August 4, 2025
Crofton Community School stakeholders will begin receiving ballots for the upcoming bond election via the mail starting on August 18. With details told in this week’s edition nea...
August 3, 2025
From the Nebraskas G&P Hunters may begin purchasing 2025 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central time Aug. 11. A fall turkey permit is valid statewide, and each hunter ma...
August 2, 2025
Both Crofton Legion Juniors and Seniors were eliminated from Area tournament play over the past two weeks in separate tournaments, but both teams also made a run and finished stro...
July 23, 2025
From the SBA The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF) has issued an alert regarding an emerging scam that targets recipients of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loa...
July 21, 2025
Crofton Community Blood Drive Supports Patients Impacted by Summer Accidents. Crofton community members showed up in a big way this July, turning compassion into action at the mo...

July 14, 2025
In May of 1945, 80 years ago, General Douglas MacArthur established the Original Company Headquarters and Service Group, which eventually became the Honor Guard, in Manila, Philip...

June 29, 2025
The Bluejays got on the winning track in South Central League play this past Sunday, June 22 at home, snagging a 10-6 victory from Freeman. The win over the Black Sox broke a stri...
June 27, 2025
From the Crofton Community Foundation Fund Crofton alumni can take part in turning $10,000 into $20,000 and make a lasting difference for current and future students. A new Crof...
June 22, 2025
The Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) will be offering free kayaking clinics this summer every Wednesday and most Sundays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through September 3rd. ...
June 19, 2025
From the Extension Office Tired of hearing “I’m bored!” before you even finish your first sip of coffee? “Let’s Go Outside - Can You Find?” program from Nebraska Extension - Fit...

June 18, 2025
There’s been a big project taking shape in the little tent in Crofton’s South City Park over the last ten days. The idea for a “freedom rock” for the city of Crofton originated w...
June 17, 2025
From the Alumni Committee On Sunday evening, many members of the class of 1980 came together at Jolene Steffen’s residence to organize job assignments, finalize decorations, and ...
June 15, 2025
From the DMV The Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles are warning about a scam that has targeted numerous Nebraskans today. The scam involves a text m...
June 9, 2025
Several members of the Class of 1980 gathered at Jolene Steffens’ residence to continue planning the highly anticipated 60th Annual Crofton High School Alumni Banquet on July 5, 2...

June 9, 2025
The Crofton Lady Warriors girls’ basketball team was represented by two locals at the 2025 North Central Nebraska (NCN) All-Star girls’ basketball game in O’Neill on Saturday, May...
June 8, 2025
Crofton Schools’ secondary principal, Johnnie Ostermeyer, has been chosen as the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals’ Region III High School Principal of the...
June 6, 2025
From the UNL Extension Office Let your child’s imagination grow this summer through books, hands-on fun, and colorful activities! Reading with children is one of the most powerfu...

June 5, 2025
18U Softball The 18U team played two contest during the week. They traveled on to Creighton on Tuesday, May 20th, winning 9-4. They then hosted a doubleheader against Ponca on T...
June 2, 2025
A confirmed measles case in Sheridan County has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The patient is an appropriately vaccinated child with...

June 1, 2025
Submitted by Nancy Dowling - Special to the Journal Plans which began in 2020 for a new clubhouse at the Crofton Lakeview Golf Course will become a reality this autumn as details...