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Here's a reminder of all the great Veteran's Day events happening around the County.A heartfelt "Thank You" from us to a...
11/10/2025

Here's a reminder of all the great Veteran's Day events happening around the County.

A heartfelt "Thank You" from us to all of our service men and women!
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Veterans Day Programs and Events

CRETE
•November 11, 2025 • 9:15 AM
Crete Middle School Auditorium

•November 11, 2025 • 11:00 AM
Veterans and Friends VFW Club

DEWITT
•November 11, 2025 • 9:00 AM
Tri County High School Auditorium

DORCHESTER
•November 11, 2025 • 10:00 AM
Dorchester Middle School Gymnasium

EXETER
•November 11, 2025 • 10:30 AM
Elementary School

Veterans Day Program, open to the public, for all to attend.

FRIEND
•November 11, 2025 • 9:00 AM
Friend Secondary School
EMF Veterans Day Program, open to the public to attend.

MILLIGAN
•November 8, 2025 • 1:00 PM
Milligan Auditorium

PLYMOUTH
•November 8, 2025 • 10:45 AM
Plymouth Community Center

SWANTON
SEE DE WITT • Tri County High School

TOBIAS
•November 9, 2025 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tobias American Legion Hall

WESTERN
•November 9, 2025 • 10:45 AM
Western Legion

WILBER
•November 11, 2025 • 9:30 AM
Wilber Cafouris Gymnasium
Veterans Day Program

•November 11, 2025 • 10:30 AM
Wilber Care Center
Veterans Day Program

Here are the details for the upcoming Veterans Day programs and events in Saline County. A heartfelt "Thank You" from us...
11/06/2025

Here are the details for the upcoming Veterans Day programs and events in Saline County.

A heartfelt "Thank You" from us to all of our service men and women!
–––
Veterans Day Programs and Events

CRETE
•November 11, 2025 • 9:15 AM
Crete Middle School Auditorium

•November 11, 2025 • 11:00 AM
Veterans and Friends VFW Club

DEWITT
•November 11, 2025 • 9:00 AM
Tri County High School Auditorium

DORCHESTER
•November 11, 2025 • 10:00 AM
Dorchester Middle School Gymnasium

EXETER
•November 11, 2025 • 10:30 AM
Elementary School

Veterans Day Program, open to the public, for all to attend.

FRIEND
•November 11, 2025 • 9:00 AM
Friend Secondary School
EMF Veterans Day Program, open to the public to attend.

MILLIGAN
•November 8, 2025 • 1:00 PM
Milligan Auditorium

PLYMOUTH
•November 8, 2025 • 10:45 AM
Plymouth Community Center

SWANTON
SEE DE WITT • Tri County High School

TOBIAS
•November 9, 2025 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tobias American Legion Hall

WESTERN
•November 9, 2025 • 10:45 AM
Western Legion

WILBER
•November 11, 2025 • 9:30 AM
Wilber Cafouris Gymnasium
Veterans Day Program

•November 11, 2025 • 10:30 AM
Wilber Care Center
Veterans Day Program

10/16/2025

Girls Cross Country qualifies for State with a third place finish at the B-4 district meet in Overton. This will be the Cards first appearance at State as a team since 1992!

Crete, Neb. — At approximately 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, Doane University received a report of a possible armed su...
08/19/2025

Crete, Neb. — At approximately 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, Doane University received a report of a possible armed suspect in the restroom of the Communications Building on the Crete
campus. Campus has since received the “all clear”.

Doane Campus Security immediately issued a lockout/secure notice to all faculty, staff and students, instructing everyone to remain inside secured buildings. Crete Police Department
officers along with the Saline County Sheriff’s office, arrived on scene within minutes of the initial report and promptly assessed the situation.

As of 9:18 a.m., Public Safety officials confirmed that all campus buildings are secure. The Communications Building remained under lockout/secure as part of the procedure while law
enforcement continued to monitor the situation. Approximately 15 officers responded to the scene.

As of 9:41 a.m., Public Safety officials declared an “all clear”. Law enforcement determined the incident was a potential “swatting” incident — a false report intended to trigger a large emergency response.

“At this time, there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the campus or community,” Sheriff Moore stated.

“We are grateful for the rapid response from the Crete Police Department, Saline County Sheriff’s office, and for the cooperation of our students, faculty, and staff,” said Russ Hewitt,
Doane University’s public safety director. “We will continue to monitor the situation in collaboration with local law enforcement.”

Doane officials noted that the university’s mobile ID system, which allows buildings to be secured remotely within seconds, played a key role in the response. The system has proven to
be a valuable asset in enhancing campus security and ensuring a swift, coordinated security protocol during potential emergencies.

Doane University’s highest priority is ensuring the safety and security of its students, faculty, and staff. The university will continue working closely with local law enforcement to review the
response and strengthen campus safety procedures.

08/14/2025

Crete Community Blood Drive will be on Tuesday, Aug. 19 from
10:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m.. The event is hosted by Crete VFW
at 130 West 13th St. Please contact Genie at (402) 418-1581 to schedule an appointment.

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