The Nebraska Supreme Court on March 22 affirmed the Saline County District Court ruling in the case of Chuck McKay v. Saline County Clerk Anita Bartels and county commissioners Stephanie Krivohlavek, …
Karpisek’s Market clinched awards for four out of the nine meats it entered in the 85th Annual Nebraska Association of Meat Processors Convention this month at Graduate Lincoln. Owner Russ …
The Wilber Jr. Czech Dancers entertained at the Wilber Czech Kick Off Dance on March 15 as the town will celebrate the 63rd annual Wilber Czech Festival scheduled Aug. 2 – 4. Dancers …
Saline County District 4 Commissioner Russell Karpisek will be running to keep his seat in the primary election on May 14. Karpisek serves a portion of Crete and Wilber, with a five-mile stretch in …
“I welcome you here to the 63rd annual kickoff celebration,” Randy Kozeal, president of Nebraska Czechs of Wilber, told a packed house at Sokol Hall at the 2024 Wilber Czech Kickoff …
Matthew Hoffman of Dorchester appeared in Saline County Court on March 14 on a preliminary hearing, which was procedural due to an amended felony theft charge. Hoffman is charged with theft by …
Public Health Solutions and the Center for Rural Affairs are teaming up to provide quality childcare training to Saline County residents. The training is in Spanish and will equip prospective …
The Afterschool Alliance announced March 6 that it has selected Joel Bramhall, the Director of Federal Programs and Cardinal Community Learning Centers for Crete Public Schools, to serve as a 2024 …
Wilber’s Dvoracek Memorial Library is bringing back its free after-school program after last semester's success. The program is a partnership between the library and the University of …
Embarking on a journey from Wilber to Telc, our family, the Kolls, comprising of Sandra Koll, her husband, Jeffrey, and their children, Matilda (age 14), Henry (age 11), Franklin (age 9) and Charles …
After countless hours honing his singing in Concordia University’s practice room, sophomore Gracin Hahn of DeWitt is gearing up to perform on stages across the United States. Hahn is one …
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 …
