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 …
The Idhe Foundation Advisory Board members were named the 2024 Citizens of the Year due to the considerable impact they have made on the community. As of April 24, 2024, the Idhe Foundation has …
Friend doubled the celebration at its Fourth of July parade this year when it presented the Long-Time Resident Award to co-winners. Judith Lee Hulse and husband and wife duo Jim and Rosalie …
After nearly 20 years at Saint Michael’s Parish in Lincoln, Father Kenneth Borowiak has relocated in Friend to become the pastor of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church. While Fr. Borowiak …
Proximity breeds rivalries in sports. Nebraska versus Iowa, the Packers and the Bears, being close by has always created a sense of animosity in athletic competitions. That could not be further …
Friend American, the 12-and-under youth baseball team, played Plymouth in the SFS League on June 30 in McCool Junction. The Friend Bulldogs were the ninth seed in the season wrap-up tournament. …
Dear Crete Community, We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred on Friday, June 28. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this traumatic incident. We would like to …
JUNE 29, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol, Crete Police Department, and Saline County Sheriff’s Department will host a news conference to provide an update on …
The Nebraska State Patrol held a press conference on Saturday, June 29 at their Lincoln headquarters regarding the shooting that injured what is now seven individuals on Friday, June 28 in Crete. An …
At 4:35 p.m. multiple 911 calls came into Southeast Communications Center reporting an active shooter at 1225 Crestline Drive, Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Games and Parks responded to the …
Imagine this: you have just finished a long day of work and you just want the day to be over. You are tired, spent, and just want to go home. But you still have some errands to run. …
“Adventures at Your Library” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program at Friend’s Gilbert Library, and kids are diving into different topics each week as they …
This June, Exeter Public Library is buzzing with activity as it hosts its four-week Summer Reading Program in partnership with the Fillmore County Extension Office. This year’s theme is …
Summer projects are underway at Friend Public Schools. Derek Anderson, district superintendent, said landscaping at the north entrance is being changed. The shade tree at the elementary entrance …
In a historic move, the Exeter-Milligan school board sold the Milligan school building and grounds to the village of Milligan during its regular meeting June 12 in Milligan. The board voted 5-0 …
The Fourth of July is often the busiest day of the year for fire departments and emergency room staff. Friend’s Tom Clouse, who has 35 years of experience behind the scenes at firework …
School was back in session for some firefighters with the Friend Volunteer Fire Department on the weekend of May 17. Hundreds of firefighters and emergency medical services personnel from …
Business is booming in Dorchester. On May 20, the Dorchester Community Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting and open house celebration for R&K Styles and Cradles & Crayons. Jen Kasl, …
Every year, Livewires 4-H Club members adorn the businesses on Maple Street in Friend with flower baskets in an effort to brighten up the downtown. Livewires 4-H Club leader Kate Vossler said …
