Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and all other forms of talent, get ready to show out! The Crete Lions Club and the Blue River Arts Council will present the Saline County Talent Search …
When you call 911 in the middle of the night, it is your friends, coworkers and neighbors who volunteer with your local fire and rescue departments who show up. Now, those departments are asking …
Saline County commissioners are preparing to consider a moratorium on data center development as they undertake a comprehensive update of the county's zoning regulations and long-range planning …
rts of Nebraska and ranchers in the western half of the state face some of the driest conditions in memory, a familiar voice from Saline County joined state leaders in asking Nebraskans to pause and …
A federal investigation into an alleged plot to attack government officials attending a White House event has brought unexpected attention to the village of Western, where a former church property …
Proposed updates to Saline County’s solar energy regulations took another step forward June 16 as the county Planning and Zoning board unanimously recommended approval of the changes following a …
A century-old home recently made the trip from DeWitt to Clatonia as part of a housing project led by Southeast Nebraska Development District. Tim Tieken, founder of Tieken House Moving in …
Wilber has rolled out another chance at a new vehicle. Tickets for the Wilber Chamber of Commerce’s annual car raffle are $100 each. The long-running tradition continues to raise money for …
The Wilber-Clatonia Alumni Association's June 5 alumni banquet at Sokol Auditorium marked a successful return to a full event, according to Treasurer Jennifer Reedy. More than 100 people …
Excitement is building in Wilber as the town prepares to celebrate the first-ever Nebraska Czech Heritage Week. Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation declaring June 21–28 as Nebraska Czech …
Branched Oak Observatory will be hosting a military appreciation day on Saturday, June 20, from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Free admission is available to active military members, veterans, spouses and …
Sizzling grills, delicious food and community fun were filled the Sokol Hall on June 6 for the Wilber Volunteer Fire Department’s third annual Steak & Shrimp Dinner Fundraiser. Capt. Will …
Area residents will have two opportunities to learn more about the American flag and its traditions during special Flag Day events hosted by local Girl Scouts as part of their Bronze Award project …
After helping a hurricane-damaged camp in North Carolina over spring break in 2025, when the opportunity came in 2026 to go back, Concordia University football players did. Josh Ringler of …
The current closure on Nebraska Highway 103, with County Road 2250 serving as a detour, is about halfway complete. According to Jason Sindelar, the District 1 Construction Engineer,the project …
Beneath the sound of cracking bats and cheering fans, memorial patches stitched onto jerseys carried a deeper meaning May 30 at the Wood Bat Open tournament. The event brought the community together …
The hiss of a steaming espresso machine now fills a space that once sat quiet in downtown Friend. Inside Holy Coffee, sunlight beams through brick-lined windows as customers settle in with their …
Shannon Furstenau is set to trade the principal’s office for a literacy leadership role. After four years as the 6-12 principal at Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools, Furstenau will become the …
For more than 60 years, Barnas Drug has been a fixture in downtown Wilber, serving generations of customers who relied on the pharmacy not only for prescriptions but also for friendly conversation, …
Seventy-two years ago, two couples walked down the aisle together at Crete United Methodist Church in a wedding that family members still remember today. On May 25, 1954, Stan and Shirley …
Fifty years after becoming an EMT, Dwight “Butch” Nickel still answers the call. Butch, 76, was recently recognized for 50 years of volunteer service as an EMT with Western Volunteer Fire …
Crete will have a hometown candidate on the November ballot for Nebraska State Board of Education after Michaela Conway advanced through the May 12 primary election, joining former educator Angie …
As rifles fired and heads bowed, the people of Wilber gathered to honor those who died in military service. John Connell, commander of the Wilber American Legion, has been with the organization …
Farmers Cooperative has announced the completion of its 2026 Farmers Cooperative Grant Program, reinforcing its commitment to supporting and strengthening the rural communities it serves. …
Rows of Czech and Slovak glassware, traditional dolls and vintage collectibles fill the shelves at P’s Antiques, a new Wilber store dedicated to celebrating Czech and Slovak heritage year-round. …