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Decatur Board members Cathy Sears and Jane Judt hold up a copy of the original Decatur plat map that will be on display at the relocated Decatur Museum.
Decatur Museum acquires first plat map of Decatur
          The Decatur Museum has a copy of the original plat map of Decatur.  The village was platted in 1856 by Thomas Whitacre, a civil … more
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The Nebraska Loess Hills Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council is coordinating (3) FREE household hazardous waste collections in October for residents of Washington, Burt, … more
In rememberance of those who remain prisoners of war or considered missing in action, participants in the POW.MIA Remembrance Walk in Craig learn about the symbolic Missing Man Table.
Craig Park Falls Silent for MIA/POW Recognition Walk
Decades of laughter, a century of family celebrations, and countless ball games, picnics, and gatherings—all of it paused on Friday at Craig Park. Local veterans led a solemn Missing in … more
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Pictured here with her two daughters, Karsen - then age 9 (left) and Sydney - then age 12 (right), Megan Cameron’s life was cut short as a result of domestic violence in 2018. Lyons-Decatur continues to raise awareness in memory of those like Megan during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Seeing Purple in a Month of Pink
Often unnoticed and rarely discussed, domestic violence inflicts hidden damage that is both destructive and life-altering. October has been set aside as a time to raise awareness of this silent … more
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The Tekamah Chamber of Commerce organized a spectacular Sweet Corn Festival and Day of Giving again this year. Helping make it happen were (from left) Lori Breckenridge, Carissa Oligmueller, Cayle Klein, Jill McCluskey, Spencer Breckenridge, Cami Gregerson. Missing from the board of directors is Conrad Connealy who was busy serving, you guessed it, sweet corn.
Tekamah Week of Giving nets nearly $10K for local causes
Tekamah’s annual Week of Giving was held August 7–14 and kicked off at the Chamber’s Sweet Corn Festival on the 7th.  The tally is in and the Chamber is pleased to announce … more
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Among those cleaning up the biannual roadside cleanup from the Craig-Alder Grove Parish were: Jane Nincehelser, Faye Nincehelser, Van Nincehelser, Kathy Burghardt, Kasey Snyder, Dan Burghardt, Ayden Davis, Morgan Pickell, Eva Archer, Randy Burghardt, Naomi Gahan, Elijah Gahan, Hannah Gahan, Rev. Gregg Gahan, Jennifer Gahan, Sharon Loftis, Susan Skinner, Gary Loftis, Leif Burghardt, Michelle Rayburn, Megan Unwin, Henry Unwin, Bridget Eriksen, Kirk Eriksen, Easton Eriksen and Nora Eriksen. Not pictured: Dennyu Westergard.
Craig Church Community comes together for highway cleanup and fellowship
This past weekend, members and friends of Craig-Alder Grove Parish laced up their boots, donned reflective vests and joined hands in service for the biannual roadside cleanup. This tradition has … more
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The Historic Bryant House at 104 South 16th St. in Tekamah invites visitors step into the past and enjoy the bygone Victorian Era.
The Historic Bryant House is ready usher in Fall in Burt County
Standing stately at 104 S 16th St. in Tekamah, the Historic Bryant House continues to welcome visitors to not only study history, but to experience it as well.  If you listen carefully, the … more
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County Board roads, law enforcement costs and unpaid taxes
Roads and law enforcement are the two biggest portions of the county budget, Sarah Freidel explained during the Burt County Board of Supervisors budget hearing. She shared that the public can see the … more
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Playing a limited season for the Knights this fall are (back from left) Deklan Anderson, Trypp Johnston, Isaac Benne, Trent Gustafson, Jaidan Tolliver, Preston Hetzler,Luke Loftis; (front from left) Gavin Johnson, Luke Loftis, Javar Larson, and Tate Pennke. Not pictured: Robby Redfern and Isaias Popoca.
Oakland-Craig Football Continues On
As many of you know, earlier this fall we made the difficult decision to cancel our high school varsity football season. Since that announcement, our coaches and staff have been working hard to … more
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Come to the first Raider home football game on Friday September 5th for a chance to fling a football and win a split-the-pot prize benefiting TeamMates Mentoring at Logan View. A TeamMates board member will wear the target and if your football lands in the target they’re wearing you’ll be a winner. See you at the game!
Foam footballs, big prizes, and an even bigger impact
On Friday, September 5, the Logan View TeamMates will host a Split-the-Pot Football Fling during the first Raider home football game against Pierce. Logan View TeamMates board members will be … more
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Nebraska Author Gary Brumbelow will share his work at the Lyons Library on Monday, Sept. 8th at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Art and literature showcased at the Lyons Library
The Lyons Library is excited to host an artist reception on Saturday and a book signing event on Monday!  Mark your calendars and stop by the library on Saturday, September 6th from 10 … more
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Mayor Kyle Brink proudly accepts a check from Gary Loftis of the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resource District for continuing conservation projects in the City of Lyons.
Lyons receives LENRD funding for community improvements
The City of Lyons is celebrating a wave of community improvements thanks to support from the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) and other partners. Mayor Brink and Gary Loftis of the … more
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Nebraska 4-H Administrator Kathleen Lodl presents a certificate recognizing LilyAnn Willing the State Youth Leadership Award at the Nebraska State Fair.
LilyAnn Willing: Burt County 4-H Star Shines as Nebraska’s Top Youth Volunteer
Burt County’s LilyAnn Willing was named the 2025 Outstanding 4-H Youth Volunteer at the Nebraska State Fair, an honor recognizing 4-H members who make a real difference in their clubs and … more
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The nearly three-hour meeting contained a lot of silence as the Burt County Board of Supervisors reviewed budget numbers at their August 28 th  meeting.  Two large screens positioned on … more
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Paul Timm of Lyons-Decatur Northeast has been selected as one of only nine Lead Advocates in the 2025–2026 Advocate Program, organized by the Society for Science.
Timm Selected as Lead Advocate in National STEM Program
Lyons-Decatur Northeast science instructor Paul Timm has been selected as one of only nine  Lead Advocates  in the 2025–2026 Advocate Program, organized by the Society for Science. … more
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Nebraska State Fair Chairman Boyd Strope (left) presents the Heritage Farm Family Award to Steve Lowe (center), recognizing the Kerl-Lowe family in Burt County. Joining the presentation was Governor Jim Pillen (right).
Kerl-Lowe Family honored with Heritage Farm Family Award at Nebraska State Fair
The legacy of one Burt County family was honored at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair as  Ann Lowe McCormick of Charlotte, NC, and Steve Lowe of Kearney  received the  Ak-Sar-Ben Heritage … more
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Lyons Police Officer Bryce Olsen, a 2002 LDNE graduate, recently complete basic police training at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.
Officer Olsen completes police academy training
Lyons Police Officer Bryce Olsen completed the necessary training at the NLETC (Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center). The state-funded academy is responsible for providing basic and continuing … more
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Congratulations to Kyle and Tiffany Lechtenberg on the opening of their new Farm Bureau Office in Oakland. Pictured at the ribbon cutting held last week are (back from left) Oakland Chamber of Commerce Members Andrew Cullen and Ryan Wolken, Kyle Lechtenberg, Amber Bridges, Joycin Lechtenberg, Tiffany Lechtenberg, Austin Lechtenberg; (front from left) Addison and Jackson Lechtenberg.
Oakland Chamber of Commerce celebrates Oakland business
It was a busy month for the Oakland Chamber of Commerce as it welcomed two new businesses and celebrated the new location of a third. Open houses complete with Ribbon Cutting ceremonies were … more
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Conductor David VonSeggern will be providing free train rides in the Uehling Park from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday as part of the postponed Independence Day celebration. Other activities and plenty of food will be capped off by a fireworks display.
From pie to pyrotechnics: Uehling Park shines Sunday night
Uehling Park is the place to be on Sunday, August 31, starting at 7 p.m.  The Girl Scouts will host a concession stand featuring hot dogs, sloppy joe, nachos, popcorn, pop, water and homemade … more
Golden Oaks closed on Labor Day
Greetings from Golden Oaks! With the cooler weather it is not as hard to believe we are talking about the September calendar. We were finally able to show the movie The Boys in the Boat, … more
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Always ready to share a good book with the children during story time, Mrs. Lacy Hollman enjoys bringing stories to life at the Lyons Library.
Library story-time roars with special visitor
There was a lion in the library last week during story-time! Thankfully he was a very friendly, well-behaved lion who loved listening to our story-time books! He joined our littles as they listened … more
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Morning fire damages Oakland home; No injuries reported
What was initially paged as a side-by-side (ATV) fire at 9:32 a.m. on Monday quickly spread and engulfed part of the east side of the Chad and Elizabeth Linder home at 200 E. 4th St. in Oakland. The … more
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Decatur Museum Board members Jim Judt and Bill Mueller stand by the newly installed sign at the future home of the Decatur Museum.
Rising from the Ashes: Decatur Museum marks comeback with new sign
The Decatur Museum has begun the process of reopening after a tragic fire destroyed the A.B. Fuller House, where the museum had been located since 2008. Call it Divine Intervention, Pennies from … more
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Offering a blessing on the new United Methodist Church parsonage in Oakland, District Superintendent Stephanie Ahlschweide (back from left) shared appreciation for the former Anderson home. Attending the Fall Family Fellowship event at UMC are Keryn Uhing and Pastor Gregg Gahan (rounding out the back row); Mike Uhing and Tammi Marreel (front from left).
New parsonage celebrated at Community Fall Family Fellowship
The Oakland First United Methodist Church welcomed the community with food, fellowship, and celebration for a special event marking the christening of the newly-purchased parsonage. Guests … more
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Standoff in Tekamah ends with arrest
    Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.om   A domestic disturbance in Tekamah led to a multi-agency response and a standoff Saturday that ended with the arrest of … more
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