Earlier this month, students from the EMF FFA chapter joined a group of nearly 30 participants on an educational tour of Northern Italy and Southern France, immersing themselves in sustainable …

Allan Smith of Friend has been collecting old motorcycles and parts that range anywhere from the year 1916. Smith owns multiple older motorcycles including a 1974 Sportster and a World War II …

Property valuations are spiking in parts of Saline County, but the reasons go beyond rising home prices particularly in Crete, Wilber, DeWitt and Tobias. Saline County Assessor Brandi Kelly …

Friend native Shelby Steyer has returned home for a second summer as a hometown intern, working with local leaders to make a positive impact. The Nebraska Community Foundation’s Hometown …

Got talent? The Saline County Fair wants to see it. The Crete Lions Club has hosted talent competitions for more than 70 years, and its tradition will continue Wednesday, July 16, at the Saline …

Friends and family of Sara Pella are rallying to support the young mother, teacher and coach as she continues an aggressive and expensive fight against colon cancer. Pella was diagnosed last summer …

Summertime can leave some kids without the meals they count on during school. That’s why Crete Public Schools steps in to serve– now during both June and July. The Summer Food …

Before Emil Veprovsky became a soldier, he was a farm boy behind a team of horses, cultivating corn, wheat and barley near Crete. At 94 and a half, he still hopes to fire up the swather and cut …

Summer is just around the corner, and like many summers before, the city of Plymouth was planning on starting the season with its annual summer kickoff. A water fight, a BBQ meal and bingo were …

A community effort in Exeter produced a beautiful result on the side of the Exeter Public Library. A local artist and students in Exeter-Milligan art classes cooperatively created a new mural to …

The water is warming up, and so is the excitement for pool days this summer.  It is time to sign up for swimming lessons at the Friend Pool to ensure every young swimmer is safe. …

Community members are putting love in the driver’s seat with a “Race to Recovery” event to support a beloved local business owner and friend on Saturday, June 21, at Legion Park in …

Friend Public Schools recently held a joyful and memorable kindergarten graduation ceremony to honor the achievements of their youngest learners – the Class of 2037. On May 12, families, …

The new Wilber Intermediate Czech Dancers are dancing onto the scene this summer. Cassie Pracheil, Maureen Halama, Kelsey Homolka and Jamie Brueggemann, all of whom graduated from the Wilber …

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, …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …

At Exeter-Milligan schools, paintbrushes and patriotism go hand in hand as art students create heartfelt poppy posters as tributes to American heroes. The tradition goes back decades, and the …

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 …

After the sudden loss of a $1.3 million grant, the Rural Fire Board stepped up to ensure Friend’s public safety building project will continue.  The public safety building will house …

Dorchester residents gathered April 26 for an evening of food, music and community spirit at the Dorchester Legion for a Fajita Fiesta fundraiser. Hosted by the Dorchester Community Foundation, …

Familiar faces and fond memories are set to fill Friend this May as the Friend High School all-class reunion returns. Hosted by the class of 2005, this year’s reunion is open to all Friend …