Crete’s 4 Mile Foundation hits the ground running

Crete’s new nonprofit, the 4 Mile Foundation, made its first donation this month after a successful bus fees raffle. Mishelle Kortus of Crete started the organization in May of 2024 to help …

The north Boswell Street paving project is underway in Crete. The project began on Aug. 19 with a projection of 80 days until completion.

City transfer station, landfill remain open with paving project

Despite the North Boswell Street paving project in Crete, the City of Crete’s transfer station and landfill is open for business. The facility is located on 478 County Road 2300, which is …

Rhory Ivy accepts his Drug Court graduation certificate from Judge David J. A. Bargen on Sept. 16. Ivy was arrested 27 times prior to being accepted into Drug Court, when he surrendered to the program and accepted changing his life.

Two graduates celebrate sobriety, renewed life through drug court

Rhory Ivy, 42, and James Rivers, 33, graduated from Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court in Wilber on Sept. 16. “This is probably one of the biggest accomplishments that I’ve …

Crete’s Alfredo Herrera takes the stage at Nebraska State Fair

Crete’s Alfredo Herrera took the Nebraska State Fair stage for two hours on Sept. 1. The singer-songwriter was born in Baja California, Mexico, and came to the United States as a child. In …

CPS Board of Education approves extension to superintendent’s contract

The Crete Board of Education met Aug. 12 to gear up for back to school and approve the extension of the contract of superintendent Josh McDowell until 2027. As CPS prepared for back to …

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New season, new rhythm

Peyton Steuer of Crete sprints to first against Milford July 6.

Post 147 Juniors add two wins

The Crete Post 147 juniors continued its hot summer play July 6, sweeping a home triangular against Milford and Chick-Fil-A. Crete opened with a 16-0 win over Milford. Triston Lenhoff allowed …

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 …

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Crete's Emanuel Chanchavac Matias heads the the ball away during the Cardinals' 3-1 district final victory over Omaha Roncalli May 4.

Birthdays

Shirley Kasl to celebrate 90th birthday

Shirley Kasl of Dorchester will celebrate her 90th birthday next week. She was born Sept. 25, 1934, in Wilber. Her family members include her son and daughter-in-law, George and Jen Kasl of …

Dean Korte to celebrate 85th birthday

Dean Korte of Wilber will celebrate his 85th birthday early next month. He was born Sept. 7, 1939. To help Dean celebrate, cards may be sent to 611 N. Main St. Wilber, NE 68465

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Genie and Terry Dittmer to celebrate 50th anniversary

Genie and Terry Dittmer of Crete will celebrate their 50th anniversary later this month. They were married Sept. 28, 1974, in Columbus. Their family members include, daughter, Staci and …

Jim and Elaine Korinek to celebrate 55th anniversary

Jim and Elaine (Wattjes) Korinek will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Sunday, Aug. 24, 1969, at the First Lutheran Church in Wilber. Family members include …

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