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BOA dismissal tabled

The Saline County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Sept. 5 concerning the possible removal of the Board of Adjustment members for cause. The BOA is composed of five members: Chairperson …

Family of Dorchester-native veteran accepts honor at Lincoln airshow

Pfc. Charley Havlat, the last United States army soldier killed in combat in Europe during World War II, was honored during the opening ceremony of the Guardians of Freedom Airshow at Lincoln Airpark …
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Bobcats continue with strong rushing attack, hang 80 on Mustangs

The Exeter-Milligan-Friend football continues to dominate with its rushing attack, picking up 487 total rushing yards in an 80-34 win against McCool Junction on Aug. 31. Breckin Schluter …

Bobcats run over Patriots in opener

The Exeter-Milligan-Friend football team ran all over Clarkson/Leigh, the 2022 D1 state champions, on Aug. 25, defeating the Patriots 58-38 and accumulating 409 rushing yards. “We knew it …

Softball drops three, scores late to defeat Centennial

The Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan/Friend softball team started its season 1-3, getting a come-from-behind win over Centennial Aug. 19. In the second game of the triangular at Utica, …

Geneva seniors fall short in state bid

The Cornerstone Bank (Geneva) seniors picked up two wins in their first two games of the Class C Area 5 tournament and only needed to win one to qualify for state. The Sharks played Wilber July …
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Charles Bolton of Crete, formerly of Dorchester, will celebrate his 90th birthday this week. He was born Sept. 17, 1933, in Grant. His family members include his wife of 65 years, Kathryn; …
Mary Ann Shetts will celebrate her 95th birthday next week. She was born Sept. 1, 1928. To help her celebrate, cards may be sent to the Wilber Care Center, Rm 8, 611 Main St, Wilber, NE …
Births
Heston Jon Fritz was born to Jeremy Jon Fritz and Ashley Ziegler, of Wilber on May 30, 2023. He was born at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln and was 10 lbs, 8 oz. Grandparents are Daniel Jon and Cindy …
Isaiah Francis Placek was born Feb. 23, 2023, to Keith and Kristine (Wassinger) Placek of Eagle. Isaiah weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz., and was 20 1/2” long. Grandparents are Richard and the …
Anniversaries
John and Barbara Rhodes of Utica will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary early next month. They were married Oct. 5, 1973, in Utica. To help them celebrate, cards may be sent to them …
Clyde and Helen (Raedeke) Naber of Roca will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Aug. 25, 1973, in Waco. Their family members include son, Aaron, and two …
Weddings
Amanda Pohlman of Omaha and Grant Biggs of Seward were married Aug. 26 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Omaha. The bride’s parents are Brent and Michele Pohlman of Omaha and the …
Engagements
Heidi Weber and Josh Johnson, both of Seward, are to be married June 10 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. The bride’s parents are Jim and Connie Weber of Seward and parents of the …
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