Celebrate decades of dance and community with an event commemorating the 85th anniversary of the first dance that was ever held at Saline Center Hall. The free dance will be open to the public …
His boats changed the course of World War II, according to Dwight Eisenhower, but the genesis of Andrew Jackson Higgins’s design is rooted in Nebraska. But no one had ever heard of Higgins …
The Nebraska Community Foundation has awarded Dorchester’s after-school program at United Methodist Church with a $6,000 Youth Engagement Matching Grant. The Dorchester Community …
Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, …
In a direct response to the lack of childcare options in Friend, local community members helped create the Friend Learning Center, a 501C3 nonprofit, in September of 2023. On Thursday, Sept. 12, …
Dorchester Public Schools installed new shot clocks and wall pads to support its athletics this summer, thanks largely to generous donations from community organizations. “They're …
For one individual educator to have the capacity to teach a wide range of critical hands-on agricultural mechanic skills is rare. For that person to have the passion and devote their life to …
Giving back in appreciation. That was the reason the Friend Area Ministerial Alliance served dinner for area educators Aug. 20. The annual event was held at the Friend Christian Assembly Church. …
Spectators at Nerud Field can now enjoy ball games in more comfort, thanks to shade structures installed by the Dorchester Community Foundation Fund. The project cost $90,000, and, in true …
Behind the front door of any given home, one does not realize what that family may be going through. Challenges may include having enough money to get through the week, the prospect of having to …
Get ready to raise a glass to Czech heritage as the fourth annual St. Wenceslas Brewfest takes over Milligan Centennial Garden on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Deb Polacek and her …
Sara Pella has become a staple in the Exeter community. Spending a large amount of her time teaching middle school English and coaching basketball, and having numerous different teaching jobs in …
After a successful first run last year, the Saline Center Hall is bringing back its Bohemian Pasture Golf fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 17. Participants will embrace the outdoors with a …
Whether you’re looking for frozen Runzas or a scoreboard, the auction for the consolidation of Exeter Milligan and Friend schools will help residents find just that. The booster club will …
A largely unexpected late afternoon storm hit Friend the late afternoon of July 31, bringing damage and much-needed rain. The day began quite warm and very humid. Around noon, storms began to …
Hometown interns Shelby Steyer with the Friend Area Fund and Jacob Cerny with the Dorchester Community Foundation Fund work at the Saline County Historical Museum every Wednesday. They carry out …
Biscuits and gravy were served after the church service in the park during Exeter Days as a free-will offering fundraiser to send a group of students in the Exeter area to Europe next summer. …
For nearly 50 years, the Pigeon Races have been a staple of the town of Cordova, and for over 20 years, Al Kimminau has provided a quality lunch for the people that come by for the festivities. …
A 1912 train depot from Dewitt has been preserved once again. Sid and Cheryl Conner of Crete took over the property after the death of its previous owner, their friend Harold Jones. …
Days after signing an updated budget that he described as “fiscally sound,” Gov. Jim Pillen’s office quietly directed state agencies to slash $280 million to help pay for a massive …
Being the daughter of Saline County Sheriff Alan Moore, Carissa Moore has followed in the footsteps of her father and pursued a career in law enforcement – the Nebraska State Patrol. Moore …
The Saline County Historical Museum hosted a lady’s tea and educational presentation about Victorian era fashion on July 13. The event sold out and nearly 15 people were turned away due to lack …
