One book at a time, Dolly Parton’s legacy still delivers. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will continue to serve children following her death, ensuring that her dream to put books into …
Patients at Crete Area Medical Center have a direct way to recognize employees who go above and beyond: Comment cards. The cards allow patients to recognize doctors, nurses and other CAMC …
Veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families can once again turn their experiences into stories, poems and other forms of writing through the free Nebraska Warrior Writers program. …
For the Dorchester High School band, marching at the Nebraska State Fair is about more than a single day of music. It is a decades-old tradition that connects students to the wider community. …
Crete freshman Bryan Jaimes is learning that a performance lasting only a few minutes can be built on hours of practice, repeated runs in the basement and a willingness to keep changing what happens …
Landowners in the Tobias, Western and surrounding areas will have an early opportunity to help shape where a proposed 345-kilovolt transmission line could eventually be built. Nebraska Public …
Nebraska Future Farmers of America members who want to start or expand an agriculture-related business have until Tuesday, Sept. 15, to apply for funding through the SAE Grant Program. The …
When Crete Police Officer Noah Zach lined up for the Tunnel to Towers 5K in Lincoln, he carried more than the weight of his police gear. He was running in honor of Crete Police Chief Gary Young, …
By the time Crete football players finish practice on Wednesday evenings, they have worked up an appetite. Fortunately, there is usually plenty of food waiting for them. Each week, parents …
The Dorchester Community Foundation will host its 11th annual golf tournament on Sunday, Sept. 13 at College Heights Country Club in Crete. The tournament will include a meal, pin prizes at …
Who gets a seat at the table — and who can see themselves sitting there someday — was at the center of a joint campaign kickoff for two Crete candidates Aug. 27. Marilyn Schacht, a candidate …
Games, worship songs, memory verses and Bible stories fill Wednesday evenings at Radiant Springs Church, where children ages 4 through fifth grade gather each week for Discovery Clubs. …
As families settle into another school year, the Crete Eagles Auxiliary #3909 is collecting shoes and socks for local students in need. The auxiliary’s annual shoe drive will run through …
Saline County commissioners are preparing a proposed 2026-27 budget that would increase the county’s property tax request by 2.28%, while acknowledging that holding the increase down this year …
For Jennifer Trausch, helping kids find their voice starts with building a connection. Trausch is the new speech-language pathologist for Crete Elementary School and Dorchester Public Schools. …
The Saline County Museum will come alive Sunday, Sept. 13, as blacksmiths, quilters, cooks, car enthusiasts and other volunteers showcase the skills and traditions of the past during the museum’s …
The smell of fresh-baked cookies, cinnamon rolls and other sweet treats now fills the streets of Dorchester, where Lola Sue’s has quickly become a new destination for locals. Having opened …
Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn brought his 93-county campaign tour to Saline and Seward counties Aug. 23, using a Crete town hall to make his case for political independence while …
Heath Sports is celebrating 15 years in business this year. They are continuing to grow and adapt while serving customers throughout Crete and the surrounding communities. Located on Main Street …
Doug Daro has returned to Crete, this time as the pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Daro started his new role in June. He was ordained a priest in 2018 and has since served in Hastings, …
The school year is underway, and the Crete Parent Teacher Organization is looking for more parents to join its efforts to support students, teachers and staff. The PTO helps organize and support …
The Crete City Council moved forward with a grant application that could cover more than half the cost of reconstructing a deteriorated section of 15th Street while city officials also sought to …
Crete Fire and Rescue completed hands-on training focused on airway management and endotracheal intubation on Aug. 17, refreshing skills that can make a difference during a life-threatening …
For Kyra Creamer, becoming the school counselor at Dorchester Public Schools is a homecoming years in the making. Creamer, a Friend resident, attended Dorchester Public Schools from kindergarten …
The Crete Color Run will return Saturday, Aug. 22, offering a two-mile, family-friendly event that is open to all ages and designed to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs. The color run is a …