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From Wilber to Telc

Embarking on a journey from Wilber to Telc, our family, the Kolls, comprising of Sandra Koll, her husband, Jeffrey, and their children, Matilda (age 14), Henry (age 11), Franklin (age 9) and Charles …

After-school enrichment program returns

Wilber’s Dvoracek Memorial Library is bringing back its free after-school program after last semester's success. The program is a partnership between the library and the University of …

WC teacher has chance to teach in India

Jordan Martin has always wanted to teach abroad. The Wilber-Clatonia social studies teacher will have the opportunity this summer through the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program. “It will …
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Iverson Mejia of Wilber-Clatonia tries to get away from John Alden of O'Neill in their championship match Feb. 17.

Ornelas wins, Mejia second for Wolverines

State was a good weekend for Wilber-Clatonia’s wrestlers. The Wolverines finished ninth in the Class C team race and had two wrestlers make the championship matches. Zaiyahn Ornelas …
Wilber-Clatonia's Jordan Marsh looks for an opening against Brady Hochstein of Hartington Cedar Catholic in their district championship match Feb. 10,

Six to represent Wolverines at state

Four district champions. Six state qualifiers. A third-place team finish. All in all, the District C2 tournament was a good day for Wilber-Clatonia wrestling. “We had four champions. …

WC wrestlers compete at state duals

Wilber-Clatonia wrestling was back at the state duals Feb. 3, but the Wolverines ran into tough competition in their two duals. “I felt we matched up well. We are good, we are just not …

Wolverine wrestlers qualify for state duals

A busy week for the Wilber-Clatonia wrestlers finished with the Wolverines as the No. 2 seed in the Class C state wrestling duals and saw another wrestler reach 100 career wins. “I think …
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Jordan Marsh of Wilber pins Gavyn Houston of Tri County during their 150-pound dual match in Wilber Jan. 25.
Jordan Marsh of Wilber pins Gavyn Houston of Tri County during their 150-pound dual match in Wilber Jan. 25.
Jordan Marsh of Wilber pins Gavyn Houston of Tri County during their 150-pound dual match in Wilber Jan. 25.
Jordan Marsh of Wilber pins Gavyn Houston of Tri County during their 150-pound dual match in Wilber Jan. 25.
Jordan Marsh of Wilber pins Gavyn Houston of Tri County during their 150-pound dual match in Wilber Jan. 25.
Celebrations
Birthdays
Bob Rhodes of Exeter will celebrate his 90th birthday later this month. He was born March 22, 1934. To celebrate, his family will host an open house in the American Legion Hall in Exeter on …
Dave Sebek of Wilber will celebrate his 90th birthday early next month. He was born March 8, 1934. His family members include his wife, Erma; children, Ken and Millie of Guntersville, …
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 …
Anniversaries
Harold and Becky Brown of Friend will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Dec. 29, 1963, in Edgar. Their family members include daughter, Tressa and Bill …
Jerry and Marge Kalkwarf of Wilber will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 9. They were married in Wilber at the Catholic Church. They have four sons. To help them …
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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