On June 16, the Crofton American Legion and Auxiliary will be holding a special ceremony for the retirement of American flags in Crofton’s South Park.
The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 16.
Battered, torn, or flags that are old and need to be retired can be dropped off at Uptown Style this week on Wednesday from 1 p.m.– 9 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Those with flags to retire can also bring them along to the South Park on Monday evening as well.
The Crofton Community School’s “Students of the Term” have been released for the fourth term of the 2024-25 school year.
The Students of the Term are:
High School: Christopher Neuharth
Junior High: Jarrett Johnson
Students are nominated by teachers for many reasons, not just grades. Some of the reasons students were nominated are helping faculty and staff, tutoring students that are struggling, coming in for extra help before and after school, or just being a good classmate. Teachers can nominate a high school student and a junior high student.
Others nominated:
High School: Ella Tramp, Cecilia Wortmann, Madelyn Buschkamp, Callie Olson, Karoline Schendt, Natalee Steffen, Jack Schieffer, Cali Bauch, Bo Drotzmann, Corbin Bernt, Cameron Hansen, Jacee Athony, Alexa Suing, Macy Baker, Keisha Strunk, Madelyn Loecker, Kaden Arens, Pamela Dennis
Junior High: Isaac Steffen, Breckin Jansen, Yebrahin Torres, Emma Birger, Blake Connot, Baileigh Sailer, Berkley Hames, Bella Hetzel, Ella Jessen
The Knox County Supervisors affirmatively voted (6-1) to "ban and prohibit" any new commercial Wind or Solar companies from construction inside the county, by adopting an amended comprehensive plan at a special meeting on Wednesday, June 11.
The "ban" does not effect the Crofton Bluffs and Elkhorn Ridge developments, but for a variety of reasons - stretching from negative tourism effects to wind and solar credits from the federal government contributing to the federal debt - prohibits any future developments.
The Resolution does not mention anything about the latest North Fork development plan that is still in litigation in the United States District Court of Nebraska, but since the North Fork project had allegedly not been presented yet to the Board, presumably it would be banned as a "new project."
A full rendition of the minutes, and a complete story for the resolution will appear in next week's paper.
The opening day of “summer library school” started at the Eastern Township Library in Crofton this week. More than 35 kids were present this week for story time, crafts and a time of gathering and sharing, including a popcorn snack. Library Leader Diane and reader Justin Bossman coordinate the event. All youth are welcome every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Photo Courtesy of Bree J.
New Crofton Alumni directories will be printed this year with designs created by Crofton Community Schools art students.
Before printing the 2025 alumni directory, Terry Mueller from the Crofton Nebraska Alumni Association reached out to 7-12 Art Teacher at Crofton Community Schools, Hannah Blomstedt, to challenge students to design a new cover for the directory booklet.
Art students Arik Fry and Katie Neuharth rose to the challenge, both submitting designs for the alumni association to review. Upon reviewing the designs, the association chose to use the front cover design created by Katie Neuharth and the back cover design created by Arik Fry.
Each student received Crofton Bucks for their design, and the Crofton art department received a donation from the Crofton Nebraska Alumni Association for supplies.
Senior Grant Schieffer shot a 152 in 36 holes to tie for 11th place receiving a medal at the 2025 NSAA State Golf Championships at the Jackrabbit Run Golf Course in Grand Island on Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29.
Schieffer was the first state medalist for Crofton since Christian Nohr tied for 15th in 2011.
The Crofton Warrior track teams traveled to Omaha’s Burke Stadium for the 2025 Nebraska State Activities Associations track invitational with seven competitors giving their best at the end of the school year.
The Warriors sent five field events and two in long distance running – and returned home with the young team gaining a lot of experience and attempts on the “big stage,” and more years for competition.
The Crofton Bluejays opened their 2025 season against two of the top three teams in the South Central League, taking the loss against the second-place Yankton Lakers on Sunday, May 18 in their home opener, and then losing to third-place Lesterville at home that Thursday, May 22. But the Jays took a non-conference match against the Akron Rebels, 6-2, this past Sunday, May 25, to go 1-2 on the season.
The Crofton Memorial Day ceremonies were held on Monday, May 26 in the City Auditorium. Pastor Justin Bossman provided in the invocation and benediction, there was a memorial slide show presented and the Legion members provided the 21 gun salute. Pete Bramschreiber,
bugler, played “Taps” to close the service. The Legion Auxiliary also presented flowers to family members of those who had passed within the previous year.
Pictures provided by Cheri Leader.
A benefit has been planned for Josie Trebil, 15-year-old daughter of Tera Tramp and Kyle Trebil of Crofton.
She was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, and is in need of a bone marrow transplant. According to a family member, a possible match has been found, but a long road remains.
On Saturday, May 31 at the St. Boniface Hall in Menominee, a 9 a.m. partner Euchre tournament will begin, and the doors will open at 4 p.m. for a live and silent auction, food and music.
An account has been created at First Interstate Bank in Yankton or Mitchell, and questions can be directed to Mike Magorian at 605-660-7799; Chris Tramp, 605-661-8655, or Sue Tramp at 605-661-5193.
All proceeds from the event will go toward the family’s medical expenses and travel.
The Knox County Fair Board gives a certificate for one free wristband, for the rides at the Knox County Fair this coming August, to each student that met the Fair Board’s Accelerated Reader (AR) reading goals. The wristband is a $25.00 value. Pictured, with their certificates, are the 129 Crofton Elementary students, who met the Fair Board’s reading goals. Go Warriors!
Crofton 8U Wuebben baseball played a double header against Plainview. The team had a fun time and it was a good learning experience for them before they kick off their league schedule.
The Crofton Warrior and Lady Warrior track teams traveled to Battle Creek last week for the C-4 District meet on Thursday, May 15.
The teams ended up qualifying in seven events and seven competitors headed to Burke Stadium this weekend, May 23-24 in Omaha for the Nebraska School Activities Association’s State Tournament.
The Crofton Warrior boys’ golf team drew its regular season to a conclusion this past week, with the C-3 District golf tournament on May 19 at Fair Play Golf Course in Norfolk – qualifying one golfer for the State tournament.
Senior Grant Schieffer carded an 80 over the two rounds, to qualify at 9th place overall.
William Brockhaus of Norfolk Catholic took first with a 72. Schieffer was one stroke from seventh, two from 6th, and 10th was Brody Bessmer of Battle Creek, also scoring an 80.
Class C competed at the Jackrabbit Run Golf Course in Grand Island on Wednesday, May 22. Schieffer picked up a 10 a.m. tee time in his group with Beau Paro of St. Paul, Brody Bessmer of Battle Creek and Jacob Klooz of E-M-F.
It took several months of research and a trip from her hometown in Northern Ireland to a town in northeast Nebraska for Helen (Corr) Kelly to experience joy and closure by visiting the recently marked gravesite of her great uncle Thomas “Tommy” Corr.
Yet again the CHS seniors came through Cottonwood Villa for a property wide cleanup. The day was hot, but the positive energy of the students was “smokin,” they were joined by the Villa's board members along with some of their spouses, and teacher/Mayor Bob Evans. The Villa's staff are truly thankful for all of the hard work from the community.
By: Luke DeRoos - CCS Journalism
The Crofton High School Class of 2025 celebrated their commencement exercises at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 10 at Crofton High School. Speeches were given by class valedictorian Rylie Arens and salutatorian Grant Schieffer. The ceremony featured musical performances by the Crofton High School Chorus and the Crofton High School Band.
A multitude of students received awards for academic and athletic excellence last Wednesday, May 7 at the 2025 Crofton Academic Celebration.
To read about all of the awards, check out this week's edition of the Crofton Journal! https://www.croftonjournal.com/o/the-crofton-journal/page/subscriptions
By: Kaydence Nielsen - CCS Journalism
The Crofton boys golf team went to the Wayne High Mac Invite where Sr. Grant Schieffer placed 3rd with a total of 77 points.
Logan Brabec placed 2nd with 73 carded strokes, Turner Heiss placed 5th with a 78, and James Eby placed 16th with 84.
O’Neill was the team that placed first and scored 323 team score. Next was Columbus Lakeview with a 328, Tekamah-Herman with 332, West Holt at fourth with 346 and Boone Central rounded out the top five with 351.
Next Monday, May 19, the Warrior Boys golf team will travel to the District Golf in at Fair Play Golf Course in Norfolk. Other teams will be Battle Creek, Cedar Catholic, Elkhorn Valley, Homer, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, Norfolk Catholic, Pender, Plainview, Ponca, Summerland, Tri County Northeast, Wakefield, West Holt and Winnebago.
By Hunter Tarr - CHS Journalism
The Crofton track and field teams powered through the rain at the Tom Martin Memorial Meet hosted by Wausa in Pierce, capturing a total of 13 medals and earning 6th place overall for the girls team and 10th place for the boys.
The standout performance of the meet came from sophomore Seanna Pinkelman, who took 1st place in the shot put with a massive throw of 35 feet, 9 inches, setting a new personal record by an impressive four feet.
To keep updated with the Warriors' sports events, stay tuned to the Crofton Journal! https://www.croftonjournal.com/o/the-crofton-journal/page/subscriptions