Reminder: Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.
Freshman Arens wins gold in Class D race
By: Rowdy Hegge, CCS Journalism
The Crofton Cross Country team charged to the State Meet on October 23 for a freezing final run of this season, and returned home with a Class D State Champion in freshman Jordyn Arens. The full story, including the runners results, can be found on the front page of the Crofton Journal, available now.
National Candy Corn Day
By: Makenna Guenther, CCS Journalism
National Candy Corn Day is October 30. According to the National Day Calendar website, in the late 1800s, George Renninger of Wunderle Candy Company created candy corn. Candy corn was originally called chicken feed. To read more on the history of candy corn, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Arboretum trees begin to change
Crofton Courts Arboretum in the North Park is in full autumn colors this week, with the orange of sugar maple, scarlet of autumn blaze maple and amur maple, and yellow of ash and cottonwood. For tree enthusiasts, many of the arboretum trees are labeled with common and scientific names.
Aaron & Melinda Kleinschmidt
Aaron and Melinda Kleinschmidt settled into Crofton to be midpoint between their jobs. Aaron Kleinschmidt, originally from Wausa, works at Menard's in Yankton loading and unloading merchandise. Melinda Kleinschmidt is from Columbus and works at Little Bee's Daycare in Bloomfield. She likes to shop and they both like to golf. They enjoy the small town friendliness Crofton has to offer and that everyone knows everyone.
Steffen paints mural at Crofton Haymarket
The west wall of the Crofton Haymarket's courtyard was the "canvas" for a lifelike mural by local artist Jolene Steffen which was first viewed by the public on October 16. To read how the mural came about, including challenges Steffen faced, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Crofton FFA chapter growing leaders for tomorrow's ag
By: Jayden Jordan, CCS Journalism
The Crofton FFA Chapter is the biggest club that Crofton High School currently has. The chapter is advised by Stephanie Mann. She is also the Agricultural Education teacher at the high school. To read more on Crofton's FFA Chapter, including which members won the "Blue Jackets, Bright Futures" essay contest, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
DHMs again restricted
Governor Pete Ricketts recently announced changes to the State's directed health measures (DHMs) that will take effect statewide on October 21, 2020. To read the restrictions, including the new campaign Governor Ricketts launched, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Both Warrior teams headed to X-C state Tourney
By: Rowdy Hegge, CCS Journalism
The Crofton Cross Country team ran at districts at Pender on Oct. 15 for a chance to go to state-qualifying both teams and a host of Warriors and Lady Warriors for the State tournament in Kearney this weekend. The full story can be found on the front page of the Crofton Journal.
Lady Warriors take first in Knox County tournament
By: Makenna Guenther, CCS Journalism
The Crofton Lady Warriors volleyball team brought home the first place hardware after competing in the Knox County tournament in Creighton on Oct. 12 and 13. The full story can be found on the front page of the Crofton Journal, available now.
Cross Country teams place at conference tournament
The Crofton Warrior harriers took to the field on Thursday, Oct. 8 for the Mid-State Conference cross country tournament. To find out how the team did, including the runners' times, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Crofton Girls Golf wraps up season
By: Makenna Guenther, CCS Journalism
The young Crofton Girls Golf team consists of five girls and is coached by Luke DeBlauw. To read how the season went, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Larry Koch Retires After Selling Crofton Farm Supply
After 39 years of owning and operating Crofton Farm Supply, he's sold his business to Gavins Point Veterinary Services, effective October 1, 2020. To read the full story, including what Koch's favorite part of running the business was, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Lammers family new owners Crofton Farm Supply, October 1
Local veterinarian Bailey Lammers and her husband Austin are excited about their recent purchase of Crofton Farm Supply and merging their quality veterinary practice with the feed business to help customers maintain optimal health for their livestock and pets. The full story can be found on the front page of the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now.
Arens placed at junior state cross country
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Saturday, October 10th, Rylie Arens made the trek to Picturesque Gering for the Junior High State Cross Country Meet. To read how Arens did, including her comments on the meet, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Council approves pickleball in gym
The Crofton City Council gathered for its regular meeting on Monday, October 5 with an abbreviated agenda. The council approved the use of a tennis court in the park and the city auditorium for pickleball players during the summer and winter months, respectively. To read more, including when a pickleball informational meeting will be held, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Fire Department holds second annual outing...
Approximately 60 members of the Crofton Volunteer Fire department and their family members gathered at the Crofton Haymarket on Sunday, September 20 for food and socializing. This is the second year the department has held this annual event at the Haymarket.
CCC Welcomes two new town residents
Samuel Verderheiden and Gabrielle Keiser recently moved to Crofton to be located between their jobs. To read more on the newest residents, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
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.
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.