Volunteers who helped organize the Christmas cookie sale fundraiser at the Crofton Senior Center: Mindy Whitaker, Mary Sawatzke (manager), Dorothy Schoenberner, Janet Lammers, Pat Wakely, and Sharlene Guenther. The Center sold 197 dozen homemade treats.
New council members sworn in
McNally not re-appointed as attorney...
Monday evening's Crofton City Council meeting stretched into near three hours after all was said and done with the old council retiring after a bit of business, and the two new Council members causing a stir in appointments by the Mayor. To read how the meeting went, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Lighted parade a success
Crofton's first lighted Christmas Parade was a huge success according to event chairperson Susie Hillman. The Crofton Community Club made the decision to hold the parade in lieu of the traditional Santa Day celebration. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Lady Warriors tear into Laurel's Bears
The Crofton Lady Warriors basketball team opened their 2020-21 season with a big win over the visiting Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Lady Bears on Friday, Dec. 4 in Crofton. The Lady Warriors took the game 69-28. To read how the players did, including the team's upcoming games, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Gridiron Warriors named All-District...
Crofton Warrior football players selected for All-District honors were: Jimmy Allen, Austin Tramp, Jaden Zimmerman, and Zach Weber.
Crofton Warrior football players selected for All-District honorable mention were: Jack Lange, Calvin Dather, Stran Sage, and William Poppe.
The metal nativity scene, a gift to the Crofton community from Main Street Treasures, is the handiwork of Orlando and JoAnn (Mauch) Munkvold of Mennonite, S.D. It can be viewed on Harold Street adjacent to the community sign. This week, lights will be installed so it can be seen after dark.
Wrestlers fight to near win at Creighton Invite opener
The Crofton/Bloomfield wrestling team traveled to the Creighton Invite on Saturday, Dec. 5 for the 2020 season opener, and narrowly missed winning the tournament title by just 12 points to the lead team. To find out how each wrestler did, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Lady Warriors open with experience on December 4
By: Jayden Jordan, CCS Journalism
Going into his 17th season as head coach for the Crofton Lady Warriors, Aaron Losing sees a bright future for the team this season. To read the entire story, including what quote he is using to guide the team this year, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
C/B wrestlers, staff ready for "best season yet"
By: Brittany Tramp, CCS Journalism
Crofton/Bloomfield head wrestling coach, Caden Alexander, was asked a few questions to preview the upcoming wrestling season. To read Alexander's answers, including what quote he is using to guide the team this season, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Crofton School Board hears project options
The Crofton School Board hosted two speakers who shared their expertise for possible future facility projects at a special meeting on Monday, November 30. To read all about the project options, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Government Students get a taste for politics
By: Makenna Guenther, CCS Journalism
Mr. Doerr, Crofton High School Social Studies teacher, has a campaign happening in his second block Government class. To read about the campaign ads the students are creating, find this story in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Caregiver baskets delivered in Crofton
Kim and Mary Sawatzke hold one of 10 gift boxes to be delivered to caregivers throughout Crofton. Items included in the boxes were blankets, chocolates, hot chocolate, drinking mugs, coffee, and hand sanitizer which were purchased with grant funds and donated by individuals.
School tells of DHM adjustments
From Crofton Community School
The Crofton Community School District will be taking steps to limit spectator attendance at winter activities, yet still allow for attendance by fans from both schools. The measures are intended to be in compliance with the latest Directed Health Measure (DHM) and will be effective December 1, 2020. The full story can be found on the front page of this week's Crofton Journal.
New DHM rules released for Nebraska
A new Directed Health Measure was released by Governor Pete Ricketts and the Department of Health and Human Services as of Tuesday, Dec. 1, and will be in effect until December 31, unless renewed or extended. To read details on the new rules, find this story in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal available now.
Santa Day Parade this weekend, December 6
Even though the traditional Santa Day at Crofton's City Auditorium is cancelled for this year, the Crofton Community Club has found a way to share the joy of the season by hosting a lighted holiday parade on Sunday, December 6. For details on the Santa Day Parade, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Sawatzkes set up perpetual scholarship
The Crofton Community Foundation Fund (CCFF) has announced the Lyle and Shirley Sage Sawatzke Scholarship, a permanent account for a perpetual scholarship awarded to a Crofton senior annually. To read all about the scholarship, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Warriors win awards at Once-Act Conference
Submitted article
The Crofton High School one-act play cast, crew, and directors ventured to West Point on Wednesday, November 12 to take part in their first competition of the 2020 season, the Mid-State Conference One-Act Play Contest. To find out how the conference went, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
City planning hydrant flush
City Staff Will Be Flushing Water Hydrants on Monday, Nov. 23 in the early afternoon.
Customers may experience disruption in service or discoloration in the water during this time.
Contact the City Office for any service interruptions that persist, and allow water to run to attempt to remedy discoloration.
Legion raising funds for uplifting elevator project
It's been an uphill journey, but the Crofton American Legion Post 128 is determined to install an elevator in their building as soon as the funding is in place. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now.
Veterans Honored Amid Restrictions
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