Eaton clan successful at any level of ball
Paul and Janelle Eaton have been fairly successful in their endeavors for the past 50 years or so. The Eaton's granddaughter, Laini Michaelis recently won the 12 and under state championship in the USSSA Nebraska State Softball tournament. The full story can be found on the back page of the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Sidelines to host another 'Cruise In'
Sidelines Bar and Grille will host the final 'Cruise In' on August 26. "These are a lot of fun to get out and show off the cars," said Randy Krueger. "Especially now when we can't get out like we like." To find out what else Krueger has to say about 'Cruise In' and when the event begins, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Henderson trial postponed
After jury selection earlier this month and some testimony was given and it was discovered, one of the prospective jurors was infected with the COVID-19 virus causing a mistrial. To find out when the trial is set to begin again, including what Henderson is being charged with, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Lady Trojan volleyball begins solo campaign
For the first time in a few years, two to be exact, the Wakefield Lady Trojans will embark on a season without Allen. They will be without the neighbors to the north, but they will also drop in classification and reap the benefits of a coach from the Cheryl Greve camp. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Wolfpack Volleyball set to begin first season
For the first time ever, the Northeast Nebraska Woflpack will take to the volleyball court and compete as a D-1 high school cooperative. To read what longtime volleyball coach Cheryl Greve has to say about the cooperative, find this story on the back page of the Wakefield Republican.
Wakefield Ponies have successful season
The Wakefield Pony League started the 2020 campaign with a win. Unfortunately, they lost the next four games before gathering momentum to end up in the league championship game at Craig later in the season. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Wakefield Fire Department keeping residents safe
The Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department keeps Wakefield and the surrounding area safe-at times when the area doesn't know it. FireCatt was in town testing over 7,000 feet of hose on the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department's trucks to assure the hoses are fit to do what they are intended to do. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Wakefield Repubican.
This past weekend, the Little Red Hen theatre stretched its wings for some outdoor theatre. "Love Letters," by A. R. Gurney was presented by the Little Red Hen Theatre in collaboration with faculty from Wayne State College. To read more on the outdoor performance, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Results from the 2020 Dixon County Fair
Although it was a somewhat abbreviated version of the Dixon County Fair, the fair was held recently with winners announced and some moving on with projects to the Nebraska State Fair. To see the full list of winners who qualified for the Nebraska State Fair, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Rising over Wakefield...
This large crane was working at Michael Foods installing a new air unit on Tuesday, August 4. The air unit is used to maintain room pressure in the facility.
Internship evolves to friendship
Wakefield Senior Center manager, Sherry Oswald, applied for an intern from Wayne State College last spring. Ariana Martinez came on as an intern from Wayne State College and has fit right in at the Senior Center and with the people she has met over the summer. To read more on this evolved friendship, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Work to begin on Hwy 9/35 near Wakefield
Weather permitting, armor coating will begin August 10 on Highway 9 north, near Wakefield, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
State maintenance forces will be performing armor coating on Highway 9/ Highway 35 junction to the Highway 9/US Highway 20 junction north of Allen.
Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers. Anticipated completion is August 19.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.
Gardner Foundation donation finalizes funding at Humpty Dumpty
The Humpty Dumpty Daycare has competed fundraising for its new addition to the existing building in Wakefield. To read what the new addition will add to the daycare, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Post 81 crushes Ponca in final game of season
Wakefield Post 81 finished an abbreviated season with a decisive win over Ponca at Eaton Field in Graves Park on July 30. To read how the final game of the season went, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Meyer has successful 4-H showing at Wayne Co. Fair
Megan Meyer from Emerson had a very successful showing at the Wayne County Fair as a 4-H member in several different categories. To read Meyer's accomplishments at this year's abbreviated fair in Wayne, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Levee work begins
Levee work along Logan Creek on the north edge of Wakefield has begun.
According to the Army Corps of Engineers work on the repair from the flood of 2019 should be completed around the middle of October.
The walking path along the levee will be unavailable in a couple of spots near the bridge crossing Highway 35 on Wakefield's northern edge of town.
The path is accessible at the south entrance and available at Graves Park on the north end.
The Graves' Park accessibility will be limited by the closure as far as distance on the path, but the path is accessible.
Ashley Rewinkel Promoted to Branch Manager at SNB
State Nebraska Bank & Trust has promoted Ashley Rewinkel to Branch Manager and Personal Banker at its new Campus Branch, set to open in the SNBuilding at 10th and Main Street in Wayne this August. To read more on Rewinkel's promotion and her background, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Wakefield residents dominate 'Dam Race'
Zach Dolen and Ross Hansen "dominated" the 3rd Annual Crofton Dam Race on Saturday, July 25 at the Weigand State Recreation Area and campground north of Crofton. To read the full story, including what the guys thought of the race, pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican.
Wakefield Health Care Center provides a COVID update
By Traci Haglund, Administrator/ Wakefield Health Care Center
The Wakefield Health Care Center has been working diligently to keep COVID-19 out of the facility. Be sure to pick up the latest edition of the Wakefield Republican to read some of the precautions the staff are doing to keep the residents and their co-workers safe.
Wakefield Troop 172 completes service project
Troop 172 completed a service project for St. John's Lutheran church on Wednesday, July 8th.
The troop repainted the yellow parking lines and yellow lines on the sidewalk edges around the south and west sides of the church.
"We appreciate the community's support and are happy to give back to the community by doing service projects such as this," Boy Scout Troop Leader, Ed Haglund said. "It's what the Boy Scouts are designed to do and it is what we do."
