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Job takes speaker to new heights

“Tower Work” was the program presented at the Feb. 12 Seward Rotary Club meeting by Kevin Roby, employee of Hartmann Construction, who was introduced by his employer Rotarian Andy Hartmann, the February program chair for the Seward Rotary meetings.

New Seward Civic Center nears completion date

Under a headline, “Propose license for car drivers,” H.R. 239 proposes to license all automobile drivers in the state. The license fee is nominal, only 25 cents.
Jacob Riis (Sam Lannin), left, and Clarence Claude Van Cleesvf III (Malachi Miller) battle for the hand of the lovely Idabel Treason in ”Adrift in the Wicked City, or… the Miser’s Secret,” the 2025 production by the King's Players. The show will be presented Feb. 26-March 1 at Olde Glory Theatre in Seward.

Miller writes this year’s melodrama

If you’ve been to a King’s Players melodrama in the last eight years, you’ve seen Malachi Miller.
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Fish fry, friends and fundraising

The Sons of the American Legion in Beaver Crossing are preparing to host the annual fish fry, an event that has become a tradition in the community.

Commissioners roll out ideas for smaller tire cleanup event

Based on turnout for the two scrap tire clean up days they sponsored last year and the unavailability of grant funding this year, the Seward County Commissioners are looking at options to offer a down-sized event this spring.

Matzke honored for longevity

Charles (Chuck) Matzke of Seward was recognized for his 56 years of consecutive membership in the Seward Rotary Club

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Members of the Milford girls’ basketball team pose with their runner-up trophy after the Class C1 championship game March 8. They include, from left: (first row) Karlee Kuklis, Izzy Yeackley, Ayla Roth, Taylor Oldfield and Kylie Jakub; (second row) Cora Klopfenstein, Violet Augustyn, Brianna Meierdierks and Addison DeLong; and (third row) Coaches Greg Miller and Michele Kontor, Adalyn Cisneros, Abby Crabtree, Ashlynn Miller, Shayla Rautenberg, Braelynn Muller, Maeli Kubicek, Kenzie Jakub and Coaches Kennedy Mogul, Bryce Roth and Brett Muller.

Milford finishes as runner-up
Izzy Yeackley controls a loose ball in the Class C1 final.

Milford finishes as Class C1 runner-up

The Class C1 girls' basketball state championship game was what everyone was looking for - undefeated Lincoln Christian against one-loss Milford. Milford’s only loss came to LC in the holiday …
Ayla Roth of Milford looks for an opening in the Minden defense March 7.

Eagles down Whippets to advance to championship game

Milford outscored Minden 27-7 in the second quarter and held on for a 67-61 win in the Class C1 semifinals March 7.   The Eagles trailed 20-12 after the first quarter but started the …
Milford's Abby Crabtree puts up a shot against Pierce in the Eagles 46-39 victory that earned them a berth in this week's state basketball tournament.

Making state

The fourth time was the charm for the Milford girls’ basketball team. After advancing to district finals and falling short the last three years, the Eagles got over the hump Feb. 28, …

Seward girls fall in district final

ell for the Seward girls’ basketball team but did not end as the Bluejays wanted. The Jays opened with a 54-33 win over Crete Feb. 24, then beat York 45-36 Feb. 25. In the district final …

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Kennedy Limback of Seward drives around the Norris defense during the district championship March 1.
Kennedy Limback of Seward drives around the Norris defense during the district championship March 1.
Kennedy Limback of Seward drives around the Norris defense during the district championship March 1.
Kennedy Limback of Seward drives around the Norris defense during the district championship March 1.
Kennedy Limback of Seward drives around the Norris defense during the district championship March 1.
Celebrations
Birthdays
The family of Cliff Lowell will host an open house in honor of his 95th birthday on Saturday, March 15, from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Seward United Methodist Church.
Don Stara of Seward will celebrate his 90th birthday early next month. He iwas born March 8, 1935, in Bruno. To help Don celebrate, cards may be sent to him at 2134 238th Rd, Seward, NE …
Births
Judd Parker Johnson was born to Heidi (Weber) Johnson and Josh Johnson of Seward on Dec. 31, 2024, at Bryan Birth Place in Lincoln. He weighed 7 lb., 7 oz., and was 20 inches long. …
Evelyn Rose Koenig was born July 30, 2024, to Nichole Kozisek and Jeff Koenig of Bee. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, was 19 3/4 inches long and was born at Seward Memorial Hospital. …
Anniversaries
Terry and Connie Hackbart will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday, March 15, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Seward VFW Club. The couple asks for no gifts.
Allen and Karen Hoffbauer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Nov. 2, 1974. To help Allen and Karen celebrate, cards may be sent to 2936 Agnew Rd. …
Weddings
Grace Miller of Marysville, Kansas, and Joshua Hendrickson of Seward were married July 13 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Marysville. The bride’s parents are Rev. Philip and Monique …
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 …
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