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Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship Committee members are ready to welcome you to the annual golf tournament on Sept. 22nd. Members include Ashley Johnson, Tammy Morphew, and Aaron Arlt.
FOOF Scholarship Golf Tournament key to student support
Each year, thousands of dollars are given to Oakland-Craig graduates as they continue their education through the Friends of Oakland Foundation (FOOF) scholarship program.  Utilizing Dollars for … more
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The Honor Guard offers a gun salute at the conclusion of the 2024 Memorial Day service in the Oakland Cemetery.
Joint American Legion Posts meeting to be held in Oakland
A time-honored ceremonial tradition is in jeopardy as participation dwindles in local American Legion posts.  Those attending funeral services for former Post #46 commander Larry Buswell last … more
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Sales and use tax to increase on October
Beginning on October 1, 2024 , the local sales and use tax rate for the City of Lyons will increase from 1.5% to 2%. The .5% increase is expected to generate an estimated $64,000 per year. These … more
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the JoyRide Public Transiportation building in Oakland. Participants included Mayor Dan Jacobs, Tyler Toline -Franciscan Healthcare Chief Executive Officer, Sister Joy Rose (Franciscan Healthcare Director of Missions), Brian Pierce (IJoyRide Director), Oakland Chamber of Commerce President Michael Nissen, and Oakland Community Foundation President Jess Bland.
Oakland Chamber officially welcomes JoyRide Public Transit
Complete with giant cinnamon rolls from Master’s Hand in Tekamah and door prizes, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce and JoyRide Public Transit hosted an open house at their location in Oakland … more
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The goal was to have the training as realistic as possible. (left to right) Lyons Fire and Rescue Chief Stewart Miller and Oakland Safety officer and Firefighter/EMT Jerry Redding-Geu made there way down to the patient to treat and transport up the hill.
Training for all scenarios
About 35 first responders from Burt County and the surrounding area came together over the weekend for an annual mutual aid training conference hosted by the Oakland Fire and Rescue.  The … more
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Congratulations to Peaches and Cream from Omaha in winning the 10-team Megan Mock Benefit Softball Tournament.
Benefit Softball Tourney played for Megan Mock
A benefit softball tournament was held at the Lyons City Park on Saturday for Megan Mock.  Megan is battling breast cancer prompting the “Stronger than the Storm” theme of the … more
Trypp Johnston works towards earning his Boy Scouts metalwork merit badge.
Busy summer wraps up for local Boy Scouts
Summer camp, merit badge courses, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors were had by four Oakland boys as part of Boy Scouts of America Troop 165, West Point.  Trypp Johnston, Patrick … more
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Local church celebrates back to school With outdoor family fun & fellowship
The First United Methodist Church of Oakland will be hosting an outdoor Fall Fun & Fellowship event August 28th from 6-8 p.m. at the corner of 2nd and Oakland Ave., in Oakland.  The … more
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Administrator David Deemer, back right, is excited to welcome the public on Aug, 30th as Oakland Heights celebrates its 50th Anniversary. He is joined by (seated) Jerry Benne, Glen Cull, Frelon Danielson, and Gay White; (standing) Jim Johnson and Cindy Graef.
Half Century of service celebrated at Oakland-Heights
A 50-year success story will be celebrated on August 30 th as the Oakland Heights Nursing Home and Assisted Living celebrate a half century of service to the Oakland community.  Boasting the … more
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Celebrating Excellence: School foundation seeks nominations
Keeping with the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” the Oakland-Craig Public Schools Foundation is seeking nominations of those who best exemplify this universal … more
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Burt County Board of Supervisors prepares to hear testimony on proposed zoning regulations for wind energy. Pictured are: from left, Carl Pearson, Samuel Titus, David Schold, Ted Connealy, Bird Swanson, Paul Richards, and Jeff Kutchera.
Public comment heard on proposed wind energy zoning regulations
In recent years, the Burt County Board of Supervisors laid out regulations for the livestock industry within the county in an effort to make the county livestock friendly while taking into … more
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PAWS Tutoring service offered at LDNE
Principal Brenda Totten mentioned at the Aug. 12 th school board meeting that despite the rumors, school will start on Wednesday as planned. She was also excited to announce that smart tutoring will … more
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Joining the educational staff at Lyons-Decatur Northeast are Adam James (PE/Social Studies), Bren Shatto (ELA), Ryan Miller (JAG), Amanda Stuhr (Music), and Brittney Moody (1st Grade).
Lyons-Decatur welcomes new educators as new year begins
A new building and completed remodeling project are not all that welcomes returning students to Lyons-Decatur Northeast.  Five new teachers settled into the district.  Two of which, … more
Ready to greet their students at Oakland-Craig are new teachers Alex Howser-Vocal Music, Nate Beutler-Instrumental Music, Michael Finley-Industrial Arts, and Bryan Dunn-Nebraska Career Education Instructor.
Four new educators join O-C staff
As students return to the Oakland-Craig classroom, four new educators will join the team of teachers ready to greet them.  Alex Howser and Nate Beutler will take their roles as vocal music and … more
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Logan View welcomes new staff this year! Ready for the new year are: from left, Samantha Linder-4th grade, Mya Guzinski-5th grade, Phyllis Williams-Media Aide, Jake Christensen
Let the learning begin at Logan View
School bells began ringing at Logan View this week.  The first day of classes for students was on Tuesday.  While the students arrived for their first day on Tuesday the halls and … more
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A greatly appreciated improvement by countless children was the addition of a new playground next to the pavillion at the Burt County Fair.
Big thank you given by fair foundation
Offering a grateful appreciation, the Burt County Fair Foundation took a moment out of Friday evening’s festivities during the fair to thank the Friends of Oakland Foundation for the addition … more
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Lyons-Decatur Northeast enacts new electronic device policy banning cell phone use during educational hours.
Out of sight, out of mind
According to a Pew research study from June of 2024, 72% of high school teachers say that students being distracted by cell phones has become a major problem in the classroom.  An earlier … more
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Named one of Nebraska's most successful bands of the 1990s, Ivory Star featured the local talent of siblings Dave and Donnette Smith. The duo is featured in the documentary Time to Shine which will be shown in Lyons later this month.
Time to Shine on the Lyons screen
Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com   When one thinks of music from the 90’s in Burt County, Dave and Donnette Smith are often a integral part of the discussion.  The … more
Larry Harmon, holds a plaque honoring his dedication to the Burt County Fair as the 2024 Joe Roh Award recipient.He is joined by his family, from left, Jaxon Logan, Linda Chatt, Larry Harmon, Trey Logan, Jerimie Logan, Kristie Logan, Brian Elliott, and Laurie Elliott..
Harmon received prestigious Joe Roh award
From spectator, to auction board member, Larry Harmon of Tekamah has a storied 54-year role in the success of the Burt County Fair.  Showing cattle at the age of 10 in Creston, IA where his … more
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A crew of firefighters from Oakland work together in a 2023 training scenario to save the life of a fallen firefighter.
4th Annual Mutual Aide Training comes to Oakland
With a desire to better cooperative emergency response, communication, and relationship building, local fire and rescue departments will participate in a joint 2-day training in Oakland on August 17 … more
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Truck lights light up the sky as Friday night fireworks put the icing on the cake at the 2023 Midwest Classic Truck Show in Oakland. This weekend welcomes the 5th annual installment of the show in Oakland on Friday and Saturday.
Midwest Classic to draw over 100 big rigs to Oakland this weekend
The 5th Annual Midwest Classic Truck Show makes its third consecutive appearance in Oakland this weekend.  The show welcomes some of the best dressed semis in the business. Brock Gadberry … more
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Brian Pierce.Joyride Transportation
Pierce oversees Joyride Public Transit
Overseeing the Joyride Public Transit operation is Brian Pierce, Transportation Manager. Pierce is originally from West Point, attended school in Norfolk and Omaha to pursue degrees in the medical … more
As the Lyons-Decatur Northeast facilities improvement project winds down, the 3-story 1907 school building was demolished. Students will be welcomed to the new facilities as school begins on August 14th.
Century old school comes down
With students returning to the classroom in less than two weeks, Lyons-Decatur Northeast students will be welcomed into new and improved facilities as the 1907 building came down last week as the … more
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Pictured here are JOYRIDE driver Paul Steuter, left, with Ron Anderson. Anderson was JOYRIDE Public Transit
Joyride Transit Service in high demand, more vehicles on order
With Joyride Transit Service now shuttling residents from Burt and Cuming Counties to places they need to go— whether that’s a doctor’s appointment, a grocery store trip, or … more
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A staple for the parade is the music of the T-Bones.
O, what a parade!
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