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Water tower gets new look

The Exeter water tower has sported the same paint scheme since the late 1990's but that is about to change. The tower was built in 1928   and "was erected, with a tank within a tank.   …
Exeter-Milligan crowned Homecoming Queen Kmila Benitez and King Mikey Bartu.

Royalty crowned

Friend VFD and Rescue Squad plan for bigger, better headquarters

The Friend Volunteer Fire Department and Friend Rescue Squad are making headway on plans to construct a much-needed new building that will house them both. The building will sit on the lot on the …
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Dorchester's Owen Vyhnalek returns his interception after Dorchester's Chase Tachovsky pressures the Harvard quarterback during the Longhorns' 58-12 victory Sept. 27.

Longhorns win first of season for homecoming

The Dorchester football team picked up its first win of the season after dominating Harvard 58-12 on Sept. 27 on homecoming. The Longhorns got out to a blazing fast start, scoring 16 points in …

If true, thank you

I saw online the other day a headline that said the Nebraska athletic director was asking the Big 10 to stop Friday night football games. Thank you, Troy Dannen. Ever since the NCAA decided …
Emily Bartels of EMF keeps her stride as she competes in the Milford Invite Sept. 12.

Times better for Bobcats

The Exeter-Milligan-Friend cross country team hit the course at Thornridge Golf Course in Milford Sept. 12. The Bobcats didn’t have enough runners for team scores, but the athletes turned …

Volleyball finishes week 5-1

The Dorchester volleyball team had a good week as the Longhorns went 5-1, defeating College View Academy 3-0 (25-18, 25-11, 25-21), Hampton 2-0 (25-20, 25-23), Giltner 2-0 (25-20, 25-21), lost to …
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Shirley Kasl of Dorchester will celebrate her 90th birthday next week. She was born Sept. 25, 1934, in Wilber. Her family members include her son and daughter-in-law, George and Jen Kasl of …
Dean Korte of Wilber will celebrate his 85th birthday early next month. He was born Sept. 7, 1939. To help Dean celebrate, cards may be sent to 611 N. Main St. Wilber, NE 68465
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Genie and Terry Dittmer of Crete will celebrate their 50th anniversary later this month. They were married Sept. 28, 1974, in Columbus. Their family members include, daughter, Staci and …
Milo “Mike” and Mari-Ann Pesek of Swanton will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this week. They were married June 27, 1959, in Swanton. Their family menbers include …
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