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Roy Douty, 2, tests the toys in the preschool-age room at the Milford Childhood Learning Center.

Milford cuts ribbon on new childcare center

Less than a year after beginning the project, the Milford Childhood Learning Center officially welcomed the community through its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony May 5. The center will …

Mowinkel receives Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Brandon Mowinkel of Milford is passionate about education and representing educators any chance he gets. He was recognized with the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals …

Going to vote? Remember your ID

Voters will be required to show photo identification when they arrive at the polls this year. An accepted photo ID must have the voter’s name and photo on it, and it must adhere to the …
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Local sports

Eagle boys win first SNC track title

For the first time in school history, the Milford boys brought home the Southern Nebraska Conference track and field team title. “Milford has been a member of the Southern Nebraska …

Area baseball leaders

Single game Hits Luke Schmidt, MAL, Logan McGreer, MAL, Maddox Meyer, MAL, Mason Wisnieski, MAL, 4 Ruger Webb, CHS, Ryan Richters, CHS, Bryson Hornbacher, CHS, 3 Brooks Piening, …
Alex Eltze of Crete-Milford fouls off a pitch against Seward April 15.

CM falls to Bluejays, Bears

Last week was a lighter week for the Crete-Milford baseball team, but the Cardinals weren’t able to bring home a win. CM started the week with an 11-1 loss at Seward April 15 and then lost …

Area track and field leaders

Girls 100-meter dash 1) Savannah Horne, CHS, 12.53 2) Grace Brees, SHS, 12.56 3) Coral Collins, SHS, 12.79 200-meter dash 1) Savannah Horne, CHS, 25.92 2) Grace …
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Celebrations
Birthdays
The family of Imogene Hegeholz is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on May 20. Greetings may be sent to her at Kinship Pointe, c/o Imogene Hegeholz #26, 500 Heartland Park Dr., …
Donald Olson of Utica will celebrate his 90th birthday next week. He was born May 8, 1934, in St Edward. His family members include his wife, Ruth Olson (deceased); children, Doug and …
Births
Twins were born to Colten and Cassie (Erickson) Roth of Milford six months ago, on Nov. 10, 2023. Harrison Wayne weighed 6 lb., 14 oz., and Hadley Monroe weighed 6 lb., 7 oz. Grandparents …
Harper Grace McGregor was born to Elizabeth Peal and Ryan McGregor on March 22, 2024, at Women’s Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. And was 20 inches long. Her …
Anniversaries
Dave and Erma Sebek of Wilber are celebrating milestone 65th anniversary and 90th birthday dates They were married June 13, 1959, in Santa Ana, California, and Dave was born March 8, 1934, and …
Orell and Jane Piening of Malcolm are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married April 18, 1964, in Seward. Family and friends are invited to join them at an open house …
Weddings
Amanda Pohlman of Omaha and Grant Biggs of Seward were married Aug. 26 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Omaha. The bride’s parents are Brent and Michele Pohlman of Omaha and the …
Engagements
Kara Schlueter of Milford and Haden Speaks of Liberty, Missouri, are engaged and plan a wedding in May. The bride’s parents are Dan and Ann Schlueter of Milford and parents of the groom …
Audree Morris of Blair and Austin Luebbe of Milford are planning a June 29 wedding in Omaha. The bride’s parents are Patrick Morris and Misty Larson and the parents of the groom are Bruce …