Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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LOCAL NEWS

Aging Services program seeks 2.5% increase from county

Seward County’s Aging Services office is working to reach more of the area’s 65-and-older population as it continues to grow. 
Residents 65 and old are offered a wide range of services in Seward County, including meals at Milford, Seward and Utica senior centers, educational programs like the AARP collaboration on holiday fraud awareness, in-home services and health, nutrition and caregiver programs, and digital literacy programming offered collaboratively with Concordia University. 
Find out more about the office and its budget request in the June 18 SCI and Milford Times.

SPORTS

Red girls win in overtime

Centennial hosted the third annual Centennial Classic all-star basketball games June 17. The Red defeated the Navy 66-61 in overtime in the girls' game. Myleigh Weers of Diller-Odell led all scorers with 20 points. Local athletes playing were Izzy Yeackley and Taylor Oldfield of Milford, Kelsey Miller of Seward, Catelynn Bargen of Centennial and Gabby Thies of Dorchester. Bryce Roth of Milford coached the Red team, and Brandon Bruha of Dorchester was the assistant coach for the Navy team.
Centennial hosted the third annual Centennial Classic all-star basketball games June 17. The Red defeated the Navy 66-61 in overtime in the girls' game. Myleigh Weers of Diller-Odell led all scorers with 20 points. Local athletes playing were Izzy Yeackley and Taylor Oldfield of Milford, Kelsey Miller of Seward, Catelynn Bargen of Centennial and Gabby Thies of Dorchester. Bryce Roth of Milford …
Stephanie Croston

Navy wins boys' game

The Navy defeated the Red 83-75 in the third annual Centennial Classic boys' all-star basketball game June 17. Navy's Layne Ruzica of North Bend led all scorers with 21 points. Area athletes competing were Devin Slawnyk of Centennial, Carson Frank of Malcolm and Mason Vossler of EMF.
The Navy defeated the Red 83-75 in the third annual Centennial Classic boys' all-star basketball game June 17. Navy's Layne Ruzica of North Bend led all scorers with 21 points. Area athletes competing were Devin Slawnyk of Centennial, Carson Frank of Malcolm and Mason Vossler of EMF.
Stephanie Croston

All star volleyball takes court

The Centennial Classic all-star volleyball game will be tonight, June 18, starting at 6 p.m. at Centennial High School. Area athletes competing are Kennedy LImback of Seward, Baylor Behrens of Dorchester, Ella Wambold and Averie Stuhr of Centennial and Hannah Reynolds of Milford. Alex Anstine of Centennial and Emily Restau of Milford are the Red team coaches.
The Centennial Classic all-star volleyball game will be tonight, June 18, starting at 6 p.m. at Centennial High School. Area athletes competing are Kennedy LImback of Seward, Baylor Behrens of Dorchester, Ella Wambold and Averie Stuhr of Centennial and Hannah Reynolds of Milford. Alex Anstine of Centennial and Emily Restau of Milford are the Red team coaches.

EVENTS

TOMORROW - Special meeting

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.

TOMORROW - July 4 Committee to meet

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.

TOMORROW - Band practice

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.

TODAY - Farmers market

The Seward Farmers Market is back this year on the courthouse square. Homegrown and homemade goods will be available Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 5 – 7 p.m. The Firecracker Dance Group will host tonight's hamburger stand.

TODAY - Free movie at SML

The Seward Memorial Library will host a free movie, a 2025 survival thriller film, at 1 p.m. Feel free to bring snacks and a drink. Visit sewardlibrary.org for more information.

STARTS TODAY - Arsenic and Old Lace

“Arsenic and Old Lace” will be presented June 18-22 at the Olde Glory Theatre. For tickets and more information, go to oldeglorysewardne.com or call (402) 217–2035.

FUNERAL SERVICES

SCHNEIDER, Gloria

Visitation for Gloria Schneider will be today, June 18, from 1-4 p.m. at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with the Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. 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.