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Five-year-old Rhett Hoglund of Hickman was delighted to drive fast through the fields of Clatonia during Clatonia Rescue’s new ATV ride event during Clatonia Days.
ATVers roll through history at Clatonia Days
Herb Rehm reflects on overcoming life’s challenges at the Wilber Care Center.
'Just trust that God will help you get through, that’s about it'
Jason Brinkman opened Stroker’s Saloon on April 22 and is looking forward to serving the Wilber community.
Full-throttle fun at new Stroker’s Saloon
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Pillen directed agencies to make ‘unprecedented’ cuts ahead of special session

Days after signing an updated budget that he described as “fiscally sound,” Gov. Jim Pillen’s office quietly directed state agencies to slash $280 million to help pay for a massive …
Shawn Pohlmann holds a jar of pickled chicken feet contestants in the Amazing Race were challenged to eat during Clatonia Days.

Amazing Race-type contest part of Clatonia Days

Clatonia hosted its own Amazing Race competition for the fifth year as part of the annual Clatonia Days celebration.  This year had a record 28 teams of four people each, roughly double the …

Two suspects arrested on drug use, child abuse charges

Two people were arrested in Wilber on July 5 at a known drug house on charges of child abuse and multiple drug charges with one of the suspects being in violation of the sex offender registry.  …

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Chase Tachovsky of Wilber gets into position for a rundown against Milford's Justin Dixon July 3. Catcher Brock Young, left, made the throw with Allen Roger (11) backing up the play.

Post 101 juniors fall to Milford at home
Jack Zimmerman of Wilber flips to first during June 12's game against Friend.

Post 101 senior team wins two

The Wilber Post 101 seniors picked up a pair of wins last week before falling to Geneva June 17. Wilber beat Friend 17-1 June 12 and BDS 8-2 June 15. Geneva scored late to win 6-3 June 17. …
Jorge Vazquez of Wilber-Clatonia placed ninth in the Class C shot put with a throw of 51-6.75. He also competed in the discus and finished at 143-9.

WCHS athletes battle tough fields

Tough competition at the Class C state track and field championships May 17 and 18 meant heartbreak for Wilber-Clatonia athletes. “Any other year or class, they’d medal,” Coach …
Tri County's Cooper Stokebrand unleashes a throw during the Class C boys discus competition at the state track meet in Omaha.

Peters leads Trojans at state track

Tri County sent seven athletes to compete in nine events at the Class C state track and field championships. All but one were first-time individual qualifiers, Coach Reese Hennerberg said. …

WC takes tennis to Crete

The Wilber-Clatonia girls’ tennis team competed at the Crete Invite on May 3 after it was postponed the week before because of rain. The Wolverines didn’t win any matches, going 0-5 …

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Jocelyn Hoover of Wilber Clatonia hits a shot back to Crete's Hadley Swiercinsky on May 3.
Jocelyn Hoover of Wilber Clatonia hits a shot back to Crete's Hadley Swiercinsky on May 3.
Jocelyn Hoover of Wilber Clatonia hits a shot back to Crete's Hadley Swiercinsky on May 3.
Jocelyn Hoover of Wilber Clatonia hits a shot back to Crete's Hadley Swiercinsky on May 3.
Jocelyn Hoover of Wilber Clatonia hits a shot back to Crete's Hadley Swiercinsky on May 3.
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Mari-Ann Pesek of Swanton will celebrate her 85th birthday next week. She was born June 10, 1939, at Swanton. Her family members include her husband, Milo Pesek, Jr.; sons, Michael Pesek …
William Lorenz of Crete will celebrate his 80th birthday this week. He was born May 31, 1944. To help his celebrate, there is an open house Friday, May 31,   at 1820 Eastgate Drive in …
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Milo “Mike” and Mari-Ann Pesek of Swanton will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this week. They were married June 27, 1959, in Swanton. Their family menbers include …
Former Seward, Exeter and Utica residents Chuck and Lavonne Evans of Geneva will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this week. They were married June 20, 1959, at Marysville/Our Redeemer …
Weddings
Amanda Pohlman of Omaha and Grant Biggs of Seward were married Aug. 26 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Omaha. The bride’s parents are Brent and Michele Pohlman of Omaha and the …
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