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A love built in military uniforms

A shared military career brought Kristine and Joseph Kubicek together decades ago. Now the husband and wife share another milestone as Saline County's Veterans of the Month. Kristine was …

Election results brings changes across Saline County

Saline County voters cast 4,626 ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, deciding local leadership positions while contributing to the outcomes of congressional, legislative and statewide races. …

160 years later, the mission remains

Long before organizations such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars existed, Civil War veterans came together to form a nationwide brotherhood dedicated to support one another and …
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A Minion reasons to smile

There were ghosts, Fear-leaders, superheroes and even a little confusion over costumes when Exeter-Milligan-Friend kindergarteners took the stage for their Halloween concert on Oct. 30. One …

Breathe easy, screen early

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Friend Community Healthcare System is encouraging residents with a history of smoking to consider a simple screening that could save their lives. …

EMF physics students ‘coasting’ through senior year

The EMF senior physics students had a lot on their plate last week. Playoff football, district volleyball, scholarships, applying to colleges, and of course, making roller coasters. As a …
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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.
Dorchester's Graydon Meredith-Walker cuts behind the block of Carter Cerny for extra yards against Meridian Oct. 24.
Dorchester's Graydon Meredith-Walker cuts behind the block of Carter Cerny for extra yards against Meridian Oct. 24.
Dorchester's Graydon Meredith-Walker cuts behind the block of Carter Cerny for extra yards against Meridian Oct. 24.
Dorchester's Graydon Meredith-Walker cuts behind the block of Carter Cerny for extra yards against Meridian Oct. 24.
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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 …
Mary “Beth” Navratil of Crete will celebrate her 90th birthday later this month. She was born Dec 18, 1935, in Friend. To help Beth celebrate, cards may be sent to her at 1740 …
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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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