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WC continues Make-a-Wish donations

For around 10 years, high school and junior high students in the Wilber-Clatonia student council have been holding a Make-a-Wish auction to raise money for the organization, and that will continue …

Narozeniny time,Wilber turns 150

Narozeniny? If you do not know what this is, you’ll want to. Narozeniny is Czech for birthday and on March 10 the community of Wilber is celebrating a big one: 150 years. On March 10, 1873, …

NSP warns of possible "swatting" calls

The Nebraska State Patrol has received information regarding several false reports of school shootings that have been placed to 911 call centers across Nebraska this morning. There is no credible …

Shamrock 5K shuffles back to Wilber

For the fifth year, the Shamrock Shuffle 5K will be returning to Wilber on March 18. The fundraising event benefits the host Saline County Aging Services. Registration is now open and those that …

Wilber-Clatonia FFA receives grant

Wells Impement Inc.  together with AGCO Corporation participated in the AGCO dealers’ FFA chapter grant program through the National FFA Foundation for an opportunity to recognize and …

Speech team attends meet

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Obituaries
Donald Lee Placek was born June 18, 1947, and passed away peacefully at his home in Texico, New Mexico, on March 12, 2023. Donald “Hank” is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and …
Thomas George Morgan, IV, 76, of DeWitt passed away peacefully in his home March 2, 2023. He was born May 20, 1946, to Thomas and Barbara (Little) Morgan in York. Tom graduated from Clarks High …
Gene Tyser was born in Crete on Sept. 29, 1955, to Joseph and Verla Tyser. He passed away at the age of 67 years old on March 6, 2023. He graduated from Tri County High School in 1973 and received …
Thomas George Morgan, IV, 76, of Dewitt, passed away peacefully in his home March 2, 2023. He was born May 20, 1946, to Thomas and Barbara (Little) Morgan in York. Tom graduated from Clarks High …
Carol J. (Vilda) Hagen, passed away Thursday March 2, 2023, age 81. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Kuncl Funeral Home.
Local Sports

Holsing holds off competition for gold; Washburn jumps to second for Tri County

Tri County sophomore Ben Holsing picked up a win in the 400-meter dash March 17 at Doane, outkicking Trenton Moudry of Bishop Neumann to win the race in 55.15 seconds. Senior Carter Holtmeier …

TCHS wins one at state, finishes fourth

Although the Class C2 state basketball tournament didn’t go as well as Tri County had hoped, Coach Jeremy Siems said the weekend was a great opportunity for the Trojans. “It …

TCHS falls in semifinals

Tri County struggled to score against Amherst in the Class C2 semifinal March 10 and didn’t record a basket until a Carter Siems three-pointer with 3:27 to play in the second …

Trojans win Class C2 opener

The sixth-seeded Tri County Trojans stayed the course March 9 in their 56-41 Class C2 quarterfinal win over third-seeded Doniphan-Trumbull. It was Tri County’s first win in the state tournament …

TC tops Wakefield, makes state tourney

Tri County got out to a nice start against Wakefield Feb. 28 and was able to keep building its lead, defeating WHS 60-47 to win the district and qualify for the Class C2 state …

Ornelas leads trio of WC medalists

Four wrestlers. Three medals – a gold, a bronze and a fourth place. It was a good state wrestling tournament for Wilber-Clatonia. “What can you say?” Coach James Bates …
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Births
Isaiah Francis Placek was born Feb. 23, 2023, to Keith and Kristine (Wassinger) Placek of Eagle. Isaiah weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz., and was 20 1/2” long. Grandparents are Richard and the late …
Chase Becker and Laura Rau of Omaha announce the birth of their first child, a son, Alban Rau Becker.  Alban was born Sept. 24, 2022, at CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 …
Birthdays
Catherine Burns, formerly of Friend, will celebrate her 90th birthday this week. She was born Feb. 11, 1933, in Friend. To celebrate, there will be an open house Sunday, March 5, from 2 – …
Donna Slepicka of Friend will celebrate her 85th birthday next week. She was born Feb. 10, 1938. Her family members include her children, Roger and Mary Slepicka of Yutan, Randy and Wendy …
Weddings
Engagements
Kelsey Koll of Swanton and Drew McMahon of Gretna are engaged to be married July 30 in Gretna. The bride’s parents are Kenneth and Doris Koll of Swanton and her grandmother is Edna Koll of …
Anniversaries
Jerry and Beth Van Horn of Crete are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Feb. 23, 1963, in Lincoln. Their family members include daughter, Theresa Van Horn, …
Kevin and Sheryl Homolka, of Western, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Feb. 8, 1973, in Belleville, Kansas. Their family members include their daughter, Wendee …
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