Kylie Smith has earned the honor of being this week’s Above and Beyond Award recipient at Lyons-Decatur Northeast.  Mrs. Janelle Seagren was pleased to make the nomination. “Kylie … more

Jason and Natalie Pounds have been working on their magnificent Christmas display again this season for the community to enjoy. Make sure to take a drive down the alley between E 10th and E 11th … more

The Burt County Board of Supervisors discussed fees for solar and wind permits at their regular board meeting Nov. 25 in preparation for the public hearing on zoning regulation updates on Dec. … more

It is that time of year again, where people are starting to put up decorations and show their holiday spirit. Main Street, with some help from the Community Club, is going to be showing a lot of … more

Members of the 2020 Oakland-Craig High School Choir have been notified of several honors this semester.   East Husker Conference Massed Choir      Nine students were … more

Social distancing and donning the now familiar masks, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce recently met in the Rosen Room with the purpose of finding ways to give back to the community and spread a little … more

Special News Alert! The Oakland Public Library has received notification from Santa's elves at the North Pole! The Oakland Public Library has been certified as an official letter station for Santa! … more

With over 20 homes on the list, the map for the Oakland Women’s Club (OWC) Tour of Lights and a visit from Santa on Saturday, the Christmas Spirit will flood Oakland in dazzling light.  … more

It seemed like it wasn’t that long ago cars were bumper to bumper on Oakland Ave. for a series of impromptu parades to give everyone an opportunity to get out and social distance while greeting … more

On November 25th, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts held his daily press conference. It largely covered a COVID update. He also discussed education, and LDNE science teacher and Teacher of the Year … more