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Thank you to Roger and Candice Fehrer for their donation of a roll-top desk, cups and coffee mugs, and a beautiful bouquet.

Hello! April is over half over and the days are flying by! This past week we have received many donations and I wanted to recognize those people. First, we received two … more

Carmen Druckenmiller Happy Days Weekly | 4/25/24

Oakland Fire and Rescue Squad Captain Jason Redding-Geu is ready to take on the greater responsibility of serving Burt County as the new Emergency Manager.

Redding-Geu named to serve as new county Emergency Manager

Oakland’s Jason Redding-Geu has been hired by the Burt County Board of Supervisors to replace KC Bang as the new emergency manager. Redding-Geu looks to utilize his fire and rescue … more

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/25/24

Burt County Board Supervisor Jeff Kutchera and Sheriff Eric Nick visit with students about careers in their respective fields.

County freshmen Connect the Dots at annual simulation

The transition from high school into secondary education and/or the workforce can be a daunting prospect. Burt County 4-H is doing their part to simulate the experience in a safe and fund … more

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/25/24

Teammates celebrate National Mentoring Month

January is national mentoring month. Oakland-Craig Teammates would like to thank all our mentors that come up to the school once a week to be supportive and encouraging to our students that are … more

1/19/23

Everyone wanted a turn showing off their maneuvering skills in the seat of the AGCO RoGator sprayer simulator.

Hands on experience with Central Valley Ag teaches safety

Thanks to a collaborative effort between Central Valley Ag, Platte Valley and other co-ops in the industry, students are getting a simulated experience in driving an AGCO RoGator sprayer, right in … more

Curt Hineline Editor | 12/9/22

Oakland-Craig students undertake a not so corny experience as they try and determine the expected yield per acre based on examining a single ear of corn.

Field” trip gives students real world experience

Oakland-Craig students in Mrs. Nelson's Chemistry class visited Ben Pearson's Pioneer Test Plot to estimate the yield for each hybrid. The short out-of-classroom experience helped them to … more

8/25/22

Makenna Pearson and Madeline Pearson serve Kate Webster at the renovated concession stand at the Oakland ball fields.

Ball Association grateful major facility improvements

The Oakland Ball Association received a grant from the Donald E. Nielsen foundation for facility improvements to the tune of $80,000. Jeff Rennerfeldt of the Ball Association said the grant was … more

Curt Hineline Editor | 6/30/22

Earning the 110% Award at dance camp for giving their all and then some are the Oakland-Craig Dance Team: ((back from left) Grace Wallerstedt, Emma Anderson, Lyndsay Johnson, Briar Ray, Brooklyn Richards, and Carolyn Magnusson; (middle from left) Amy Snader, Grace Petersen, Piper Beltz, and Taryn Harney; (front from left) Morgan Ray, Maycie Johnson, Johnna Peterson, and Kara Selken.

Maycie Johnson earns All-American at dance camp

Returning from a 4-day dance camp at Embassy Suites in Lincoln, the Oakland-Craig Dance Team couldn’t wait to share their success with their hometowns. At the end of the camp designed to … more

Curt Hineline Editor | 6/30/22

Pony rides and petting zoo added to Party in the Park lineup

Who’s ready for a pony ride! The Oakland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a new attraction to this year’s Independence Day celebration with the Annual July 3 rd Party in … more

6/30/22

Ordinance limiting residential housing on Oakland Ave. shelved by Council

The Oakland Independent reported in last week’s Oakland City Council article that the city had passed a new ordinance limiting Oakland Avenue residential housing to second floor apartments … more

Curt HIneline Editor | 6/30/22

Sabrina Rost fields the ball at second base and makes the throw to first.

Rockets 12’s defeat BRLD leading up to Conference Tourney

The Oakland-Craig Rockets 12’s hosted BRLD leading up to the conference tournament coming up on the coming weekend. BRLD went down in order the first two innings. In the bottom of the … more

By James Schrock Sports Editor | 6/30/22

Cory Martin and Josiah Johnson are in their third year of participating in the TeamMates program at Oakland-Craig.

Oakland-Craig TeamMates join together for food and fun

Mentor Cory Martin and his mentee Josiah Johnson have been meeting together for more than two years as part of the Oakland-Craig TeamMates program. The two joined in an evening of fun and yard … more

Curt Hineline Editor | 10/28/21

Congratulations to these Oakland-Craig students for singing their way in to the East Husker Conference Choir – (front from left) Caulin Johnson, Shelby Pickell, Emma Johansen, Emily Ramirez and Elijah Gahan; (back from left) Carlee Warren, Truman Wood, Mia Linder, and Ay-den Lierman.

OC knights sing their way to the top of conference and state ensembles

The Oakland-Craig Choir was notified that the auditions of 9 members have been accepted into the East Husker Conference Choir. The Conference Choir will be hosted by Stanton HS on Monday, Nov 1 … more

10/28/21

Underground hole to be filled at Fulton and Osborn

Every few years, the American Society of Civil Engineers issues a report card grading the state of America’s infrastructure. According to Forbes, the more than 150,000 civil engineers in … more

Curt Hineline Editor | 10/28/21

Friends of Oakland Foundation President Sue Beckner and Ed Anderson are pictured with the new entrance doors at the Golden Oaks Senior Center. The doors were purchased with a grant from the Friends of Oakland Foundation.

COVID-19 One Year Later

Nestled towards the top center column of the front page of the April 6 th , 1978 edition of the Oakland Independent was a very brief article announcing a meeting for those interested in starting the … more

Curt Hineline Editor | 3/3/21

The Oakland-Craig Boys Quartet rehearse for the upcoming Pops Concert. Pictured (from left) Caleb Sechler, River Wallerstedt, Truman Wood, and Ayden Lierman.

Finally, an in-person school concert

“Mrs. Miller and I are excited to present our first live Jr./Sr. High Concert in 15 months,” Oakland-Craig Band Director Bryan Bohn said. ”There is nothing like performing for a … more

Curt Hineline Editor | 3/3/21

Girl Scout Troop 50015 meeting earned the Musician Badge last week. Pictured are the Juniors Scouts with the instrument they made and brought to the meeting: (front) Paityn, Emily C.; (middle) Emily L., Lena; (back) Elenor, Aydia, Lucy, Madia, and Gabbie.

Hats Off to Girl Scout

Junior Girl Scout Troop 50015 earned the Musician Badge last Saturday morning. The girls brought their own instruments to the meeting. Besides the instruments they brought, the girls made … more

3/3/21

Tekamah-Herman grad to speak on Friday

The Lenten season is in full swing as are the annual Men’s Lenten Breakfasts at the Oakland City Auditorium. This Friday’s breakfast will feature Darl Beck, a 2001 graduate of … more

Curt HIneline Editor | 3/3/21

Burt County Board of Supervisors roundup, Feb.

Board approves demolition and renovation grants Two demolition grants were approved for the city of Oakland, while renovation grants were approved for Lyons and … more

Elizabeth A. Elliott news@enterprisepub.com | 3/3/21