From left, JJ Metschke, Josh Rausch and Pat Coldiron are the hosts for the Discover Seward County podcast that delivers its first episodes Friday, June 20.
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 what’s happening within its borders.
Read more in the June 18 Independent and Times.
DARI Processing broke ground for a new building on the Seward Rail Campus June 18. Pictured are, from left, Jonathan Jank of the SCCDP, Seward Mayor Josh Eickmeier, TJ, Zane and Todd Tuls of DARI Processing and Gov. Jim Pillen. "DARI Processing’s facility in Seward will process raw milk at ultra-high temperatures (UHT Pasteurization) to eliminate bacteria. Then, milk products will be packaged …
Stephanie Croston
A man convicted of holding a woman hostage in Seward County last fall was sentenced to six months in jail on Monday.
Trenton Engel, 34, pled no contest to a misdemeanor charge of obstructing a peace officer in April.
In exchange, prosecutors dropped one felony count of first-degree false imprisonment and another felony count of possession of a firearm while committing a felony.
Deputies responded to a reported hostage situation at a home in Pleasant Dale on Sept. 23, 2024. They secured the release of a woman, who was unharmed. Engel remained inside, armed.
After failed negotiations, a Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team took him into custody without incident. A search of the home uncovered multiple firearms and ammunition.
Engel is currently in custody at the Lincoln Reception and Treatment Center for crimes committed during a dangerous pursuit in Waverly in October.
Engel took a plea deal in April and was found guilty of six felony charges in Lancaster County. He was given four years of post-release supervision and credit for 245 days served.
He will need to go to Seward County Jail once he completes his prison sentence.
Legion seniors
Seward 4, Schuyler 3
Malcolm 16, Syracuse 0
Legion juniors
Seward 15, Schuyler 0
Malcolm 5, Syracuse 0
Milford 8, UBC 7
The third annual Centennial Classic all-star volleyball game needed five sets to determine a winner. The Red came away with a 23-25, 25-21, 23-25, 25-23, 15-9 win over the Navy. Local athletes included Kennedy Limback of Seward and Baylor Behrens of Dorchester on the Navy team and Ella Wambold and Averie Stuhr of Centennial and Hannah Reynolds of Milford on the Red team. Alex Anstine of …
Stephanie Croston
A city of Seward/July Fourth committee meeting will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 19, in the Seward City Council chambers to cover last minute details. For more information, visit the Seward Fourth of July website or call (402) 643-4189 for more information.
The Seward Fourth of July Celebration Committee will meet Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. in the Women’s Club Room at the Seward Civic Center. The meeting will be a final review of last-minute details prior to the Fourth Celebration. Committee Chairs should plan to attend. A group photo will also taken at 7:30 p.m. in the club room for the Seward County Independent and the committee’s files.
The Seward Municipal Band will conduct practice Thursdays from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Borland Music Building on the Concordia University campus. Instrumentalists who have completed the eighth grade or have three years of experience may join at any time during the season. Concerts are Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at the bandshell. Call Pat Herrold at (402) 641-5457 with any questions.
“Older drivers: Staying safe in your car and planning for when you can’t” with Angel Dale, Program Coordinator, Community Health Worker with Four Corners Health Department will be presented from noon – 1 p.m. at Memorial Hospital’s third level meeting room. RSVP was required by June 13.
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Senior Center will be Friday, June 20, at 12:45 p.m. at the Milford Senior Center. Milford Friends of the Senior Center is a 501c-3 charitable association whose purpose it is to receive and disburse funds from the charitable gifts intended for support of the Milford Senior Center.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 19, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Graveside service and interment will be at 2 p.m. at Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford.
