It’s clear to see when one spends any amount of time in Upper Missouri Trading Company with JW “Doc” Carlson, his first love is the art of gunsmithing. His place of business can best be described as a hybrid of store and museum. Graduating from the Kansas State Veterinary Program in 1959, Carlson started his vet practice in Crofton... READ MORE >
Veda Chase, Sharon Keck, and Mike Chase of the Community Bible Church packed boxes of appreciation to distribute to law enforcement officers in Crofton, Bloomfield and Knox County. The boxes contained snacks, homemade goodies, a daily devotional, and an anonymous cash gift from a church member. Lois Keck of the Crofton Community Bible Church delivered boxes of... READ MORE >
Sidebar for e-editions With the new website, there has also come a new E-Edition login, but the same access to the current week as long as all prior weeks of the Crofton Journal. E-Edition readers should click the “Menu” button in the upper right side of the website, or on the mobile app, and then click the “E-Edition” button, and put in their regular login... READ MORE >
Throughout the years, Crofton has been blessed with an active American Legion – veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, and Gulf War/War on Terrorism. These Legion members have carried on the traditions of honor guards at funerals and Memorial Day services, placing flags on gravesites, leading homecoming... READ MORE >
Game and Parks continues to reopen pools, education centers and state park facilities The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission announced recently the continued reopening of several facilities, activities and amenities in state park and recreation areas across the state. They include: Most Nebraska state park swimming pools, aquatic centers and the Platte... READ MORE >
Larry Stallbaum working on 2nd Street resurfacing. Leon Wakely applies a new layer of asphalt to 2nd Street south of Highway 12. Residents will notice several streets in Crofton being resurfaced. Crofton city workers Larry Stallbaum and Leon Wakely take a brief break for the camera while working on 2nd Street on June 24. READ MORE >
Runners, bikers and kayakers can celebrate the news that Crofton’s Dam Race, set for July 25, 2020, has been approved by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, as well as the North Central District Health Department. The race committee, comprised of local volunteers and leadership at the Lewis & Clark State Rec Area, has been working closely with both departments... READ MORE >
After right at six and a half hours, punctuated by more than an hour of executive session, the Niobrara Board of Education voted unanimously, 6-0, to allow James Parks to continue his contract as an educator at Niobrara Public Schools, on Monday, June 22 at Niobrara Public Schools. The Board returned to open session, and had the attorney hired to moderate the... READ MORE >
Enjoy July 4th Celebrations – But be Safe! Fourth of July is a major day of celebration with traditional fireworks displays. When it comes to shooting off your own fireworks, make safety the top priority. Keep in mind, in 2018 fireworks started an estimated 19,500 fires, including 1,900 structure fires, 500 vehicle fires, and... READ MORE >
Same great service with a few tweaks. That’s what Gary Guenther, new owner of Steffen Service is saying about the gas shop and convenience store on Highway 12. Guenther officially took over ownership on April 1 and he’s excited about continuing to serve the Crofton community. While many services will remain the same, there will be some changes and... READ MORE >
When the high school basketball teams from two of your communities take the court against each other, it's the perfect time to have a little fun as well! Kevin from our Plainview location and Tyler from our Creighton location squared off at halftime of the Creighton vs. Plainview basketball game for a free throw shooting contest! Each of them shot free throws for... READ MORE >