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The Wayne County Museum, located at the corner of Seventh and Lincoln Streets in Wayne, provides both the history and heritage of Wayne County. Beginning this weekend and running through Labor … more
A total of 627 degrees were conferred by Wayne State President Marysz Rames during two graduation ceremonies at WSC on May 10. Those students receiving their degrees included 495 undergraduates … more
Having resources available in the rural areas is one of the biggest benefits of a medical program offered through Faith Regional Physician Services Wayne Family Medicine. Megan Sokol, RN and … more
The LCC “Bear” Marching Band is proud to announce they will be marching in the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 24. The LCC band members and chaperones will depart on … more
This May, Providence Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by embracing the theme, "Turn Awareness into Action." Mental health is vital at … more
The Wayne City Council is again at full strength after the swearing in a new member during Tuesday's meeting. Dallas Dorey was appointed to fill the vacancy on the council that occurred when … more
   The upcoming weekend will offer all those across the United States an opportunity to remember and thank those who served in the armed forces throughout this country's history. In … more
After spending 11 years full-time with Wayne Radio, LLC, Aaron Scheffler has recently joined the team at the Wayne Herald to expand the weekly paper's sports coverage. A native of Columbus, … more
For some Wayne State College students, summer means summer internships, which is exactly the case for music industry majors Hannah Aldridge of Madison, South Dakota and Haley Johnson of Springfield, … more
Wayne State College has announced that Dr. Sean X. Ahern, associate professor of communication arts, was presented the State Nebraska Bank & Trust Teaching Excellence Award at the college’s … more
Alyce Henschke is a rare gem. She has worked her entire career at the Wayne Herald. She has seen many changes in the newspaper industry, and has been the backbone of the Wayne Herald. She has … more
Prior to the start of Monday's meeting of the Wayne Community Schools' Board of Education meeting, board members were able to tour the new Pre-K — 2 school. Superintendent Dr. Mark Lenihan … more
Former Wayne State College President Curt Frye, who served as the college’s 12th president from 2011-2015, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. He was … more
On a beautiful day for racing the Wayne Blue Devil Power Drive team was ready to compete at the 2025 EVERON Power Drive Championships.  Advanced class car A107 was scheduled to compete in … more
Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that four co-defendants convicted of odometer fraud and related charges were sentenced on April 30 and May 1, 2025 by United States District … more
As the demolition of Berry Hall passes the halfway point, Wayne State wanted to provide an update on the project. The west end of the building has been taken down and crews are working on the … more
The majority of Tuesday's meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners involved updates from Wayne County Emergency Manager Nic Kemnits. Kemnitz shared information on replacing an awning … more
During a relatively short meeting, the Wayne City Council took steps to change the meeting date of regular council meetings. First reading approval was given to an ordinance that will change the … more
The Wayne Izaak Walton League would like to extend an invite to their Annual Open Gate Day on Saturday, May 17.   The gate to the recreational area will be open to guests from 9 a.m. to 8 … more
Wayne State College will hold commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on Saturday, May 10, in the college’s historic Willow Bowl amphitheater.   The graduate … more
The Blue Devil Power Drive team traveled to I29 Speedway in Pacific Junction, Iowa on April 26 to compete at the third event of the 2025 season.  Weather conditions were perfect for racing … more
On behalf of the Haystack and Plum Creek Wind projects, Ørsted provided a $10,000 donation to the Wayne Community Schools Foundation. The funds will be used to build a new outdoor … more
Schools across the nation are working diligently to increase the educational test scores after most school districts saw a decrease in scores after the Covid pandemic when schools were closed. … more
The Wayne Junior High speech team competed at the Norfolk JH speech invitational on April 25. Olivia Schlines and Hailey Vick received fifth place in Duet Acting; Penelope Zavada-Cupp, Benjamin … more
After breaking ground in mid-September of 2023, community and college united in thanking donors during a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wayne State College Athletic and Recreation … more
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