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By Clara Osten, clara@wayneherald.com   Information on the school's finances, the cost of property insurance and a Memorandum of Understanding were discussed during a lengthy … more
Steven Elliott, vice president for academic affairs at Wayne State College, has announced he will be stepping down from his position to accept the presidency at Black Hills State University in … more
Wakefield Community Schools' patrons rejected a proposed $46.8 million bond issue during a special election on Nov. 14. A total of 642 voters cast mail-in only ballots that would address the … more
By MICHAEL CARNES For The Herald Almost a century ago, the New York Yankees had a batting lineup that was so dominant, they were dubbed “Murderers’ Row.” That 1927 … more
Roy Reed Squadron 252, Sons of the American Legion (SONs) and American Legion Auxiliary in Winside is sponsoring a holiday Troop Support drive to send boxes to active-duty military personnel with a … more
Wayne State College and the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) are pleased to announce the launch of the BHECN Northeast site at Wayne State. The event was held Friday, Nov. … more
Wayne State College's Language and Literature Department, the School of Arts and Humanities and the WSC Press are pleased to host the academic year’s first Plains Writers Series event, … more
As the cold winter threatens, the gray squirrels gloat over a fat cache of nuts. Starving red squirrels beg the gray squirrels to share. The result is all-out war. The Wayne State College … more
Out of a love of reading, writing, working with others and coaching, McKenna Nelson knew she wanted to teach early on. This fall, she began her first year as a full-time teacher at Wayne High School. … more
Dr. Aldolfo Cacheiro, professor of Spanish at Wayne State College, will present “2666 and the Ukraine War” at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Humanities Building, room 319, on … more
By Aubreanna Miller, editor@wayneherald.com   From the Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department, Director Julie Rother discussed the upcoming construction of the new NNPHD … more
Wayne State College service-learning business students are holding a Winter Gear Drive through Friday, Nov. 17, to collect gently used winter clothing for those who may not have the means to stay … more
By Clara Osten, clara@wayneherald.com   Topics ranging from a liquor license application to a Community Activity Center Relocation Planning Study and a grant application for a … more
The Wayne Izaak Walton League recently announced the completion of their new fishing handicap dock project. In conjunction with the announcement, a check presentation was held with several Ike's … more
Rounding out a series of "sister" visits to the Rose Cottage in Wayne during the month of October were several members of the Theta Phi Alpha sorority. The Rose Cottage was once home for the … more
Wayne Area Economic Development (WAED) Director Luke Virgil has updated the community on several changes that have and will be taking place in the WAED office. Irene (Fletcher) Mock’s … more
Volunteers from communities across Greater Nebraska took an opportunity last month to share their success stories with guests from Canada visiting on a community development tour.  The … more
By Aubreanna Miller For the Herald   Wayne High School's English department gained a new staff member this year with a familiar face. After receiving her degree in secondary … more
The Wayne FFA Horse Evaluation team earned runner-up honors at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on Friday (Nov. 3).   Coached by Angie Rethwisch, the team includes Kate … more
Wayne Volunteer firefighters responded to combine fire just before 3 p.m. on Thurday (Nov. 2). The combine was in a field six miles south of Wayne and three miles west. According to Wayne … more
Wayne Community Schools will once again be holding a   Veterans Day Program. This year's event will be held Friday, Nov. 10, starting at 9 a.m. in the Wayne High School gym. Members of … more
Although the weather was not cooperating late last week, volunteers and family members have been making progress in harvesting crops for Laurel producer Joel (Joey) Johnson. Johnson was … more
The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a wanted subject died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Dixon County Tuesday night. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, NSP … more
Recently, AWG Cares provided a grant request in the amount of $3,000 to Providence Medical Center (PMC) Foundation/Oncology Department in Wayne. The grant request was submitted by Cynthia … more
From New Jersey, Mary Angers did art even before she started school. As a young girl, she found joy in every form of art. Since then, she has specialized in two forms, oil painting and sculpting. In … more
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