Public Health Solutions and the Center for Rural Affairs are teaming up to provide quality childcare training to Saline County residents.
The training is in Spanish and will equip prospective …
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By Hanna Christensen, scireporter@sewardindependent.com
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3/13/24
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The Afterschool Alliance announced March 6 that it has selected Joel Bramhall, the Director of Federal Programs and Cardinal Community Learning Centers for Crete Public Schools, to serve as a 2024 …
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by Amy Hausman , amy@friendsentinel.com
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3/13/24
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Wilber’s Dvoracek Memorial Library is bringing back its free after-school program after last semester's success.
The program is a partnership between the library and the University of …
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By Hanna Christensen, scireporter@sewardindependent.com
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3/6/24
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Embarking on a journey from Wilber to Telc, our family, the Kolls, comprising of Sandra Koll, her husband, Jeffrey, and their children, Matilda (age 14), Henry (age 11), Franklin (age 9) and Charles …
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By Sandra Koll and Hanna Christensen, For the Wilber Republican
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3/6/24
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After countless hours honing his singing in Concordia University’s practice room, sophomore Gracin Hahn of DeWitt is gearing up to perform on stages across the United States.
Hahn is one …
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By Hanna Christensen, scireporter@sewardindependent.com
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2/28/24
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Tri County freshman Future Farmers of America students made a school wall their canvas on Feb. 19 to celebrate earning their Greenhand Degrees.
The Greenhand Degree is the second of five FFA …
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By Hanna Christensen, scireporter@sewardindependent.com
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2/28/24
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Jordan Martin has always wanted to teach abroad. The Wilber-Clatonia social studies teacher will have the opportunity this summer through the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program.
“It will …
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by Stephanie Croston, scroston@sewardindependent.com
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2/28/24
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On Feb. 20 the Wilber-Clatonia graduating class had the opportunity to meet with international delegates from around the world as they visit Nebraska’s communities and learn about the political …
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by Amy Hausman , amy@friendsentinel.com
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2/21/24
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The Sokol Hall sign was taken down Feb. 16 and is set to return after it has gotten a facelift.
The sign was installed in 1947 when Wilber refurbished the front of Sokol Hall. Although its neon …
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By Hanna Christensen, scireporter@sewardindependent.com
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2/21/24
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2/21/24
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Two Tri County artists earned top-three honors in the Pioneer Conference art competition recently.
Ella Clark placed second in Best Tonal Drawing, and Meila Gronemeyer was third in Best Acrylic …
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by Stephanie Croston, scroston@sewardindependent.com
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2/14/24
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At the end of last year, the Crete News, Wilber Republican and Friend Sentinel published an article stating that Saline County had zero Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Since then, three …
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By Hanna Christensen, scireporter@sewardindependent.com
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2/14/24
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Tabor Hall is hosting its fourth annual Corn Hole Shootout fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Steve Vyhnalek, who is helping organize the event, said the bracket-style tournament is open to …
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By Hanna Christensen, scireporter@sewardindependent.com
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2/7/24
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A clock that lived through one of Wilber’s oldest historical events will soon be on display at the Saline County Courthouse. Joe Vosoba, a former Nebraska state senator and attorney, is …
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By Hanna Christensen, scireporter@sewardindependent.com
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2/7/24
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Fred Kozak of Wilber was named the Saline County Veteran of the Month for January
“It was a surprise,” Kozak said. “I didn’t think I would get nominated. …
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By Doug Carroll, doug@sewardindependent.com
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1/31/24
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The 21st annual Southeast Nebraska Farm Show is coming to Saline Center Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
The event supports the Wilber-Clatonia FFA organization and highlights agriculture-related …
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By Hanna Christensen, scireporter@sewardindependent.com
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1/31/24
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It wasn’t just the cold and snow that had officials calling off school at Wilber-Clatonia in January.
A leak in the roof exacerbated the situation.
Superintendent Ray Collins said a …
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by Stephanie Croston, scroston@sewardindependent.com
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1/31/24
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1/24/24
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After waiting since Nov. 1, 2023, the Saline County District Court Judge David J. A. Bargen made a ruling in the Milligan 1 vs. Saline County lawsuit.
On Jan. 11, Bargen ordered that the …
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by Amy Hausman , amy@friendsentinel.com
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1/24/24
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Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools has selected its next superintendent.
After interviewing its finalists, the school board voted to hire Justin Petersen to replace Ray Collins, who is retiring at …
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by Stephanie Croston, scroston@sewardindependent.com
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1/24/24
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Seven Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments on Jan. 11 in the appeal of Chuck McKay v. Saline County Clerk Anita Bartels and county commissioners Stephanie Krivohlavek, Phil Hardenburger, …
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by Amy Hausman , amy@friendsentinel.com
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1/17/24
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“Shall Phil Hardenburger be removed from the office of Board of Commissioners?”
That was the single question on the mail-in ballot sent to registered voters living in District …
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1/17/24
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1/17/24
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Stephen Ritchie of Wilber was named Saline County’s 2023 December Veteran of the Month.
He was honored by the Saline County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 26 at the Saline County …
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By Sam Cobb, For the Crete News
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1/10/24
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