The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is now accepting applications for the Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program to support improved water quality. Applicants will need …
The Exeter-Milligan speech team opened its season by traveling to the inaugural High Plains Meet on Jan. 14. All varsity and novice events competed three times during the day. Strong …
The annual Souper Bowl Pantry Drive will be conducted at Qwik 6 on Feb. 10 - 11. The food pantry has been used by Friend residents in need as a valuable resource for both food and household …
A “throw-and-chase” isn’t a complex basketball play: An offensive player throws a pass to a teammate and chases it, setting a ball screen once they arrive at the ball. Simple gets …
Exeter-Milligan Superintendent Paul Sheffield updated the EM school board on the ESSERS (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding during its Jan. 16 meeting. He said the funds …
A Dorchester resident will be opening a new daycare in the town to help fill a need for childcare. Hannah Railsback, originally from Table Rock, Nebraska, will be opening Cradles and Crayons …
In a nontraditional move, the Friend Area Fund has drafted a plan and received a grant to improve the vacant lot on the corner of Highway 6 and Maple Street by creating an outdoor gathering space …
Saline County residents are encouraged to dispute internet speeds at their homes in order to bring more funding to Nebraska to close the broadband service gap. The deadline to submit a challenge …
Norris Public Power District (NNPD) has officially taken over electrical service for the City of Friend and the first order of business is maintenance of the power line right of way. A tree …
Twelve members of the EMF FFA traveled to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha on Dec. 19 to deliver the gift cards they collected during their fifth annual drive. The gift cards …
When thinking about big game hunting in Nebraska, hunters think about deer and elk most of the time. Another species, bighorn sheep is the rarest animal you can hunt in Nebraska. In fact only two …
On Dec. 20, the Exeter-Milligan Timberwolves faced off against the Friend Bulldogs for the final regular season matchup before the highly anticipated sports consolidation between the two schools. …
Five Saline County students were the recipients of the “Shop with a Cop” program, sponsored by the Saline County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 14. With parent approval, two officers pick …
On Dec. 20, during possibly the last basketball games between Exeter-Milligan and Friend Public School before they combine for NSAA activities, Purple Ribbon Meats will be auctioning off prime rib …
After seven years, the Dorchester School District will be looking for a new superintendent. Daryl Schrunk submitted his resignation to the board at a special meeting Dec. 1. He will become the …
With the winter sports kick off, Friend Public School superintendent Derek Anderson gave a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship, not just to his students but everyone involved in the school …
Friend Rescue held its first in person pancake feed since 2019 on Dec. 3 at the Community Building in Friend. The annual fundraising event was scheduled to coincide with the Bob Arehart …
For the fifth year, the EMF FFA Chapter is conducting a gift card drive for families and children awaiting organ donation at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha now through Dec. 16 as a …
Although physically strong, emerging student athletes require parents who can provide consistent emotional and moral support. In a Class D2 school student athlete lives are hectic with homework, …
