On Monday, April 8th, 2024 there will be something special in the skies above Nebraska starting at 12:40 p.m. when the Earth’s moon will eclipse the sun. Though Nebraska doesn’t get to enjoy the total eclipse that it did during 2017 it will still be approximately 75% blocked during the peak of the eclipse which should take place around 1:53 p.m.
Though it’s only been seven years since the total eclipse over Nebraska, the next one won’t take place across North America until August of 2045. As a reminder, staring an eclipse is dangerous to the eyes without protective equipment or specialized glasses.
The Crofton Community Schools’ Warrior speech team sent members to Kearney last week for the Class C 1 State Speech Invite – taking fifth as a team, two state champion event winners and other medalists... Get more by signing up to the Crofton Journal.
The Crofton Community Foundation Fund held a “community visioning session” last Thursday evening in downtown Crofton at the Haymarket – and made a sizeable donation to the Crofton Booster Club during the event... To get more news, be sure to sign up to the Crofton Journal today!
The 9th annual Crofton Men’s Alumni basketball tournament was held last Saturday, March 23 with the class from 2008-09-10-11 taking the championship honors... To read the rest of this story or to get future stories, be sure to sign up to the Journal with the link below: https://www.croftonjournal.com/.../the.../page/subscriptions
Be sure to make it to North City Park by the swimming pool this Saturday at 10:30 AM for Crofton's Easter Candy Run!
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Crofton’s Prom was held Friday, March 15 at Crofton High School. The theme was Secrets of the Sea. The prom candidates for the boys were Robbie Fisher, Joey Sprakel, and Zac Arens. The girl candidates were Claire Steffen, Josie Anthony, and Hannah Schieffer. The Prince and Princess crowned were Claire Steffen and Robbie Fisher.
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A Feb. 6 ceremony at the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) Annual Meeting honored 2023 award recipients for their commitment to supporting and promoting Nebraska Extension.
Among the awardees, Curt Arens, editor of Nebraska Farmer, was honored with the “Outstanding Business” award in Knox County and was acknowledged for fostering a strong relationship with Nebraska Extension through the magazine, providing a key platform for sharing Extension's successes... Get the rest in this week's Journal.
Plainview Arts Council hosted its first-ever “Murder Mystery Dinner” last Saturday evening at Mary’s restaurant... Read all about the mystery in this week's copy of the Plainview News!
The Nebraska American Legion District 2 held the spring convention March 17 in Creighton. Jim Hames was awarded the Hard Charger Award for his dedication to the American Legion Post #128. Pictured in the group is Franny Guenther, Jim Hames, Bob Haberer, Shane Wieseler and Dave Donner. Also, Jim with his wife Pat Hames.
The Crofton Warrior Speech team participated in the District speech
competition on Wednesday, March 13 at Bancroft-Rosalie High School.
The Warriors placed first at districts winning by a narrow margin of six
points. The Crofton Warriors will travel to Kearney today for State! Read all about what happens by signing up to the Journal today: https://www.croftonjournal.com/o/the-crofton-journal/page/subscriptions
Crofton High School held their annual National Honor Society induction ceremony on Tuesday, March 8 for the purpose of inducting new officers and 16 new members... Get more details by signing up to the Crofton Journal with the link below: https://www.croftonjournal.com/o/the-crofton-journal/page/subscriptions
A special evening with a meal, music, fun feature and dynamic speaker has been planned at the River Rock Event Center, 2901 Broadway, on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. for the monthly gathering of “Yankton Area Women’s Connection.” YAWC is part of Stonecroft Ministry, a non-denominational, non-profit world-wide organization that aspires to connect women of all ages, to uplift them and build lasting friendships. For more information or to make a reservation, call Jan at (605) 661-8356 or see Yankton Area Women’s Connection Page on Facebook.
The Crofton Warrior Band performed at the Mid-States Conference Clinic at Wayne State College this past week with those pictured above attending to perform in at least one of the two band selections during the clinic. Each band had four musical pieces they played. For more information, look inside this week’s Journal!
Crofton Community Schools Activities Director Ann Kramer was recently honored at the Nebraska Bandmasters Association’s annual banquet at the Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Lincoln. Kramer was nominated for, and won the organizations “Outstanding Administrator Award,” presented on Friday, March 1.
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St. Rose of Lima School had seven entries qualify for the State History Day Contest following competition at the District Contest held on March 4 at Northeast Community College, Norfolk. This year’s theme was “Turning Points in History.” Students participating at the District Contest included (back row) Ben Arens, Avery Arens, Bethany Arens, Kaden Arens, Margo Miller, Corbin Bernt, (front row) Claire Marsh, Collyns Stout, Cecilia Wortmann, and Morgan Bernt...
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The Crofton FFA chapter took members to the District Career Development Event at Northeast Community College on Monday, February 26. Crofton made it to state in five out of six events which were nursery and landscape, livestock management, environmental and natural resources, agribusiness, and agriscience. The floriculture team also competed at districts, but fell short of qualifying for state...
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Senior Robbie Fisher etched his name into school history after becoming a three-time State Champion at the 2024 NSAA State Wrestling Tournament. Fisher stated, “I have been working for 14 years, since I was in Pre-K, to achieve this championship.”
More than 40 community members attended a School Safety Presentation by law enforcement veteran Tyler Heine at Crofton’s Haymarket Monday evening. Get the full scoop by signing up to the Crofton Journal!
