The week is half over, and the weekend is looking a little iffy weather-wise.
Subdistrict boys - Crete 34, Seward 32 in overtime
Milford 55, Lincoln Lutheran 44
Centennial 43, Cross County 25
Lincoln Christian 68, Malcolm 37
BREAKING: Four people were killed in an accident on Interstate 80 at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
The York County Sheriff’s Department said three males and one female were pronounced dead at the scene.
Lt. Paul Vrbka with the York County Sheriff’s Department said the deceased were all from Colorado. Their identities are not being released at this time, as the sheriff’s department is attempting to notify next of kin.
Vrbka said the accident involved a pickup and a semi in the westbound lanes just east of the mile marker 363 bridge. He said the pickup was eastbound when the driver lost control, crossed the median, went into the westbound lanes and was hit on the passenger side by the semi.
Three of the people killed had to be extracted from the pickup while the fourth was ejected.
The cause of the accident, Vrbka said, was a combination of speed and icy road conditions, as it pertained to the pickup.
The driver of the semi was not injured.
Dispatched to the scene were the York Fire Department, the York County Sheriff’s Department, the Nebraska State Patrol, Waco Fire and Rescue and Utica Fire and Rescue.
Also dispatched was a Star Care helicopter, which was already on its way when responders on the ground said those services would no longer be needed as all the people had been pronounced dead.
Additional ambulance services were also told to turn around as there were no transports to the hospital needed.
The state patrol closed the westbound lanes immediately following the accident. The interstate was reopened to traffic shortly before 10 a.m.
Give blood at church: Faith Lutheran Church in Seward will host a blood drive for the Nebraska Community Blood Bank Wednesday, Feb. 21, from noon to 5 p.m.
Mid-week movie to play at library: The community is invited to take an afternoon break and relax in front of the big screen in the lower level conference room at Seward Memorial Library. Bring your favorite snack and enjoy a new release feature film on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 1:30 p.m. Contact the library at (402) 643-3318 for specific movie titles.
Supper to benefit clubs: The Kiwanis K-Kids and Helping Hands Kiwanis will host a soup supper Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church fellowship hall in Seward. The menu includes chicken noodle, vegetable, chili, cheeseburger and broccoli cheese soups, cinnamon rolls, desserts and beverages. A free-will donation will be accepted, with proceeds to go to the Garuna Kids and Eliminate projects. Soups will be donated by Brookdale Heartland Park, Greene Place, Memorial Health Care Systems and Ridgewood Care Center.
Annual melodrama features students: Tickets are on sale for the King’s Players’ annual melodrama. This year the students are presenting “Peril on the High Seas … or Let’s Get Together and Do Lunch.” Show times are Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 22 through 24, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. at the Olde Glory Theatre in Seward. Call Rena Miller at (402) 366-6368 for tickets.
Seward County Public Transit is planning an evening trip Saturday, Feb. 24. The trip fee is $2 to $4, depending on distance. Call the office at (402) 643-4067 to reserve a seat.
Center to serve potatoes: The Seward Senior Center will hold its monthly potato bake Thursday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A suggested donation will include a large potato, toppings, homemade dessert and coffee or tea.
Society lunch features wills, probate: The Seward County Genealogical Society’s brown bag lunch meeting Thursday, Feb. 22, will be at noon at the Justice Center. The clerk of the county court will talk about wills, probate and genealogy.
Shakespeare comes to Concordia: Concordia University will present “Shakespeare on the Green,” by Amanda Petefish-Schrag and Ben Schragat at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, in the Studio Theatre located in the Music Center on Concordia’s campus. The show is subtitled and described as “fun, frantic and slightly fractured introductions to Shakespeare plays.” This production will present five plays: “Taming of the Shrew,” “King Lear,” “The Winter’s Tale” and “Comedy of Errors,” written by Petefish-Schrag and Schrag, as well as “Antony and Cleopatra,” created collaboratively by the cast and directors. The doors open a half hour before each performance. Tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for Concordia students, staff and faculty and are available for purchase at the Concordia Bookstore located in Janzow Campus Center or at the door.
Pizza, pitch set in Seward: Pizza and pitch returns to the Seward Senior Center Friday, Feb. 23, starting at 5 p.m. The menu includes pizza, salad, dessert and a drink for $4. Cards will start following the meal.
Evening to consider energy future: The Nebraska Conservation Education Fund will be hosting a Town Hall event with NPPD board member Mary Harding on Seward’s energy future. The event will be on Friday, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m. at the Red Path Gallery and Tasting Room. A complimentary happy hour will be provided. Time will be allotted for attendees’ questions.
