Tri County freshman Future Farmers of America students made a school wall their canvas on Feb. 19 to celebrate earning their Greenhand Degrees. The Greenhand Degree is the second of five FFA …
Jordan Martin has always wanted to teach abroad. The Wilber-Clatonia social studies teacher will have the opportunity this summer through the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program. “It will …
On Feb. 20 the Wilber-Clatonia graduating class had the opportunity to meet with international delegates from around the world as they visit Nebraska’s communities and learn about the political …
The Sokol Hall sign was taken down Feb. 16 and is set to return after it has gotten a facelift. The sign was installed in 1947 when Wilber refurbished the front of Sokol Hall. Although its neon …
Two Tri County artists earned top-three honors in the Pioneer Conference art competition recently. Ella Clark placed second in Best Tonal Drawing, and Meila Gronemeyer was third in Best Acrylic …
At the end of last year, the Crete News, Wilber Republican and Friend Sentinel published an article stating that Saline County had zero Court Appointed Special Advocates. Since then, three …
Tabor Hall is hosting its fourth annual Corn Hole Shootout fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 17. Steve Vyhnalek, who is helping organize the event, said the bracket-style tournament is open to …
A clock that lived through one of Wilber’s oldest historical events will soon be on display at the Saline County Courthouse. Joe Vosoba, a former Nebraska state senator and attorney, is …
Fred Kozak of Wilber was named the Saline County Veteran of the Month for January “It was a surprise,” Kozak said. “I didn’t think I would get nominated. …
The 21st annual Southeast Nebraska Farm Show is coming to Saline Center Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The event supports the Wilber-Clatonia FFA organization and highlights agriculture-related …
It wasn’t just the cold and snow that had officials calling off school at Wilber-Clatonia in January. A leak in the roof exacerbated the situation. Superintendent Ray Collins said a …
After waiting since Nov. 1, 2023, the Saline County District Court Judge David J. A. Bargen made a ruling in the Milligan 1 vs. Saline County lawsuit. On Jan. 11, Bargen ordered that the …
Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools has selected its next superintendent. After interviewing its finalists, the school board voted to hire Justin Petersen to replace Ray Collins, who is retiring at …
Seven Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments on Jan. 11 in the appeal of Chuck McKay v. Saline County Clerk Anita Bartels and county commissioners Stephanie Krivohlavek, Phil Hardenburger, …
“Shall Phil Hardenburger be removed from the office of Board of Commissioners?” That was the single question on the mail-in ballot sent to registered voters living in District …
Stephen Ritchie of Wilber was named Saline County’s 2023 December Veteran of the Month. He was honored by the Saline County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 26 at the Saline County …
“I don’t know how I got started. I just bought the first one and went from there.” That’s how Emil Odvody describes how he started collecting butter churns (among other …
If you are a registered voter living in District 2 of Saline County, along with your holiday greeting cards, you received a mail-in ballot with a single question: “Shall Phil Hardenburger be …
A two-year commitment to the Nebraska Schools Activities Association is drawing to a close for McKenzie Smith. Smith, a senior at Tri County, is one of 20 members of the NSAA’s student …
Five Saline County students recently took part in the “Shop with a Sheriff” program,sponsored by the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. On Dec. 20, one student chosen from …
