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Congratulations to Talon Mock, one of the newest members of the Chadron State Eagles football team. He is pictured at his signing with Adam James, assistant LDNE football coach, his mother Megan Mock, Ryan Miller, head FB coach, and assistant football coach Waylon Carlson.
Talan Mock signs with Chadron State College
On Wednesday morning, LDNE senior student-athlete Talan Mock signed a national letter of intent to play football at Chadron State next fall. Mock will join an offensive unit that averaged 298 yards … more
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“Hey Nebraska! Do the FAFSA!”
If you have ever had a senior graduate, you are probably all too familiar with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The application is for federal, state, and college-based financial … more
Donation cans are being placed in businesses throughout the county to help continue to finance the White Cross Project.
Burt County American Legion Auxiliaries team up for White Cross Project
Organizers of Burt County’s White Cross Project to make it easy to support this patriotic venture as donation cans are being placed throughout businesses within the county. “American … more
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Do the FAFSA!
For many from the Oakland-Craig and Lyons-Decatur Northeast schools Class of 2025, their college education will begin in about 8 months.  While scholarships have been applied for and plans made … more
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Carpenter Media Group buys EMG's newspapers
After six generations of ownership, the Rhoades family has sold Enterprise Media Group to Alabama-based Carpenter Media Group. The fast-growing, privately held company owns almost 300 newspapers in … more
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Cadette-Senior-Ambassador Girl Scouts have "chopped" assignment
Unbelievably, Leader Terri Hoeneman was able to get all Girl Scouts 8-11th grade together with a “Chopped Food” challenge.  “I only say unbelievable because at this age … more
Micky Sullivan assists Kathy Anderson at the drive thru of the new Franciscan Pharmacy in Oakland.
Franciscan Healthcare Pharmacy opens in Oakland
  To provide convenience and continued countywide service continues as Franciscan Pharmacy opens in Oakland.  The building project more than a year ago as news was announced in … more
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The Rhoades family is selling Blair-based Enterprise Media Group to Carpenter Media Group in a sale that is scheduled to close this week.
Carpenter Media Group to buy EMG’s newspapers
After six generations of ownership, the Rhoades family is selling Enterprise Media Group to Alabama-based Carpenter Media Group. The fast-growing, privately held company owns almost 300 newspapers in … more
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Oakland Lions Club member Nathan Anderson serves some delicious soup to hungry basketball fans.
Lions Club grateful for community support
Western Burt County basketball fans were treated to a terrific rivalry on Friday as Oakland-Craig hosted Lyons-Decatur Northeast.  In addition to the highly competitive games, those in … more
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Mark Wallerstedt (above as Rudolph) and wife Terry enjoyed hosting another successful Oakland Chamber of Commerce Kids Christmas event at Harvest Moon with over 400 in attendance.
Chamber plans for new year
Smoked brisket sandwiches and fruitful discussion was had at the Oakland Golf Club on Jan. 9th as the Oakland Chamber of Commerce gathered to elect officers, review the past year, and plan for 2025. … more
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The Oakland-Craig Food Drive featured a building competition among the students as an incentive to gather as many items as possible for the Oakland and Craig Food Banks.
Responsibility, empathy, and connectedness fostered through CANstruction Competition
        As the winter break approached at Oakland-Craig, teamwork brought the student body together to think outside the box, or can as the case may be, in … more
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The Working Cat Project continues to help control the cat population in Lyons but more funds are needed.
Working Cat Project seeks additional funding
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American Legion members from the Legion posts here in Burt County felt it was important that area veteran
Nearly 2000 crosses placed in Burt County cemeteries
If you have visited a cemetery in Burt County and noticed one of these white metal crosses with a medallion at a gravesite, did you ever wonder what these crosses are symbolizing and how the crosses … more
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Board members are Lance Anderson-Chairman, Jason Troutman, Wayne Hightree, Joyce McCulloch and Roger Kirschenman.
New members get to work for Decatur Village Board
The Decatur Village Board meeting was held on Jan. 9.   New board members Lance Anderson and Joyce McCulloch were welcomed to the Decatur Village Board meeting held on Jan. 9.  The two were … more
Artist Paula Swain pushes color boundaries and explores unique palette combinations. Her artwork is on display at the Sears Senior Center in Decatur through March.
Vibrant Colors in Decatur Art Exhibit
    Winter blues can be chased away with a visit to the new art exhibit at The Sears Center in Decatur. In her 12 paintings currently on display, Artist Paula Swain pushes color … more
Meet the new Oakland-Craig Board of Education, back from left, President Aaron Anderson, Jon Dockhorn, Brett Johnson, Dane Johnson; front from left, Marilee Groth, Henry Unwin, and Vice President Diane Pelan-Johnson.
Dockhorn takes oath of office
A new voice was heard at the January meeting of the Oakland-Craig Board of Education on Monday evening as Jon Dockhorn begins fulfillment of his duty as the duly elected member.  As the board … more
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Ready to welcome visitors to Helena Agri-Enterprises is Jarvis Guill, Tavis Uhing, Connor Guill, Tracey Cook, Dawson Rhoades, Alisa Uhing, Matt Peterson, Amy Guill, James Lynn, Luryn Andersen, Spencer Breckinridge, Wes Puffer, John Guill. Not pictured: Ken Elsasser, Gerron Elsasser, and Doug Tranmer.
Helena and Chamber of Commerce to host after-hours event
Helena Agri-Enterprises is hosting an Oakland Chamber of Commerce after-hours event on Jan. 24th from 5 to 7 p.m.  Helena is located at 900 N. Charge Ave in Oakland. President Michael … more
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Vehicle thefts on the rise
“We are experiencing an uptick in vehicle thefts,” Oakland Chief of Police James Hetzler shared.  “Beemer and Sarpy County are also experiencing the exact same thing.” … more
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Congratulations to Madison Enstrom, a 2024-25 Believers and Achiever.
Enstrom among Nebraska’s Believers and Achievers
Oakland-Craig’s Madison Enstrom is among the 48 Nebraska high school students named among the 2024-25 Believers and Achievers through Currency and the Nebraska School Activities Association … more
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Outgoing conculman Allen "Steiny" Steinmeyer is pictured with his replacement, Brantley Vavra at the Council Meeting on December 10,
Steiny steps aside after 6 terms on the city council
The City of Lyons extends its gratitude to Allen "Steiny" Steinmeyer for his 24 years of service as a City Council member. His dedication and commitment have made a lasting impact on the community, … more
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Nebraska Department of Transportation crew installs the new historical marker telling the storied construction of the famous "Dry Land" bridge spanning the Missouri River at Decatur.
“Dry Land” Bridge of Decatur recognized by Nebraska Historical Society
As stories get passed down through the years, embellishments and omissions sometimes get lost in translation.  The story surrounding the construction of the bridge that spans the Missouri River … more
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Gus Ray, left, and Tim Magnusson were recognized for their years of service on the Oakland-Craig Board of Education as their terms conclude.
Magnusson, Ray, Johnson end school board tenure
Three members of the Oakland-Craig Board of Education were recognized on Monday for their 34 combined years of service to the district.  Tim Magnusson (12 years), Kiley Johnson (12 years), and … more
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Congratulations to Garret Vavra in signing with Morningside football. Vavra is pictured with his parents Lance and Lynette Vavra and Morningside Assistant Coach Jay Schlichte (right).
Garret Vavra signing with Morningside
Cougar senior Garret Vavra signed a letter-of-intent on Thursday to play football for the Morningside Mustangs for the 2025 season. Vavra averaged 8.7 tackles per game this season and finished … more
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Dale Wolf drew the winning raffle ticket for the 1994 Corvette Decatur Museum fundraiser. Looking on are Judy Anderson and Pam Nelsen, Decatur Museum Board members.
Finding New Roads
Congratulations to Denny Kjeldgarrd of Tekamah, who was the lucky holder of ticket #34 and the winner of a 1994 Corvette.  The car was donated by Dan and Konnie Small to the Decatur Museum to be … more
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Congratulations once again to Kennedy Blevins, a 2024-25 Currency and NSAA Believer and Achiever.
Blevins among Nebraska’s Believers and Achievers
Lyons-Decatur Northeast’s Kennedy Bleivins is among the 48 Nebraska high school students named among the 2024-25 Believers and Achievers through Currency and the Nebraska School Activities … more
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