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The Saline County Historical Museum Memorial Building was filled with warmth and nostalgia on April 26 as Dana Tramba, Certified Life Writing Instructor, led a workshop titled ‘Save Your Life, …

Practice pays off for Friend students at district music

Thirteen talented students from Friend Public Schools traveled to Sutton on April 24 to compete in the District Music Contest, and their hard work paid off. According to music teacher Kaydi …

Delinquent utility accounts discussed by Friend council

At the Friend City Council's regular meeting May 6, council members discussed matters relating to nonpayment of utility bills.  The meeting began with consideration of meeting minutes, …
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EMF celebrates activities night

Commitment was the theme of the EMF activities night Thursday in the Friend gymnasium.  The junior high students were recognized in a separate program this year earlier in the evening. …

'We’re spending the night in tents! Eeeeeee!'

The Crete Youth Cabin will soon be buzzing with songs, s’mores and Girl Scout spirit.  Saline County Girl Scouts of all ages have made memories at Day Camp for decades, and this …

4-H alum now leading the herd

From showing sheep as a child to interning with 4-H in college, the green clover has always been a powerful part of Riana Grotelueschen’s life. Now, she has come full circle as Saline …
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DHS girls win, Behrens sets record at McCool

The Dorchester track and field team saw a lot of success at the Paul Underwood Invite at McCool Junction on May 8 as the girls’ team won the meet and senior Baylor Behrens set a new school …
Ashley Braun of EMF gives it her all during the shot put at the EMF Invite on April 23.

EMF fourth, fifth at home

Exeter-Milligan-Friend hosted its own track meet April 22 and turned in good marks all day. The Bobcats finished fourth in the girls’ team standings and fifth in the boys. The team was on …
Ella Vyhnalek of Dorchester heaves the shot put at the EMF Invite on April 23.

Longhorn marks improve at meet

The Dorchester track and field team competed at the Friend Invite on April 22 and saw one thrower take down a school record. “The athletes performed very well at the Friend Invite,” …
Mikey Bartu of EMF watches his ball roll toward the hole at Milford April 16.

Bobcats best field at Milford Invite

The Exeter-Milligan-Friend varsity golfers headed to Milford April 16, looking to defend their crown from last year's invite. The Bobcats were able to post a 340 to pull out a 11-stroke victory over …
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Aiden Vavra of EMF taps in on No. 9 during the Milford Invitational at Thornridge Golf Course in Milford.
Aiden Vavra of EMF taps in on No. 9 during the Milford Invitational at Thornridge Golf Course in Milford.
Aiden Vavra of EMF taps in on No. 9 during the Milford Invitational at Thornridge Golf Course in Milford.
Aiden Vavra of EMF taps in on No. 9 during the Milford Invitational at Thornridge Golf Course in Milford.
Aiden Vavra of EMF taps in on No. 9 during the Milford Invitational at Thornridge Golf Course in Milford.
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JoAnn (Keller) Kalkwarf of Hickman, formerly of Crete, will celebrate her 75th birthday later this month. She was born May 26, 1950, at Hermann, Missouri. Her family members include her …
Viola Zwick of Seward will celebrate her 100th birthday later this month. She was born May 18, 1925, near Garland. Her family members include Carolyn (late Jim) Sampson, Tom (Jeri) …
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Emil and Doris (Ebbers) Odvody of Wilber are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married May 12, 1955, at Zion Evangelical Church, a rural church between Dewitt and Swanton. …
Dale and Marcia Burda of Western will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married April 26, 1975, in Daykin. To help them celebrate, cards may be sent to 1177 …
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Tom and Donna Richey of Hallam will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next week. They were married March 10, 1975, in Rockport, Missouri. Their family members include sons, TJ, Nick, …
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