Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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Roger Richards rolled out the white 1968 Pontiac GTO convertible the day he married Brenda. The two met when her father brought her in to R & J’s Service to get her car repaired and Richards remembers the day.
Roger Richards rolled out the white 1968 Pontiac GTO convertible the day he married Brenda. The two met when her father brought her in to R & J’s Service to get her car repaired and Richards remembers the day.
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Roger Richards’ business philosophy continues in retirement

Roger Richards spent 32 years running R & J Service in Seward with the philosophy that hard work, integrity and caring about his customers would make a difference.

By all accounts, they did.  Read more about Richards in the March 25 SCI.

Seward sets standards for possible data centers

The Seward City Council on March 17 added a zoning category and specific regulations to govern development of data centers in the city or its extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction, which is a two-mile perimeter of the current city limits. 

More information about this is in the March 25 Independent.

Events

TODAY - Birthday meal

The Milford Senior Center’s March birthday celebration is Wednesday, March 25, at 11:45 a.m. Reservations were requested by March 20. Singer and pianist Bobby Goudary will entertain following the meal.

TODAY- Lenten Lunch

The Seward Ministerial Association will host its final Lenten lunch March 25 from 12 – 1 p.m. at the Seward Senior Center. A light lunch and lay devotion are offered and anyone is welcome.

TODAY - Bingo

The Utica Senior Center will host Bingo the last Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. There is no cost. Call the day before for counting.

TODAY - Preregistration due

The Memorial Health Care Systems Health Fair will be at the Ag Pavilion of the Seward County Fair Grounds on Wednesday, April 1. The event includes free and low-cost health screenings, including blood glucose, blood pressure, posture screens, BMI (Body Mass Index), colorectal take home screen kits, Pulmonary Function Testing, as well as health information with over 50 displayers. A basic blood chemistry profile is available for pre-registered participants. Must be 18 or older to obtain this screening and be pre-registered by March 25. Registration forms are available at the Family Medical Centers of Seward, Milford and Utica, Memorial Hospital or online at the web site mhcs.us.

TOMORROW - Line dancing

Jacki Mason will finish this session of line dancing at the Seward Memorial Library on Thursday, March 26, starting at 6:30 p.m.. No partner is necessary, all ages 10 and up are welcome, and do not forget to wear comfortable shoes. If you are interested, just stop by. Registration is not required.

Sports

Scoreboard

Cooper Stelling of Centennial delivers a pitch against Aurora March 24 as third baseman Grant Hinze sets on defense. The Broncos fell short to the Huskies 9-0.
Cooper Stelling of Centennial delivers a pitch against Aurora March 24 as third baseman Grant Hinze sets on defense. The Broncos fell short to the Huskies 9-0.
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Baseball

Aurora 9, Centennial 0

Norris 20, Crete/Milford 8

Seward 12, Raymond Central 0

Malcolm 21, Platteview 11

Girls' soccer

Seward 4, Conestoga 0