News
By Michael Happ
Homecoming spirit is in the air in St. Paul this week.Following four days of homecoming festivities at St. Paul High School this week—including myriad dressup…
Junk Jaunt is just a few weeks away.Nebraska’s largest garage sale returns to its roughly 300-mile looping route through Central Nebraska this September 25th…
By News Staff
A donation was made in memory of Betty (Rother) Ondracek to the Wolbach cemetery from Diane Jacobsen, Connie Jacobsen, and Janet Jacobsen.
By News Staff
Taken from the files of The Wolbach MessengerTen Years Ago, 2016The Central Valley Cougars got their volleyball season started in Greeley last Thursday night…
Sports
By Michael Happ
Malcolm brought its size and strength to St. Paul for the Wildcats’ home opener on Friday, and the Clippers sailed away with the 53-14 victory.Despite Malcolm…
By Michael Happ
Following the first full week of prep action on the volleyball court, Centura has yet to drop a set.Last week, the Centurions played a trio of LouPlatte…
By Michael Happ
In their first full week of the season, the St. Paul Wildcats saw plenty of competition and found multiple reasons to celebrate.Last week, the Wildcats picked…
By News Staff
JAYS NOTCH FIRST WIN IN FIVE YEARS The Elba Bluejays scored early and often on Friday night to storm past the Harvard Cardinals and secure their first varsity…
Opinion
A fierce fight over a feline has erupted at the Nebraska State Capitol.Of course we’re talking about Cameron the Capitol Cat.Cameron was an ever-present…
There is really just one thing to say.Marlene, I am sorry. While I normally strive to keep the ins and outs of my private life out of this space— sometimes…
I got a second wind on Wednesday night, and after covering an event, mowing my yard, and making dinner, I decided that I was not yet ready for bed.Earlier that…
I’m no farmer. And I haven’t slept at a Holiday Inn lately.But I do know a few folks who work the soil and tend to livestock.And despite abundant rains lately,…
Obituaries
Janelle R. Lang, 69, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Friday, August 21, 2026, at her home.Mass of Christian Burial was held…
Peggy Mae Cottier, 77, of Lincoln, formerly of Grand Island and Sidney, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.A funeral…
Fr. Richard L. Piontkowski, Jr., J.C.D., 70, of Ashton, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his home in Ashton.Mass of Christian Burial was held on…
Eric James Patten, 35, of Bali, Indonesia, formerly of Boelus, passed away on July 25, 2026, at the Kemenkes RS General Hospital in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia…