Crofton's City Council held it's latest meeting on the 1st, and if you want to watch it, then you'll need to swing by the Crofton Journal's YouTube Channel and SUBSCRIBE to stay up-to-date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hG9br_wWhg
over 1 year ago, Staff
Staff ready to start the year at St. Rose of Lima Elementary include, back row (l to r): - Father Keiter (Pastor), Mrs. Fiscus (5th & Principal), Mrs. Morrison (Preschool), Mrs. Melena (1st), Ms. McDonald (5-8 Math/Science, 7th homeroom), Mrs. Steffen (2nd), Mrs. Zimmerman (Para), Father An Duy (Associate Pastor); and front row - Mrs. Buschkamp (Preschool Para), Mrs. Foxhoven (Parish/School Secretary), Mrs. Schieffer (6-8 Religion/History, 6th homeroom), Mrs. Arens (6-8 Language Arts, 8th homeroom), Ms. Loecker (3rd/4th), Mrs. Jackson (School Nurse).
over 1 year ago, Staff
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The August “Garden” of the month award was awarded to Dale in Charlotte Arens for a very productive garden. Their time and talent shows through with the landscaping and flowers at the end caps of their garden... For more details, read more about it in the Crofton Journal!
over 1 year ago, Staff
“Garden of the Month” award goes to Arens family...
It's been a busy summer, and with the school year starting up, it isn't going to slow down! Want to keep up-to-date on everything? Then consider getting a subscription to the Crofton Journal! For only $20 you can purchase an annual e-edition, or if you're already subscribed, simply pay an extra $5! If you're out of State but still want news about Crofton, you can get a free e-edition.
over 1 year ago, Staff
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Crofton held it's yearly "Dam Race" a few weeks ago, and the Crofton Journal was able to get loads of professional photos taken from throughout the whole event! If you'd like to purchase some custom prints with photographs from the day, then be sure to swing by the Journal's SmugMug feature! Simply follow the link below, and help support your local newspaper! https://paperandink.smugmug.com/The-Crofton-Journal/2022-Crofton-Dam-Race
over 1 year ago, Staff
The sand volleyball league tournament recently concluded at Wiebelhaus Recreation in Crofton, with four teams being named in the season-end results... To learn more, read he full story in the Crofton Journal, or sign up for the e-edition online!
over 1 year ago, Staff
Fourth-place was “Dat Ace”, front row (l to r): Kenzie Johnson, Leanna Gubbels,  Mandy Pravecek; and back: Brian Becker, Dylan Ruter, Lance Koch
Sand Volleyball Champions “Block Party” included (l to r): Tanner Fischer, Camie Fischer, Haley Schroeder, Danielle Steffen, Kenneth Schroeder and Dustin Weinandt
Third place went to the Blue Balls team (l to r), tront: Bailey Allen, Carissa Kuchta,  Kelsey Schumacher; and back row: Conner Wilson, Jack Kuchta, Brandon Ester,  Cole Schumacher
The Runner-Up team was “Big Tippers” of (l to r): Ashley Van Donselaar, Jordan Pavlik, Paige Nissen, Kelia Barta,Amy Chu, Steve Aldrich, Jeff Brunken and Zach Kokesh.
The Y-Disciple Catholic Youth Group (members from St. Wenceslaus, Verdigre and St. William, Niobrara) attended the Steubenville Youth Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota July 29-31... For more news, be sure to read about it in the Crofton Journal.
over 1 year ago, Staff
Youth from St. William Catholic Church at Niobrara, and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Verdigre, attended a Youth Conference  recently. They were under the direction of Chuck and Jenny Kucera. From the left, back row, Robyn Frank, Chuck  Kucera, Jenny Kucera, Joseph Pavelka; middle row, Eve Kucera, Coy Wickersham, Cash Wickersham, Jacob Pavelka; front,  Taylor Teadtke, Michaela Ravenkamp, Heidi Hollmann and Cody Wickersham.
The Knox County 4-H Fashion Show was held at the St. Marks Church in Bloomfield on Thursday, August 4th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Trophy... Want to learn more? Then please consider picking up your copy of the Crofton Journal this week, and sign up for the e-edition!
over 1 year ago, Staff
4-H Fashion Show held on August 4
School is starting back up, which means you're going to want be updated on future school events, school policies, and get news on what to expect this next school year! If this is your situation, we recommend subscribing to the Crofton Journal, and for only a small extra fee getting the e-edition (to get your news digitally). https://www.croftonjournal.com/o/the-crofton-journal/page/subscriptions For only $20 you can purchase an annual e-edition, or if you're already subscribed, simply pay an extra $5! If you're out of State but still want news about Crofton, you can get a free e-edition.
over 1 year ago, Staff
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Crofton held it's yearly "Dam Race" not long ago, and the Crofton Journal was able to get loads of professional photos taken from throughout the whole event! If you'd like to purchase some custom prints with photographs from the day, then be sure to swing by the Journal's SmugMug feature! Simply follow the link below, and help support your local newspaper! https://paperandink.smugmug.com/The-Crofton-Journal/2022-Crofton-Dam-Race
over 1 year ago, Staff
"What a week we had on the St. Rose campus! A huge thank you to those that helped make this Totus Tuus week of Catholic enrichment for our youth a success. Ninety elementary and junior/senior high students attended this year, making it one of the largest years yet!" Read more about it in the Crofton Journal for more news and additional information!
over 1 year ago, Staff
Totus Tuus event held...
The defending district 6B champions from 2021 in the South Central League will not be returning to the South Dakota Amateur state tourney this season. Crofton was eliminated from the district tourney, losing to Tabor, 11-6, last Thursday, July 28. Crofton started out the tourney against Wynot, losing the opening game on Friday, July 22, 8-3. For additional information, please consider signing up for your weekly copy of the Crofton Journal.
over 1 year ago, Staff
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The Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District and Cedar Knox Rural Water Project in Hartington have released information about a proposed wellfield location to be create just south of Crofton. Curious and want to learn more? Then pick up this week's edition of the Crofton Journal!
over 1 year ago, Staff
The area is marked in the pictures near this story, and the legal notice that appeared last week and this week in the Journal says that the consideration is to create a public water supply wellfield in the southwest quarter of S26, T31N, R2W.
Location zoomed in.
Crofton's community has been busy and with school starting again, it certainly isn't going to slow down! Want to stay current with up-to-date? Then be sure to sign up to the Crofton Journal. You can do so for only $20 you can purchase an annual e-edition, or if you're already subscribed, simply pay an extra $5! If you're out of State but still want news about Crofton, you can get a free e-edition. Interested? Then head over to CroftonJournal.com and get your subscription now.
over 1 year ago, Staff
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Crofton recently held it's yearly "Dam Race" and the Crofton Journal was able to get loads of professional photos taken from throughout the whole event! If you'd like to purchase some custom prints with photographs from the day, then be sure to swing by the Journal's SmugMug feature! Simply follow the link below, and help support your local newspaper! https://paperandink.smugmug.com/The-Crofton-Journal/2022-Crofton-Dam-Race
over 1 year ago, Staff
Krissy Kumm with Nebraska Extension in Knox County recently delivered a Summer Reading program called ‘bubbleology’ to the youth of Crofton. The Crofton Public Library hosted this event on Wednesday, July 27, 2022... To read more about it get your copy of the Crofton Journal!
over 1 year ago, Staff
“Bubbleology” held at Crofton Library...
“Bubbleology” held at Crofton Library...
“Bubbleology” held at Crofton Library...
The Knox County Pre-Fair contests have begun! On Thursday, July 21, 2022, the annual Favorite Food Revue and Cook-Off Contest was held in Bloomfield, NE at the 4-H Building. Want to learn more about the contest? The be sure to pick up your copy of the Crofton Journal today!
over 1 year ago, Staff
The 2022 Food Revue Contest was held on Thursday, July 21st in Bloomfield at the 4-H Building. The Favorite Food Revue Contest is a fun way for our 4-H Members  to learn how to properly set a table, plan nutritious meals, express originality, and be creative in choosing a theme to express knowledge of food, nutrition, and safety.  For the 2022 Food Review Contest, in the Junior Division, Hallie Kumm of Wausa received a purple ribbon and won Grand Champion. Morgan Stevens of Crofton received  a blue ribbon. In the Novice Division, Meredith Wortmann of Crofton received a purple ribbon and won Grand Champion. Emilee Babcock of Verdigre received  a purple ribbon, Tucker Hanefeldt of Creighton received a blue ribbon. Ella Jessen of Bloomfield received a purple ribbon, Grace Key of Creighton received a red ribbon,  Reagan Novacek of Verdigre received a red ribbon, and Isaac Steffen of Crofton received a purple ribbon.
It is Fair season again for Knox County, and, as always, it will be held at the Bloomfield fair grounds. The weekend will kick off on Thursday the 11th with a Free Omelet Feed starting at 8 A.M... F the rest, get your copy of the Crofton Journal, and read more about it!
over 1 year ago, Staff
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Crofton's community has been busy and is looking to improve! With street renovations, city watchguards, and more, it doesn't seem like it'll be slowing down! Want to stay current with upcoming events and improvements? Then be sure to sign up to the Crofton Journal. You can do so for only $20 you can purchase an annual e-edition, or if you're already subscribed, simply pay an extra $5! If you're out of State but still want news about Crofton, you can get a free e-edition. Interested? Then head over to CroftonJournal.com and get your subscription now.
over 1 year ago, Staff
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