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Paula Buchanan, sister of James Buchanan, embraces Terry Petracek in a hug on April 21 during the open house honoring Petracek’s 50 years of service to the Crete Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Petracek dedicated his years of service to James Buchanan, a close friend whose death moved Petracek to find his calling and join the department.

Petracek honored for 50 years of service to CVFD

The Crete Fire Station was packed for a standing room only tribute to Terry Petracek on April 21 in honor of his 50 years of service to the department. Known for his sense of humor and …

Deadline approaching to purchase Cardinal Weekend tickets

The deadline for purchasing Cardinal Weekend tickets is May 1. Buy these tickets at the Cardinal Welcome Center, at 930 Main St., and on May 31 you can renew old friendships, have a meal and …

PHS to host first event geared toward Mayan descendants

Public Health Solutions is teaming up with the Maya Pixan Ixim Community Center to offer its first event targeting Mayan descendants on Monday, April 29. It is free, there is no registration …
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Project is first of its kind in Nebraska

In hopes of strengthening the community of mothers in Crete, Melanie Martinez is pioneering a Mom Walk Collective chapter in Nebraska. The group hosts free walks for moms that are designed to …

Steinmeyer's book features local history-makers

Gene Steinmeyer of Clatonia just unveiled his sixth book, “Everyone Has a Story.” The book takes readers through the stories of some of the most interesting people in Crete, Wilber, …

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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.

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Cardinals compete at Lincoln, host first dual of season

The Crete girls’ tennis team stayed busy with two competitions in the week including its first home dual of the season. The Cardinals started out the week at the Lincoln High Invite on …

Crete boys stay perfect on year, defeat ranked teams

This was a tough week for the Crete boys’ soccer team. The Cardinals were not only scheduled to play two ranked teams and one sitting on the teams to watch list, but the weather caused …

Crete competes in nine-hole dual

In what was supposed to be a triangular against Seward and Lincoln Northwest, the Crete boys’ golf team faced off against Seward in a nine-hole dual after LNW traveled to the wrong site on …

Cardinals take down Auburn, fall to Lincoln Northwest

The Crete girls’ soccer team continues to play better than it has in the past, picking up its second win, defeating Auburn 2-1 in overtime on March 19 but losing to Lincoln Northwest 2-0 on …

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Melanie Flores of Crete looks for an open teammate to throw the ball into against Lincoln Northwest on March 21.
Melanie Flores of Crete looks for an open teammate to throw the ball into against Lincoln Northwest on March 21.
Melanie Flores of Crete looks for an open teammate to throw the ball into against Lincoln Northwest on March 21.
Melanie Flores of Crete looks for an open teammate to throw the ball into against Lincoln Northwest on March 21.
Melanie Flores of Crete looks for an open teammate to throw the ball into against Lincoln Northwest on March 21.
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Birthdays
Milo Pesek, Jr. of Wilber will celebrate his 85th birthday later this month. He was born April 14, 1939, in Swanton. His family members include his wife, Mari-Ann Pesek; son, Michael and …
Jim Prokop of Wilber will celebrate his 80th birthday on Saturday, March 23. Family and friends are invited to help him celebrate on that day at Sportsman Cabin in the Wilber Legion Park from 2 …
Births
Heston Jon Fritz was born to Jeremy Jon Fritz and Ashley Ziegler, of Wilber on May 30, 2023. He was born at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln and was 10 lbs, 8 oz. Grandparents are Daniel Jon and Cindy …
Anniversaries
Harold and Becky Brown of Friend will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Dec. 29, 1963, in Edgar. Their family members include daughter, Tressa and Bill …
Jerry and Marge Kalkwarf of Wilber will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 9. They were married in Wilber at the Catholic Church. They have four sons. To help them …
Weddings
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 …
Engagements
Heidi Weber and Josh Johnson, both of Seward, are to be married June 10 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. The bride’s parents are Jim and Connie Weber of Seward and parents of the …
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