The Crofton Journal -

On Sunday, July 26, several Korean War veterans were recognized at the Korean War Recognition Ceremony held in Creighton. Knox County Vet coordinated with Antelope, Holt, and Pie...

The 9th annual Crofton Dam Race was held on July 25 with 351 registrations by race day, making it the second-best year for the race in its 9th year of competition. The Dam Race, ...

By: Brook D. Curtiss - Publisher By noon on Saturday, July 22, nearly all the racers had crossed the finish line in downtown Crofton for the 2026 Dam Race. Times were kept, cham...

“Ollie’s Purpose” continues to gain a following for awareness on social media, television, radio and coverage of their family story. More can be found about the family at bdsrafo...

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is continuing to send out Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits throughout the summer season until September 10. Su...

By: Taylor Arens - Journal Staff Mary Lee Johnson and her husband were re-siding their house one afternoon and what they found behind their window well was unique and a mystery t...

By: Taylor Arens - Journal Staff On Friday, August 7, Crofton’s Market in the Park will be holding a Youth Entrepreneur Market in addition to the regularly scheduled Market in th...

By: Taylor Arens - Journal Staff The Crofton City Council met for a regular city meeting on July 9 at the city auditorium. July 2026 claims were all approved as presented. The b...

The Crofton Bluejays ran into a buzz saw from Wynot during their annual Independence Day game, losing 5-0 on Friday, July 3. They lost again to Wynot last Thursday, July 9 and to ...

By: Taylor Arens - Journal Staff Many drove antique tractors across the Crofton area on Friday, July 10 for the 2026 Tri-State Old Iron Association Nebraska Ride. The 2026 TSOIA...

By: Taylor Arens - Journal Staff On July 19-25 in Lincoln at the Sandhills Global Event Center, the National High School Finals Rodeo competition will be going on and two recent ...

By: Taylor Arens - Journal Staff The first ever Crofton Market in the Park was on June 19 from 5-7 p.m. in the city South Park. This event was originally suggested at, and is a ...

On Tuesday, June 16th, community members from across the state joined a panel discussion to spotlight critical perspectives of Americans represented by the Rural Listening Project...

Downtown Beautification has been under way since the last ECAP meeting in March. Downtown beautification was considered a major need for the town, especially with the upcoming bi...

By: Taylor Arens - Journal Staff The Crofton Senior Center held their annual plant sale this past Saturday, June 13 at the picnic shelter in the South City Park. Known as “Walk ...

Nebraska Game and Parks reminds boaters that Weigand Marina at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area will remain closed throughout 2026 while crews complete the marina upgrade pro...

By: Taylor Arens - Journal Staff On June 6, the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area and Weigand marina had an open house at the Crofton Haymarket from 9 am-12 noon with around ...

This past week was a challenging one for the Crofton Bluejays. The Jays took it on the chin in two South Central League games, losing to Tabor, 12-0 last Thursday, June 4 and the...

Construction began on the Crofton Elementary School project at the conclusion of the school year in May in hopes of the current elementary building completed by the beginning 2026...

The Crofton Board of Education met June 8 at Crofton High School at 6:30 p.m. Main topics of discussion included asbestos abatement in the school and school lunch price changes. ...