The Saline Center #389 will be opening tomorrow, Sunday, March 23, to provide emergency storm relief, a hot meal and electronic charging station. The center, located at 1102 County Road M (the …
Crews headed back out this morning and continue to work on restoration. Below are the NPPD retail customer outage numbers as of 9:30 a.m. this morning. At the peak of the storm NPPD had over 11,000 …
Local authorities have issued a burn ban effective immediately and until further notice due to dangerously dry conditions in the area.
The Saline Shuffle is back for its seventh year, and whether you are lacing up your running shoes or just there for the Chick-fil-A, there is no wrong way to participate.
Step inside your local library, and you’ll find much more than shelves lined with books. Libraries today are community hubs for children’s activities, digital resources and more. …
Before they step into a kindergarten classroom, little learners have the chance to build new friendships, explore new ideas and get comfortable in a school setting. Preschools are accepting …
Why wait until August to celebrate all things Czech? The Nebraska Czechs of Wilber are getting the party started early with the 64th annual Czech Kickoff on Friday, March 21, from 7 – 11 …
Tri County Elementary School welcomed former student Dillon Wheelock back to the school to share his talents with students. Dillon, a gifted artist, toy designer, illustrator and animator, …
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 …
Music Bingo is back by popular demand! On Saturday, Feb. 22, Sokol Hall will be home to a music Bingo fundraiser for Wilber-Clatonia High School’s post-prom. Doors will open at 6 …
Starting in May, 2025, a Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools graduating senior will be awarded a scholarship to study electrical at Southeast Community College. The scholarship has been established …
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 …
Among the volunteers in the Pioneer Foster Grandparent Program, Marlene Woodard is unique, for a few reasons. First, she is currently the program’s sole volunteer in Saline County. …
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 …
Six Nebraska musicians were inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame during the 25th annual ceremony, accordion jamboree and dance held at Lodge Tabor Hall, rural Dorchester, on Jan. 25. …
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 …
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 …
A large crowd packed Sokol Hall in downtown Wilber on Jan. 25 for the Saline County chapter of Pheasants Forever 30th annual banquet. Featuring raffles, games, and live and silent auctions, as …
Everyone in the Wilber community is welcome to join in on a special night of energy drinks, cocktails, and shopping at Ambition Coffee prior to Valentine's day. Ambition Coffee will host a …
Imagine a world where every child has an adult cheering them on – that is the mission of the TeamMates Mentoring Program. This National Mentoring Month, local schools are celebrating the …
Ann Bruntz of Friend has spent decades pouring effort into community organizations and improvement projects. Now, her leadership and love for the place she calls home have landed her a spot on …
