Crete students came together to paint business’s windows as part of an effort to drum up excitement for the Crete Great Pumpkin Festival. The event features live music, carnival games, …
On Aug. 30, Crete’s Officer Audrey Arbuckle was awarded the 2023 National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award for outstanding selfless service by the American Legion in Charlotte, North …
This month, the Blue River Arts Council’s Gallery Wall at the Crete Public Library is featuring artist Ann Martin, whose nature paintings have become known across Nebraska. Julie …
A Crete graduate has joined the Crete Public Schools Board of Education to help serve the district in the best way possible. Vincent Krejci grew up and has lived in Crete for most of his life. …
A public hearing was held on Aug. 22 during the Saline County Board of Commissioners meeting on proposed zoning changes submitted by the planning and zoning board for wind and solar energy. …
Pfc. Charley Havlat, the last United States army soldier killed in combat in Europe during World War II, was honored during the opening ceremony of the Guardians of Freedom Airshow at Lincoln Airpark …
The Saline County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Sept. 5 concerning the possible removal of the Board of Adjustment members for cause. The BOA is composed of five members: Chairperson …
An answer was filed in the civil suit between Milligan 1, LLC vs. The Saline County Board of Adjustment, Saline County and Lyle Weber in his official capacity on Aug. 7. The purpose of the …
The Blue River Arts Council will hold a competition fundraiser to help raise the money it needs to finish the Isis Theatre construction project. The Crete alumni vs. Doane alumni back-to-school …
A recall was filed in Saline County on Aug. 24 against Saline County Commissioner Phil Hardenburger by Chuck McKay, a resident of Saline County. At press time, the clerk of the court would …
Thirty-six horses rescued from two Gage County veterinary clinics are now being cared for at a horse rescue located just east of Crete after being seized on Aug. 17. Veterinarian Jennafer …
After previous TeamMates program director Zoe White retired from the position, former middle school teammates coordinator Michael Smith knew he wanted to fill the position to make an impact. …
The Saline County Board of Adjustments met Aug. 21 in what may potentially have been their last meeting due to potentially being removed for cause by the Board of Commissioners. The public …
Registration for the First Flight program at Crete Public Schools opened Aug. 10. With the increasing popularity of expensive sports programs, CPS created First Flight to provide a low-cost …
When a storm system rolled through the Boy Scout camp near Grand Island in the early morning hours of July 29, Rhiannon Svitak of Martell didn’t realize how much that system would affect her …
Doane University hosted its Doane/Community Back-To-School Picnic Aug. 1, in which community members got access to free resources, food and entertainment. The event was made possible by sponsors …
A new drug testing policy will apply for the 2023-24 school year as approved by the Crete Public Schools Board of Education at its July 17 meeting in an effort to combat behaviors that relate to drug …
The Saline County Board of Commissioners discussed whether to initiate proceedings to remove board of adjustment members for cause during its regular meeting Aug. 8. The five members of the …
The Saline County Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing during its regular commissioners meeting on Aug. 8, regarding an application for two MET (metrological) towers to be built at SW1/4 …
Karen Drevo, 67, of Crete is set to travel 62 miles by bike in Tuscon, Arizona to raise money for the fight against polio this November. She is riding at the El Tour de Tuscon event on Nov. 18, …
The community rallied around local business owner Steve Delaney, owner of Yard Boss, when the morning storm on July 29 was strong enough to rip the roof off the warehouse. Delaney, who generally …
A civil suit was filed in Saline County District Court on July 26 by Milligan 1 Wind, LLC against Saline County, the Saline County Board of Adjustment and Zoning Administrator Lyle Weber in his …
