Disaster declaration offers funding for March 19 storm repairs

Though President Donald Trump did not designate Nebraska’s March 19 blizzard as a disaster until May 23, the city of Seward and other entities may be applying for emergency funding as a result. …

Where Did Seward County Give: Bright Beginnings

Based out of Seward United Methodist Church, Bright Beginnings Childhood Development Center has been caring for children since 2008. Originally established as a daycare for infants, the ministry now …

Sweet Tea Marketing premieres podcast

It’s time to Discover Seward County. Sweet Tea Marketing and the Seward County Chamber and Development Partnership are rolling out a new podcast this week focused on Seward County and …

Two companies make major investments in Rail Campus

Shelf-stable milk and car seats may soon be shipped around the world from Seward. The Seward City Council on June 3 approved the sale of two lots in the Seward Rail Campus to a company that will …

Where did Seward County Give

Last year, Cody Brown started volunteering at Blue River Pet Rescue. He and his wife had owned rescues before, and after one of their dogs passed, they wanted a way to continue helping local animals. …

Neutral Grounds keeps growing

When Tyler and Mary Stastny purchased Neutral Grounds in November 2023, they had no previous experience in the coffee business. But that didn’t stop their ambitions of creating a destination …

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Zephyr Mowinkel watches his final putt on the 18th green May 29 at the Class C state golf tournament.

Mowinkel earns state golf medal

Jake Walters of Malcolm picked up fourth place in the 300-meter hurdles and broke his school record in the process.

Three Clippers medal at state track meet

A little experience goes a long way. For Mikiah Witzel, her second trip to the state track and field championships was an improvement on the first. Battling shoulder issues for more than a year, the …

Seward splits first two

The Seward seniors went 1-1 in their first week of the Legion season. The Nebraska Door and Window team beat Wahoo 9-2 May 28 and lost to Gretna 8-2 May 29. Brycen Burt and Deklan Lindau had …

Meg Hoffschneider of Centennial clears her opening height at the Class C Nebraska State Meet on May 23.

Broncos bring home state medal

Centennial sent three athletes to the state track and field championships May 23 and 24 and brought home a medal and a personal best mark. Paul Fehlhafer was the medal winner. The senior …

Grace Brees of Seward finished as the runner-up in the 200-meter dash May 22.

SHS athletes see success at state track meet

With Kelsey Miller winning gold in the 100-meter hurdles May 22 at the Class B state track and field championships, the bar was set high for the rest of the Bluejay qualifiers. “I think …

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Kelsey Miller of Seward was the Class B state champion in the 100-meter hurdles, winning in 14.44 seconds.

Birthdays

Keith TeSelle to celebrate 90th birthday

Keith TeSelle of Seward will celebrate his 90th birthday next week. He was born June 23, 1935, at Milford. His family members include his wife, Joanne; children, Ron TeSelle, Susan …

Viola Zwick to celebrate 100th birthday

Viola Zwick of Seward will celebrate her 100th birthday later this month. She was born May 18, 1925, near Garland. Her family members include Carolyn (late Jim) Sampson, Tom (Jeri) …

Births

Biggs

Cecilia Joy Biggs and Gianna Rose Biggs were born Feb. 25, 2025, at CHI Lakeside Hospital in Omaha to Grant and Amanda Biggs of Elkhorn. Cecelia was 5 lbs., 11.7 oz. And 18 inches long. Gianna …

Gremel

Delvon Joseph Gremel was born March 10, 2025, to Joe and Marissa (O’Grady) Gremel of Seward. “Del” was born at Bryan Health in Lincoln. He weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 …

Anniversaries

Jim and Becky Stutzman to celebrate 50th anniversary

Jim and Becky Stutzman of Milford will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married June 20, 1975, in Beaver Crossing, Their family members include their children, …

James and Pauline (Luebbe) Bulgrin to celebrate 60th anniversary

James and Pauline (Luebbe) Bulgrin of Utica will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week. They were married June 6, 1965, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Waco. Their …

Weddings

Miller-Hendrickson

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