Only one half of one percent of all FFA members will earn their American Degree, the highest degree available to FFA members. Just 142 Nebraska FFA members received their American Degree …
Midland University recognized three individuals including Lynda (Stokes) Hartman ‘89 of Friend as part of its 2023 Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame class. Hartman was a standout performer for …
Exeter-Milligan/Friend Concessions is now offering gift cards and cashless payment options for events it serves. This options prevent people from having to fumble for cash or find an ATM and …
Nebraska schools and childcare facilities may sample for lead in their drinking water through an expanded effort from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. So far, seven locations …
Little Friends Development Center will open its doors for the last time on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Owner Kim Moore said a lack of staff gave her no choice but to close. Since 2008, Little …
Thanks to the generosity of a Wilber couple, 15 Christmas trees featuring ornaments from the Victorian period in the 1800s all the way up to the 2000s are currently on display at the Saline …
The Exeter-Milligan-Friend FFA chapter is gearing up for its end-of-the-year initiatives featuring charity and competition. This December, EMF FFA will conduct its annual Organ Donation Gift …
The Exeter-Milligan/Friend eSports team ended its fall season at state, placing sixth in Clash Royale on Nov. 18. Team members are Zayde Arp, Christian Conley, Liberty Johnson, Breckan Schluter …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
