Summer is just around the corner, and like many summers before, the city of Plymouth was planning on starting the season with its annual summer kickoff. A water fight, a BBQ meal and bingo were …

A community effort in Exeter produced a beautiful result on the side of the Exeter Public Library. A local artist and students in Exeter-Milligan art classes cooperatively created a new mural to …

The water is warming up, and so is the excitement for pool days this summer.  It is time to sign up for swimming lessons at the Friend Pool to ensure every young swimmer is safe. …

Community members are putting love in the driver’s seat with a “Race to Recovery” event to support a beloved local business owner and friend on Saturday, June 21, at Legion Park in …

Friend Public Schools recently held a joyful and memorable kindergarten graduation ceremony to honor the achievements of their youngest learners – the Class of 2037. On May 12, families, …

The new Wilber Intermediate Czech Dancers are dancing onto the scene this summer. Cassie Pracheil, Maureen Halama, Kelsey Homolka and Jamie Brueggemann, all of whom graduated from the Wilber …

The Saline County Historical Museum Memorial Building was filled with warmth and nostalgia on April 26 as Dana Tramba, Certified Life Writing Instructor, led a workshop titled ‘Save Your Life, …

Thirteen talented students from Friend Public Schools traveled to Sutton on April 24 to compete in the District Music Contest, and their hard work paid off. According to music teacher Kaydi …

At the Friend City Council's regular meeting May 6, council members discussed matters relating to nonpayment of utility bills.  The meeting began with consideration of meeting minutes, …

Commitment was the theme of the EMF activities night Thursday in the Friend gymnasium.  The junior high students were recognized in a separate program this year earlier in the evening. …

The Crete Youth Cabin will soon be buzzing with songs, s’mores and Girl Scout spirit.  Saline County Girl Scouts of all ages have made memories at Day Camp for decades, and this …

At Exeter-Milligan schools, paintbrushes and patriotism go hand in hand as art students create heartfelt poppy posters as tributes to American heroes. The tradition goes back decades, and the …

From showing sheep as a child to interning with 4-H in college, the green clover has always been a powerful part of Riana Grotelueschen’s life. Now, she has come full circle as Saline …

After the sudden loss of a $1.3 million grant, the Rural Fire Board stepped up to ensure Friend’s public safety building project will continue.  The public safety building will house …

Dorchester residents gathered April 26 for an evening of food, music and community spirit at the Dorchester Legion for a Fajita Fiesta fundraiser. Hosted by the Dorchester Community Foundation, …

Familiar faces and fond memories are set to fill Friend this May as the Friend High School all-class reunion returns. Hosted by the class of 2005, this year’s reunion is open to all Friend …

Nebraska is in a statewide burn ban. The ban Gov. Pillen issued runs through April 30 and was announced during a news conference at the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency on April 24, …

Nebraska’s newspapers came together April 25-26 for the annual Nebraska Press Association convention and to learn the winners in the Better Newspaper Competition. The competition includes …

Building strong parent-child relationships starts early, and Public Health Solutions is helping families do just that with its purposeful and playful workshops. PHS’s free Parents …

Friend ag teacher and Future Farmers of America co-advisor Amy Kohtz is growing more than crops. She has helped cultivate leadership, confidence and opportunity in her students. And, this …

The City of Friend has welcomed a familiar face to lead its police department. Steve Osmon, who officially began his role as police chief April 15, is no stranger to the area or its values. …

The Saline Center #389 will be opening tomorrow, Sunday, March 23, to provide emergency storm relief, a hot meal and electronic charging station. The center, located at 1102 County Road M (the …

Crews headed back out this morning and continue to work on restoration. Below are the NPPD retail customer outage numbers as of 9:30 a.m. this morning. At the peak of the storm NPPD had over 11,000 …