Welcome to the Crofton Journal
402-388-4355
journal@gpcom.net
Submit a News Story & Picture
Submit a Calendar Event
Submit a Classified or Display Ad
News
The Art of Gunsmithing
It’s clear to see when one spends any amount of time in Upper Missouri Trading Company with JW “Doc” Carlson, his first love is the art of gunsmithing. His...
Veteran Stories: Served with Port Company During World War I
NOTE: In our ongoing series called, “Veteran Stories,” this week we feature Walter “Walt” Wiebelhaus, who is probably best known around Crofton for opening Wiebelhaus...
USPS addresses concerns with official responses
By: Nancy DeBlauw Journal Staff No doubt the national news everyone has been hearing in regard to changes in the US Postal Service has given us all one more reason to...
Crofton valuation increases, County-wide creep upward
The 2020 Knox County Valuations were released by the Knox County Assessor this past week, marking about a 2 percent increase in overall property valuation for the...
Wakefield City Council opens Graves Park
The Wakefield City Council unanimously approved opening Graves Park to the Public including the bathrooms, playground equipment, and concession stand. With football season...
Events
Sun, Sep 27
, 4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Mon, Sep 28
, 1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Mon, Sep 28
, 5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Mon, Sep 28
, 5:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Tue, Sep 29
, 4:30 PM
- 6:30 PM
Tue, Sep 29
, 5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Thu, Oct 1
, 10:00 AM
Thu, Oct 1
, 4:00 PM
Thu, Oct 1
, 5:30 PM
LIVE FEED
Staff
about 5 hours ago
Veteran Stories: Died While Serving in Philippine Islands
Glenn E. Carr served as a Private with the 1st Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division during World War II. After moving around, the regiment eventually staged at Camp San Luis Obispo, California in March 1943. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Staff
1 day ago
Economic Director shares goals at Community Club Meeting
During the monthly meeting of the Crofton Community Club on September 21, results of the recent Cruisin' Day were reported and plans finalized for the Homecoming Parade and Halloween Trick-or-Treat event in October. To read the full minutes, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Staff
2 days ago
In celebration of Mike and Judy Mauch's 25th Wedding Anniversary on September 30th, their children would like to honor them with a card shower.
Cards of congratulations can be send to:
89167 557th Ave., Fordyce, NE 68786
Staff
2 days ago
Potts, Einrem named 2020 King and Queen
By: Jayden Jordan, CHS Journalism
Crofton's Coronation was held September 20th and Gavin Potts and Kaley Einrem were crowned king and queen. To read who was on the court, including the freshmen attendants, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Staff
6 days ago
Arens has photo published in poultry calendar contest
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is celebrating youth involved with agriculture by announcing the winners of NDA's Poultry Photo Contest. The annual contest was open to Nebraska 4-H and FFA members from around the state and Zac Arens of Crofton submitted a winning photo. To read all about the contest and to see the photo, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.