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The Crete News The Friend Sentinel Seward County Independent The Milford Times Log in Subscribe Log in Subscribe Toggle navigation Newspapers The Crete News The Friend Sentinel Seward County Independent The Milford Times 64° F, Clear Thursday, June 9, 2022 Toggle navigation Main menu News Sports Obituaries Celebrations Anniversaries Birthdays Births Engagements Weddings Anniversaries Birthdays Births Engagements Weddings Calendar Photos Marketplace E-edition Subscribe Submit Anniversary announcement Birth announcement Birthday announcement Change of address Delivery issue Engagement announcement Letter to the editor Obituary announcement Submit news Vacation stop Wedding announcement Anniversary announcement Birth announcement Birthday announcement Change of address Delivery issue Engagement announcement Letter to the editor Obituary announcement Submit news Vacation stop Wedding announcement Notices Features Education & Careers Food Gardening Green Living Health Home Improvement Kids & Family Money Matters Pets Seniors Travel Education & Careers Food Gardening Green Living Health Home Improvement Kids & Family Money Matters Pets Seniors Travel Top storiesDeWitt celebrates 150 years by remembering the pastDvoracek introduces “Oceans of Possibilities”Czech Embassy intern visits Saline CountyThis week's E-EditionJune 8, 2022 Wilber RepublicanView this issueBrowse other issuesAcademic Excellence 2022View this issueMore special sectionsLocal NewsRemembering Wilber’s veterans, heroesLegion veteran “stars” receive quilts of valorThe month of May is when spring shows up, for good. It is also the month of remembrance—of loved ones and the ones who sacrificed to keep the freedom that we all enjoy. It is the time that we …Wolverines walk out with diplomasTri County seniors let go of high schoolWolfgramm of Wilber on world champion teamKatherine Wolfgramm from Wilber was part of “The Adiabatic Flame,” a team of Milwaukee School of Engineering students who took first place in the world at the American Society of …WC plans list of projects for summerConcrete replacement will continue this summer at Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools.The school board accepted the bid from Sykes Construction to replace select sections of the parking lot and the …Father-Daughter DanceCommissioners select Weber as Veteran of the MonthHarvey Weber of Friend, left, was selected as Veteran of the Month for February 2021. Because of Covid restrictions, the award was just recently presented. Weber, a World War II veteran, served in …Students perform spring recitalA Spring Recital was conducted May 1 at the Wilber Cultural Center for the piano and guitar students of Judy Vrbka. Each student performed three solos sharing their progress of this spring. Gifts …More NewsObituariesPatricia K. WinePatricia Kay (Cerveny) Wine, passed away on May 25, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona.Pat was an educator with a Master’s of Special Education from UNO. Pat taught special education for 35 years, …Dorothy E. SkrivanekDorothy Ella Skrivanek was born to Joseph R. and Ella (Eret) Vnoucek on Sept. 21, 1922, at Friend, and passed away May 31, 2022, at Heritage Crossings Nursing Home in Geneva, at the age of 99 years, …Jannie RezekOn May 4, 2022, at the age of 65, Jannie (Erdmann) Rezek passed away at home in Sutherland. Jannie, the daughter of John 'Jack' and Elaine Erdmann, was born at Odell on June 22, 1956. She grew up …Wanda A. JahnkeWanda A. Jahnke, 99 years of age, of DeWitt, passed away in Tempe, Arizona, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was born June 27, 1922, near Hollenburg, Kansas, to Henry and Alvina (Luehring) …Ivan H. PohlmannIvan Henry Pohlmann, 96, passed away at the Beatrice Community Hospital Sunday afternoon, May 8, 2022.Ivan was born Nov. 15, 1925, to Ernest Henry and Emilie Louise Sophie (Holsing) Pohlmann near …More ObituariesLocal SportsPost 101 teams start seasonsSports on Twitter Wolverines earn state track medalsWhile it didn’t win the Class C team title, the Wilber-Clatonia boys’ track and field team brought home medals in three events.“We had our ups and downs. It was a typical state …Quartet represents Trojans at state trackTri County sent four athletes to state track to compete in four events. Coach Ryan Clark said he was proud of how the Tri County athletes competed at state.“They’re first class …WCHS boys win SNC titleWilber-Clatonia kept its streak alive May 3 with a Southern Nebraska Conference championship.The boys’ track team outscored second-place Milford by 50 points, finishing with 131 to …Combs wins four to lead WC at TCWind? Check. Cooler temperatures? Check. Must be a track meet day in Nebraska.The Dan Tesar Invitational at Tri County April 19 had both wind and cool temps, but the athletes turned in good …TC hosts home invite, MUDECASCoach Ryan Clark said the Tri County athletes had a good day, as well.“The team competed well against some stout opponents! It was a great day for our field event athletes,” he …Dan Tesar Invitational resultsDan Tesar InvitationalGirls’ team scores—Fairbury 162, Lincoln Christian 94, Wilber-Clatonia 71.5, Tri County 70.5, Johnson County Central 55, Fillmore Central 36, Beatrice 28, …More SportsFeature AdsView allSpecial Publications.box-content-photo .photo {text-align: center;display: inline-block;margin-bottom: 8px !important;}.section-2col .box-content-photo .photo img {max-height: 150px;}CelebrationsBirthsNissenIsaac Douglas Nissen was born to Justin and Erin Nissen of Lincoln on April 4, 2022.He weighed 8 lbs, 3 oz. and was 20 ¾ inches long. Grandparents are Doug and Karen Nissen of Denton …HarmsNaomi Joy Harms was born to Jason and Kristen Harms of Lincoln on April 19, 2022. She weighed 7 lbs, 14 oz. and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Doug and Karen Nissen of Denton and Marv …BirthdaysShirley Vodicka to celebrate 80th birthdayShirley Vodicka of Crete will celebrate her 80th birthday this week.She was born June 2, 1942, in Omaha.Greetings may be sent to her at 606 E. 14th St. Crete, NE 68333.Verna Schultz to celebrate 90th birthdayVerna Schultz of Crete will celebrate her 90th birthday next week.She was born June 8, 1932, in Crete.Her family members include Pat (Jim) Ohmberger, Becky (Mike) Haufle, Sandi (Doug) Karl, …WeddingsHiggins-KalkwarfWhitney Higgins, from Nebraska City, and Brad Kalkwarf, from Crete, were married Oct. 30, 2021, at Steinhart Lodge in Nebraska City.Their parents are Jerry and Connie Higgins of Nebraska City and …EngagementsAnniversariesTrukas to celebrate 70th anniversaryCharles “Bounce” and Olga Truka of Wilber will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary this month.They were married June 17, 1952, in Lincoln.Their family members include …Lynn and Gloria Erb to celebrate 50th anniversaryLynn and Gloria Erb of Clatonia will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week.They were married May 27, 1972, in Lincoln.Their family members include sons, Barry and Cami Erb of …Community UpdatesFacebookFacebookFacebook PO Box 40 Crete, NE 68333 Phone: 1-402-826-2147 News: [email protected] Advertising: [email protected] All other inquiries: [email protected] Sections News Sports Obituaries Celebrations Calendar Photos Marketplace E-edition Subscribe Submit Notices Features Links of interest About us Contact us Classifieds Search Get social © Copyright 2022 Enterprise Democrat Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions