The Friend City Council discussed updates on storm clean up and nusiance properties during their Oct. 7 meeting, which had more attendance from members of the public. “I just want to say …
Trenchless Day at Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. in Exeter was more than just a field trip – it was a full dive into the world of underground construction. The company welcomed 12 …
Rayma Volkmer brought the hidden history of women soldiers to life on Oct. 11 at the Saline County Museum with “Lady Warriors: Women Soldiers of the Civil War,” a living-history program …
The Saline County Board of Commissioners centered much of its Sept. 30 meeting on infrastructure and budget decisions designed to keep county roads and bridges in good condition. Several fund …
After logging more than 30,000 miles on business trips to Korea and Japan the last two months, Thad Weber had hoped to be home for a while with his wife and four kids. But the Nebraska …
On a warm, breezy early fall afternoon, dozens of residents of Friend and surrounding area stood along Highway 6 defending the sanctity of human life in an annual event called The Life Chain. …
Families and their pets are invited to celebrate Halloween at the first ever Trails and Tails Trunk or Treat hosted by I AM K9 & Equine Services, LLC, in Clatonia. The event will be …
Starting Oct. 1, over 100,000 Nebraska workers will begin accruing paid sick time through the Nebraska Healthy Families & Workplaces Act (Initiative 436), which was approved by nearly 75% of …
Public Health Solutions (PHS) has confirmed its first mosquito sample of the season testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The sample was collected in Saline County as part of the …
For Studio C dancers, countless hours of practice turned into a weekend of dazzling wins on the national level. The Crete dance studio competed at the USA National Clogging Competition in …
A Kansas pipeline company is about to activate its $1.5 billion pipeline to transport carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in Nebraska and Iowa to a sequestration site in Wyoming and, along with it, …
Shay Smith kicked off her campaign for the Nebraska Legislature in District 32 on Sept. 25 at the 1206 in Crete, where supporters described her as a mentor, community leader and problem solver who …
A sophomore at Doane University and originally from Dorchester, has found a passion for her school newspaper and graphic design that stemmed from her days in her high school journalism program. …
At 5:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, while most in Nebraska still slept, local heroes gathered inside Memorial Stadium to take on a grueling, heartfelt tribute. Kaidan Smith, Landon Chao and Jordan …
Western held its annual Pasture Golf on Sept. 13, turning the entire town into a 17-hole golf course. Thirty-four people participated in the event, using tennis balls provided by the Western …
As temperatures rise again this week, very few of us are thinking about Christmas. Cora Hoffschneider is, however. The Centennial High graduate and owner of A Tree and a Truck Co. is making …
A Boy Scouts recruiting event on Aug. 26 at the Crete Youth Cabin was a success as the event provided fun experiences for all. Tori Hoesche with the Cub Scouts Pack 212, said they decided to …
Blue River Raceway’s annual Brian Carnes Memorial will carry extra meaning this year. On Friday, Sept. 20, the track will host “The Zaner,” honoring 11-year-old racer Zane …
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) crews used a helicopter to deliver power pole structures near Dorchester starting Sept. 11 in an effort to rebuild a damaged transmission line. A helicopter …
The Friend City Council met for its monthly meeting Sept. 2, addressing a long-standing nuisance property downtown, hospital financing as well as a number of routine city matters. Council …
The Friend Historical Society and community members broke ground Sept. 8 on the first phase of rehabilitating the Warren Building Opera House, a project years in the making to preserve one of the …
The spirit of Czech tradition and Svatý Václav, Good King Wenceslas, filled the Milligan Auditorium Sept. 7 during the fifth annual St. Wenceslas Brewfest. Wenceslas, the patron …
Step aside, fair food. The Exeter-Milligan-Friend High School Marching Band gave fairgoers a special treat to feast on: Music. The band performed at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island on …
Charles and Gwenda Cogswell’s lives of generosity continue to ripple through Friend, even after their passing. The Cogswells’ children presented generous donations to the Friend Area …
Pregnancy can feel overwhelming, but a free six-week prenatal navigation service through Public Health Solutions in Crete is helping local moms feel supported along the journey. Those who sign …