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The Crofton Senior Legion baseball team will take to the field for the C1 Senior Legion baseball tournament, starting in Neligh this year, on Friday, July 22. Headed to the Game? The Journal could use help with photos! Send to journal@gpcom.net! You can also learn more by picking up your edition of the Crofton Journal or signing up for the e-edition online!

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Crofton’s 12U girls’ softball team took second-place at the area district tournament last weekend, marking their spot in the 2022 State softball tournament in Hastings this weekend at the Nebraska USA Softball Complex. To learn about it, read about it in the Crofton Journal!

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The Crofton Historical Society held a Roarin’ 20’s themed party in mid-June to celebrate the donation of a 1925 Model T Ford car, that has not only historical value, but is specifically is a returning piece of Crofton’s history. For additional information, pick up your copy of the Crofton Journal or sign up for the e-edition.

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L to R Angie Hoebelheinrich, Sandra Bogner McDonald, Cheri Leader, Joyce Stevens decked out for the 20’s themed dedication party

Doug DeShazer pouring free champagne to celebrate the historical Ford Model T’s coming home to stay at the Haymarket

Crofton is a busy community, and you won't to miss anything that's going on! To stay current with the news, consider signing up to the Crofton Journal. For only $20 you can purchase an annual e-edition, or if you're already subscribed, simply pay an extra $5! If you're out of State but still want news about Crofton, you can get a free e-edition. If you're at all interested, then please consider heading over to CroftonJournal.com and get your subscription now.

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The Crofton 10-and-Under softball team will be headed to their state tournament this weekend in Hastings at the Nebraska USA Softball Complex... Want to learn more? Then be sure to read about it in the Crofton Journal paper, or in the digital e-edition.

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Crofton youth participated in local baseball and softball camps throughout summer.... Read more about it in your copy of the Crofton Journal. Not signed up? Then visit CroftonJournal.com to see our rates. You can now also get an e-edition if you prefer to get your news digitally!

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8U Boys Baseball Camp: (Top L-R) Carter Morrison, Trystan Leader, Baker Jansen, Kyan Stender, Evan Connot. (Bottom L-R) Carter Connot, Oliver Nelson, Harison Haberman, Rex Lancaster

8U Softball Camp, (L-R): Emma Morrison, Joey Schurman, Kenzie Wieseler, Cassidy Mauch, and Adelee Babcock

10U-12U Girls: Top Row (L-R): Addy Hames, Brielle McCoy, Ella LaCroix, Grace Morrison, Laren Connot, Maddie Nelson. Bottom Row—Berkley Hames, Layla Foxhover, Jayden Tramp, Ray Nelson, and Hadley Becker

12U Boys: (Top row, L-R): Breckin Jansen, Blake Connot, Preston Foxhoven, Brayton Mueller, Korbin Berndt. (Bottom, L-R): Reese Schmidt, Ashton Nelson, Nash Drotzmann, Gavin Mueller.

Niobrara High School recently held it's 2022 Alumni Banquet! To read about it or to find pictures be sure to pick up your copy of the Crofton Journal, or sign up for the e-edition at Crofton Journal.com.

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Bradyn Tschirren and Chase Pritchett attended from the Class of 2022.

Those attending the NHS Alumni Banquet from the 25-Year Class were, from the left, Brent Tschirren, Arthur Mitchum, Kay Stout Krivolavek and Tina Vesely Bredehoeft.

The Class of 1964 had a number of classmates in attendance including from the left, Georgia Scott Johnson, Jim Hopkins, Wanda Knudsen Kramer, Fauniel Hansen Bourn, Joyce Reynolds Nemec, Glenna Reinoehl Pavlik Soucek and Nancy Nielsen Janak.

Justin Warembourg was the only member of the 20-year class in attendance

There are lot's of baseball games going on right now, along with many other public events, and you won't want to miss out on any of it! To keep up-to-date, be sure to sign up to the Crofton Journal. You can do so for only $20 you can purchase an annual e-edition, or if you're already subscribed, simply pay an extra $5! If you're out of State but still want news about Crofton, you can get a free e-edition. Interested? Then head over to CroftonJournal.com and get your subscription now.

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The Crofton Journal has launched a new feature - SmugMug - allowing pictures to not only be viewed in a gallery online (similar to Facebook), but also for anyone to order, crop and design prints and even albums of their favorite pictures, right from the weblink below! If you want any professional photos from any of Crofton's recent games, be sure to visit SmugMug. https://paperandink.smugmug.com/The-Crofton-Journal

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The Crofton 18-and-Under girls softball team has qualified for the 2022 State Softball tournament to be held in Hastings with their first game on Friday, July 8 against the Chaos 16U Holbein team. For more details, sign up for your copy of the Crofton Journal.

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Coach Tony Guenther, Rebecca Leader, Caitlin Guenther, Brianna Berger, Cameryn Fiscus, Megan Tramp, Brittany Tramp, and Coach Lonnie Tramp; and front row l-r Jenna Wiebelhaus, Annabelle Poppe, Alexis Folkers, Ellie Tramp, Kaylee Mauch

portion of the State tournament bracket that includes the 18U team.

Last Thursday night the Jays took a win over the Mad Frogs, 6-2, at Menno. Interested in learning more and staying up-to-date for future games? Then be sure to sign up for the Crofton Journal, which also has an e-edition if you prefer to receive your news digitally!

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Jays first baseman, Ben Hegge, works to hold a Menno runner on first in the early innings of last Thursday night’s home win against the Mad Frogs.

James Kaiser started on the mound for the Jays last Thursday night, June 23 at home against Menno. Crofton took the win versus the Mad Frogs, 6-2.

"If it can be printed on, we can print it" we always say, and that's not an exaggeration! If you're looking for commercial printing, simply contact Brook Curtiss by emailing (theplainviewnews@gmail.com), calling (402-582-4921) or texting (402-851-0009).

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Crofton’s Legion Seniors finished league regular season play in the ballpark in Scriber, an old-fashioned park known as the Hog Yard. The venue was vintage, but the play by Crofton was strong, snagging the big win, 8-0 on the heels of 11 hits on the night from Crofton batters and 10 strikeouts by the pitching crew holding H-S to just three hits... Want to learn more? Then be sure to sign up for your copy of the Crofton Journal. You can also visit SmugMug to purchase professional photos taken from sporting events like this one: https://paperandink.smugmug.com/The-Crofton-Journal

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Zack Foxhoven heads to second base in the first inning of the Crofton Legion Seniors team league win against Hooper-Scribner in Scribner last Wednesday, June 22. Crofton to ok the game 8-0 on 11 hits.

William Poppe takes a big cut at a pitch in the first inning of the Seniors game against Hooper-Scribner last Wednesday night, which took place in Scribner’s ballpark known as the Hog Yard.

Crofton has been busy with all it's various community events, whether it's baseball games, races, or beach parties, it can be hard to keep track of it all, which is why you'll want to sign up for your edition of the Crofton Journal! For only $20 you can purchase an annual e-edition, or if you're already subscribed, simply pay an extra $5! If you're out of State but still want news about Crofton, you can get a free e-edition. Interested? Then head over to CroftonJournal.com and get your subscription now.

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Niobrara Adventures hosted a free Polka Beach Party on Saturday,June 25.

Angie and the Polka Tunes provided music for the beach party.

The Crofton Senior Center held a “Fun in the Sun” Beach Body Fitness class on Friday, June 25, just in time for Summer. The participants used beach balls and pool noodles in strength and balance exercise moves. A few chair Zumba and cardio drumming songs to beach party hits like “Wipe Out” and “Surfin’ USA” rounded out the session.

Crofton held it's Legion Junior tournament this year, and if you want to be able to access some professional photos from the event, then be sure to head over to SmugMug. SmugMug allows you to purchase custom prints, which not only gives you exceptional content but will also help support your local news! Interested? Then simply follow the link below to buy and access the photos you need: https://paperandink.smugmug.com/The-Crofton-Journal/Crofton-Legion-at-Junior-area-tournament-2022/

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The Crofton City Council held a meeting last month and you don't want to miss any of it! Swing by our the Crofton Journal YouTube channel to watch the meeting and others like it. If you do, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for upcoming videos:https://youtu.be/OioxsRH_ujQ

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Crofton City Council Meeting, June 6th, 2022

The three Verdigre Stingers Softball teams have all now played in their different League tournaments the past week, with the 14U, 12U, and 10U all winning medals. To learn more it all, or to be updated for any upcoming games, be sure to pick up your copy of the Crofton Journal.

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The 14-and-Under Verdigre Stingers Softball Team played in their league tournament Sunday in Randolph and brought home the championship medals. They went undefeated on the day winning four games. They beat Wausa, Osmond, and then Laurel for the championship. This was a great team effort and everyone did their part in earning the gold medals. The team will see action against Randolph on Thursday. Pitching for the day were Chelsey Rohrer, Emmarie Pavlik and Aspen Fulton. Taylen Stark did the catching. From the left, Michelle Newmann, Emmarie Pavlik, Taylen Stark, Aspen Fulton, Starlet Nielsen, Chelsey Rohrer; back row, Dana Konopasek, coach; Nora Kucera, Jordyn Ebel, Chloe Hanzlik, Delani Runnels, Lillian Swoboda, Mya Chohon, Kristi Rohrer. Not pictured, Debbie Ives, assistant coach. Courtesy photo

The 12-and-Under Team played in their league tournament and brought home the third-place medals. They played four games and ended the day 2-2. Pitching for the team was Maura Hoferer and Kinzley Fulton. Kinzley Fulton and Holly Pavlik were the catchers for the day. The team played their best games of the season during this tournament. Front, Lynae Nielsen, Kimzley Fulton, Jaeli Miller, Kaydence Jones, Sydney Kumm; back, Holly Pavlik, Emmarie Pavlik, Jaycee Jones, Maura Hoferer, Kara Kucera, Dana Konopasek, coach. Not pictures, Debbie Ives, assistant coach. Courtesy photo

The 10-and-Under Team also played their league tournament in Laurel on Sunday. The team really showed up to play some ball and brought home the third-place medal out of nine teams. They won two out of four games. Pitching for the team was Lily Janak, Myah Frank and Kfira Alder. Sophia Farrar was the catcher. Front row, Kfira Alder, Ali Larsen, Reagan Novacek, Violet Pavlik; back, Abby Motacek, Lilly Janak, Emilee Babcock, Myah Frank, Videl Wheatley, Sophia Farrar. Courtesy photo

Crofton is a close-nit community full of citizens who stick together for each other, that's why there's now a neighborhood watch going on to put a stop to break-ins. You'll want to keep up to date with the community and participate in standing together. One way you can do this is by signing up to the Crofton Journal! For only $20 you can purchase an annual e-edition, or if you're already subscribed, simply pay an extra $5! If you're out of State but still want news about Crofton, you can get a free e-edition. Interested? Then head over to CroftonJournal.com and get your subscription now.

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