For those old enough to remember the Lone Ranger television program, remember the question often asked at the end of the program – “Who was that masked man?”  Clayton Moore, … more

  Oakland is looking at a big multi-million dollar project.  No one wants to spend that kind of money on something as simple as tap water. That is, until it’s not there. It is a … more

  With every vaccine there is a risk of complications that can develop because of the vaccine itself.  Like many, we have contemplated the timing of our own COVID-19 vaccines. Many have … more

As COVID continues to spread throughout our area, we are grateful that the majority of cases have been mild.  We have been told since news first broke of the pandemic that the elderly and … more

As May gives way to June, Washington County and the state of Nebraska are one step closer to returning to a “normal” way of life, though it may be a new normal as people continue to deal with the … more

We need to get through this time and tighten our belts, just as we have through two World Wars, terrorist attacks and other epidemics Newspapers in the United States have traveled rough seas to … more

Oakland’s new dangerous dog ordinance singles out a few specific breeds, namely pit bulls, rottweilers, and Doberman pinscher or any mixed breed.  Is this fair or even necessary? It's an … more

Last week I attended a meeting with ten other Decatur residents on Wednesday, January 29th. By the end of discussion many good ideas were shared about what needs to be done to prepare for the Omaha … more