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Trojan volleyball part of record-setting crowd

BOA dismissal tabled

The Saline County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Sept. 5 concerning the possible removal of the Board of Adjustment members for cause. The BOA is composed of five members: Chairperson …

Planning and zoning proposed regulations fail in vote

A public hearing was held on Aug. 22 during the Saline County Board of Commissioners meeting on proposed zoning changes submitted by the planning and zoning board for wind and solar energy. …
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WCHS drops two in home triangular

After Wilber-Clatonia picked up its first win of the softball season Sept. 11, the Wolverines went to David City Sept. 12 and fell short to Blue River 14-3. Maddux Johnson hit a double and drove …

WCHS can’t match fourth quarter TD

Wilber-Clatonia opened its 2023 football season against No. 7 Hastings St. Cecilia Aug. 25. A fourth-quarter score gave St. Cecilia a 20-14 victory. WCHS drew first blood, scoring on a …

Trojans open season with shutout

Tri County opened its 2023 football season with a kickoff return for a touchdown and never looked back Aug. 24 against Fairbury, shutting out the Jeffs 48-0. Tri County is entering its second …

WC honors perfect attendance in weight room

In order to improve, you have to be willing to work. The Wilber-Clatonia summer workout shirts say as much. “Strength is the product of struggle. You must do what others won’t to …
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Charles Bolton of Crete, formerly of Dorchester, will celebrate his 90th birthday this week. He was born Sept. 17, 1933, in Grant. His family members include his wife of 65 years, Kathryn; …
Mary Ann Shetts will celebrate her 95th birthday next week. She was born Sept. 1, 1928. To help her celebrate, cards may be sent to the Wilber Care Center, Rm 8, 611 Main St, Wilber, NE …
Births
Heston Jon Fritz was born to Jeremy Jon Fritz and Ashley Ziegler, of Wilber on May 30, 2023. He was born at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln and was 10 lbs, 8 oz. Grandparents are Daniel Jon and Cindy …
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 …
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John and Barbara Rhodes of Utica will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary early next month. They were married Oct. 5, 1973, in Utica. To help them celebrate, cards may be sent to them …
Clyde and Helen (Raedeke) Naber of Roca will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Aug. 25, 1973, in Waco. Their family members include son, Aaron, and two …
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 …
Engagements
Heidi Weber and Josh Johnson, both of Seward, are to be married June 10 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. The bride’s parents are Jim and Connie Weber of Seward and parents of the …
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