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Memorial Day is a yearly tradition in America where people can gather and honor the fallen men and women of our armed forces.
We honor the people who served in the military, leaving their …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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5/25/23
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Throughout the school year teachers deal with grading homework, staying on task, and doing what they can to educate young minds.
During the summer there are some teachers that do what they can …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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5/25/23
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Mary Fritts, a 60-year member of the Lyons P.E.O. Chapter CX will be honored at the 2023 State Convention to be held June 9-11 in Kearney, Nebraska. During her 60 years of membership, Mary served on …
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By Sue Sydow
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5/25/23
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Plans are moving right along for the Decatur High School’s 66th Annual Alumni Banquet. The 50 year Honored Host Class of 1973 have been kept busy with all the preparations that go along with …
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By Pam Nelsen, Secretary
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5/25/23
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We are once again in full swing after a long winter at Burt County Museum. January through March is a good time to catch up from the crazy Christmas season, and very cold days tend to slow down front …
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Jane Elske
Assistant Curator
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5/25/23
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On May 17th, the Logan Valley Clovers 4-H club met for their 5th meeting of the year. At this meeting, the club participated in their annual community service project, planting flowers at the bank. A …
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by Hope Roscoe
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5/25/23
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P.E.O. is a Philanthropic Educational Organization where women celebrate the advancement of women , educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College , and …
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Sue Sydow
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5/25/23
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On May 9, 2023, Lyons-Decatur Northeast held their annual Academic Awards Night. So much was acknowledged and awarded that evening, but it seemed that the “main event” was the revealing …
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Written by LDNE’s School Counselor: Katie Mace
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5/25/23
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Losing a school in your community is always a difficult thing. Although Oakland and Craig merged in 1969, both communities share a continued pride in the educational district. For a time, both …
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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5/25/23
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Remembering the fallen and honoring the late service men and women of the Armed Forces, Oakland, Craig and Uehling are among the communities offering Memorial Day Services.
Oakland
Oakland …
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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5/25/23
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After 27 years behind the wheel of an Oakland-Craig School Bus, Randy Johnson is ready to retire as a route driver. But be assured, he will continue to drive activities when available.
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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5/25/23
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85 Years Ago
Twenty-five eighth grade graduates received diplomas at the exercises following the rural school picnic. Presentation of diplomas was made by S.T. Poucher, county superintendent.
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Curt Hineline
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5/25/23
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The Oakland-Craig Sports Boosters sponsored the 2023 sports banquet on May 17 to honor the Oakland-Craig athletes for 2010-11. Sixty-six Knights received letters and other awards were presented to …
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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5/25/23
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Basketball was Lindsey and Laurie Carlson’s first love. It was their life. The sport brought them success in high school and at the next level at College of Saint Mary.
But when college …
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Leanna Ellis
College of Saint Mary
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5/18/23
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The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) received a record-breaking number of applications from current high school juniors and seniors across the state to attend the Nebraska Agricultural Youth …
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Curt Hineline
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5/18/23
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The people who visit the Sears Center in Decatur enjoy meals, social time, activities, and various exhibits by local residents.
The guests of the Sears Center will be treated to a new exhibit by …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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5/18/23
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A friendly reminder that next week we will begin our summer reading story-time! Story-time will be held Wednesday, May 24th through June 28th from 10 am-10:45 am in the Lyons Public Library …
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By Mrs. Hollman
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5/18/23
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Last week we had another fun week here at Happy Days. We served 161 meals including 82 in house and 79 home delivered. We celebrated 2 birthdays last week for Jim Johnson on Monday and Jack Stromer …
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By Carmen Druckenmiller
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5/18/23
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As Alice Cooper ’s s ong said “Schools out for summer”. For the students and teachers alike this means a well earned break from text books and schedules.
For the …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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5/18/23
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On Friday the 12th of May, the skies in Burt County darkened, but not because the sun was going down.
Reports of as much as seven inches or rain, half inch hail, and according to the National …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons MIrror-Sun
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5/18/23
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In an era where careers are short-lived, it is unusual to find someone who has worked for more than half a century at the same job, in the same location. Fifty-five years ago, Connie Anderson landed …
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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5/11/23
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Oakland-Craig graduate Ashleigh (Carr) Kitrell was surprised to learn that she was selected by her peers as the Metro Conference Girls Coach of the Year during the conference championships last week …
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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5/11/23
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Just after noon on May 6th several Burt and Thurston County Sheriff’s and Lyons cruisers lined the street in front of 214 N. Thomas Ave in Oakland.
There they arrested five individuals, …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Oakland Independent
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5/11/23
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Mother's Day is coming, and Emily Elizabeth is gathering together some surprises for her mom such as: candy, flowers, and a card that she plans to make all by herself. But, Uh-oh! Clifford …
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By Mrs. Hollman
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5/11/23
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How was everyone's first week of May? It was a busy one here but we had a LOT of fun as well. On Monday we had some kids stop by to drop off May baskets for our seniors. Everyone really enjoyed the …
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By Carmen Druckenmiller
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5/11/23
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