At age five, Jay Preston, Jr., began watching his dad run a local gas station. Now, he has spent the past 45 years seeing Jay’s Oil & Propane grow from the perspective of the owner. …

The Crete Youth Cabin is hosting its first annual Giving Tree Gala at The 1206 on Wednesday, Jan. 17, to honor individuals who make the community a better place. “We just thought it was …

The Nebraska Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in a lawsuit initiated by Chuck McKay of Saline County. The lawsuit is against the Saline County Board of Commissioners in their official …

If you are a registered voter living in District 2 of Saline County, along with your holiday greeting cards, you received a mail-in ballot with a single question: “Shall Phil Hardenburger be …

Editor's note: I had the pleasure of attending the Apace Choir’s performance on Dec. 6 at the Crete Public Library. I wish I could bottle the pure, unfiltered joy of the choir members’ …

Some of Crete’s longest-running trains operate in the local Ace Hardware.  A model train exhibit is on display in the store for its 11th year throughout this December. The …

The absence of Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteers in Saline County has left local children in need. Southeast Nebraska CASA Executive Director Shelby Pederesen said the volunteers are …

Jerry Wilcox walked into his office for the last time as Crete’s city clerk-treasurer on Dec. 11. City Administrator Tom Ourada said Wilcox will be missed not only for his expertise in his role …