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 …
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 …
