Tax rules trip up exemption for BRAC operated theatre

The Saline County Board of Equalization denied a property tax exemption request during its meeting July 8 after determining the City of Crete had missed required protest steps for the Isis Theatre. …

Artist goes from curator to creator in gallery showcase

A lifelong artist and founding member of the Blue River Arts Council, Julie Fahrlander is taking center stage with her own exhibit this summer. Fahrlander’s work will be on display at the …

Newly certified cop brings car seat checks to area parents

When Crete police officer Noah Zach signed up for a three-day car seat safety course in Hastings, he didn’t expect to discover he had been installing his own children’s car seats …

Fore a good cause

Golf balls, good friends and giving back were a few of Terry Petracek’s favorite things. This year’s Flipping Birdies to Cancer Golf Tournament will bring them all together again in …

Crete native helps bring critical tools to immigrant communities

Growing up in Crete shaped Ruby Méndez López’s belief in the power of community. Now, through her work with Nebraska Appleseed, she’s helping others – especially …

Accessible play comes to Crete park

Crete City Park now features a new piece of accessible playground equipment, marking a significant step toward inclusive play for children of all abilities. The project was sparked by a …

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Gabby Theis of Dorchester (front) gets a chance at a jump ball to start the overtime period in the girls’ all-star game. Theis and the Navy couldn’t quite get past the Red June 17, falling 66-61 in overtime at the Centennial Classic.

Area athletes, coach part of all-star games

Baylor Behrens finished seventh in the Class D girls’ 300-meter hurdles at the state meet.

Theis takes third, Behrens seventh at state track meet

The Dorchester track and field team sent three girls to the state meet at Burke High School in Omaha on May 24 and 25 and saw two girls earn a medal. Junior Bailey Theis took third in the shot …

DHS girls win, Behrens sets record at McCool

The Dorchester track and field team saw a lot of success at the Paul Underwood Invite at McCool Junction on May 8 as the girls’ team won the meet and senior Baylor Behrens set a new school …

Ella Vyhnalek of Dorchester heaves the shot put at the EMF Invite on April 23.

Longhorn marks improve at meet

The Dorchester track and field team competed at the Friend Invite on April 22 and saw one thrower take down a school record. “The athletes performed very well at the Friend Invite,” …

Longhorns hit good marks, times at invitational

The Dorchester track and field team competed at the Del Wicks Invite at Deshler on April 17 and saw each athlete who competed hit a personal best mark or time in at least one event. On the girls …

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JoAnn Kalkwarf to celebrate 75th birthday

JoAnn (Keller) Kalkwarf of Hickman, formerly of Crete, will celebrate her 75th birthday later this month. She was born May 26, 1950, at Hermann, Missouri. Her family members include her …

Viola Zwick to celebrate 100th birthday

Viola Zwick of Seward will celebrate her 100th birthday later this month. She was born May 18, 1925, near Garland. Her family members include Carolyn (late Jim) Sampson, Tom (Jeri) …

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Gerald and Jeanne (Houdek) Laurenroth to celebrate 70th anniversary

Gerald and Jeanne (Houdek) Laurenroth of Sacred Heart Church in Crete will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary next week. They were married June 11, 1955, at Immaculate Conception Church in …

Emil and Doris Odvody to celebrate 70th anniversary

Emil and Doris (Ebbers) Odvody of Wilber are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married May 12, 1955, at Zion Evangelical Church, a rural church between Dewitt and Swanton. …

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Tom and Donna Richey to celebrate 50th anniversary

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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