Crete grad joins board of education

A Crete graduate has joined the Crete Public Schools Board of Education to help serve the district in the best way possible. Vincent Krejci grew up and has lived in Crete for most of his life. …

Artist showcases paintings of scenery

This month, the Blue River Arts Council’s Gallery Wall at the Crete Public Library is featuring artist Ann Martin, whose nature paintings have become known across Nebraska. Julie …

BOA dismissal tabled

The Saline County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Sept. 5 concerning the possible removal of the Board of Adjustment members for cause. The BOA is composed of five members: Chairperson …

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Crete dominates Warriors on homecoming

Volleyball goes 3-2 on week, sets records

After winning the first two sets against Grand Island Northwest, Crete couldn’t finish the match, losing 22-25, 14-25, 27-25, 25-21, 15-13 in Grand Island on Sept. 5. Although the …

Cardinals run well, improve times at Seward

Keep improving your time. That’s exactly what the Crete cross country team did at the Charlie Thorell Invite in Seward on Aug. 31. Crete’s Garrett Dittmer paced the Crete boys, …

Tennis wins day against AC, performs well in Lincoln

The Crete boys’ tennis team started off the year on the right foot, going 4-2 in singles and 2-1 in doubles against Adams Central on Aug. 24. Crete was also supposed to play Elkhorn …

Summer training, basketball keep McDowell focused

To be the state champ in tennis and part of the state-qualifying boys' basketball team, you have to put in the time. That’s exactly what Aidan McDowell has done this summer. McDowell, a …

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Birthdays

Charles Bolton to celebrate 90th birthday

Charles Bolton of Crete, formerly of Dorchester, will celebrate his 90th birthday this week. He was born Sept. 17, 1933, in Grant. His family members include his wife of 65 years, Kathryn; …

Mary Ann Shetts to celebrate 95th birthday

Mary Ann Shetts will celebrate her 95th birthday next week. She was born Sept. 1, 1928. To help her celebrate, cards may be sent to the Wilber Care Center, Rm 8, 611 Main St, Wilber, NE …

Births

Fritz

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 …

Placek

Isaiah Francis Placek was born Feb. 23, 2023, to Keith and Kristine (Wassinger) Placek of Eagle. Isaiah weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz., and was 20 1/2” long. Grandparents are Richard and the …

Anniversaries

John and Barbara Rhodes to celebrate 50th anniversary

John and Barbara Rhodes of Utica will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary early next month. They were married Oct. 5, 1973, in Utica. To help them celebrate, cards may be sent to them …

Clyde and Helen Naber to celebrate 50th anniversary

Clyde and Helen (Raedeke) Naber of Roca will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Aug. 25, 1973, in Waco. Their family members include son, Aaron, and two …

Weddings

Pohlman, Biggs are wed

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

Weber, Johnson are engaged

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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