Care at the Crete Area Medical Center extends beyond medicine. The Crete Area Medical Center Auxiliary hopes to grow its membership so it can continue enhancing patient care and supporting CAMC …

Families who rely on Crete’s Blue River Early Learning Academy were faced with the tough realities facing today’s early childhood centers. The center cut its private-pay enrollment slots and …

St. James Catholic School of Crete will set aside time this winter to celebrate faith, tradition and community during National Catholic Schools Week. St. James Catholic School will observe …

Soup, competition and small-town support will all be on the menu at the Pleasant Dale Volunteer Fire Department’s Second Annual Soup Supper. The free-will donation event will be Friday, Jan. …

For families planning a funeral for a veteran, military honors can feel like one more unfamiliar step during a difficult time. In Saline County communities, funeral directors and volunteer …

Giving blood in Friend, Exeter or Milligan may take less than an hour, but its impact can last a lifetime. Emily Holley, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross Nebraska-Iowa …

Voters in Nebraska’s Legislative District 32 will choose a new state senator in 2026, with two candidates now filed for the open seat. Jefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock and Crete …

Angie Eberspacher officially filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State to run for the Nebraska State Board of Education, representing District 5.  Eberspacher, a lifelong resident of …

The Crete Chamber of Commerce will host its first Home and Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, Feb. 28, bringing local and regional businesses together for a one-day showcase focused on home improvement, …

Saline County commissioners on Jan. 6 approved a wage resolution setting salary levels for elected county officials for the 2027–2030 term after hearing public opposition during the citizens forum. …

For Sheila Balbuena, helping the community is personal. Balbuena took on the role of part-time administrative assistant at the Crete Community Assistance Office last November. She works Mondays, …

Crete Cares has displayed true Christmas spirit once again. The nonprofit provided people facing financial hardships with ingredients for quality Christmas meals as a way to help the community …

An event rooted in conservation and camaraderie is back for its 31st year. Saline County Pheasants Forever will host its annual banquet Saturday, Jan. 31. The event will bring supporters of …

Seeing and hearing clearly in the classroom starts with a simple check.  The Crete Lions Club recently provided hearing and eyesight screenings for students at Exeter-Milligan-Friend Public …

Fifty miles, one purpose: Supporting veterans. Linda Zitek, who works with homeless veterans as a healthcare navigator for Blue Valley Community Action, took part in the 50 Mile March, an …

Former 4-H’er Taylor Tyser of Wilber is now on the other side of the Nebraska Extension office. Tyser started as an administrative aide with Saline County Extension on Dec. 17. In her …

Asbestos was found in multiple areas of the former Saline County jail building at 225 S. High St. following a December asbestos survey and laboratory testing conducted ahead of potential renovation. …

After more than three decades of public service and daily interaction with residents, Ken Uher is seeking election to the Wilber City Council, citing a desire to bring new energy and perspectives to …

Saline County commissioners on Jan. 6 approved a wage resolution setting salary levels for elected county officials for the 2027–2030 term after hearing public opposition during the citizens forum. …

Once remembered as Crete’s New Year’s Baby, Meleni Linares Chavez is now writing her own story at Crete High School. Meleni, a sophomore, will turn 16 years old Wednesday, Jan. 7. She said …

Editor’s note: Because of print deadlines, this story was written prior to the meeting. Readers seeking final actions should consult the meeting minutes.   The Crete City Council …

The Crete Booster Club will host its annual Slamma Jamma tournament on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18. The Slamma Jamma tournament is for teams held at the Crete Intermediate, Crete …

Less than a year after officially opening her cleaning business, Ana Dimas says she is seeing steady growth and new connections after joining the Crete Chamber of Commerce. Dimas registered …

Rural Nebraska producers and grocery stores are gearing up to grow. The Center for Rural Affairs will host an online cohort program designed to help participants strengthen their operations and …

The Saline County Board of Commissioners approved a position change Dec. 9 that converted the county’s juvenile services coordinator from an independent contractor to a county employee to maintain …