When the Crete High School Class of 1956 graduated 70 years ago, their class motto read, “Today we follow; tomorrow we lead.” On July 24, seven classmates gathered at the Crete VFW to …
The Saline County Board of Commissioners approved updated solar farm regulations, heard annual funding requests from Aging Partners and Hope Crisis Center and discussed replacing the veterans …
Buy a duck, test your luck! Rubber ducks will race down a waterslide for a chance to win cash prizes during Southeast Nebraska Court Appointed Special Advocates’ upcoming Duck Dash …
Thistle conditions were ideal for growth across southeast Nebraska this year, according to local weed officials. “This year, particularly, was a very good year for thistles because of the dry …
The Saline County Planning and Zoning Board voted July 21 to recommend a 12-month moratorium on new data center development while county officials update zoning regulations and the county’s …
Democratic candidate Jocelyn Brasher told voters at the Southeast Nebraska Candidate Forum that Nebraska’s attorney general should focus on consumer protection, public safety, government …
At just 4 years old, Swanton’s Charlytte Brahm is already representing the local Czech community on an international stage. Charlytte, a pre-kindergartener at St. James Catholic School in …
Tiny black specks on a corn leaf may not look like much, but they can signal a disease capable of robbing farmers of valuable bushels by harvest. Tar spot is a fungus that grows on corn leaves. …
For 25 years, Public Health Solutions has quietly worked behind the scenes to protect the health of Saline County residents. Whether providing childhood immunizations, responding to natural …
A proposed ordinance regulating bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters and minibikes moved one step closer to adoption July 21 after the Crete City Council approved its second reading following public …
Growing up in Crete, Bryan Jaimes didn't have many opportunities to compete in dance. When the chance finally came, he had less than 24 hours to prepare. His mother, Perla Jaimes, had spent days …
A Crete family has developed a unique indoor training facility intended to help baseball and softball athletes improve their skills year-round, while also offering space for parties and fun …
Democratic candidate Jocelyn Brasher told voters at the Southeast Nebraska Candidate Forum that Nebraska’s attorney general should focus on consumer protection, public safety, government …
Good food. Good company. Good causes. That's the recipe at Veterans and Friends. For more than 60 years, the building that houses Crete's Blue Valley VFW Post 4959 has also served meals to …
Tiny black specks on a corn leaf may not look like much, but they can signal a disease capable of robbing farmers of valuable bushels by harvest. Tar spot is a fungus that grows on corn leaves. …
Buy a duck, test your luck! Rubber ducks will race down a waterslide for a chance to win cash prizes during Southeast Nebraska Court Appointed Special Advocates’ upcoming Duck Dash …
For Chloe and Brody Rains, choosing the right calves to take to the Saline County Fair was a weeks-long process. The incoming Wilber-Clatonia High School freshmen spent weeks preparing their …
Nancy and Addison Vossler are a grandmother/granddaughter duo that live in the Friend area who have bonded through their shared love of sewing and fashion. Nancy first introduced Addison to …
For nearly four decades, Wilber has carried a title that reflects the community’s deep connection to its Czech heritage: Czech Capital of the U.S.A. The national title was built upon an …
For decades, the New World screwworm was considered a problem of the past. Now, after new detections in Texas and New Mexico, Nebraska cattle producers are once again paying attention to the …
The City of Crete is taking a proactive approach to combating cryptocurrency scams after the City Council approved an ordinance requiring warning signs on cryptocurrency kiosks throughout the …
Keynotes speaker Lisa Hopkins told breast cancer survivors gathered in Friend on July 11 that early detection, genetic testing and a positive support system helped carry her through a diagnosis that …
The 2026 Firebird tackle football team is accepting registrations through Thursday, Aug. 6. The team is open to incoming fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students who live within the Crete Public …
For one day each year, golf clubs, tennis balls and a healthy dose of creativity take over the countryside around the Saline Center Hall. The hall is bringing back its Pasture Golf Tournament on …
A fire broke out near Hole 6 at College Heights Country Club on July 2. Fire officials believe the blaze started after people threw firecrackers into a large, hollow tree. The aging tree was …