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Council questions fire department spending

Council questions fire department spending

The Crete City Council questioned Fire Chief Mahlon Kohl during Tuesday’s budget hearing over accusations officers of the department discussed intentionally spending down funds before the end of the fiscal year to justify more money from the city. In the May 27 fire department officer’s meet...

Cardinals post first win in Hastings

Cardinals post first win in Hastings

CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS FROM FRIDAY'S GAME Crete High quarterback Jeremy Brandt (14) looks for running room in first-half action at Adams Central Friday as the Patriots' Ryan Behmer moves in to make the tackle. (Photo by Andy McCallister/The Crete News)   HASTINGS — After taking a 10...

Wind power association formed

Wind power association formed

Wind turbines may be on Saline County’s horizon in the future. In a compelling discussion Tuesday morning, the County Commissioners heard a request from the newly formed Saline County Wind Association (SCWA), a volunteer group that is helping to negotiate a possible 400-megawatt wind turbine f...

Council votes down proposed school road

Council votes down proposed school road

Once again, the Crete Middle School expansion project drew concerns from two different neighborhoods at last week’s Crete City Council meeting. After nearly six months of sometimes bitter exchanges between Crete Public Schools, neighbors of the area, and members of the city government, the Pub...

Third time hopefully a charm

Third time hopefully a charm

Hallam area residents gather for coffee every morning at the newly-reopened Hitchin’ Post, (affectionately known as the Hitcin’ Post III), Tuesday morning. Now owned by John DeCamp of Clatonia, the restaurant will offer traditional American faire, including prime rib. (Photo by Jenn Lampila...

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