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A collection of unclaimed letters, salebills, advertising and other items sits near the Toyota Corolla in the building near the World’s Largest Time Capsule’s pyramid.

Time capsule fans signed on to history

This is the last in a series of stories about the contents of the World’s Largest Time Capsule’s pyramid top, which was opened for July 4th this year. The main capsule will be opened July …

Literacy Festival canceled

For the second time in four years, Plum Creek Literacy Festival held at Concordia University has been canceled. “We understand that the Plum Creek Literacy Festival is a beloved, …

Milford, Seward budgets topics at ‘Pink Postcard Hearing’ Sept. 23

Representatives from the cities of Milford and Seward will be prepared to answer questions and explain their budgets at the county’s “Pink Postcard Hearing” on Monday, Sept. 23. …
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Law enforcement investigating I-80 fatality accident

A multi-vehicle crash on eastbound I-80 near mile marker 377 on the morning of Sept. 11 resulted in the death of a California truck driver. A preliminary investigation on scene revealed a …

Road reconstruction continues north

Workers on Seward’s Highway 15 project are making major changes at the Hillcrest intersection this week, and circling back to the Seward Street intersection to complete work delayed until the …

Utica church to celebrate 125 years

For 125 years, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica has served the area. It will celebrate its 125th anniversary Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15, with a family festival from 4-8 p.m. on …

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Ed Knott of Seward (14) looks for room to run behind blocks by Hayden Burhoop (10) and Kolton Loos (20) while quarterback Tresten Hass (5) watches the play unfold Sept. 13.

Jays silence Thunderbolts
Milford's Libbie Reil serves against Fairbury at the Malcolm Boosters Tournament Sept. 14.

Milford earns runner-up spot

The Milford volleyball team played six matches last week and finished second at the Malcolm Boosters Invitational, going 3-2 with both losses to perennial power Lincoln Lutheran. “We had a …
Camden Winkelman of Centennial keeps his pace at the Milford Invitational Sept. 12.

Schernikau leads Broncos at Milford

The Centennial cross country team saw some new competition at Milford Sept. 12, running against the Eagles for the first time this season. Camden Winkelman was Centennial’s top runner in …

New season, new rhythm

People often ask me if things ever slow down on my schedule. No, they really don’t. The rhythm changes. At this time of the year, when fall sports are gearing up, the rhythm goes from the …
Mady Wall of Malcolm fouls off a Tekamah-Herman pitch Sept. 14.

Clippers look to be consistent on field

Too many errors and too many selfish at bats. During a week in which the Malcolm softball coaches felt like four wins were a realistic possibility, multiple miscues — at the plate and in the …

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Jessica Sandell of Malcolm throws a ball back from the left field fence against Tekamah-Herman Sept. 14.
Jessica Sandell of Malcolm throws a ball back from the left field fence against Tekamah-Herman Sept. 14.
Jessica Sandell of Malcolm throws a ball back from the left field fence against Tekamah-Herman Sept. 14.
Jessica Sandell of Malcolm throws a ball back from the left field fence against Tekamah-Herman Sept. 14.
Jessica Sandell of Malcolm throws a ball back from the left field fence against Tekamah-Herman Sept. 14.
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Birthdays
Shirley Kasl of Dorchester will celebrate her 90th birthday next week. She was born Sept. 25, 1934, in Wilber. Her family members include her son and daughter-in-law, George and Jen Kasl of …
Elvyna Fickel of Gresham will celebrate her 90th birthday this week. She was born Aug. 31, 1934, in West Jacksonport, Wisconsin. To help Elvyna celebrate, cards may be sent to 4679 Rock …
Births
Tate James Luebbe was born to Troy and Kaylene (Harms) Luebbe of Utica on June 8, 2024. He was born at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln and weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz., and was 20.5 inches long. …
Keegan Nicole Stepp was born to Nate and Megan (Neth) Stepp of Seward on June 12, 2024, at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln. Keegan weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz., and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents …
Anniversaries
Former Seward, Exeter and Utica residents Chuck and Lavonne Evans of Geneva will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this week. They were married June 20, 1959, at Marysville/Our Redeemer …
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Gene and Karol Fitzgerald will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this week. They were married in Colo, Iowa, on June 6, 1959. Gene and Karol enjoyed raising their family in Seward and …
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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