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Those involved in the presentation were (front) Blayne Dunklau, Kirby Gubbels, Cohen Woehler, Aiden Kesting, Dexter McIntosh, Wyatt Dunklau and Maggie Sorenson. (back) Austin Frideres, Brent Doring and Nick Van Horn. Frideres and Van Horn were rescue personnel who responded to the incident.

Several youth were recognized for their quick thinking in helping their friend following an incident near the Summer Sports Complex. On June 3, a group of youth were near the Logan Creek when … more

6/29/23

Chicken Show 2023 - Are You Worthy to Pull the Sword from the Egg?

After months of planning and preparation, final details are being worked out for the 43rd annual Wayne Chicken Show. This year's events, following the theme "Ye Olde Chicken Show - Eggscaliber: … more

6/29/23

Wayne Police looking for missing man

The Wayne Police Department is looking for a missing Wayne man. Keith Miller, 28, has been missing since approximately 6 p.m. on June 24. Miller is 6 feet tall and weighs 187 lbs. He has … more

6/28/23

Wayne Area Economic Development adds new team member

After a two-person team kept up with the lengthy list of duties at the Wayne Area Economic Development Chamber for many months, the organization has finally added a new team member. Brayden … more

By Aubreanna Miller | 6/23/23

Three generations of Beckers have continued the growth of Becker Flying Service. Bud Becker (left) started the company in 1948. His son Tom (right) is the current owner and his son, John (middle), works for the company as the chief pilot for aerial spraying.

Becker Flying Service celebrating three-generations of aviation

A celebration, fit to commemorate Becker Flying Service's 75 years, will take place on Friday, June 23 at the Hartington Airport. The event, at 56395 881 Road, Hartington, will kick off with a … more

By Aubreanna Miller | 6/22/23

Road Superintendent Mark Casey described the upcoming application for the houses moving from next to Wayne State College.

ARPA grant funds tabled at Commissioner meeting

A short meeting greeted the Wayne County Commissioners, where they discussed ARPA funds and took action on several fund transfers. They began with a Board of Equalization meeting and approved to … more

By Aubreanna Miller | 6/22/23

City Planner Joel Hansen explained to the City Council the plan for the platting of property near the Wayne National Guard Armory.

Real estate transactions on council agenda

Several agenda items on Tuesday's Wayne City Council agenda dealt with real estate within the city. The majority of the discussion during the meeting involved a public hearing on the acquisition … more

By Clara Osten | 6/21/23

Real reptiles

A total of 51 patrons came to the Winside Auditorium for the Real Reptile Program hosted by the Lied Winside Public Library on June 7. Will Abler brought a variety of animals to show, including a … more

6/19/23

Northeast Nebraska dancer becomes professional cheerleader

Too often, young dancers lose the time or passion to continue on with their dreams after high school. However, for one dancer from Northeast Nebraska, the next part of her dancing career … more

Aubreanna Miller | 6/18/23

WSC recognizes local students in its Spring 2023 Dean's List

From this area, several students have received special acknowledgement for their hard work and dedication to academics during the Spring 2023 semester at Wayne State College. The … more

6/17/23

The Knutson family includes (front) Kiley and (back) Lindsey, Caleb, Eric and Collin. The family has been a part of the Wayne community for more than 10 years.

Knutson leaving Wayne, beginning new chapter in life

Originally from Schuyler, Eric Knutson came to Wayne State College and earned a bachelor's degree. Since that time, his career path brought him back to Wayne and since 2012 he has served in numerous … more

6/17/23

Johnnie Byrd Brewing Company holds chamber coffee

Johnnie Byrd Brewing Company at 121 N Pearl St, Wayne, NE 68787 held Chamber Coffee on June 16 to inform attendees about its upcoming crawfish boil on Saturday, June 17. The crawfish will be … more

6/16/23

18-under Devils 3-2 at districts

The Wayne Dirt Devils 18-under team won three games in district play over the weekend to improve to 12-7 on the season. On Thursday, the 18-under Devils split two games at Yankton, winning the … more

6/16/23

Steve Thiele (left) and Bob Soukup spoke on the status of the school renovation/building project during Monday's meeting of the Wayne Board of Education.

Policies, construction project, finances on school board agenda

Legislative mandates for district policies, an update on the school's construction project and possible changes in where district finances come from were discussed at length during Monday's meeting … more

By Clara Osten | 6/15/23

Students from Wayne Community Schools will perform “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” on June 16-17 at Wayne State. They are (back row, left to right) Caleb Raulston, Wanso Barner, Johen Piper, Colby Raulston, Jake Barner, Aidan Bohnert and Lydia Fox. Front row (left to right) are Owen Wynia, Callen Gamble, Flynn Fox, Josalynn Young, Molly Schlickbernd and Karla Wynia. (Not pictured: Gabriel Armstrong, Kennasyn Blecke and Sam Wright.)

Wayne community theatre students perform at WSC June 16-17

Still catch yourself singing “Conjunction Junction” and “Just a Bill” after all these years? You are probably not alone. Come and relive these and other great songs from … more

6/15/23

Laurel Ag Days to be celebrated

The Laurel Chamber Community Club is inviting everyone to the annual Laurel Ag Days to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 16, 17 and 18. Activities get underway on Friday at 6 p.m. with a … more

6/14/23

Plans underway for Winside's Old Settlers

Area residents are being encouraged to make plans to attend this year's Winside Old Settlers events, scheduled for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 15-18. The event kicks off Thursday … more

6/14/23

Dr. Adam Davis (center), Professor of Physics at Wayne State College, makes an adjustment on a center of mass demonstration during Wayne State’s first Summer Physics Demonstrations Workshop for area middle school and high school teachers. The one-day workshop featured numerous, classic physics demonstrations designed to help teachers with physics in their classrooms. Pictured (left to right) are Ed Griesel, Emerson-Hubbard High School; Angie Peck (partially hidden), Winside High School; Shelly Avery, Wausa High School; Lowell Brown, Hartington Cedar Catholic High School and Megan Virgil, Wakefield High School.

WSC hosts first summer physics demonstration workshop for teachers

Designed to help teachers generate more interest in science and physics among their students, Wayne State College hosted its first Summer Physics Demonstrations Workshop for middle school and high … more

6/14/23

Northeast Community College introduces collegiate seal as it kicks of its 50th anniversary year

In recognition of its establishment 50-years ago, Northeast Community College has unveiled a new official insignia. A collegiate seal was introduced during the College’s 50th commencement … more

6/13/23

Nebraska’s 'Frenzied First Years' Topic of Winside Library presentation

The wild and woolly first years of the Nebraska Territory is the subject of Nebraska historian Jeff Barnes’s “Florence Edition” presentation of “The (Mad) Queen of the … more

6/12/23

Community group observes Juneteenth holiday

The fourth annual Wayne community celebration of Juneteenth will take place at Bressler Park, West 9th and Lincoln Streets, on Monday, June 19, from 4:30 p.m. to sunset. That Ain’t … more

6/11/23

Wayne Eagle officers and members presented Rachel Miller, PMC Foundation Director, (center) a check for $3000 to be used for the community education room. The grant was issued from the FOE Golden Eagles Fund.

Eagles Auxiliary installs officers, donates funds

The Wayne Eagles Auxiliary met June 5 with President Cindy Milligan presiding. Past President Jan Gamble installed the new incoming officers for the 2023-2024 year. New Officers are : … more

6/10/23

(From left): Coleman Broders, Katelyn Broders, Delaney Hardies and Rebecca Valdez have worked tirelessly over the last month to bring flowers, gifts and more to the Wayne community.

'I Wet My Plants' flower shop blooms in downtown Wayne

Fresh florals, gifts galore, charcuterie platters and soon-to-be wine and craft nights have made their way to downtown Wayne in the form of a blossoming flower shop. I Wet My Plants, … more

Aubreanna Miller | 6/9/23

During Tuesday's City Council meeting, Wayne Police Chief Marlen Chinn spoke to the council on action taken in regard to an incident when a dog bit a child.

Council debates fate of dog, land use map

Two agenda items - removal of a dog from the city and where housing should be allowed - took up the majority of the Wayne City Council meeting on Tuesday. Allison Szantor-Kai was present at the … more

Clara Osten | 6/9/23

Highway Superintendent Mark Casey (right) discusses position advertisement parameters for the hiring of a new highway superintendent assistant with (left to right) Commissioners Terry Sievers, Jim Rabe, Dean Burbach and County Clerk Debra Finn.

Advertising for assistant highway superintendent, recent tornado damage on Commissioner agenda

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners discussed the possibility of hiring a museum director, reviewed pipeline permit applications and more during their Tuesday, June 6 meeting. After a short … more

Aubreanna Miller | 6/8/23