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A mock-up of the mural planned in Utica by local artist Seth Boggs shows the community’s ties to agriculture and its patriotism, among other values. Boggs will paint the mural on a building at the corner of Second and D streets.

Mural to represent Utica’s roots

The northern entrance to Utica’s downtown district will soon be a bit brighter. A mural is planned to welcome folks to the community, and project organizers say it will highlight the …
Participants in the Lunch on the Lawn event held May 7 outside the Seward County Courthouse cover the sidewalk as they visit various displays set up outside the courthouse.

Gives week raises $165,000

An estimated $165,000 raised during the third annual Seward County Gives week will help 41 local organizations. “Every dollar really does make a difference. I know all of the entities are …

Highway 15 to open for southbound traffic

Weather permitting, on Wednesday, May 15, the first phase of construction from US-34 south will be open to traffic normal two-lane two-way traffic. Eastbound and westbound traffic on US-34 will …
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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 …

Bronco Heights lots available in Utica

The Village of Utica celebrated the release of 14 new residential lots at a May 3 groundbreaking ceremony for Bronco Heights, a new subdivision planned across the 80F Spur, east of Centennial Public …

Curiosity led Zabka to 50 years of service

It was curiosity that led high school sophomore Greg Zabka to ask Fullerton’s funeral director about his job. But it was a calling to serve others that drove his career as a funeral …

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It's all smiles for Mason Wisnieski as he's congratulated by teammates Chase Smith (8), Maddox Meyer (11) and Brixon Meyer (3) after hitting a grand slam May 3.

Malcolm makes return trip to state baseball
Cody Jacobsen of Seward keeps his pace during the 4X800m relay at the Central Conference meet in Crete on April 30..

SHS teams runners-up at districts

The Seward girls’ track team finished as the Central Conference runner-up April 30, with the boys finishing third in the team standings. “Overall it was a great day for the …

CM baseball falls in district semifinal

The Crete-Milford baseball team had the tying run on second but couldn’t drive him home in the district semifinal against Beatrice May 2. Beatrice held off CM 3-2 to end the …
Jack Wellman of Centennial watches a pitch go past in the Broncos' district game against DCW May 2.

Falcons ground CHS in district baseball opener

Centennial ran into a good team in its first round of postseason play May 2. The Broncos drew Douglas County West and lost 19-5. “They play high-quality baseball and beat some good …
Alexis Solano of Seward fights through the Lakeview defense for the ball April 23.

Soccer starts subdistrict season

The Seward girls’ soccer team entered postseason play on the heels of a 1-2 week of competition. The Jays opened the week with a 2-0 win over Nebraska City in a game that was rescheduled …

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Seward's Ella Kossow controls the ball against Lakeview April 23.
Seward's Ella Kossow controls the ball against Lakeview April 23.
Seward's Ella Kossow controls the ball against Lakeview April 23.
Seward's Ella Kossow controls the ball against Lakeview April 23.
Seward's Ella Kossow controls the ball against Lakeview April 23.
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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 and Haden Speaks
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 …
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