The absence of Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteers in Saline County has left local children in need. Southeast Nebraska CASA Executive Director Shelby Pederesen said the volunteers are …

If you hear accordion music coming from your neighbor’s backyard, there is a good chance it is just Lester Barak wishing them a happy birthday.  The 73-year-old Dorchester resident …

Wilber is turning back the hands of time on Saturday, Dec. 23 for the last hurrah of its 150th anniversary celebrations. Hotel Wilber will host a holiday shopping event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that …

A one-of-a-kind quilt celebrating Wilber’s 150th anniversary is making its rounds at local businesses, and residents have a chance to win it at an upcoming raffle. The 80-inch by 91.5-inch …

Thanks to the generosity of a Wilber couple, 15 Christmas trees featuring ornaments   from the Victorian period in the 1800s all the way up to the 2000s are currently on display at the Saline …

Wilber’s Garden Club, which turned 96 years old in 2023, is showcasing holiday items its members have collected over the years at its annual holiday event. The ‘Holiday Decor …

Jorge Vazquez is nearing the end of a two-year commitment to the Nebraska Schools Activities Association. Vazquez, a senior at Wilber-Clatonia, is one of 20 members of the NSAA’s student …

The first veteran to be recognized for Saline County’s 2023 Veteran of the Month is Marine Sgt. First Class Emil Odvody, Jr., of Wilber. He was recognized by the Saline County Board of …

Wilber-Clatonia is seeking a new superintendent for the 2024-2025 school year. Current superintendent Ray Collins announced his retirement earlier this year. On Nov. 9, the WC board of …

After months of silence, Milligan 1 Wind, LLC appeared in Saline County District Court on Nov. 1 asking judge David Bargen for a decision in its lawsuit against Saline County for actions taken by the …

Matthew Hoffman appeared in Saline County District Court on Nov. 1 for a pre-trial conference to advise on the status of the case. Jonathan Bratten, attorney for Hoffman, requested a procedural …

Matthew T. Hoffman of Dorchester is scheduled to appear in Saline County District Court on Nov. 1 for a preliminary hearing before Judge David Bargen. Hoffman is charged with theft by unlawful taking …

A group of Wilber-Clatonia students will have a new experience in November. Three will participate in all-state music for the first time, and one is back for his second time. Caleb Panning, …

Last year, Andrea Hartman of Wilber saw a package of freeze dried candy at Scheels and decided to take a chance and bring some home. Now, she and her husband, Corey, own their own freeze dried …

Vicky Ebeler opened her business, Victoria’s Garden and Formalwear, in Wilber on Sept. 1, 1992. On Oct. 30, the store will have its last day of regular business hours as Ebeler …