U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will host a Mobile Office visit in Saline County. They will be at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber on Monday, Dec. 9, …

The Friend Historical Society invited the community to celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon of festive live music at their monthly event Dec. 1 The San Carlo Room hosted the Christmas …

In September, Tybor Smith launched Elite Plumbing and Drain Cleaning in Friend, bringing a fresh and dependable service to the community. As the business grows, Smith remains focused on one key …

Since 2009, No Shave November has been known all over the world as a men’s mental health awareness movement that encourages people to grow out their facial and body hair. No Shave …

At Dorchester United Methodist Church’s silent auction and barbecue event on Nov. 17, the true dish of the night was generosity and goodwill. The church raised money for its after-school …

Traditionally, for the last 18 years, the Friend Community Club gets together to bring to its community a surplus of holiday spirits. Each year on the second Wednesday in December, Santa comes …

Sandy Severance decided a long time ago she wanted to be a teacher. “In junior high, I had the best English/social studies teacher,” she said. “They made me love being in …

Using the internet and social media has become as routine for kids today as riding bikes or playing outside was for past …

With quality childcare as a top priority for families in Friend, the Friend Learning Center will host a spaghetti feed fundraiser to bring the community together in support of its upcoming childcare …

In last week’s election, a Friend sales and use tax was approved in a 312 to 265 vote, and its municipal building bond was approved in a 394 to 187 vote. The half-cent sales tax and the …

According to the Saline County Clerk, 72.52% of registered Saline County voters turned out for the vote, either by early ballot or in person, for the general election on Nov. 5.  Three …

Experiencing loss of a loved one due to suicide is a difficult experience for anyone to undergo, and LOSS Teams are set up across the nation to provide Local Outreach to Suicide Loss Survivors.  …

At Friend Elementary School, more than half of the students made deposits in a new student savings account branch. Next Generation Branch is an in-school savings program, sponsored by …

Elizabeth Burden took time from her day-to-day life living in Lincoln to visit the land owned by her great-grandfather for the first time on Oct. 22. His name was Henry Burden, the first black …

The Friend Volunteer Fire Department and Friend Rescue Square are asking citizens to vote in favor of a sales tax increase of half a cent and in favor of a bond come Nov. 5. The passing of these …

On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Beaver Hardware and Supply will host an open house to display the additions to the store made this last year. Brent Pankoke and his wife, Molly, took over …

The Friend community is rallying behind the goal of easing the childcare crisis through the creation of the Friend Learning Center, which will provide quality childcare for children ages six weeks to …

A group of community-minded Friend residents gathered for an inspiring lunch with Revitalize, or Die founder Jeff Siegler on Oct. 7. Revitalize, or Die is dedicated to educating people on how to …

Ninety percent of a child’s brain develops before age five, so the first five years of life are vital in setting a child up for success. Children’s experiences and their …

In an age of growing questions surrounding election integrity, the University of Nebraska-Omaha hosted a news conference on election security that highlighted the work Nebraska, and the country as a …

During the Bobcat's home game on Oct. 11, two of the Fusion players were overheard conversing about their upcoming championship game.  “They have really good defense” said one …

In Saline County, as farmers work to bring in this year’s harvest, fire prevention is top of mind. With ongoing drought conditions and seasonal winds increasing fire risks, local officials …

Pro-Life advocates participated in the annual Life Chain in Friend along Highway 6 on Oct. 6. The annual event is held in every state in America. In its 37th year, the Life Chain is a silent …