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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 For even more photos, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Schiferl publishes book A Christmas gift for her grandchildren, which started as a rhyming story, has turned into a published book by local Jan Schiferl- "Letta, the Littlest Pony." To read the inspiration behind the book, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Christensen Farms donates to Legion In honor of Veteran's Day, Christensen Farms, one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the country, donated a total of $10,000, as well as Thanksgiving hams valuing $10,000 to Veterans organizations across the Midwest. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now, to read the full story.

Snow piled up Tuesday... Starting early Tuesday, Nov. 10, snow began falling, and it kept falling, and kept falling, until more than 4-5 inches were reported around the area-as shown by these shots at the Crofton Veteran's Memorial and the South Park area. By mid-afternoon on Tuesday, weather had cleared.

Official election results told for Crofton area With "official" results posted- the Knox County Clerk has drawn a final close to the 2020 elections, at least locally with all votes tallied and reconciled by the canvassing board. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to read the official local election results.

Indian holiday shines for "light over darkness" By: Brittany Tramp, CCS Journalism Diwali is an Indian holiday that represents "the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance," according to The Times of India website. To read how Diwali is celebrated, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

New DHMs come into play Wednesday, November 11 Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to read about the Directed Health Measures changes. All changes are statewide and took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Crofton Students explore quilting By: Makenna Guenther, CCS Journalism Jonelle Thoene's 12-member Textiles class at Crofton High School is making quilts. The students in the class each get the opportunity to go out and find their own fabric to make their perfect lap quilt. To get to the point of finally making the quilts, Thoene taught her students the anatomy of a sewing machine, and had them practice sewing pieces of fabric together. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Students observe Veteran's Day By: Nathanial Stevens, CCS Journalism Veteran's Day was recognized on Wednesday, November 11. Veteran's Day is a very important day because it honors all of the soldiers that fought for American freedom, and the ones who died trying their very best to make the United States what it is today. To read more on the history of Veteran's Day, including the assembly held at the Crofton High School gym, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Gov. Ricketts urges Nebraskans to redouble efforts to stay healthy Governor Pete Ricketts held a press briefing on Thursday at the Capitol to provide updates on the State's pandemic response. As the virus continues to spread, he urged Nebraskans to avoid the "Three Cs:" 1. Crowded places 2. Close contacts 3. Confined spaces. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now.

"Twinderella" is troupe's theatre Submitted Article The Crofton High School drama students are working on their one-act play for the fall drama season. The play being entered in competitions this year is "Twinderella." To read all about the play, including the cast and crew list, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Card Shower: Buschelman Family of Mary Jane Buschelman have requested a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on November 25. Birthday wishes and cards will reach her at 410 East 21st Street, Yankton, S.D. 57078-1808.

Bob Hegge (center) with coworkers Curt Steffen and Carl Schieffer takes a moment for a photo at the Crofton Post Office. Hegge recently marked 30 years as an employee of the US Postal Service, the majority of his time as a Part Time Flex (PTF), having filled in at 12-15 offices in his career.

New Arrivals: Guenther Tony and Kim Guenther of Crofton, have announced the birth of their daughter, Monica Gail Guenther. She was born October 11, 2020 at 12:48 p.m., she was 10 pounds, and 22 inches long. Her siblings are Caitlin (15), Emily (13), Brady (11), Logan (9), Isaac (6) and Jordyn (3). Her grandparents are Don and Bev Guenther of Crofton, and Tim and Gail Sunderman of Key West, Fla.

MST donates to volunteer members Main Street Treasures donated a gift of Crofton Bucks to each volunteer member of the Crofton Rescue Squad. Members pictured are Wendy Zimmerman, Jana Foxhoven, Katie Tramp, Nancy DeBlauw, Tyler Wulf, Jeff Tramp, and Daryl Ausdemore.

Lady Warriors end season with Knights The Crofton Lady Warriors ended their 2020 volleyball season with a loss to Norfolk Catholic in the Nebraska School Activities Associations C2-5 district finals on October 31st. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to read more.

Halloween event well attended... Warm weather and that once-a-year drive for candy brought out kids, and some kids-at-heart, to the 2020 Crofton Community Club's trick-or-treat event in downtown Crofton last week. Youth of all ages patrolled the streets looking for some generous donors to the yearly candy fund. Here's a few snaps from in front of the Journal office.

Local Business Creationz Features Hand-Crafted Soaps When she's not offering a friendly smile and tabulating your weekly staples at People's Grocery in Crofton, Cheryl Schmidt is busy making and marketing her line of homemade soaps. To read all about Schmidt's business, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Early voters file 80 percent of ballots Eighty percent of the ballots for the 2020 General Election had been returned to the Knox County Courthouse as of Monday, Nov. 2 at 4 p.m., and Joann Fischer, Knox County Clerk and Election Administrator, already knew at that point that this was the biggest voter turnout ever for the county. To read the full story, including Fischer's comments, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.