After decades with St. Paul Lutheran School and Church, Robert and Kathy Brauer celebrated their retirement on May 19 after the church's worship service. Bob, 66, and Kathy, 67, said the moment …
Memorial Day services around Seward County on Monday, May 27, include: Goehner—A ceremony hosted by the Beaver Crossing Post 178 will be held at Mound Prairie Cemetery at 9 a.m. The …
The Christian Motorcyclist Association’s Thunder on the Plains, which is open to the public, is rolling into Seward from May 23 – 26. Brian Sermeno and his wife, Carrie, of …
All 11 of Seward County’s fire departments recently secured some much-needed updated equipment that was purchased by the Seward Volunteer Fire Department. The SVFD plans to use bonding …
With several uncontested primary races on the Seward County ballots, a low 22.48% county-wide voter turnout may not have been a surprise last week. The surprise may be that every voter who …
Construction that has stretched along 6th street has created new challenges and in some cases new opportunities for businesses located on nearby streets. “It’s kind of been an …
It's garage sale season! Check out our interactive Google map that features some awesome places to stop this weekend. Even better, you'll be able to plan out your trip in advance with a description …
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 …
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 …
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 …
County Commissioner District 4 Scott Pekarek Address: Garland Registered party: Republican Note: Pekarek's responses were not included in the paper because of a mistyped email …
County Commissioner District 2 Darrell Zabrocki Address/town: Seward Registered party: Republican You have held elected office in the past. How will your experience …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will have a local voice in 2024-25. Sam Schroeder, a Seward High graduate and rising junior at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, was elected …
Forty organizations will participate in the third annual Seward County Gives week May 4-9, with the goal of raising money for 40 different projects that will benefit area residents. Giving …
Two hundred pounds of methamphetamine with a street value of $7.2 million was found April 25 in a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Milford. The Seward County Sheriff's Office said it believes …
A grand jury has returned an indictment charging Seward County Sheriff’s Deputy Anthony J. Gann with manslaughter, a Class IIA felony, in the October 2023 death of Jorge Luis Santana Ramirez. …
