Veterans Day honors the men and women of the United States Armed Forces past and present. Memorial Day honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. As to where all who have served in the … more

Some lessons are learned the hard way. In 2007, when Enterprise Publishing, now Enterprise Media Group, bought the Oakland Independent and Lyons Mirror-Sun Newspapers, our staff cleaned house … more

Many of the holidays celebrated in the United States have clearly defined origins and purposes.  At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  Easter and associated holidays are a … more

Before you cast your ballot for a particular candidate, consider why you're doing it. Are you doing it because you've researched, weighed issues of concern against that of a particular … more

The Nebraska State Fire Marshall’s Office says that there are nearly 15,500 unpaid volunteer firefighters serving in 472 fire departments having a total of 575 stations across the state.  … more

Sunday begins National Newspaper Week. The goal of National Newspaper Week is to inform readers across the world why having a newspaper in their community is important. It also … more

The goal of National Newspaper Week is to inform readers across the world why having a newspaper in their community is important. It also celebrates the accomplishments of all involved in the … more

Next year marks the 100 th year of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce.  As many clubs and organizations have ceased to exist, the Chamber must remain.  The forward-thinking objective of the … more

Elections and our subsequent right to vote are part of our identity as United States citizens. Along with that comes our right of expression. Some of us keep our candidate of choice to ourselves … more

Sitting in a coffee shop in Fremont on Sunday evening preparing for the coming week, I was intrigued by the people who came in.  One woman was dressed in a floor-length gown with her head … more