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After Friend showed the business an overwhelming amount of support on social media, Daylight Donuts, a donut shop in York, came to the town for its first-ever stop with its new traveling donut … more
This year’s Friend Christmas Festival is set to feature a new live attraction alongside its classic traditions. The event, which has been going on for 17 years, typically garners more than 200 … more
A native Nebraskan who grew up to be a astronaut spoke to more than 100 people during a visit to Friend Nov. 19. Hosted by the Friend Historical Society, NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson of … more
By Hanna Christensen scireporter@sewardindependent.com   Friend’s biannual ham loaf sale, put on by the Friend Congregational Church, has become a town staple. A group … more
The first veteran to be recognized for Saline County’s 2023 Veteran of the Month is Marine Sgt. First Class Emil Odvody, Jr., of Wilber. He was recognized by the Saline County Board of … more
After months of silence, Milligan 1 Wind, LLC appeared in Saline County District Court on Nov. 1 asking judge David Bargen for a decision in its lawsuit against Saline County for actions taken by the … more
Matthew Hoffman appeared in Saline County District Court on Nov. 1 for a pre-trial conference to advise on the status of the case. Jonathan Bratten, attorney for Hoffman, requested a procedural … more
Matthew T. Hoffman of Dorchester is scheduled to appear in Saline County District Court on Nov. 1 for a preliminary hearing before Judge David Bargen. Hoffman is charged with theft by unlawful taking … more
Exeter-Milligan-Friend’s boys’ basketball will benefit from some shooting, just not the basketball at the hoop kind. Bobcats head coach Brian Arp and Friend Police Officer Hampton … more
Jenny Hoffman of Boston is on track to break the world record for the fastest women’s transcontinental run. She ran through Friend, Dorchester and Crete in mid-October and said she loved … more
The Exeter village board chose a new paint scheme and design for the water tower during its Oct. 10 meeting. The work will be done next spring and summer. Along with an exterior facelift, the … more
Throw it in the hole! The railroad jargon for “apply the emergency brakes” accurately describes the resolution passed by the Saline County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 3 when they … more
With the month of October designated for National Breast Cancer Month, sports teams tend to wear pink to support the fight against cancer. The Exeter-Milligan/Friend cross country team is doing … more
If you can read this, you are literate. That’s an important skill to succeed in life, and Friend Public Schools put together an event Sept. 27 to encourage literacy. Amy Hottovy, FPS … more
On Aug. 24, a recall petition was filed in Saline County against county commissioner chair Phil Hardenburger by Chuck McKay, a resident of Saline County.  Forty-one days later, a solo … more
The City of Friend was part of a postcard public hearing required by the state explaining its tax request on Sept. 20 at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber. The reason the city had to attend … more
Breckan Schluter didn’t really think about his career numbers. The Exeter-Milligan-Friend running back just took handoffs and ran. “I heard about it after last season,” he … more
A podcast duo has decided to help fundraise for two Exeter-Milligan students and Herostock after wanting to do something special for their one-year anniversary of the podcast. Josh Garcia and RJ … more
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