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The DeWitt depot was moved to the Conners’ property on 10700 West Sprague Road at the beginning of July by Tieken Housing Moving of Cordova.

Historic depot finds new home in Crete

A 1912 train depot from Dewitt has been preserved once again. Sid and Cheryl Conner of Crete took over the property after the death of its previous owner, their friend Harold Jones.  …

New solar installation in Crete offsets fossil fuels, localizes energy production

The city of Crete is beginning to break ground on a new solar installation on city land, powered by the city’s main energy supplier, according to Crete city administrator Tom Ourada.  …
Hilda Culver from Milford needed a closer look at country singer and songwriter Easton Corbin at the Saline County Fair on July 19 at Tuxedo Park in Crete.

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Pillen directed agencies to make ‘unprecedented’ cuts ahead of special session

Days after signing an updated budget that he described as “fiscally sound,” Gov. Jim Pillen’s office quietly directed state agencies to slash $280 million to help pay for a massive …
Karen Tiedeman with The Reehl Mission Vision brought three girls who are about to have to leave their orphanage due to their age quilts of their own made by the Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s quilting group.

Bethlehem quilters sew comfort

This month, quilters with Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crete gifted 196 tied quilts to people in need across the world.  The group, known as the Bethlehem Quilters, has about 20 members. It …

Oven fire closes Old Main Bar and Grill

Just after midnight on July 11, a 911 call came into Crete Volunteer Fire and Rescue reporting an oven fire at the Old Main Bar and Grill. Twelve people responded to the call.  “There …

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Members of the Crete Post 147 juniors team watch the game from the dugout July 6. Some used buckets to see over the yellow plastic barrier.

Post 147 Juniors add two wins

Crete seniors dominate in week’s only game

The Crete Post 147 Legion seniors scored nine runs in the second inning of their 12-2 win over EMN June 11. Carson Kotil was 3-4 from the leadoff spot, and Brooks Piening went 2-3 with two RBIs. …
Glen Clouse of Crete jumped 36-10 in the Class B triple jump at state track May 15.

Rasgorshek leads CHS at Omaha

Through lightning delays and monsoons, representatives of the Crete track and field team acquitted themselves well at the Class B state championships May 15 and 16. Athletes had to wait through …
Crete's Juan Tercero Martin tries to get the ball away from Omaha Roncalli's Abi Rodriquez during the Cardinals' 3-1 district final victory May 4 in Omaha.

Cardinals cruise through subdistricts, districts, qualify for state

The Crete boys’ soccer team made it through the important games, and now the Cardinals find themselves in the state tournament after defeating Omaha Roncalli Catholic 3-1 in a district final on …

Cardinals mix up lineups at Elkhorn North, defeat LNW, NC

The Crete girls’ tennis team had a successful week at three competitions, including a meet at Elkhorn North, and hosting Lincoln Northwest and Nebraska City for duals. At Elkhorn North on …

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Reagan Bessler of Crete keeps her eye on the ball as she returns a hit against Lincoln Northwest on April 18.
Reagan Bessler of Crete keeps her eye on the ball as she returns a hit against Lincoln Northwest on April 18.
Reagan Bessler of Crete keeps her eye on the ball as she returns a hit against Lincoln Northwest on April 18.
Reagan Bessler of Crete keeps her eye on the ball as she returns a hit against Lincoln Northwest on April 18.
Reagan Bessler of Crete keeps her eye on the ball as she returns a hit against Lincoln Northwest on April 18.
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Mari-Ann Pesek of Swanton will celebrate her 85th birthday next week. She was born June 10, 1939, at Swanton. Her family members include her husband, Milo Pesek, Jr.; sons, Michael Pesek …
William Lorenz of Crete will celebrate his 80th birthday this week. He was born May 31, 1944. To help his celebrate, there is an open house Friday, May 31,   at 1820 Eastgate Drive in …
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Milo “Mike” and Mari-Ann Pesek of Swanton will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this week. They were married June 27, 1959, in Swanton. Their family menbers include …
Former Seward, Exeter and Utica residents Chuck and Lavonne Evans of Geneva will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this week. They were married June 20, 1959, at Marysville/Our Redeemer …
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Amanda Pohlman of Omaha and Grant Biggs of Seward were married Aug. 26 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Omaha. The bride’s parents are Brent and Michele Pohlman of Omaha and the …
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