A night of celebration and recognition took center stage at the annual Giving Tree Gala, where two individuals and one organization were honored for their contributions to the Crete community. The …
Mike Roth and his wife, Tammy, have owned the Kramer Bar & Grill for the last 14 years, but now it is time for them to say goodbye. On Feb. 10, a deal was closed that would officially hand …
The Facebook post was straightforward: "ICE and other federal agents are doing sweeps and raids in Schuyler, Nebraska TODAY," a Columbus-based law firm posted Jan. 27. Within hours, the …
Tabitha residents share memories of their weddings, dresses
Crete Senior Villas, a new affordable housing development for seniors, is set to welcome residents in early March. Developed by Excel Development Group, a Lincoln-based company specializing in …
After being assaulted in Milford in a vigilante sting, a Crete man faces charges in Saline County. In November 2024, 38-year-old Eh Kaw Kaw Taw was baited with the promise of sexual acts on a …
Two Crete High School students have started an after-school program for students who are non-native English speakers to give those students a chance to get help with homework after school hours. …
A normal school day can change in an instant, but, at Crete Public Schools, staff are equipped to step in with confidence when seconds matter most. As American Heart Month shines a spotlight on …
The Saline County Board of Commissioners Feb. 4 meeting had an unusual agenda discussion item: “Local newspaper opinion article.” The Crete News, Friend Sentinel and Wilber …
Nebraska’s roads just got a little more Czech! Drivers can now order a Czech heritage license plate that features a farm couple, draft horse, field, Czech flag and the words, “My …
Joe Vosoba did not just live in Wilber – he shaped it. From co-founding the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber to supporting Wilber businesses to teaching English in Prague, he dedicated his 95 …
After nearly 50 years of serving the community– first as Kemper’s Liquor, then Elmo’s Liquor and finally Fischer’s Beer, Wine & Spirits– one of Crete’s …
Crete’s hidden gem is stepping into the spotlight. For the past 70 years, the Crete Youth Cabin has been a place where scouting groups, organizations and nature lovers come together to …
The Saline County Board of Commissioners agenda for their regular meeting on Feb. 4 included a discussion item: “Local newspaper opinion article.” A copy of the article was not …
Crete High School will see a chain of upgrades and new facilities over the coming years with the Crete Board of Education’s new athletic complex design partnership with Mammoth Athletic …
For decades, Randy Pryor cultivated knowledge as a Saline County Extension educator. Now, he’s growing something entirely new: Harmonies. Although he is one of the Homestead …
Now, he has gone from slinging snacks as a concessions volunteer to the vice president of the Blue River Arts Council’s Board of Directors. Stehlik, the senior marketing brand strategist at …
An official groundbreaking ceremony was held at Doane University on Jan. 17 to celebrate construction on its new Korff Performing Arts Center, aimed at fostering connections between the theatre and …
After 38 years as a teacher – including 22 in Crete – band director Eric Fahrlander decided he is going to retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year. “While I love these …
In small communities across Nebraska, Catholic Schools Week serves as a time to celebrate the contributions of Catholic education to faith formation, academic excellence and community building. …
The Crete High School band recently got an opportunity to play for a few Nebraska basketball games at Pinnacle Bank arena. Eric Fahrlander, Crete High School band instructor, said the …
In order to engage students and families, the Cardinal Community Learning Centers, the afterschool program at Crete Public Schools, will be hosting a “Let's Glow Crazy” event on …
The Kramer Bar and Grill will once again host its annual Squirrel Hunt on Saturday, Jan. 18. This unique event has grown into a community favorite, combining recreational fun with a chance to …
The City of Crete has announced plans for a significant street improvement project within a designated floodplain, aiming to enhance local infrastructure, improve stormwater management and boost …
