Have’s Bar and Grill has become a destination dining spot, with some customers traveling nearly two hours to try its popular smash burger. The restaurant’s name traces back to owner Ed …
Saline Center members conducted their monthly meeting May 4 at Saline Center Lodge. Members packaged treat bags for the Western Struckman-Baatz library and YELL! member Phillip Zoubek delivered. …
Republican-backed candidate Mark Schoenrock of Diller outpaced Independent Shay Smith of Crete in the May 12 primary race for Nebraska Legislative District 32, though both candidates will advance to …
Saline County voters helped shape Nebraska’s November ballot on May 12, backing familiar incumbents and advancing challengers in races ranging from U.S. Senate to governor and statewide …
A longtime Wilber tradition is making its full comeback this year with food, friendships and familiar faces. The Wilber-Clatonia Alumni Banquet, open to all W-C graduates, will be Friday, June …
There’s an old newsroom saying that if you ask 10 people what should be in the newspaper, you’ll get 14 opinions and at least one handwritten note in all capital letters. After reading …
Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn criticized the influence of corporate money in politics during a May 9 stop at the Veterans and Friends VFW Club, telling attendees the current campaign …
As more people take a closer look at what is on their plates, sourdough bread is making a comeback for its gut-friendliness and simple ingredients. Near Crete, Willow Olson of Tanglewoods Farm …
After decades of building relationships and guiding students through real-world lessons, Wilber-Clatonia business teacher Ken Furstenau prepares for retirement. The business teacher, who joined …
The 2026 Cornhusker State trap was held in Doniphan on April 30-May 2. Junior and Senior 4-H 5 Clovers brought home 16 trophies, eight coaches awards, 48 medals, and the Carlisle Award. Tailyn …
Voters in Legislative District 32 heard two distinct approaches to tackling affordability and state government priorities during a candidate forum April 28, with one candidate emphasizing …
Wilber-Clatonia musicians hit all the right notes this year. More than 50 Wilber-Clatonia music students competed at the Nebraska School Activities Association District Music Contest at Fairbury …
After years of building relationships and memories, a Crete teacher heads into retirement with a full heart and a lasting impact. Fourth-grade teacher Jenn Uher has taught for 32 years, the past …
The Crete chapters of Beta Sigma Phi International, Alpha Gamma and Alpha Theta, met at Crete UBT to launch the 95th year of the founding of the organization and discover the upcoming year’s theme. …
One day, it was business as usual — the next, vendors were clearing out their shops. Painted Tree Boutique in Lincoln, which housed a variety of local small business shops, suddenly closed on …
Understanding how Nebraska’s one-house Legislature operates — and what it takes to be effective within it — was the focus of a Crete Rotary Club discussion as District 32 voters prepare to …
Ongoing confusion over appointments and board membership spilled into the Saline County Board of Adjustment’s first meeting since February, with members openly questioning whether the board is …
Peg Shaw-Homolka has spent more than three decades building a reputation in the dog show world, but ribbons have never been her primary goal. For the Wilber breeder, the focus has always been on …
A sixth-grade student from Tri County Public Schools has earned top honors in a prestigious statewide writing competition, showcasing the power of reading to shape young minds. Gabe Sowards was …
Hope Crisis Center is inviting the community to step up and step out in support of survivors during its 22nd annual Put Your Foot Down Against Sexual Assault Run/Walk. Conducted as a virtual …
Saline Center Lodge members conducted their monthly meeting April 6, which included a roadside pickup. Lodge members met April 3 to wash the basement floor. Members also will continue to open …
Saline County commissioners approved updates to the county’s law enforcement records system, a computer purchase for the local Extension office and several road permits during the April 14 meeting, …
A look into the nation’s founding, and its future, took center stage at a recent Saline County GOP gathering. More than 40 people convened at the Eagles Club on April 14 as the Saline County …
When it came to translating practical knowledge into a competition arena, the Tri County livestock management team finished at the top, winning the competition at the state FFA convention. The …
A new kind of farmhand doesn’t take breaks, doesn’t clock out and doesn’t even sit in the cab. AKRS Equipment, a John Deere dealership with locations in Seward and Crete, now sells …