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DHS students explore various post-secondary school options

Dorchester High School students have had several opportunities throughout the school year to explore post-secondary options. College visits are arranged each year for eigth-11th grade students …

4-H 5 Clovers trap team competes at Beatrice meet

Junior and senior members of the 4-H 5 Clovers trap team traveled to Beatrice on April 5. Despite the cold and windy weather, the 5 Clovers members received several awards.

Three lives lost in house fire

A house fire that broke out Wednesday evening in Crete claimed the lives of three people, including a 5-year-old child, and left one survivor with minor injuries, according to local officials.
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Courthouse to shine blue during April for Child Abuse Awareness Month

The Saline County Board of Commissioners conducted its regular meeting April 1, addressing a variety of topics including potential improvements to the county jail facility, recognizing Child Abuse Awareness Month and honoring a local veteran.

Saline County celebrates Veteran of the Month, Lee Miller

From traveling the world with the United States Air Force to planting roots in Nebraska, Lee Miller of Crete has lived a life of dedication and service.

Celebrating veterans during legion’s 126th birthday event

The American Legion in Crete marked its 126th birthday with a special celebration April 1, bringing together veterans and their friends and family members to commemorate the organization’s longstanding commitment to serving those who served.
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Dorchester drops championship game, takes runner up in D2

It was a hard fought battle, but the Dorchester girls’ basketball team fell short to Falls City Sacred Heart 52-25 on March 8 in the D2 championship game. It was a close first half as …

Longhorns get gutsy win over Wilcox-Hildreth, move on to championship

For the first time in school history, the Dorchester girls’ basketball team will be competing for a state championship after defeating Wilcox-Hildreth 39-31 on March 7 in the state semifinals …

Dorchester survives late push from Silver Lake, advances into semi-finals

The Dorchester girls’ basketball team defeated fifth seeded Silver Lake 38-37 on March 6 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in the first round of the D2 state basketball tournament. The Longhorns now …
The Dorchester bench, from left, Kendall Kasl, Savannah June, Faith Elkins, Hadley Brandt and Micaela Loarca watch their teammates on the court against Dundy County Stratton Feb. 28.

Two-decade wait over for DHS

The Dorchester girls basketball team had some low moments in the D2-4 district final on Feb. 28, but got it done when it mattered and defeated Dundy County-Stratton 46-44 for the D2-4 district …
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Dorchester's Baylor Behrens shoots over the Dundy County Stratton defense Feb. 28.
Dorchester's Baylor Behrens shoots over the Dundy County Stratton defense Feb. 28.
Dorchester's Baylor Behrens shoots over the Dundy County Stratton defense Feb. 28.
Dorchester's Baylor Behrens shoots over the Dundy County Stratton defense Feb. 28.
Dorchester's Baylor Behrens shoots over the Dundy County Stratton defense Feb. 28.
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Doris Ourecky of Wilber will celebrate her 90th birthday this month. Her family members include daughter, Lori (Phil) Severson of Wilber. To help Doris celebrate, an open house is planned …
Shirley Siedhoff of Crete will celebrate her 90th birthday early next month. She was born Feb. 9, 1935, in Crete. Family members include the late Clemens Siedhoff; sons Jim and Pat Siedhoff …
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Tom and Sue Juricek of Crete will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next month. They were married April 15, 1975, in Crete. Their family members include son and daughter-in-law, Eric …
Tom and Donna Richey of Hallam will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next week. They were married March 10, 1975, in Rockport, Missouri. Their family members include sons, TJ, Nick, …
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