High winds and heavy rain blew through Saline County on April 6, and the storm caused considerable damage to Andrew Cemetery in Friend. Several trees were uprooted and others had large branches …

Friend votes yes to consolidation By Amy Hausman amy@friendsentinel.com   The Friend Board of Education voted 6-0 in favor of consolidation with Exeter-Milligan during the …

Dorchester teacher Karma Ridpath was honored as the 2024 Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year at the annual Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Conference in Kearney this month. …

Last month, Richard Nation was recognized for years of innovative service to the community as he became one of just 10 people across the United States who are part of the National Community Action …

They’re not Teslas, although they are electric. They’re built by students for students to race, and this year, Friend High School will bring a new car to the track. Juniors and …

The Nebraska Supreme Court on March 22 affirmed the Saline County District Court ruling in the case of Chuck McKay v. Saline County Clerk Anita Bartels and county commissioners Stephanie Krivohlavek, …

Matthew Hoffman of Dorchester appeared in Saline County Court on March 14 on a preliminary hearing, which was procedural due to an amended felony theft charge. Hoffman is charged with theft by …

The Friend Board of Education conducted its regular monthly meeting on March 18 with school district consolidation listed as a discussion item on its agenda.  Public comment was allowed …

At their respective April board of education meetings, both the Friend and Exeter-Milligan BOE members will cast their votes to decide if the proposed full academic and sports consolidation of the …