Knox County joined colleagues across the nation in Operation Green Light for Veterans.
The program encourages public facilities, private businesses and homes to shine green lights the week of Veterans Day so to shine a light on the plight of veterans in counties across the country who are having a hard time connecting with benefits after serving their country. The green lighting also shows the veterans and their families that they are supported and appreciated.
“Once again this year, Knox County Clerk of District Court Matt Fischer placed all of the green lights at the Knox County Courthouse Square and his efforts are much appreciated.”
The program encourages public facilities, private businesses and homes to shine green lights the week of Veterans Day so to shine a light on the plight of veterans in counties across the country who are having a hard time connecting with benefits after serving their country. The green lighting also shows the veterans and their families that they are supported and appreciated.
“Once again this year, Knox County Clerk of District Court Matt Fischer placed all of the green lights at the Knox County Courthouse Square and his efforts are much appreciated.”
Work has begun in earnest at the Crofton Lakeview Golf Course and the construction of the new clubhouse on the grounds. The Course posted a number of pictures of the new building on its social media this week as framing, walls and roof appeared.
A program in honor of Veterans was held at Crofton High School in the school gym on November 11th with students, staff, members of American Legion Post 128 as well as members of the community in attendance.
The program was organized by Mickey Doerr.
The program was organized by Mickey Doerr.
To encourage other women to enter the teaching profession, Alpha Lambda Chapter, a group of Key Women Educators in Knox County, will be offering a $300 grant-in-aid (scholarship).
Women currently in their junior or senior year of college majoring in education or working on their master’s in education are eligible to apply. The applicant must be a graduate of a Knox County high school or a nontraditional student who is a resident of Knox County. This grant-in-aid will be presented for the second semester.
December 18, 2025 is the deadline for applying. Contact Mary Eiler, 101 West Verdel 2nd St., Niobrara, NE 68760 (402-229-3249) for more information.
Women currently in their junior or senior year of college majoring in education or working on their master’s in education are eligible to apply. The applicant must be a graduate of a Knox County high school or a nontraditional student who is a resident of Knox County. This grant-in-aid will be presented for the second semester.
December 18, 2025 is the deadline for applying. Contact Mary Eiler, 101 West Verdel 2nd St., Niobrara, NE 68760 (402-229-3249) for more information.
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership will hold the Creighton WIC and Immunization clinic on Tuesday November 18th, 2025, from 10:30am to 2:30pm at the NENCAP Building 808 Chase Ave., Creighton, NE 68729.
For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.
For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.
The Crofton Warriors defeated the Johnson-Brock Eagles in a high-scoring game that ended 88-56.
The Warriors made a statement early on with a 65-yard rushing touchdown from Jr. Tyson Jackson on the very first play of the game.
The Warriors made a statement early on with a 65-yard rushing touchdown from Jr. Tyson Jackson on the very first play of the game.
Megan (Sage) Mueller recently joined the team at the Crofton Journal.
Mueller is a 2003 graduate of Crofton High School. She and her family moved back to the Crofton area in February of 2024. She and her husband Ryan have three daughters that attend Crofton Elementary School.
“Megan has already proven to be a great help to the Journal – keeping the office open and knowing the community will continue the Journal’s service to Crofton and the surrounding area into the future,” said Brook Curtiss, Journal publisher.
Mueller will be in the Crofton Journal office Monday – Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Stop in to say hello, drop off news articles, or purchase a current newspaper.
Mueller is a 2003 graduate of Crofton High School. She and her family moved back to the Crofton area in February of 2024. She and her husband Ryan have three daughters that attend Crofton Elementary School.
“Megan has already proven to be a great help to the Journal – keeping the office open and knowing the community will continue the Journal’s service to Crofton and the surrounding area into the future,” said Brook Curtiss, Journal publisher.
Mueller will be in the Crofton Journal office Monday – Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Stop in to say hello, drop off news articles, or purchase a current newspaper.
By: Emma Kuchta - CHS Journalism
The Crofton Warriors traveled to GACC to face the Bluejays and suffered a 0-3 loss.
The Bluejays out scored the Warriors and won the first set 16-25, the second 11-25, and the third set 16-25.
An outstanding performance by sophomore Bailey Gerths led the Bluejays. Gerths had 13 kills and 1 ace for the game.
Senior Jaisie Janssen led Crofton with six kills, and senior Addyson Ostermeyer led with five kills.
The Crofton Warriors traveled to GACC to face the Bluejays and suffered a 0-3 loss.
The Bluejays out scored the Warriors and won the first set 16-25, the second 11-25, and the third set 16-25.
An outstanding performance by sophomore Bailey Gerths led the Bluejays. Gerths had 13 kills and 1 ace for the game.
Senior Jaisie Janssen led Crofton with six kills, and senior Addyson Ostermeyer led with five kills.
During half-time of the Crofton vs Boyd County football game last Friday night members of the Crofton Community Foundation Fund Committee presented a check for $4260 to the Crofton Community Schools Support Account. This is the Foundation’s match to the Alumni $10,000 Matching Grant Challenge issued last July during the annual alumni banquet. Pictured left to right are Mark Wragge, Michael Guenther, Terry Mueller, Angie Connot, Lisa Van Heek, and Sarah Higgins.
On Monday, October 20th during the first round of the Mid States Conference Volleyball Tournament Crofton senior Jaisie Janssen hit two personal milestones during the game versus the Wayne Blue Devils.
Janssen, a middle hitter for the Lady Warriors, set career milestones for 1000 receptions as well as 800 kills.
Janssen, a middle hitter for the Lady Warriors, set career milestones for 1000 receptions as well as 800 kills.
By Knox Hegge - CCS Journalism
Senior Alexa Suing qualified for the NSAA State Golf Tournament this year and placed 27th overall with scores of 90 and 93 for a combined 183.
The first-place spot was held by a Minden senior, putting together a one-under for 143.
The state tournament was held at the Lake Maloney Golf Club in North Platte on October 13 and 14.
Suing was fairly pleased with her performance, “I think it went pretty well, there were definitely some things that could have gone a lot better, especially putting, but overall with how cold and rainy it was, I did better than I thought I was going to.”
Senior Alexa Suing qualified for the NSAA State Golf Tournament this year and placed 27th overall with scores of 90 and 93 for a combined 183.
The first-place spot was held by a Minden senior, putting together a one-under for 143.
The state tournament was held at the Lake Maloney Golf Club in North Platte on October 13 and 14.
Suing was fairly pleased with her performance, “I think it went pretty well, there were definitely some things that could have gone a lot better, especially putting, but overall with how cold and rainy it was, I did better than I thought I was going to.”
By: Peyton Berger - CHS Journalism
The Crofton High School Marching Band battled and brought home first place in both the parade and field competition at the March to the Meridian in Yankton on Saturday, Oct. 11
During the parade, the band impressed many people including the judges with their outstanding performance and clear music. Later in the day, they had the field competition and the drumline and did another outstanding job earning first place.
With their hard work and dedication over the season they earned the first place trophies.
The Crofton High School Marching Band battled and brought home first place in both the parade and field competition at the March to the Meridian in Yankton on Saturday, Oct. 11
During the parade, the band impressed many people including the judges with their outstanding performance and clear music. Later in the day, they had the field competition and the drumline and did another outstanding job earning first place.
With their hard work and dedication over the season they earned the first place trophies.
By: Brynn Hansen - CHS Journalism
The Crofton Warriors fell to The Plainview Pirates on Monday, Oct. 6 in a competitive 5 set game.
They lost the first two sets of the night (21-25, 20-25). “I don't think we were ready for what they were gonna come out with.” Senior Jaisie Janssen stated.
They built their way back up in sets 3 and 4, winning 25-22 and 25-20. The Crofton Warriors played a solid game with senior Jaisie Janssen having 24 kills, and 64 attempts. Senior Karoline Schendt had 18 digs and 94.7% serving, and senior Tylee Cooper had 4 aces.
They fought their way through the 5th set but lost 14-16. Janssen also stated, “Moving forward we got a taste of how well we can play together as a team and hopefully it keeps going up from here.”
The Crofton Warriors fell to The Plainview Pirates on Monday, Oct. 6 in a competitive 5 set game.
They lost the first two sets of the night (21-25, 20-25). “I don't think we were ready for what they were gonna come out with.” Senior Jaisie Janssen stated.
They built their way back up in sets 3 and 4, winning 25-22 and 25-20. The Crofton Warriors played a solid game with senior Jaisie Janssen having 24 kills, and 64 attempts. Senior Karoline Schendt had 18 digs and 94.7% serving, and senior Tylee Cooper had 4 aces.
They fought their way through the 5th set but lost 14-16. Janssen also stated, “Moving forward we got a taste of how well we can play together as a team and hopefully it keeps going up from here.”
By: Emma Kuchta - CHS Journalism
The Crofton Warrior Volleyball team faced two tough losses to Norfolk Catholic and Ponca when they traveled to Ponca for a triangular on Sept. 30.
The Warriors first faced off against the 14-1 Norfolk Catholic Knights for the first game of the night. The Knights forced several Crofton serve receive errors with 6 aces and won the match 2-0. (15-25, 11-25)
For the second match of the triangular, Crofton played the Ponca Indians. Crofton’s poor hitting and Ponca’s scrappy defense combined helped the Indians defeat the Warriors in both sets 21-25 and 25-27.
The Crofton Warrior Volleyball team faced two tough losses to Norfolk Catholic and Ponca when they traveled to Ponca for a triangular on Sept. 30.
The Warriors first faced off against the 14-1 Norfolk Catholic Knights for the first game of the night. The Knights forced several Crofton serve receive errors with 6 aces and won the match 2-0. (15-25, 11-25)
For the second match of the triangular, Crofton played the Ponca Indians. Crofton’s poor hitting and Ponca’s scrappy defense combined helped the Indians defeat the Warriors in both sets 21-25 and 25-27.
By: Emma Kuchta - CCS Journalism
The Crofton Volleyball team traveled to Wisner Pilger and suffered two tough losses to Battle Creek and Wisner-Pilger.
The score of the first game versus Wisner-Pilger was 21-25 for the first set and 20-25 for the second.
In the second game the Warriors lost to the young Battle Creek Braves. The first set score was 16-25 and the second was 11-25.
The Crofton Volleyball team traveled to Wisner Pilger and suffered two tough losses to Battle Creek and Wisner-Pilger.
The score of the first game versus Wisner-Pilger was 21-25 for the first set and 20-25 for the second.
In the second game the Warriors lost to the young Battle Creek Braves. The first set score was 16-25 and the second was 11-25.
By: Brynn Hansen - CHS Journalism
The Crofton Volleyball team placed 4th at the Stanton Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Sept 20. They had a great first game, winning against Ponca. They lost their second and third games to Platteview and Stanton respectively.
They beat Ponca 2-0, where senior Addyson Ostermeyer and sophomore Emma Kuchta had 2 aces each. Senior Jaisie Janssen had 11 kills and 100% serving. Janssen and senior Karoline Schendt also had 6 digs. Kuchta was a team player and got 19 assists.
The Warriors took the loss against Platteview 0-2, where Kuchta, Ostermeyer, and Janssen got 2 aces each. Junior Macy Baker, sophomore Jaylynn Panning, and Janssen all had 100% serving.
They took another hard loss against Stanton 0-2, where Ostermeyer got 4 digs, Schendt got 11 digs, and Janssen got 9 kills.
The Warriors are playing Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Wisner-Pilger Triangular against Battle Creek and Wisner-Pilger. The Warriors will play Wisner-Pilger first at 5 p.m.
The Crofton Volleyball team placed 4th at the Stanton Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Sept 20. They had a great first game, winning against Ponca. They lost their second and third games to Platteview and Stanton respectively.
They beat Ponca 2-0, where senior Addyson Ostermeyer and sophomore Emma Kuchta had 2 aces each. Senior Jaisie Janssen had 11 kills and 100% serving. Janssen and senior Karoline Schendt also had 6 digs. Kuchta was a team player and got 19 assists.
The Warriors took the loss against Platteview 0-2, where Kuchta, Ostermeyer, and Janssen got 2 aces each. Junior Macy Baker, sophomore Jaylynn Panning, and Janssen all had 100% serving.
They took another hard loss against Stanton 0-2, where Ostermeyer got 4 digs, Schendt got 11 digs, and Janssen got 9 kills.
The Warriors are playing Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Wisner-Pilger Triangular against Battle Creek and Wisner-Pilger. The Warriors will play Wisner-Pilger first at 5 p.m.
By: Macy Baker - CHS Journalism
The Crofton Warriors traveled to Pierce to face the Bluejays and suffered a 0-3 loss.
The score for both the first and second sets was 11-25. In the third set, the Warriors’ score improved, but they still lost, 14-25.
An outstanding performance by junior Nora Herian led the Bluejays. Herian had 20 kills and 2 aces for the whole game.
Senior Addyson Ostermeyer led Crofton with four kills, and senior Jaisie Janssen led with two aces.
The Crofton Warriors traveled to Pierce to face the Bluejays and suffered a 0-3 loss.
The score for both the first and second sets was 11-25. In the third set, the Warriors’ score improved, but they still lost, 14-25.
An outstanding performance by junior Nora Herian led the Bluejays. Herian had 20 kills and 2 aces for the whole game.
Senior Addyson Ostermeyer led Crofton with four kills, and senior Jaisie Janssen led with two aces.
Submitted by Nancy Dowling
Bringing a warm smile along with solid work experience, Jaime White has been hired as the new manager of the Crofton Senior Center.
White, who grew up in Yankton, credits her management, cooking and people skills to eight years as manager at the Marina Bar and Grill and six years as a night aide at Autumn Winds senior care. She also acknowledges the influence of her grandmother who was involved with Meals on Wheels.
White moved to Crofton eighteen months ago to be closer to her children Bella and Lola Hetzel and has since been employed at Lewis and Clark Mini Mart.
White will continue to be assisted by Mary Sawatzke with financial duties while Cheri Leader will continue with exercise classes twice each week as well as news updates.
White said that she has a personal goal of getting involved in the Crofton community and, as manager, maintaining the Senior Center as a social hub and making it full again.
Bringing a warm smile along with solid work experience, Jaime White has been hired as the new manager of the Crofton Senior Center.
White, who grew up in Yankton, credits her management, cooking and people skills to eight years as manager at the Marina Bar and Grill and six years as a night aide at Autumn Winds senior care. She also acknowledges the influence of her grandmother who was involved with Meals on Wheels.
White moved to Crofton eighteen months ago to be closer to her children Bella and Lola Hetzel and has since been employed at Lewis and Clark Mini Mart.
White will continue to be assisted by Mary Sawatzke with financial duties while Cheri Leader will continue with exercise classes twice each week as well as news updates.
White said that she has a personal goal of getting involved in the Crofton community and, as manager, maintaining the Senior Center as a social hub and making it full again.
From the City of Crofton
The information below was included in an alert from the City of Crofton this past week.
Questions should be directed to the City offices.
“Water shut off procedure was discussed at the city council meeting the 11th. With the loan on the water main funding coming up all monies owed by the residents needs to be collected.
The policy now says the resident can pay the months bill plus $25 or $50 dollars extra to pay up the arrears. The council says that isn't working and will pass a resolution in October to shut water off if bill is 10 days late.
They will get one notice from the clerk and if the entire bill including the past due, isn't paid by the 20th day the water will be shut off until the entire bill is paid in full and a $100 reconnect fee is paid.
The resident can appeal to the city council but they will still need to pay in full.
The new resolution and discussion will occur at the October Council meeting.
The information below was included in an alert from the City of Crofton this past week.
Questions should be directed to the City offices.
“Water shut off procedure was discussed at the city council meeting the 11th. With the loan on the water main funding coming up all monies owed by the residents needs to be collected.
The policy now says the resident can pay the months bill plus $25 or $50 dollars extra to pay up the arrears. The council says that isn't working and will pass a resolution in October to shut water off if bill is 10 days late.
They will get one notice from the clerk and if the entire bill including the past due, isn't paid by the 20th day the water will be shut off until the entire bill is paid in full and a $100 reconnect fee is paid.
The resident can appeal to the city council but they will still need to pay in full.
The new resolution and discussion will occur at the October Council meeting.
Students and staff at the Crofton Elementary recently finished up a “Penny Drive” to collect funds to help the Flippers Gymnastics in Crofton, who recently lost their building in a fire.
As an elementary school, the donations raised $791.04.
The class that raised the most money was Mr. Connot's third grade class - earning an 'Oreo Cookie Party' in their classroom.
As an elementary school, the donations raised $791.04.
The class that raised the most money was Mr. Connot's third grade class - earning an 'Oreo Cookie Party' in their classroom.
