veterans. Chairman Bud …
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11/15/25
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Members of the Wayne Rotary Club are asking area residents to attend the Festival of Trees Feast on Thursday, Nov. 20.
From 5 to 7:30 p.m. the group will be serving a soup and dessert meal at …
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11/15/25
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Adding an additional educational program, creating an additional position for the technology help desk and the possibility of adding teaching positions within the district were all discussed during …
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By Clara Osten
clara@wayneherald.com
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11/14/25
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The Wayne High Play Production Team got their season off to a running start on Nov. 8 finishing in first place of Division 3 at the York K-Dub Festival.
Division Three had eight teams from …
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11/13/25
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Shelby Wilcox is the newest member of the White Farmhouse Realty staff.
Although she has been interning with Trisha Peters and learning about the real estate business for the last year, she …
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11/12/25
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Alma White, a Laurel-Concord-Coleridge fifth grader, was recently elected as a representative in a primary election held in the LCC classroom.
White is one of the final seven candidates in …
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11/11/25
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Nine students from the Wayne FFA Chapter traveled on a charter bus with students from Mead, Winside, and Arlington to attend this year's National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The …
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11/10/25
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Veterans Day will be observed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Wayne Community Schools.
This year's program begins at 8:30 a.m. at the high school. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
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11/9/25
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Grace Lutheran church will celebrate 100 years of ministry Sunday, Nov. 9 with a 10:30 a.m. worship service.
Lee Weander of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Norfolk will preach and the Rev. Paul …
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11/8/25
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The Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department (NNPHD) has announced it has opened a temporary Food Bank at the Wayne location.
This Food Bank will assist those in need due to Supplemental …
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11/7/25
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“Kids Weekend!” is the theme for Wayne State College’s planetarium and laser shows Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, in the Fred G. Dale Planetarium. Admission is free and open to the …
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11/6/25
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State Patrol investigates fatality accident on Highway 20
At approximately 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Nebraska State Patrol was called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway …
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11/6/25
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How and where to invest the City of Wayne's funds and the resignation of a council member were on the agenda when the Wayne City Council met on Monday.
Resolution 2025-63 was approved after …
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By Clara Osten
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11/6/25
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Items on Tuesdays' Wayne County Board of Commissioners' agenda included several routine matters and resulted in a relatively short meeting.
Acting as the Wayne County Board of Equalization, …
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By Clara Osten
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11/5/25
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Northeast Community College was announced as a 2027 Aspen Prize Top 200 U.S. Community College on Oct. 28.
The Aspen Prize aims to elevate the community college sector and draw attention to what …
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11/4/25
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Masterful musical dialogue underscores the Wayne State College Faculty Recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Ley Theatre, located on the second floor of the Brandenburg Building. The recital is …
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11/3/25
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Wayne State College recently celebrated a student-athlete alumnus by naming the Wildcat Dome’s indoor track and field after Dr. Ron Holt, a 1989 graduate of Wayne State, in honor of his …
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11/2/25
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