Youth leader Kaliegh Penas makes a call during the annual 4-H Phone-A-Thon.
February marks National 4-H Month, and in Seward County, the program is filled with activity and opportunities for youth and families.
Read more in the Jan. 22 Independent.
A bill was introduced in the legislature yesterday that would provide up to $100,000 in tax credits for scholarship donations for private and faith-based schools. This comes after Nebraskans voted to repeal a similar law giving state funds to private school scholarships.
Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 Jan. 20 in the college football national championship game.
Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and will be inducted July 27.
Cissanie Krohe of Centennial battles through defense by Wilber-Clatonia's Sam Novak Jan. 21.
Stephanie Croston
Girls' basketball
Centennial 59, Wilber-Clatonia 18
Malcolm 69, Freeman 59
Boys' basketball
Freeman 59, Malcolm 52
A social gathering of veterans dedicated to reducing and eliminating veteran suicide will be from 7 – 9 p.m. at the VFW, 243 S. Ninth St., in Seward The group meets monthly on the 22nd.
The Lied Senior Center will host a potato bake Thursday, Jan. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Line dancing with Jacki Mason will start Jan. 23 and run through March 27. This series will be Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. No partner is necessary, all ages 10 and up are welcome, and do not forget to wear comfortable shoes. Registration is not required.
“Did Someone Say Murder?” is the feature presentation Jan. 31 and Feb. 1-2 at the Olde Glory Theatre. Friday and Saturday shows include dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the show at 7:15. Dinner tickets are $30 and must be purchased by Jan. 28. Saturday matinee is $18 (12 and under $12) with the show at 2 p.m. Sunday dessert matinee tickets are $23, with the dessert served at 1:30 p.m. and the show at 2 p.m. For more information, go to oldeglorysewardne.com or call (402) 217-2035.
