The Milford Free Press

Now instead of snow drifts making roads impassable, the mud is to blame. Read about that, the melodrama in town and Eagles activities in the March 3, 2010, archived pages.

Tanner Oborney wrestles at the Nebraska High School Wrestling Tournament at the Omaha Quest Center, eventually taking home a bronze medal. Click on the Feb. 24, 2010, archived pages to read about the four Milford Eagle wrestlers competing, get some information about the proposed roundabout at Highway 6/103 intersection, see the award-winning Milford High School dance team, and catch up with high school basketball.

The new Good Shepherd Lutheran Church borrowed the windows from the old building. Click on the Feb. 17 Milford Free Press archived pages to read about it, an accident that left a Milford woman in critical condition, Valentines Day white-outs on the highways causing pile-ups and injuries, three Eagle wrestlers earn trips to state, a letter from the mayor, and…

• obituaries — Elva Reil, Margaret Mary Bitikofer

• sports — wrestling, girls basketball, boys basketball

Jacob Weber shoots with confidence during the Milford Eagles’ battle for the Southern Nebraska Conference championship. Click on the Feb. 10, 2010, Milford Free Press archived pages to read about the games, the Foster Care Closet, FFA State Farmer degrees winners and…

• obituaries (Elva Reil, Terry Salzman, Reagin Rixstine, Richard Christian)

• sports (boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling, game and parks)

Jason and JoAnn Roth stand at the counter of their new JR Welding location west of Milford. Click on “Archived Newspapers” above and find the Feb. 3, 2010, pages to read about their expansion, about the retirement of the Milford High School ag instructor, the high school’s “Pink Out”, and…

• Obituary (John Treu)
• Sports (Lady Eagles Basketball, boys basketball)

Vern Curtis (above on right) teamed up his mules with Lee Jansen’s of McCook to make two entries in the Denver Western National Stockshow last weekend. Click on “Archived Newspapers” above and find the January 27, 2010, pages to read about how he did, how Milford Elementary dealt with a bomb scare, the “Souper Saturday” event, the fire chief’s honor, local members of the Upper Big Blue board, and…

• Obituary (Bruce Hostetler)
• Calendar items (Pink Out, blood drive, Holocaust survivor)
• Sports (Lady Eagles Basketball, wrestling, boys basketball)

Aaron Policky keeps up with a Harlem Ambassador last week during a fundraiser for the Milford pool. See more pictures and read about the upcoming Souper Saturday (a snow date was set, just in case) and several school activities for a cause. Just click on  “Archived Newspapers” above, and find the date.

With only an additional 4 inches of snow last week but very strong winds, drifting was once again a problem both on the country roads and the highways. Click on “Archived Newspapers” above and find the January 13, 2010, pages to read about weather woes, a Milford school bus accident, the upcoming Harlem Ambassadors game, memories of a one-room school, Sheriff Yocum runs for re-election, and…

• Calendar items (Souper Saturday)
• Sports (Lady Eagles Basketball, wrestling, boys basketball)

The Harlem Ambassadors, shown here with a little audience member during the January, 2009, game, are returning to Milford. Click on “Archived Newspapers” above and find the January 6, 2010, pages to read about the fundraiser for a pool project, another fundraiser for fireworks, new Milford Free Press subscriptions, and…

• Sports — basketball, wrestling

• Calendar — Financial Peace Class, FFA oyster fry and battle ball

A snow removal crew from Mullen clears Highway 6 near Pleasant Dale after the snowiest Christmas on record. Click on “Archived Newspapers” above and find the December 30, 2009, pages to read about the storm that left Milford, Ruby and Pleasant Dale shivering, and…

• Obituary (Troupe)
• Wedding (Swarts/Philippi)
• Sports (Wrestling, Lady Eagles Basketball)