The food at Frank’s Smokehouse feels like home to anyone with Czech roots. The business has sold traditional Czech meats including sulz, jaternice and jelita year-round for more than half …

The Saline County Board of Equalization denied a property tax exemption request during its meeting July 8 after determining the City of Crete had missed required protest steps for the Isis Theatre. …

Buckle up for karaoke, ATVs and corn hole! Clatonia Days is back and packed with a full weekend of fun. The Amazing Race Clatonia will kick off the festivities on Friday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. …

Glen Pieper of DeWitt lived a life defined by service – to his country, his community and his family. He passed away May 23 at age 78. Glen was born in York, lived in Iowa for a couple of …

When Crete police officer Noah Zach signed up for a three-day car seat safety course in Hastings, he didn’t expect to discover he had been installing his own children’s car seats …

Golf balls, good friends and giving back were a few of Terry Petracek’s favorite things. This year’s Flipping Birdies to Cancer Golf Tournament will bring them all together again in …

The 109th Nebraska Legislature passed hundreds of bills, but it's the one that didn't pass that's been on the minds of many. For the second straight year, major property tax reform failed to get …

At the Wilber Czech Cultural Day Camp, kids do not just learn about Czech heritage – they cook it, sing it, dance it, speak it and wear it proudly on handmade brooches. This will be the …

Kicking off its second annual shoe drive, Crete Eagles Auxiliary #3909 is once again showing that a good pair of shoes – and a little kindness – can go a long way. Stop by the Eagles …

The Saline County Board of Commissioners on June 24 reviewed the delinquent tax list of unpaid property taxes that have been certified by the county treasurer.  Each year, the Saline County …

Saline County Board of Commissioners worked through an agenda supporting youth mentorship, aging seniors, maintaining rural roads and showcasing ag during its regular June 24 meeting. …

Sixteen youth from Clay, Fillmore, Adams, and Saline counties recently were part of a 2025 Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) trip. Saline County 4-H members participating were Kendall Kasl, …

When a family friend needed help, Deanna Faimon of Wilber found a way to give back, one stitch at a time. Faimon created a custom, one-of-a-kind art quilt that will be raffled off to raise money …

As a teenager, Verne Anthony of Wilber signed up to serve his country. Now, at 91, the Navy veteran and longtime Legionnaire has been honored with a Quilt of Valor and a service award …

Wilber-Clatonia High School alumni did not need a fancy dinner to feel the friendship – old classmates, shared stories and a couple of snack trays did the trick. The WCHS Alumni Gathering …

Property valuations are spiking in parts of Saline County, but the reasons go beyond rising home prices particularly in Crete, Wilber, DeWitt and Tobias. Saline County Assessor Brandi Kelly …

After losing her husband to Alzheimer’s, Colleen Bowker found purpose in supporting others as they walk the same road. Colleen established B&B Nonprofit Consignment in 2021 to raise …

Got talent? The Saline County Fair wants to see it. The Crete Lions Club has hosted talent competitions for more than 70 years, and its tradition will continue Wednesday, July 16, at the Saline …

Summertime can leave some kids without the meals they count on during school. That’s why Crete Public Schools steps in to serve– now during both June and July. The Summer Food …

Before Emil Veprovsky became a soldier, he was a farm boy behind a team of horses, cultivating corn, wheat and barley near Crete. At 94 and a half, he still hopes to fire up the swather and cut …

Start the summer with a splash – and some life-saving swim skills. The Wilber Municipal Pool will host four two-week swim lesson sessions this summer for $80 a session. Wilber …

Children in Wilber are invited to brighten their summer through books and art at the Dvoracek Memorial Library’s 2025 summer reading program, “Color Our World.” The free …

Czech music and culture took center stage last week as the Czech brass band ‘Střibrňanka’ performed live May 27 at T.J. Sokol Hall in Wilber. The event formed part of an effort …

Summer is just around the corner, and like many summers before, the city of Plymouth was planning on starting the season with its annual summer kickoff. A water fight, a BBQ meal and bingo were …