Saline County commissioners on Jan. 6 approved a wage resolution setting salary levels for elected county officials for the 2027–2030 term after hearing public opposition during the citizens forum. …
What began with a 16-year-old, a garage and a willingness to say, “Yes,” has turned into a full-time Exeter operation. Axline Power Services just completed its first year as an LLC. …
A long-awaited project in Beaver Crossing just got a major boost thanks to a $630,000 Community Development Block Grant to construct a new community building. CDBGs fund community projects that …
When Rhonda Rumery made her first candle in November 2024, she was mostly looking for a pastime to match the one already happening in her kitchen. Her husband, Rick Rumery, had gotten into …
The Saline County Board of Commissioners approved a position change Dec. 9 that converted the county’s juvenile services coordinator from an independent contractor to a county employee to maintain …
The Pour House Bistro in Friend provided folks with a place to connect for well over a decade. Now, it is set to pour its final glass. The Friend Historical Society owns the Warren Opera House, …
Saline County Feeders’ new feedlot near Dorchester represents years of gradual growth for co-owner Derek Pohl, who said the operation was built with long-term sustainability and family legacy in …
After more than two decades of fixing small engines – and catching up with neighbors – a Milligan repair shop closed its doors, leaving behind a legacy of service and community. Dennis and …
For Nancy Hanshaw, Christmas isn’t just a season. It’s a lifelong collection of memories, craftsmanship and joy—175 Santa Clauses strong. About 30 of those Santas are now on display at the …
A man pulling a wagon, accompanied by a goat and a dog, drew attention across Saline County this week as he made his way east toward Washington, D.C. Jacob Holiday traveled through the county …
A month of generosity stacked up – quite literally – into thousands of diapers for local families. Sixpence collected 4,359 diapers and 75 packages of wipes during its diaper drive, …
Kids in winter coats and stocking caps steered carts past toys and bicycle bells, flanked by deputies in tan uniforms and shoppers who paused to smile. On Dec. 10, students from schools across …
One of Friend’s favorite Christmas traditions starts in April Braun’s kitchen, where she bakes 300 gingerbread cookies for kids to decorate at the Christmas Festival each holiday season. …
Long before holiday shoppers step inside Czech Cottage, the story of the Czech Christmas carp has already traveled generations. In Prague and across Bohemia, the tradition once unfolded on …
The Wilber-Clatonia FBLA chapter once again filled the Sokol Hall with nearly 20 vendors for its annual craft fair fundraiser, an event that adviser Ken Furstenau has overseen for all seven of his …
The Blue River Arts Council’s Gallery Wall at the Crete Public Library currently features the work of four Doane undergraduates: Sophomore Mia Eshleman, junior Bridgette Sotomayor, senior …
Crete Eagles Auxiliary Club #3909’s Nov. 24 meeting turned into Santa’s workshop as members counted and distributed all of the donations from its months-long coat and toy drives. Its …
On a Friday night in small-town Nebraska, the gym lights glow, the scoreboard hums and dozens — sometimes hundreds — of listeners gather around phones, laptops and radios miles away from …
Visitors driving through Friend, Exeter, Milligan and other area towns may notice a design painted on driveways. It has a simple explanation. “It’s Bobcat Country,” Brian Arp …
Students in EMF’s Family and Consumer Sciences program recently wrapped up a flavorful and heartfelt holiday cooking unit, led by new FCS teacher Mallory Gregory. From baking pies and …
Santa is making an early stop in Dorchester this year, and the village is ready to welcome him with a day full of pancakes, crafts and Christmas cheer. Morning with Santa will run from 8 – …
With a love for helping people and a knack for numbers, Hollie Zurcher began her next chapter as Saline County’s deputy treasurer. Zurcher started her journey at the treasurer’s …
Downtown Friend will come alive with sleigh rides, soup and Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 17, when the Friend Community Club hosts its annual Christmas Festival. Events begin at 5 p.m. and stretch …
The EMF One-Act team is serving up plenty of laughs this season with their production of “Million Dollar Meatballs,” a fast-paced comedy chosen by new director, Kirsten Fike. With a …
The Saline County Courthouse got a star-spangled makeover. Saline County began working on a project to install 275 American flags around the Saline County Courthouse last year and finished it …