Schieffer part of All-Star Band
Karley Schieffer, daughter of Duane and Ginger Schieffer of Fordyce, was among 182 high school students from across Nebraska who participated in the 26th Annual Masonic All-Star Marching Band. For the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Crofton Congregation has affiliation and new pastor
Crofton's United Church of Christ has returned to its roots and will be known as the Crofton Congregational Church and will welcome its new pastor, Christina Driver. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to read the full story.
UNL Extension hosts Clover Kids
From the UNL Extension Office
To kick off 4-H summer activities, the Knox County Extension hosted their annual Clover Kid Camp. To read all about the camp, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Last Knox County Union veteran honored
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska and Dakotas visited the area over the last few weeks to do some special presentations of a "Last Soldier Ceremony" to honor the last Union soldier in each of Nebraska's 93 counties. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now.
Crofton pool opens...
With the afternoon temperature reaching 95 degrees, the opening of the Crofton Pool was a big relief on Tuesday, June 15. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to find out the pool's hours.
Tramp on Bryan College listing
Elyssa Tramp was notified mid-May that she had earned a place on the President’s List for exemplary academic performance during the spring 2021 semester at Bryan College of Health Sciences.
President’s List recognition is awarded to students who were enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and earned a grade point average of 4.00 or higher for the semester.
Thermometer on Farmers & Merchants State Bank told the story of hot weather on Friday afternoon, June 4.
From the Memorial Day weekend and through this weekend, temperatures were easily in the upper 80s and 90s.
Hay Show held downtown...
Members of the Crofton City Council gathered on June 7 and reviewed the status of the swimming pool, changed a code concerning the city administrator and Mayor, a grant award from the County and continued discussions on a number of topics from previous months. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for the full story.
St. Rose of Lima Church in Crofton was the starting point for the traditional Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) Procession on Sunday, June 6 which continued to seven churches, completing the procession at Sacred Heart Church in Wynot. The procession was led by Fr. Jim Keiter, Fr. AnDuy Phan, Deacon Rod Wiebelhaus and Acolyte Brian Paulsen, assisted by men of the parishes. St. Joseph Catholic Church in Constance was was of seven stops for the Corpus Christi Procession led by Fr. Jim Keiter, Deacon Rod Wiebelhaus and Acolyte Brian Paulsen on Sunday, June 6.
Scott Kinkaid and Cheri leader brought Leonard and Theresa Weigand alive through their reenactment of the namesake family of the Lewis & Clark State recreation Area (also known as Weigand). To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Happy 90th Birthday! celebrating Francis Mueller's 90th Birthday on Saturday, June 12.
Stop by for a quick hello from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at
603 W. Omaha St., Crofton, NE 68730.
Send him a card or give him a jingle!
Francis Mueller was born June 12, 1931.
Second school planning meeting well attended
A special meeting of the Crofton Board of Education was held on June 7 at the Crofton Elementary school. The meeting was a follow-up to the May special meeting when proposals for replacing the Kindergarten through 6th-grade Elementary School were presented by Architecture Inc. The full story can be found in this week's Crofton Journal, available now.
Kalkowski earns Second Team All-American honors
Wayne State College senior thrower Cade Kalkowski placed 12th in the hammer throw at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field in Allendale, Michigan. For the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Steffen graduates USF
Lauren Steffen of Crofton, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from University of Sioux Falls.
Steffen and more than 400 students were celebrated for graduation in the spring commencement ceremony. The ceremony can be viewed at youtube.com/usiouxfalls.
Fr. Mike Schmitz 25th Anniversary of Ordination
June 1, 1996 was a very special day for Father Michael Schmitz. It was the day when he officially transitioned from his long career in the United States Air Force to his vocation as a Catholic Priest. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for the full story.
Veteran Stories since Veterans Day 2020
Over the past year and a half, since Veterans Day 2020, The Crofton Journal has run a feature called, "Veteran Stories" each week. Mostly, these features have highlighted the military service of soldiers who are from Crofton, or those who made Crofton their final home, or are buried in Crofton area cemeteries. Pick up the Crofton Journal for the full story.
Memorial Day marked in multiple venues
Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for more photos and for the full list of area veterans buried in local cemeteries.
Ned and Diane Gobel will be celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary on June 10, 2021.
Their family has requested a card shower in their honor.
Cards will reach the couple at: 608 W. Iowa St., Crofton, NE 68730.
Sons' May winner...
Tom Allen was the Sons of the American Legion’s May calendar drawing winner. Allen received his gun from Doc Carlson owner of Upper Missouri Trading Post.
