Wayne veteran cop headed to mile high city
There is only one person that has ever eloquently paralleled being a softball umpire and a police officer but for Wayne's Domenic Consoli, the similarities are clear. The 18-year veteran of the Wayne …
Those taking part in this year's Camp Invention at Wayne High School pose for a photo to kick off the week-long camp. Camp attendees include a number of interns who have previously attended the event as participants.
Camp Invention underway in Wayne
A total of 52 campers are taking part in this year's Camp Invention at Wayne High School. This year's camp runs through June 6. Through hands-on programming, Camp Invention encourages children …
Four generations of the Dorcey family, all who have attended St. Mary's Elementary School, gathered for a photo. They include (front) Ryleigh and Harper; (middle) Jerrae and Alina and (back) Jerry and Ben.
Dorcey family has 70 years of history with St. Mary's Elementary School
St. Mary's Elementary School opened in Wayne in the fall of 1954. In the 70 years since that opening, a student with a connection to the Dorcey family has been enrolled at the school nearly every …
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Wayne Ikes to hold annual Youth Fishing Derby 6n1134

Wayne Ikes to hold annual Youth Fishing Derby The Wayne chapter of the Izaak Walton League recently announced they will be hosting their annual Youth Fishing Derby.     The event …

Kimberley Endicott to be part of LauraPalooza 2025 3h6t3g

Just over 50 years ago, Little House on the Prairie was introduced to TV audiences, and since that first episode, the series has never been off the air. It has generated a fan base that appeals to …
Sandra Hansen (right) presented an update on the status of ARPA funds spent in Wayne County during Tuesday's meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.

Budget items on commissioners agenda 5z5c5m

Several topics on the agenda when the Wayne County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday involved the coming year's budget. Mike Pommer was present at the meeting to discuss the county's budget …
Water/Wastewater Superintendent Casey Junck spoke to the council on a proposal to add dumping charges for raw sewage to city fees.

Council approves payments, gets updates on projects 135z4q

Payments for work done on the new City Hall and Parks & Rec Maintenance building were approved and updates on their progress were among the items on the agenda when the Wayne City Council met on …

STEM Imagination guides available m5g6z

Read, Explore, Create: Nebraska Extension’s 2025 STEAM Imagination Guides are now available Let your child’s imagination grow this summer through books, hands-on fun, and colorful …

Area students compete in Wayne State College’s Math Contest 5p2q5t

Approximately 200 students from 23 area middle and high schools from Nebraska and Iowa participated in Wayne State College’s 49th annual Math Contest held May 9 on campus. The Wayne State …

State Nebraska Bank & Trust has announced the installation of an outdoor mural at its downtown location at 122 Main Street in Wayne. The mural, painted by artist Adam Boggs, was completed …

Group strives to provide comfort, healing through quilts 5e6m5w

Quilts of Valor has been in existence since 2003 when Catherine Roberts' son was deployed in Iraq. Catherine had a dream, which according to her, "The dream was as vivid as real life. I saw a …
SPORTS
Gavin Anderson (Wayne Seniors) puts the ball in play on Monday, June 9 against Plainview at Hank Overin Field in Wayne. He ed for a pair of RBI for the seniors who played their sixth game in four days.

Wayne Post 43, Wakefield Post 81 American Legion baseball scores from June 4 - 9 3com

Both Wayne and Wakefield American Legion baseball was busy at work with regular season Ralph Bishop Leauge games along with the 2025 Max Greve Wakefield/Wayne Wood Bat Tourney. Rolling Hills …

Northeast Nebraska Crush youth baseball weekend recap r151g

All three Northeast Nebraska Crush youth baseball teams traveled to weekend tournaments from June 7 - 8. Crush 8u: Four games in two days didn't stand a chance for the Northeast Nebraska …

Wayne youth baseball scores from June 4 - 9 j1i3v

Five Wayne youth baseball teams competed in Tri County League play  in the past week. The Wayne  White Broncos and Didgets visited the West Point Dodgets on June 9; Wayne Blue Broncos …

Dirt Devil softball recap from June 4 - 10 6k5i59

All five Dirt Devil softball teams were in action over the past week.  Dirt Devil 12s visited Pender on June 10;  Dirt Devil 10s Black visted Kelly's - Dohmen 9u on June 10;  Dirt …

June 9th Wayne Legion baseball scores 6iw1a

Volleyball Day in Norfolk set for June 13, on outdoor court 2ji2p

Several northeast Nebraska high school volleyball all-stars will be represented in mid-June during the inaugural Volleyball Day in Norfolk. According to a release from Northeast Community …

Wayne Didget teams compete at separate locations 1z3o5b

With Monday night storms causing concern for the Bronco (12u) teams, Wayne Didget (10u) teams were able to beat the heavy downpour on June 2. Wayne White played host to Battle Creek #2 while …

Wayne Dolphins begin June 11 4k6a2b

Several swim meets will take over the next two months for the Wayne Dolphins including a home invite later this month. According to the Wayne Swim Team Board, the first of nine scheduled …
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AGRICULTURE

It’s National 4-H week y’all!!! 6y4g62

It’s that time of year when we celebrate our accomplishments and look forward to new opportunities.   Let me share a little bit about the 4-H program and I want to invite you to …

4-H is available in the classroom 335o6b

By Julie Schultz, Wayne County and   Tayler Wickham, Washington County     4-H provides youth with the opportunity to learn by doing; but that opportunity is not only …

Area residents are being reminded of the Haskell Ag Lab Science & Ag Family Field Day at the Haskell Agricultural Laboratory to be held on Thursday, Aug. 10. The event will be held at the …
Obituaries
David W. Beckman
Private family services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Wayne for David W. Beckman, 70, of Wayne There is no visitation.   Arrangements are with Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne. …
Jacqualyn “Jacque” E. Rahn
Jacqualyn “Jacque” E. Rahn, 87, of Fremont,   formerly of Martinsburg, died Friday, June 6, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Fremont.   Visitation will be held on Sunday, June …
Deborah Jean Dietrich
Deborah Jean Dietrich, 71, affectionately known as Debbie, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025.   There will be a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. Saturday June 21 at Faith Community Church in …
Marsha (Von Seggern) Buchanan
Marsha (Von Seggern) Buchanan, 53, of Boise, Idaho, formerly of Wayne, died Friday May 30, 2025. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 9 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne. Visitation …
Patrick “Pat” J. Craig
Patrick “Pat” J. Craig, 67, of Wayne formerly of Norfolk died   Wednesday April 30, 2025   at Wayne Countryview   Care in Wayhne with his sister, Kathy, by his side.   …
Lifestyle

Batteries not needed for all learning experiences 1q5322

As a proponent of outdoor and STEM education, I also advocate for toys that provide appropriate and beneficial learning experiences for children while fostering their developing brains.  …

Love is in the air? 366964

February is finally here, after what seems like a never-ending January.  Many of us are looking forward to Valentine’s Day as we think about people or things we love. Have you ever …

Volunteer opportunities available through 4-H 6nm4v

The American volunteer rates are amongst the highest in the world.   It’s true that fire departments, libraries, museums, schools, and many other organizations could not function without …

New year, new opportunities available through 4-H 3u3n2t

​Happy New Year and 2024! I hope your new year is off to a great start, other than the cold temperatures and snow. It is one of our favorite times of year at Nebraska Extension in Wayne …
Memory Lane
Memory Lane: March 10, 1983
From the March 10, 1983 edition of The Wayne Herald Allen welding team wins competition Several students from the vocational agriculture class at Allen High School took part in the District 3 …
Memory Lane: May 23, 1985
May 23, 1985 — WSC track team on to national meet Five of the Wayne State women's track team will be competing in six events in the national NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Meet at …
Memory Lane: May 22, 1975
May 22, 1975 — 'Foundation's goal: to enrich WSC' The primary purpose of the Wayne State Foundation is to "enrich the college," and that's why more and more Wayne people should get …
Memory Lane: May 19, 2005
May 19, 2005 — Business programs receive accreditation At the recent annual conference of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education in San Antonio, Texas, the Board of …
Memory Lane: May 16, 1985
May 16, 1985 — Mayor proclaims today as Poppy Day in Wayne Mayor Wayne Marsh this week proclaimed today as American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day in Wayne. of the auxiliary will be …
Memory Lane: May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015 — Brothers helping earthquake victims in Nepal from Wayne "Even though we are so far away, we haven't given up and will do everything in our power to build our country back …