The Wilber-Clatonia FFA Chapter conducted its annual banquet April 14 at Sokol Hall. The evening was a celebration of hard work, dedication, and agricultural excellence, showcasing the achievements …
Students from Tri County Public Schools recently participated at both the ESU 5 Regional Reading Rally Competition and the first-ever State Reading Rally Competition. Reading Rally is a …
A local family effort is saving lives one donation at a time. Three generations of the Koll family donated blood at a Red Cross Blood Drive hosted at Wilber-Clatonia High School on April 9. …
Although the state speech tournament is in the past, Ethan Rosenthal isn’t done. The Tri County senior qualified to compete in the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions. This …
Students at Exeter-Milligan-Friend High School will hear the story of a Holocaust survivor whose life began in what was once Czechoslovakia when Dr. Steve Wees speaks Friday, April 17, at the school. …
What started as a love for porch mums and pumpkins has blossomed into a thriving flower farm bringing color to southeast Nebraska. Amber Frew started Grit & Grace Flower Farm, named for …
They’re off to see the wizard. The cast and crew of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” will present the play April 11 and 12 at Wilber-Clatonia High School. Show times are Saturday, April …
For more than four decades, Wilber Shop Qwik has remained a familiar stop for fuel, groceries and friendly conversation. After he graduated from high school, owner Ken Petersen of Carleton and …
When Plymouth needed a repair shop, Dave Schmidt didn’t wait for one to arrive — he built one himself. Schmidt, the shop’s owner, opened Auto Repair Plus in 2004. “There was just a …
Wil-Bol Lanes will roll into summer with new hours, new lunch offerings and more chances for families to hit the lanes. Its new summer hours will be Thursdays and Fridays from 5:30 – 10 p.m. …
Keeping Wilber strong starts with neighbors showing up, and the local chamber is inviting more people to pull up a chair. The Wilber Chamber of Commerce held its membership drive in January and …
The 4-H 5 Clovers competed in the south division trap meet March 21 in Nebraska City. Junior 1 team received first place with a score of 219/250. The team includes Jacob Kohout, Gavin Pospisil, …
For accomplished horse trainer Morgan Snyder, success in the horse world isn’t measured only in titles or trophies — it’s found in growth, connection and the lessons learned along the way. …
Planting season is fast approaching, meaning it is time for producers to ensure their pivots are ready to irrigate. Levi Roth, co-owner of County Line LLC, said preparation now can help prevent …
The search for golden eggs — and a little Easter fun — is back this spring. The Wilber Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Egg Contest will run from March 20, to Friday, April 3. Chamber …
The road to the 65th annual Wilber Czech Festival officially began March 20 as community members gathered at the Wilber T.J. Sokol Hall for the festival kickoff celebration. The evening featured …
The Wilber Czech Festival crowned a new queen March 20 at T.J. Sokol Hall, but the moment carried a special family connection. Kelsey Zoubek was crowned the 2026-2027 Wilber Czech Queen by the …
Saline County Feeders in Dorchester’s owner, Derek Pohl, believes that people in agriculture protect agriculture, and that is just what he set out to do last week. On March 18 Pohl …
The Saline County Planning and Zoning Commission spent its March 17 meeting discussing whether the county should update its regulations for solar developments and battery energy storage systems, but …
The Crete Chamber of Commerce highlighted its role in supporting local businesses, community events and partnerships during its annual banquet March 21, while also recognizing several local business …
Saline County commissioners again left the future of the former county jail unresolved March 17, with a motion to award the jail remodeling construction bid to BIC dying for lack of a second after a …
A presentation during the Crete Chamber of Commerce annual banquet highlighted opportunities for local residents to explore astronomy while encouraging stronger partnerships between the observatory …
The Wilber Czech Royalty Family invites the public to attend the 2026 Wilber Czech Kickoff on Friday, March 20, at the Wilber Sokol Hall. Doors will be open at 6 p.m. and Czech Kickoff will be …
Wilber city officials are continuing to address nuisance properties across the community, with leaders encouraging residents to take advantage of the upcoming citywide clean-up event as part of the …
District 32 legislative candidate Mark Schoenrock told Crete Rotary Club members March 11 that his campaign is centered on public service, responsible budgeting and protecting core government …