Downtown Friend will come alive with sleigh rides, soup and Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 17, when the Friend Community Club hosts its annual Christmas Festival. Events begin at 5 p.m. and stretch …
After years of helping producers through Nebraska Extension, Nathan Mueller is now helping shape the future of Nebraska's wheat, barley and triticale as NU Horizon Genetics’ new executive …
Crete Area Medical Center unveiled a new Advanced Life Support interceptor vehicle and dedicated garage Nov. 13 during an event that highlighted a first-of-its-kind partnership between the hospital, …
Crete High School FBLA members are gearing up for one of the community’s most beloved holiday traditions: Breakfast with Santa, set for Dec. 6 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Crete High School. The …
As needs rise and funds fall, Crete Cares calls on the community for help. Crete Cares aims to demonstrate Christ’s love, hope and compassion in a tangible way to help people who are …
The same passion that connected Janet Jeffries of Crete to Dr. Vladimir Kucera’s work earned her a Czech award created in his honor. The Dr. Vladimir Kucera Award recognizes someone who, …
A big win sparked in Friend this fall: A $145,000 grant headed straight for the town’s new public safety building. The building will house the Friend Volunteer Fire Department and Friend Rescue …
Crete Area Medical Center unveiled a new Advanced Life Support interceptor vehicle and dedicated garage Nov. 13 during an event that highlighted a first-of-its-kind partnership between the hospital, …
State Sen. Tom Brandt told the Saline County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 10 that the Legislature is bracing for a tight 2025 session as tax pressures mount, new revenue remains limited and major …
Four area veterans were wrapped in the warmth of gratitude on Nov. 11 as they received Quilts of Valor during the Veterans Day program that was a collaboration between the Crete VFW Club, American …
Don and Cathy Pracheil have truly gone the distance – 50 U.S. capitols, countless memories and a completed bucket list item. The Pracheils grew up in Crete and have lived in Seward for the …
Meals on Wheels brings warm food and even warmer connections right to some Crete seniors’ doors. Saline County Aging Services processes the Meals on Wheels requests, and Crete Area Medical …
The Crete Community Café returned Nov. 12 to the United Church of Christ with a full room of parents, school staff, students and neighbors trading stories in English and Spanish about the …
Nearly 70 Crete High School students are stepping into the glittering but unforgiving world of early Hollywood this fall as they prepare and compete with their One Act production, “The Silent …
When Taylor Phipps’ name was drawn as this year’s Crete Rotary Grocery Grab winner, he could have filled his cart with food for his own family. Instead, the owner of Alpha Omega …
The remains of Pvt. Erwin H. “Bud” Schopp were returned to Plymouth this summer, more than 82 years after the local soldier died as a prisoner of war during World War II. His …
The Apace Choir will return to the Crete Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 3 for a 1:30 p.m. performance in the Crete Carrier Community Room, an appearance made possible through a facility use …
What fits inside a shoebox? For millions of children overseas, it is joy, faith and a reminder that people care. Operation Christmas Child is a project through Samaritan’s Purse …
The City Council approved two LB840 projects and tabled a third, continuing a steady flow of economic activity connected to the long standing incentive program at their regular meeting on Nov. 4. …
The Crete Police Department’s Operation Under the Tree is about more than presents – it is kindness, community and connection wrapped up into a meaningful holiday tradition. To …
The years after serving can be difficult. JAVELAN helps veterans and first responders find a new leash on life. American Legion Auxiliary District 11 President Mary Beth Coffey designated …
Crete High School HAL students are launching the school’s first community talent show, a new fundraiser aimed at upgrading the decade-old lighting system in the high school auditorium. …
The Crete Public Schools Foundation awarded 18 educators with classroom grants during Fun Friday on Nov. 7, distributing $27,279.53 to support innovative projects across the district. The annual …
The Friend Legion Ford Banka Post 183 will conduct a benefit to help a veteran whose family lost a house in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa on Oct. 28. The benefit will be at the legion post in …
When the luminarias glow at the Doane University/Saline County Relay for Life, the community will once again be united in the fight against cancer. Relay for Life will be Friday, April 10, 2026, …