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OVFRD firefighters (left) Danny Beavers and (right) Trent Elsasser showed the future firefighters (their sons) how to use the jaws of life on a pop can. Some say you can never start too early.
Community support shown to First Responders
Over 156 people from Oakland and the surrounding area gathered at the Oakland Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for lunch last Sunday to show their support. According to EMT and Fundraising … more
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Costly repairs ahead Oakland Golf Club
Unexpected expenses can hit hard for everyone. The Oakland Golf Club recently discovered an unforeseen problem which impacts the club and the Oakland-Craig football field alike as costly repairs are … more
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Oakland Women’s Club Fall Kickoff
Area women are invited to join Oakland Women’s Club for their fall kickoff on Wednesday, October 25th at 7:30 p.m. at the Oakland Golf Club. It’s a great opportunity to connect with women … more
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Dodge names King candidate at Peru State
Senior Garrison Dodge was tapped as a King candidate during Peru State College’s Homecoming. Garrison is the son of Donnie and Jessica Dodge and Jeannette and Lance Blanc. The O-C graduate … more
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Training with the rope rescue gear, Jerry Redding-Geu prepares for this uniquely challenging scenario.
OVFRD celebrate National Fire Prevention Week
Promoting wise decisions and quick responses, the Oakland Fire and Rescue Department with the support of Craig Fire and Rescue are taking fire prevention education to the students of Oakland-Craig … more
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Craft Show
Uehling will be hosting a Craft Show on Saturday, October 28. This is the first Uehling craft show held since 2015. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Uehling Auditorium and is free … more
The old schoolhouse on the Burt County Fairgrounds not only shared current artwork from local students, it took visitors on a trip down memory lane as they remember their days in a one-room schoolhouse. The old building hopes to find a new home at the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch.
Looking for a new home
The schoolhouse located at the west end of the Burt County Fairgrounds, Benson School, was relocated several years ago from its location northeast of Oakland. The one-room schoolhouse is needing a … more
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The community of Lyons partners with American Red Cross to host
Lyons will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on October 17 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lyons Community Center. “The Lyons community is committed to … more
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With help from the funds raised by the burger and brat fundraiser Jerry Ludwig (right) with the VFW and Legion was happy to help the Lyons Fire Department get a new thermal imager. He is pictured with Lyons Fire Chief Stuart Miller (left).
VFW and Legion raised money for the community
The VFW 7998 and Legion 83 lead by Command er Jerry Ludwig have been doing what they can to help out the community of Lyons for decades. To do that, it takes money, and according to Ludwig they … more
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It may not look like it now, but this will be the home of the LDNE New Gym, and it is located right next to the what will be the Old Gym.
LDNE School Board round-up
The LDNE Board of Education held their monthly meeting on October 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the High School library. While it wasn’t on the agenda, due to all the board members gathered, they … more
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(right) LVFRD Fire Chief Stuart Miller is proud to stand with (left) Raymond Hayes being recognized for his 40 years of service.
Lyons Fire and Rescue shows appreciation
Being a part of a Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department takes dedication and time in the name of servicing your community. Lyons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department believes that that sacrifice … more
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After a night of dancing there are some hungry high school students, and post prom is the perfect place to feed them.
Painting addresses for post prom
Prom has been a right of passage for highschoolers for decades, and post prom has been the icing on the cake for almost as long. Post prom allows the students to come together safely at the end … more
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Burt County Board of Supervisors round-up
The Burt County Board of S upervisors meeting was held on September 28th, and they started the second meeting of the month with a public hearing about the 2023-2024 budget. As there were no … more
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Home Run Derby Fundraiser
“The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd. The boys of summer are back and WNYX will be there. This is Bill McNeil.” Well, maybe it is better said that the boys and girls, men and … more
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From mentee to mentor, Elizabeth (Moseman) Smith enjoys a weekly visit with her TeamMates mentee Brinley Burton.
From TeamMates mentee to mentor
Little did Elizabeth Smith, then Moseman, realize that her experience as a mentee would lead to her desire to be a mentor herself someday. Elizabeth is Oakland-Craig’s first mentee to take on … more
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Isabelle Schrater braved the waters of Brink Park to gather the data needed for the BioBlitz event.
A day in the park
For the past six years Lyons-Decatur Northeast Science t eacher Paul Timm has been showing students that class work is sometimes done better outside the classroom. According to Timm, he has been … more
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Building a police force for Lyons
Lyons Police Chief Br y an Dunn and new officer Joshua Svendsen are combining their knowledge and networking to help Lyons build a strong police force. According to Dunn they are trying to … more
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The play for this year's LDNE One-Acts will be "An Amazing Grace" written by a Nebraska playwright, Jarod Ockander and the LDNE actors are wasting no time getting into character.
It is time for LDNE to break a leg
The stage lights are back on and the curtain is being drawn, the season of One Act is once again upon us, and the actors of Lyons Decatur Northeast are wasting no time starting practice. … more
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Sharing their experience with the Bright Knights afterschool program at a Get Connected conference in Omaha were Oakland-Craig seniors Emma Johansen and Lillian Ehlers, former program director Alana Pearson, and recent O-C graduate Reese Johnson.
Oakland Craig students present at statewide afterschool conference
Some current and former Oakland Craig students were center stage at the Get Connected conference in Omaha last Friday. Get Connected brings together after school professionals and provides an … more
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Whitni Webster competed for the JV in the EHC Tournament with a top score of 129.
OC Golf tops conference, again
Back to back conference champions! The Oakland-Craig Lady Knights Golf Team captured the East Husker Conference championship for a second year in a row. Rained out on Saturday, the girls travelled to … more
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Gathering to dedicate the new flagpole outside the city offices in Oakland are VFW Auxiliary members (front from left) Hilda Benne and Mary Alice Pearson; (back from left) __________, _________, Melissa Marx, and __________.
Flag raised high in memory of Marie Daubert
Grant applications are currently being accepted for the Friends of Oakland Foundation grant program. Applications may be obtained by contacting Sue Beckner at 402.380.1889. Deadline to return the … more
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Josh Egbers #7 makes the catch and then outruns the Knight defense all the way in for the touchdown in the second half of play in the Homecoming game against Bergan.
Raiders score huge Homecoming win over Bergan
LVSS 9 7     14 13 43 Berg. 0 13 7 0 20 The Raiders won their first game of the season with a huge homecoming win over Archbishop Bergan.  "The team came … more
The 2023 Homecoming candidates were selected last week and ten seniors will be vying for the title of Logan View Homecoming King and Queen. The coronation will take place at the conclusion of the Raider football game on Friday night September 22nd. Congratulations and best of luck to the 2023 Logan View Homecoming Candidates! (L-R): Sam Peters, Ava Schafersman, Chance Foust, Elli Christianson, Isabella Ruda, Owen Meyer, Gavin Ruwe, Haley Isaac, Kolton Kriete and Jenna Schneck.
Raiders get ready for “Funkytown” Disco
The 2023 Logan View Homecoming Week has arrived and the week’s activities include dress up days, a powderpuff football game, the traditional bonfire and jersey auction for Make-a-Wish … more
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Junior High sports cooperative finds a COLD start
Sports co-ops are not uncommon among rural Nebraska school districts. Oakland-Craig and Lyons-Decatur Northeast recently entered into a cooperative for junior high football and according to Coach … more
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Burt County round-up
The Burt County Board of Supervisors held their beginning of the month meeting on September 13th in the courthouse. The first item on the agenda was the public hearing for the Burt County … more
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