Flooding Follows Labor Day Weekend Rain: Labor Day weekend brought tremendous amounts of rain to the Dorchester area, with 6.32" falling in town over a 24-hour period from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. According to reports, Garland received similar amounts, while Friend saw 5.19" and Milford received nearly 4". Crete received nearly 3". Watch KETV's report on area flooding. One resident told us he saw water over roads where it had never crossed before. Several water removal trucks were in town Monday to take care of residents with wet basements. This follows a very wet August in the Dorchester area. The drought appears to be over for most of Saline County.
Saline County Museum Featured on Pure Nebraska: "Pure Nebraska" -- produced by 10/11 News -- is airing a new segment featuring the Kaspar Memorial Building at the Saline County Museum in Dorchester. The segment focuses on the antique farm equipment housed in and outside the building. Watch the episode. Keep in mind that the museum's "Living History Day" is set for Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and lunch will be served. Homemade ice cream, games, and crafts will also be available.
DHS Volleyball Opens Season With Win; Football Team 0-1: The Dorchester volleyball team officially opened their season Thursday, Aug. 28, beating East Butler in three sets. DHS will play at Weeping Water on Thursday, Sept. 4, and at Pawnee City on Friday, Sept. 5. Meanwhile, the DHS football team lost their season opener 44-25 at Nerud Field on Friday, Aug. 29. Dorchester will travel to Pawnee City this Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff.