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🌱 What Petersen’s retirement could mean for Seward County emergency preparedness
Also, don't miss Winter Sleigh Creations Floral Workshop on the Seward Patch calendar

Hey there, Seward! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Petersen’s retirement could mean for Seward County emergency preparedness
Also on today's calendar: Mid-Week Movie.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Sewardfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 28 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, breezy and colder, temps: high: 33, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Colder with low clouds, with a high of 15 and low of -1 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• York County Emergency Manager Gary Petersen retiring after 17 years of service (justmelaniew.com) — Seward County’s longtime shared emergency manager, Gary Petersen, is retiring Jan. 2 after serving Seward County for 31 years and York County for 17. Seward County officials are signaling they may hire their own manager instead of continuing the cost-sharing agreement, leaving York County to decide whether to create a separate position or explore new partnerships.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Seward
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- Winter Sleigh Creations Floral Workshop
626 Seward St, Seward
4:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Mid-Week Movie
Seward Memorial Library , 233 S 5th St , Seward
1:00 pm - Ben Tomasello
Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center , 624 Pinewood Ave , Seward
10:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Holiday Music Series: Frailin’ Hearts
James Arthur Vineyards , 2001 W Raymond Rd , Raymond
2:00 pm - Midday Mysteries
Seward Memorial Library , 233 S 5th St , Seward
12:00 pm - Norris at Milford
Milford High School , 301 S G St , Milford
6:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
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- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Seward. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Seward. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seward here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincoln
- Lincoln Crime Stoppers looking for suspects in winter weather hit-and-runs (1011now.com)
- Lincoln Airport launches new air service to Orlando with Breeze Airways (nebraska.tv)
- One person cited after crash in south Lincoln (1011now.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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