Eight EMF graduates earn American FFA Degree

Eight EMF graduates earned the American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, last week. The American FFA Degree is the highest degree awarded by the National FFA …

Bergman studies city government ahead of first mayoral bid

Doug Bergman has made attending public meetings a priority as he prepares for his first run for mayor of Friend. Bergman said he does not believe he has missed a city council meeting or special …

EMF One Act prepares for emotionally intense November production

The EMF One Act team is preparing to bring a dramatic story to the stage in mid-November. The production, titled “Dark Road,” is written by Laura Lundgren Smith. Kristen Fike, the One Act …

Bosom Buddies Hope Chest brings hope to cancer survivors

For breast cancer survivors, the end of treatment does not always mean the end of the challenges. The Bosom Buddies Hope Chest, a free service founded by Lincoln breast cancer survivors, helps …

Shonerd seeks another term on EMF Board of Education

For Tiffany Shonerd, school was more than a place to learn. Growing up, it was somewhere she could feel safe, find a warm meal and have someone to talk to. Those experiences helped shape her …

Kahlandt draws on financial experience, community ties in EMF board race

As a parent, Exeter-Milligan graduate and finance professional, Taylor Kahlandt said she wants to help ensure students in the Exeter-Milligan-Friend school district have access to quality education …

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Jaguars split doubleheader, fall on road

In a town of 1,000 everyone heard the buzzer but brothers felt it

There are moments in a high school gym when the noise isn’t just loud — it’s physical. It presses against your chest. It rattles the rafters. It makes you forget you’re holding a program or a …

EMF waits for winter

The fall sports season at Exeter-Milligan-Friend is done, and winter sports practices started Nov. 17. The Bobcats will be back in action starting the first week of December for basketball and …

Kaydence Haase of EMF takes a swing against Deshler Oct. 27 in the Bobcats' subdistrict opener.

EMF wins five-set thriller to take subdistrict title

The EMF volleyball team opened postseason play Oct. 27 with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-19 win over Deshler. Kaydence Haase recorded 22 kills against the Dragons. Kiley Oldehoeft added 10. Reese Tuttle …

Antonio Loarca of Dorchester keeps his eyes downfield on a kickoff on Oct. 24.

Longhorns end season with closer game

The Dorchester football team ended its season with a 47-21 loss to Meridian on Oct. 24, but Coach Brent Zoubek said it was one of the better games he saw the Longhorns play this season. …

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Dorchester's Graydon Meredith-Walker cuts behind the block of Carter Cerny for extra yards against Meridian Oct. 24.

Birthdays

Jeanne Lauenroth to celebrate 90th birthday

Jeanne (Houdek) Lauenroth of Crete will celebrate her 90th birthday early next month. She was born Feb. 2, 1936, near Brainard. She, along with her husband, Gerald, have seven children, 45 …

Mary “Beth” Navratil to celebrate 90th birthday

Mary “Beth” Navratil of Crete will celebrate her 90th birthday later this month. She was born Dec 18, 1935, in Friend. To help Beth celebrate, cards may be sent to her at 1740 …

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Tom and Sue Juricek to celebrate 50th anniversary

Tom and Sue Juricek of Crete will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next month. They were married April 15, 1975, in Crete. Their family members include son and daughter-in-law, Eric …

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