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Cybersecurity issues strike close to home

Second in a series of articles about digital literacy in Seward County The people trying to steal money from Seward bank customers neither dress nor act like bank robbers. As they do across …
From left, Devin Slawnyk, Matthew Hoops and Jadyn Butzke stand on the stage at the Utica Auditorium Jan. 19 during their Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony. The three are members of Scout Troop 180.

Three earn Eagle Scout awards

Carla Ketner, left, officially turned the page at Chapters Books and Gifts Jan. 3, handing the keys to new owner Kelley Limback. Ketner opened Chapters 20 years ago.

Writing a new chapter

A passing comment in 2004 led to a 20-year career for Carla Ketner, and now the longtime business owner is stepping aside. Ketner’s last day at Chapters Books and Gifts, located at the …
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Recertification finished, approved

Milford is good for another five years. The city received its recertification through the Leadership Certified Communities program at the Nebraska Department of Economic Development at its Jan. …

Pace, reach of technology change increases need for ‘digital literacy’

Editor's note: This the first in a series of articles about digital literacy in Seward County. Sally Viets stopped cold when her computer screen froze as she reviewed her banking information …

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Seward senior Lawson Luebbe boxes out a Schuyler player on a free throw attempt Jan. 14.

SHS downs Vikings, Warriors at home
Owen Anderson, left, and Jack Stahl of Milford trap Sam Souerdyke of Thayer Central during Jan. 18's game.

MHS splits two on court

The Milford boys’ basketball team faced a pair of tough opponents and went 1-1 last week. The Eagles fell to Aurora 53-32 and beat Thayer Central 67-47. Miford came out strong in the first …
Jaclynn Prigge of Centennial (top) works to turn Zailey Spilker of Sandy Creek Jan. 16 during a dual at CHS.

CHS wrestlers 1-2 in duals

With low numbers and injuries, the Centennial wrestling team isn’t a dual team. The Broncos hosted their home quadrangular Jan. 16 and went 1-2 in the duals they wrestled, beating Sandy Creek …

Malcolm girls dominate in two

After facing three straight opponents ranked in the top two in their classes, the Malcolm girls had a chance to catch their breath last week with a couple of conference matchups on back-to-back …

Wrestling results Jan. 13-18

Boys' wrestling Seward 41, Northwest 36 157: Jackson Holt (S) pin Jaxson Rhoads (NW) 2:24; 165: Cale Oborny (S) pin Owen Wiese (NW) 1:59; 175: Parker Yendra (NW) pin Noah Remington (S) …

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Celebrations
Birthdays
Margie Schneider of Ulysses will celebrate her 90th birthday later this month. She was born Dec. 29, 1934. A family celebration will be conducted in Corpus Christi, Texas. To help …
An open house for Rita Shipley for her 90th birthday will be Sunday, Dec. 1, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Ulysses Rec Center (school gym). They request no gifts.
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
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. …
Gary and Shirley McGregor of Seward will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Oct. 24, 1964, in Hartington. Their family members include their children, …
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 …
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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