Huntington wins election as Seward County Sheriff

Tim Huntington expected to have a couple of months between the Nov. 3 election and the date he would take office as Seward County’s sheriff, but agreed on Nov. 4 to begin work as the interim …

Two-thirds of county’s voters show up

On a rainy, chilly November day, 66% of Seward County’s registered voters turned out to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. That is a bit higher than the state’s turnout of …

Seward County releases unofficial election results

Seward County Sheriff Candidate Tim Huntington has received 4,925 votes from the 7,676 people casting ballots here. That is well ahead of the 1,962 write-in ballots for Troy Schaefer campaigned …

Eberspacher elected to represent Dist. 5 on State Board of Education

After the Nov. 3 election Angie Eberspacher is looking forward to bringing her teaching and board experiences to the State Board of Education representing District 5. Eberspacher, who lives in …

Seward County voters generally mirror state election results

Seward County voters were among the 547,756 – 43.3% – of Nebraska’s 1,265,162 registered voters casting ballots across the state on Nov. 3. Rep. Mike Flood and challenger Chris Backemeyer …

'It’s a very emotional time'

Recognizing when a furry companion is nearing the end of their life can be one of the most difficult parts of pet ownership. Knowing what signs to look for and when to seek guidance from a …

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The Milford volleyball team begins its championship celebration Nov. 7 after Shayla Rautenberg's match-winning kill to beat Aurora. Team members include, clockwise from front left, Braelynn Muller (13), Libbie Reil (hidden), Bryn Grossart, Adalyn Ciseros, Shayla Rautenberg and Brianna Meierdierks.

Milford wins second state title

Jackson Einspahr of Seward runs near the front of the pack at the start of the Class B boys' state cross country race Oct. 23. Einspahr was the event champion, the first boys' cross country state champion for the Bluejays.

Day of firsts

The race finish was a bit of a relief for Seward Coach Kurt Holliday. After being favored to win the Class B state title all season, the Seward boys’ cross country team met its goal, bringing home …

Carter Fritz of Centennial checks his watch during the Class D boys' state cross country race Oct. 23. Fritz finished 13th.

Two Broncos medal at state; girls run to best finish

The Centennial girls’ cross country team turned in its best finish in school history Oct. 23, placing third overall and ending four points out of the runner-up spot. “I don’t think the …

Easton Sample of Milford leads a pack down the course in the Class C boys' state cross country race Oct. 23.

Carter medals at state cross country

With a focus on competeing hard and leaving everything on the course, the Milford cross country teams had a good day at state Oct. 23. “The kids went into it with the attitude that they …

Clippers move to first round

The Malcolm football team finished its regular season Oct. 23 with a district championship and the No. 8 seed in the Class C2 football playoffs. Malcolm hosted Fillmore Central and defeated the …

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Mason Zegar of Malcolm (7) watches the play unfold as the Fillmore Central defender moves in Oct. 23.

Birthdays

Pat Forst to celebrate 90th birthday

Pat Forst of Seward will celebrate her 90 th birthday later this month. She was born Oct. 30, 1936, in Seward. Her family members include Vicki and Barry Nagel, and Randy and Diane Forst; …

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Lechtenberg

Addison Jean Lechtenberg was born to Grace (Shriner-Halder) Lechtenberg and Nate Lechtenberg of Fort Calhoun on March 4, 2026, at Methodist Fremont Health, in Fremont. She weighed 7 lbs, 2 oz., …

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