Keynotes speaker Lisa Hopkins told breast cancer survivors gathered in Friend on July 11 that early detection, genetic testing and a positive support system helped carry her through a diagnosis that …
For one day each year, golf clubs, tennis balls and a healthy dose of creativity take over the countryside around the Saline Center Hall. The hall is bringing back its Pasture Golf Tournament on …
The Friend City Council will revisit approval of the city’s updated comprehensive plan after the city attorney acknowledged a required public hearing was inadvertently omitted before the council …
With livestock filling the barns and fair activities underway at Tuxedo Park, the Saline County Fair is entering one of its busiest stretches of the week. Along with caring for projects and preparing …
Nebraska voters will elect a new secretary of state this November for the first time in eight years after incumbent Bob Evnen failed to advance beyond the Republican primary, setting up a general …
CAMC therapist encourages breast cancer survivors to seek help for lymphedema symptoms Breast cancer survivors gathered in Friend on July 11 for a day of education, encouragement and fellowship, …
As communities across the country celebrated America’s 250th anniversary over the Independence Day weekend, the Saline County Historical Museum in Dorchester honored military service one stitch at …
As summer schedules fill with ballgames, swimming lessons and vacations, Crete Public Schools is offering families a way to simplify and supplement summer mealtime while supporting the district’s …
Growing up as the daughter of two educators and now raising five children in Nebraska public schools, Michaela Conway said education has always been personal. Now the Crete resident hopes to …
At 93, Janice Rohrig Vinderslev doesn’t believe there’s anything extraordinary about the life she’s lived. “I don’t think it’s right to get an award for just growing old,” she …
Sometimes making a difference starts with putting one foot in front of the other. For local student Titus Petersen, participating in Relay for America was more than a run, it was an opportunity …
Few people know Generations Bank quite like Kay Due, who recently marked 45 years with the institution. Due, the bank’s longest-serving employee, celebrated her work anniversary on May 18. She …
The Milligan Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is better equipped to serve the community after receiving a new rescue unit made possible through grant funding, donations and local support. …
Young children and their families lined the banks of the Friend pond, hoping to hook the biggest catch during the Friend Volunteer Fire Department's annual fishing tournament on the Fourth of July. …
The former Exeter-Milligan High School building has been demolished. A crew began removing the interior of the building on June 15 before moving to the exterior on June 18. Workers still have …
Candidate forums are a familiar part of campaign season, especially during election years. They're just not typically held in towns with little more than 100 residents, but thanks to a …
Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and all other forms of talent, get ready to show out! The Crete Lions Club and the Blue River Arts Council will present the Saline County Talent Search …
When you call 911 in the middle of the night, it is your friends, coworkers and neighbors who volunteer with your local fire and rescue departments who show up. Now, those departments are asking …
Saline County commissioners are preparing to consider a moratorium on data center development as they undertake a comprehensive update of the county's zoning regulations and long-range planning …
rts of Nebraska and ranchers in the western half of the state face some of the driest conditions in memory, a familiar voice from Saline County joined state leaders in asking Nebraskans to pause and …
A federal investigation into an alleged plot to attack government officials attending a White House event has brought unexpected attention to the village of Western, where a former church property …
Proposed updates to Saline County’s solar energy regulations took another step forward June 16 as the county Planning and Zoning board unanimously recommended approval of the changes following a …
A century-old home recently made the trip from DeWitt to Clatonia as part of a housing project led by Southeast Nebraska Development District. Tim Tieken, founder of Tieken House Moving in …
The Friend Peewee Red baseball team did not just finish the season as champions. They finished it unbeaten. Friend Peewee Red capped a 15-0 season June 21 with an 8-0 win over Plymouth in …
The Exeter Public Library officially kicked off its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” with a morning of learning, exploration, and hands-on discovery for local children and …