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With the announcement of proposed budget cuts across two University of Nebraska schools, we wonder if something else could have been done to prevent these heartbreaking programs and faculty … more
Picture a scene of police bursting through the door of a local newspaper office, and then they proceed to search the place and confiscate computers, hard drives, and cell phones of reporters. From … more
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
Part of being a high-profile politician is having the ability to voice your goals, plans and ideals in any setting. Another part of it is being able to handle the spotlight and understand … more
One of the foundational jobs of newspapers is to constantly inform and update its readers on what's going on in their communities. Newspapers should be a reliable source where a reader can turn … more
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