Crete Area Medical Center unveiled a new Advanced Life Support interceptor vehicle and dedicated garage Nov. 13 during an event that highlighted a first-of-its-kind partnership between the hospital, …
State Sen. Tom Brandt told the Saline County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 10 that the Legislature is bracing for a tight 2025 session as tax pressures mount, new revenue remains limited and major …
Four area veterans were wrapped in the warmth of gratitude on Nov. 11 as they received Quilts of Valor during the Veterans Day program that was a collaboration between the Crete VFW Club, American …
Don and Cathy Pracheil have truly gone the distance – 50 U.S. capitols, countless memories and a completed bucket list item. The Pracheils grew up in Crete and have lived in Seward for the …
When Taylor Phipps’ name was drawn as this year’s Crete Rotary Grocery Grab winner, he could have filled his cart with food for his own family. Instead, the owner of Alpha Omega …
The remains of Pvt. Erwin H. “Bud” Schopp were returned to Plymouth this summer, more than 82 years after the local soldier died as a prisoner of war during World War II. His …
Wilber is known for its Czech pride, but it is also known for the people who pour their hearts into making it a stronger community. The Zajicek Community Builder’s Award award goes to a …
A centuries-old Czech tradition has found a modern home in Wilber – and this time, it comes with a prize. From Monday, Nov. 10, to Saturday, Dec. 20, Food Mesto, Frank’s Smokehouse, …
Five veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor during the Veterans Day program Nov. 8 at the Plymouth Community Center. The presentation, led by Ann Riechers, founder of Freedom Quilters of …
The Wilber Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be served Sunday, Nov. 23 from 5 – 7 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, where volunteers from three local congregations will join forces to …
Matt Bauman, a Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs representative and administrator of the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home, delivered a message of gratitude and responsibility during the …
The smell of roast turkey, pumpkin pies and Tobias’ signature dressing filled the American Legion Hall on Nov. 9 as the community gathered for its long-running Veterans Day meal — an …
What fits inside a shoebox? For millions of children overseas, it is joy, faith and a reminder that people care. Operation Christmas Child is a project through Samaritan’s Purse …
The City Council approved two LB840 projects and tabled a third, continuing a steady flow of economic activity connected to the long standing incentive program at their regular meeting on Nov. 4. …
The years after serving can be difficult. JAVELAN helps veterans and first responders find a new leash on life. American Legion Auxiliary District 11 President Mary Beth Coffey designated …
The Friend Legion Ford Banka Post 183 will conduct a benefit to help a veteran whose family lost a house in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa on Oct. 28. The benefit will be at the legion post in …
Who will steal Christmas in Wilber? The search for the town Grinch is underway! The Wilber Chamber of Commerce introduced a Grinch Contest to the community as part of its holiday fun this …
When the luminarias glow at the Doane University/Saline County Relay for Life, the community will once again be united in the fight against cancer. Relay for Life will be Friday, April 10, 2026, …
Volunteer Fire Chief Craig Vyhnalek reported several updates and equipment changes to the Wilber City Council on Oct. 14, including new tools, surplus vehicles and a request for funding to purchase …
Tiger Restoration has opened its doors in Crete, bringing new home improvement and restoration services to the community. Owned by Juan and Antonia Rafael, the business offers bilingual …
Saline County and Crete officials are moving forward with efforts to rename Highway 33 between Crete and Dorchester in honor of PFC Charley Havlat, a Dorchester native recognized as the last American …
Judy Rada never set out to be a museum leader. She showed up, pitched in and, as she tells it, got handed a job because she could type. “I started as secretary in ’02,” Rada …
Families in Crete and surrounding communities who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are facing uncertainty this month as a federal government shutdown halts payments. …
Fifty-seven years after her breast cancer battle, Lorine Mares of Wilber still wakes up each morning feeling grateful to call herself a survivor. Mares was honored as the oldest survivor at the …
The Wilber City Council approved an updated interlocal agreement with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office during its regular meeting Oct. 13. The contract will take effect once the Saline County …