Sisterhood digs deep for EMF volleyball

There are things a sister knows without a word being spoken. A certain look means frustration. A smile means everything is going right. Sometimes, all it takes is a familiar voice to turn a …

Nebraska Czech's of York royalty at Yorkfest on Sept. 12 (left) prince Alex Fahrenbruch, (middle) princess Ayla Vavra, and (right) queen Ella Vynhalek.

A longtime dream comes true

Ella Vynhalek was crowned the Nebraska Czechs of York Queen on Oct. 18 during the 21st annual October Czechfest in York. Vynhalek was the Nebraska Czechs of York princess in 2023-24. When she …

Guilty until proven neutral

I had a mouthful of potato chips, two newspapers on deadline and a woman standing in my office demanding to know why I only write stories about Democrats. It was not exactly the conversation I …

Bartels puts students first in school board re-election bid

For Tyler Bartels, serving on the Friend/EMF school board is about investing in the next generation. “Our students and our kids are our future, and I feel like this is a way to invest in …

Kallhoff looks to bring fresh perspective to EMF BOE

Troy Kallhoff at just 20 years old is running for a spot on the Exeter-Milligan-Friend Board of Education. Kallhoff is currently a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is …

Treasures and tales draws record crowd to Saline County Museum

An antique goat, a collection of century-old postcards and a cracker tin that may have traveled across Nebraska in a covered wagon were among the treasures that brought history to life Sunday, Oct. …

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Jaguars split doubleheader, fall on road

In a town of 1,000 everyone heard the buzzer but brothers felt it

There are moments in a high school gym when the noise isn’t just loud — it’s physical. It presses against your chest. It rattles the rafters. It makes you forget you’re holding a program or a …

EMF waits for winter

The fall sports season at Exeter-Milligan-Friend is done, and winter sports practices started Nov. 17. The Bobcats will be back in action starting the first week of December for basketball and …

Kaydence Haase of EMF takes a swing against Deshler Oct. 27 in the Bobcats' subdistrict opener.

EMF wins five-set thriller to take subdistrict title

The EMF volleyball team opened postseason play Oct. 27 with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-19 win over Deshler. Kaydence Haase recorded 22 kills against the Dragons. Kiley Oldehoeft added 10. Reese Tuttle …

Antonio Loarca of Dorchester keeps his eyes downfield on a kickoff on Oct. 24.

Longhorns end season with closer game

The Dorchester football team ended its season with a 47-21 loss to Meridian on Oct. 24, but Coach Brent Zoubek said it was one of the better games he saw the Longhorns play this season. …

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Dorchester's Graydon Meredith-Walker cuts behind the block of Carter Cerny for extra yards against Meridian Oct. 24.

Birthdays

Betty Jo Skrdla to celebrate 90th birthday

Betty Jo Skrdla of Wilber will celebrate her 90th birthday on Oct. 9. To help Betty Jo celebrate, cards and memories can be sent to 516 W. Ash St., Wilber, NE 68465.

Jeanne Lauenroth to celebrate 90th birthday

Jeanne (Houdek) Lauenroth of Crete will celebrate her 90th birthday early next month. She was born Feb. 2, 1936, near Brainard. She, along with her husband, Gerald, have seven children, 45 …

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Tom and Sue Juricek to celebrate 50th anniversary

Tom and Sue Juricek of Crete will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next month. They were married April 15, 1975, in Crete. Their family members include son and daughter-in-law, Eric …

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