Voters in Legislative District 32 heard two distinct approaches to tackling affordability and state government priorities during a candidate forum April 28, with one candidate emphasizing …

Dedication in and out of the classroom has paid off once again for Exeter-Milligan-Friend students. EMF inducted eight students into its National Honor Society chapter on April 30, with the …

Friend’s new fire/rescue building project has hit a bump in the road — or, more specifically, the concrete. A new building, situated in the northwest corner of town, will house both the …

Old friendships and shared memories will take center stage at this year’s alumni banquet. The 2026 Friend High School Alumni Banquet will be Saturday, May 23, in the San Carlo Room. …

In Friend, a game of golf is teed up to make a lasting impact beyond the course. The Friend Historical Society will host its sixth annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 16, at the Friend …

One day, it was business as usual — the next, vendors were clearing out their shops. Painted Tree Boutique in Lincoln, which housed a variety of local small business shops, suddenly closed on …

Understanding how Nebraska’s one-house Legislature operates — and what it takes to be effective within it — was the focus of a Crete Rotary Club discussion as District 32 voters prepare to …

Ongoing confusion over appointments and board membership spilled into the Saline County Board of Adjustment’s first meeting since February, with members openly questioning whether the board is …

A new kind of shopping experience has opened its doors in Friend. Brick + Maple, a self-run business, brings a variety of local vendors together under one roof. Owned by Friend residents …

From warm-ups to curtain call, a week of theatre magic is set to come to Friend. Lincoln Children’s Theatre, formerly known as Theatre Arts for Kids, will return this summer for a weeklong …

For Charlie Colón, returning to Friend for the Historical Society’s April 11 fundraising gala felt less like a speaking engagement and more like coming home. Colón, owner of Chick-fil-A …

At Greg’s Market, a simple discount serves as a meaningful way to say thank you. The store offers a reduced-price annual 24/7 access membership for community heroes, a group that includes …

Hope Crisis Center is inviting the community to step up and step out in support of survivors during its 22nd annual Put Your Foot Down Against Sexual Assault Run/Walk. Conducted as a virtual …

Saline Center Lodge members conducted their monthly meeting April 6, which included a roadside pickup. Lodge members met April 3 to wash the basement floor. Members also will continue to open …

Saline County commissioners approved updates to the county’s law enforcement records system, a computer purchase for the local Extension office and several road permits during the April 14 meeting, …

A look into the nation’s founding, and its future, took center stage at a recent Saline County GOP gathering. More than 40 people convened at the Eagles Club on April 14 as the Saline County …

For more than a century, the Warren Building has been part of Friend’s story. On April 11, another chapter was written as residents gathered for the Friend Historical Society’s annual gala …

A new kind of farmhand doesn’t take breaks, doesn’t clock out and doesn’t even sit in the cab. AKRS Equipment, a John Deere dealership with locations in Seward and Crete, now sells …

Imagine 437 students learning about STEM in two days. Now imagine these youth interacting with each other, engaging in science as they experiment with hands-on activities and observing science …

Students at Exeter-Milligan-Friend High School will hear the story of a Holocaust survivor whose life began in what was once Czechoslovakia when Dr. Steve Wees speaks Friday, April 17, at the school. …

A new chapter for Friend’s downtown began April 11. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the grand opening of Brick + Maple. The event welcomed community members in an open-house style setting …

On April 1, the GFWC Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc. hosted their first USA-250 History Quiz Bowl for teams from Nebraska high schools. The event was a special quiz bowl to honor the USA …

What started as a love for porch mums and pumpkins has blossomed into a thriving flower farm bringing color to southeast Nebraska. Amber Frew started Grit & Grace Flower Farm, named for …

United Country Real Estate is now open for clients in Friend following extensive renovations to a downtown building at 214 Maple St. The company purchased the building in August 2024 and …

The NFWC District IV Woman's Club Fine Arts Festival was conducted at the Civic Center in Seward on March 28. The theme of the meeting was "The Red, White and Blue" Year - A Salute to …