The Saline County Board of Commissioners Feb. 4 meeting had an unusual agenda discussion item: “Local newspaper opinion article.”  The Crete News, Friend Sentinel and Wilber …

Nebraska’s roads just got a little more Czech! Drivers can now order a Czech heritage license plate that features a farm couple, draft horse, field, Czech flag and the words, “My …

Joe Vosoba did not just live in Wilber – he shaped it. From co-founding the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber to supporting Wilber businesses to teaching English in Prague, he dedicated his 95 …

Six Nebraska musicians were inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame during the 25th annual ceremony, accordion jamboree and dance held at Lodge Tabor Hall, rural Dorchester, on Jan. 25. …

The Saline County Board of Commissioners agenda for their regular meeting on Feb. 4 included a discussion item: “Local newspaper opinion article.” A copy of the article was not …

For decades, Randy Pryor cultivated knowledge as a Saline County Extension educator. Now, he’s growing something entirely new: Harmonies. Although he is one of the Homestead …

An anonymous donor, impressed by the success of the Friend Learning Center’s work for children and the community, has offered the organization a significant challenge match during their …

Friend’s Dave Bruntz grew up surrounded by the rhythms of rural life, but his work today takes him far beyond Nebraska’s borders. As vice chairman of the United States Meat Export …

Dorchester Public Schools found its next superintendent for the 2025-26 school year, and Dr. Nick Mumm is excited to take on the role. Mumm is currently serving his fifth year as the …

The consolidation process continues for Friend and Exeter-Milligan. “The puzzle pieces are coming together,” Friend Superintendent Derek Anderson said. After the Department of …

Since being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in August, Exeter-Millgan/Friend head girls’ basketball coach Sara Pella has received an immense amount of support from not only locals in the …