Crofton Speech Team Off to a Hot Start
By: Roy Knapp, CCS Journalism
On Saturday, January 23, the Crofton High School Speech Team competed in their first meet of the season at Boone Central High School in Albion. Students competed in various events throughout the day and had many finalists. To find out how the students did in Albion and Hartington, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
National Gamestop story has local twist and impact
Frank Schnabel, who owns a salvage business north of Crofton, never imagined himself getting caught up in the middle of some notorious stock-selling chaos. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to read the full story.
Unity supper to have online auction
Plans are quickly falling into place for the 2021 St. Rose of Lima Unity Supper and Grand Auction. Although there won't be the theme-decorated hall for dining and socializing as in past years, the annual fundraiser for the St. Rose Catholic School expects to maneuver pandemic precautions for another successful event in February. For the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
St. Rose School hosts Catholic Schools Week activities
St. Rose School in Crofton will celebrate Catholic education with hundreds of other catholic schools across the country this upcoming week, from January 30th through February 5th. To find out how the school will celebrate, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Hochstein marks 50 years as transplant recipient
There are commemorations of notable anniversaries and observances of remarkable birthdays, but Marilyn Zurcher Hochstein will be celebrating a truly extraordinary anniversary on February 10 of 50 years with two kidney transplants. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for the full story.
High winds overturn semi on Highway
This overturned truck was a testament to the strong winds on Thursday and Friday, January 14-15. The incident occurred on US Hwy 81, 2 miles south of Hwy 12.
Meet your Warrior Journalists for 2021
To learn more about the Warrior Journalists, including four more students in the class, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Meet your Warrior Journalists for 2021
To learn more about the Warrior Journalists, including three more students in the class, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Crofton-Bloomfield season has full head of steam
By: Wayne Bilka, CCS Journalism
The Crofton-Bloomfield wrestling team competed in two home meets on January 12 and 14. The first meet was a dual against Elkhorn Valley and the first ranked team in class D, Plainview. To find out how the wrestlers did, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Crofton's Allen purchases Butcher Block
The 2021 New Year marks new ownership for T&R Butcher Block in Fordyce, as of January 1, Jared "JT" Allen has purchased the meat processing business from Rich and Tricia Millage who have owned it since 1999. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for the full story.
Sufficool: 80th Birthday
The family of Karol Sufficool is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th Birthday on Wednesday, January 27th. Greeting cards will reach her at: 1503 W. 2nd St., Crofton, NE 68730
Crofton’s 6th grade girls basketball, recently began play in the Wausa League, back row (l to r): Macy Baker, Elizabeth Deroos, Brooklyn Guenther, Armana Sprakel; and front row (l to r): Jenna Tramp, Jazzmyn Wieseler and Brooklyn Wiebelhaus. The girls are coached by Wendy Wieseler and Courtney Baker. The girls played Laurel winning 37-9 and playing Creighton winning 38-9. They will play three more weeks for the tournament.
What goes around comes around, all in a good way
Since Main Street Treasures opened its doors in 2017, the dedicated staff of this thrift store have not only made significant contributions to local projects and deserving individuals and families, it has also donated hundreds of boxes of usable goods to the Orphan Grain Train. Pick up the Crofton Journal for the full story.
Arens thanked for service...
The Crofton Community Schools Board of Education held a appreciation event for Clair Arens as their last meeting on January 11, honoring Arens for his 20 years of service on the Crofton Board. Arens is pictured with his gifts from the board.
Crofton FFA qualifies teams, individuals for state
By: Stephanie Mann, Crofton FFA Advisor
The District 4 FFA District Leadership Development Events took place at Emerson-Hubbard High School on December 16 with some Crofton FFA members in attendance--with a number earning a State competition place. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for the full story.
USDA opens CRP registration
From the USDA
Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program beginning Jan. 4, 2021 until Feb. 12, 2021. For more information on the CRP registration, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Lady Warriors split games at tourney
The Crofton Lady Warriors took to the court for another win on December 21, taking a 55-37 victory over West Point-Beemer. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for the full story.
Picture: with lifted Directed Health Measures restrictions, the Crofton Warrior Band was allowed to finally regroup in person and play for the Crofton Warrior basketball games held on Tuesday, Jan. 5 against the visiting Ponca Indians.
Downed flags saved by two local boys, "the right thing" done
Wear and tear on the metal ring attached to the pulley which holds both the American flag and the Nebraska State flag in place was determined as the cause of these two flags falling to the ground sometime in October 2020. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal for the full story.
Input sought virtually for Gavins "Master Plan"
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District is updating and revising the Master Plan for this civil works project in 2020-2022. To read all about the "Master Plan" and how it will affect Gavins Point/Lewis and Clark Lake, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Those Crofton Warriors selected for the NSAA Academic All-State for the season included, front row (l tor ): Paris Walters (Girls Golf), Kiera Altwine (Cross Country), Cassie Altwine (Volleyball), Kelsey Schieffer (Cross Country), Allie Dahl (Volleyball); and back row: Connor Arens (Cross Country), Zach Weber (Football), Mayson Ostermeyer (Football) and Austin Guenther (Cross Country). Not pictured: Piper Dather (Girls Golf).
