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Action steps towards a consolidation of the Exeter-Milligan and Friend Public School districts are being taken one meeting at a time leading up to the moment of truth: Voting. A big decision … more
There is a desert in Friend; a childcare desert. Friend’s only childcare center closed in December 2023 leaving many parents wondering, “now what?”  At first look it may … more
A two-and-a-half story wood framed Queen Anne-style residence built in Beaver Crossing 120 years ago has officially cemented its place on the National Register of Historic Places. The Ella Eager … more
On Feb. 8, Friend Community Healthcare System successfully completed a hail Mary pass to keep its doors open by becoming the first hospital in Nebraska to convert to a rural emergency hospital (REH). … more
Exeter. Milligan. Friend. Three towns, each hosting at least one informational meeting about the prospect of consolidating into one school district effective the 2025-26 school year. This … more
On Jan. 12, Gov. Jim Pillen issued an emergency waiver of the maximum federal hours of service requirements for fuel truck drivers. The order, Executive Order 24-1, aims to prevent fuel shortages … more
This year, the Patriot Pen Contest challenged junior high students nationwide to write essays about how America inspires them. Friend sixth grader Valerie Spohn won the school’s … more
The Friend Community Club will its annual food drive at the Qwik 6 this weekend.  The Friend Food Pantry Drive will be at the store from 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, and 9 a.m. to 3 … more
A clock that lived through one of Wilber’s oldest historical events will soon be on display at the Saline County Courthouse. Joe Vosoba, a former Nebraska state senator and attorney, is … more
Friend-native Jon Schluter is the beard and the baker behind one of Friend’s newest small businesses: Bearded Baked Goods. Schluter said he is excited to see where this … more
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