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The 9th grade students from Lyons-Decatur Northeast, Oakland-Craig and Tekamah-Herman participated in “Connecting the Dots: A Career Exploration …
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Stacey Keys,
Burt County
4-H Extension Assistant
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3/21/25
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In spectacular fashion, the Lady Knights showed grit, determination, poise, and good ol’ fashion ballhandling to earn the big trophy as the Nebraska Class C2 State Champions.
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Karl Lundquist
Sports Reporter
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3/13/25
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After a 5-year run at the Tilted Table Bar and grill in Oakland, Zach Krutilek has opted to sell the successful business to Dillon and Kelli Johnson. The couple will open the business under the …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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3/13/25
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Roderick Zimmerman (Kent Hoeneman) is preparing for the comedy, “Will’s Grandma” to be presented Saturday, April 5 th in the Uehling Auditorium. There will be a brunch …
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3/13/25
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During the week of Feb. 24-28, 2025, seven planets in our solar system aligned in what has been called a planet parade, or planetary alignment, something seen approximately every 80 …
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Rev. Judith K. Johnson,
Elim Lutheran and St. Paul’s Lutheran
Hooper, NE
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3/13/25
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Some kids just have their heads up in the clouds. For Lyons-Decatur 11th grader Kaylin Miller, this phrase takes on a whole new meaning.
Her mind has been pondering the atmospheres of …
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Paul Timm
LDNE Science
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3/13/25
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The Future of Decatur Foundation Fund (FDFF) hosted a successful community visioning session at the Sears Senior Center on March 2, bringing together residents to discuss their hopes and ideas for …
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3/13/25
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The O-C Speech team earned placings in all 10 events and finished as the team runner-up at the EHC East Division Speech Meet held on Wednesday in Tekamah.
Juniors Grace Wallerstedt and …
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Karl Lundquist
Sports Reporter
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3/6/25
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The following script was written by O-C basketball coaches Aaron Meyer and Scott Guzinski read by O-C PA announcer Doug Anderson to recognize Adi Rennerfeldt and Braylon Anderson on Friday night …
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3/6/25
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Frelon Ann (Larsen) Danielson was born on September 4, 1931, to Ben and Violet (Carlson) Larsen at a rural Nebraska home near Oakland, NE. Frelon passed away on February 26, 2025, at …
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3/6/25
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Five Lyons Decatur-Northeast had the opportunity to participate in EHC Honor Band on February 10th at Wayne State College. The 2025 EHC Honor Band consisted of two bands, the wind ensemble and …
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Shea Crimmins
Reporter
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3/5/25
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Oakland-Craig senior student-athlete earned a spot on the 2025 Shrine Bowl’s North roster. Anderson will be the 16 th player in school history to play in the game. He will be joined on the …
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Karl Lundquist
Sports Reporter
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2/28/25
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Burt County Fair Foundation President Mitch Nissen was just a freshman at Oakland-Craig when the Foundation was formed for the betterment of the annual county fair. The impression the …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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2/28/25
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The O-C Dance team brought home the Class C-2 State Runner-up trophy it earned in the Hip Hop Division at the 2025 Nebraska State Dance Championships held in Grand Island on Friday. This is the …
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Karl Lundquist
Sports Reporter
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2/28/25
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Lyons-Decatur STEM Research Program Alumnus Chance Mock was inducted as an American Junior Academies of Science Fellow on the evening of Friday, February 14th on the campus of Harvard University in …
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Paul Timm
LDNE Science Teacher
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2/28/25
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Needing a place to throw a party or get together – like a graduation party? Or an alumni get-together? Consider renting the Swedish Heritage Center for your event. Remember …
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Marilee Groth
Swedish Heritage Center
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2/21/25
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Several Oakland-Craig students had the opportunity to audition and play in the 2025 East Husker Conference Honor Band last week in Wayne with an all-day clinic and an evening concert on February 11 …
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Shea Crimmins
Oakland Independent
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2/20/25
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O-C’s Braylon Anderson continues to etch his name in the O-C Knight history book. Coming off a football season where the quarterback established several offensive school records, Anderson had a …
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Karl Lundquist
Sports Reporter
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2/20/25
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Come start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration early at the Oakland Swedish Heritage Center on March 2nd. The 11-1 p.m. monthly fundraising brunch will feature …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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2/20/25
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Featuring Burt County’s best young spellers, Lyons-Decatur Northeast hosted once again the annual spelling contest between students from LDNE, Oakland-Craig and Tekamah-Herman. Schools …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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2/20/25
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Lyons City Clerk Whitney Anderson said the city is excited to share that starting in Spring 2025, the City of Lyons will be bringing back the noon whistle! “It’s been a while since …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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2/20/25
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Two O-C student-athletes inked with collegiate athletic programs last week. Braylon Anderson signed a letter-of-intent to play quarterback at Division II Wayne State next fall, and Jaxen Jorgensen …
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Karl Lundquist
Sports Reporter
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2/14/25
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On Friday, February 14th, Lyons-Decatur Cougars will be hosting their final regular-season home basketball game. This will be a night to attend!
Post Prom will have delicious pulled pork meals …
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Mrs. Mace
LDNE Guidance Counselor
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2/14/25
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Over 30 cats were rescued from a home in Lyons recently. Sadly, two were euthanized due to their neglect. The remaining have …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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2/14/25
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Join the Future of Decatur Foundation Fund March 2 for a community visioning session where all residents are encouraged to share their ideas for Decatur’s continuing success. The fund advisory …
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2/13/25
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