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Representing the Oakland Processing Plant and the other 40 or so small processors in the state, Anna Zeleny continues to share the need to support smaller operations.
Big celebration planned as Oakland Processing to show off new facility
Ready! No one has been more anxious for work on the new Oakland Processing Plant to be completed than its owners and employees.  The process began long before ground was broken earlier this … more
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In 2022 Lyons spent days battling the one of the largest field fires .
2022 a year of progress, beautification, and leadership
The year 2022 has come and went in what seemed like a blink of an eye. With time passing so fast it is a wonder that anything gets accomplished at all. Looking back throughout the year things … more
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Amy Denker Rost and Scott Swenson are sworn in as new Oakland City Council members joining Nathan Anderson and JJ Johansen.
Mayor Jacobs opens reorganized Oakland City Council
Monday evening saw three new members to the City of Oakland administration by way of Dan Jacobs, Amy Denker Rost, and Scott Swenson taking the Oath of Office.  Jacobs was elected mayor in the … more
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Ainsley and Adalene Meyer, daughters of Blake and Angie Meyer, portray angels at the nativity scene during the Christmas program at the Oakland Evangelical Free Church. As a special treat, their baby brother, Henry, takes on the starring role as the newborn Jesus.
For Unto Us a Child is Born
As Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Sunday, many churches held their Sunday School Christmas programs a week early.  The Oakland Evangelical Free Church boasted a … more
The new Chief of Police for Lyons, Brian Dunn, is excited to protect and serve the community with his experience and community based policing.
The Lyons community has a new Chief of Police
Lyons will not only be ringing in a new year, but they will also be welcoming their new Chief of police Br y an Dunn. Chief Dunn has been been serving on the Oakland Police Department since … more
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After 16 years of serving the community of Lyons as mayor (right) Andy Fuston is happy to shake the hand of new Mayor (left) Kyle Brink.
New faces and new position in this month’s Lyons City Council meeting
The December meeting of the Lyons City council was held on the 6th at 5:30 p.m. The meeting started like most of them have for the last 16 years with Mayor Andy Fuston calling it to order. After … more
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It may have taken about two years but the LPD welcomes home one of two new police trucks just in time for the new Chief to start in January.
The long wait is half over for the Lyons Police Department
This has been a project over two years in the making for the City of Lyons. One of two new Police t rucks is sitting in the garage of the LPD waiting for its new Chief to get behind the wheel. … more
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Terry Richards chats with Dale Jones about the renovation of the old hotel on Oakland Ave. Dale has turned the place into space for two business, Venue 311 and Eden Events, Gifts and Floral.
Developer/Business Owner team for one of a kind offering in Oakland
Like a finely woven tapestry, lives sometime intertwine in ways unforeseen at the start of a project.  For Dale Jones and Jean Schafersman, the work of art being created on Oakland Ave. is … more
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Terry Wallerstedt and her granddaughter Emma enjoy the calm before the flurry of activity that was set to descend on the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch on Saturday. Over 90 families turned out for the Oakland Chamber of Commerce Kids’ Christmas for a chance to see Santa...
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger
Those looking for a Hallmark moment found it in Oakland over the weekend.  As Oakland-Craig Principal Michelle Burton told those gathered for the junior/senior high Christmas concert following a … more
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Large equipment has started moving around the LDNE grounds. They are starting to move the earth for the new school project.
Safety and planning in mind as construction begins
The details have been decided on, the plans have been drawn up, and the construction has started for the New Lyons-Decatur Northeast (LDNE) school building. With the new future being built just … more
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Oakland-Craig achieves Excellent status in the Nebraska Department of Education accountability program. Addison Lechtenberg (above) takes part in the cooking club at O-C, learning valuable life skills like measuring, cutting, and the importance of eating fruits and vegetables.
Oakland-Craig receives highest classification status
As families and friends gathered for Thanksgiving last week, the administration at Oakland-Craig Public Schools were more than grateful to learn that the district is considered one of the best in the … more
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The Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch is the picture perfect place to celebrate the Oakland Chamber of Commerce Kid's Christmas this Saturday.
Oakland Chamber preps for big holiday weekend
Looking to build on the success of the Kid’s Christmas gathering at the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch last year, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce has placed many other presents under the 2022 … more
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middle left) Braxton Watson and (middle right) Alexander Timm were proudly presented the awards from (Far left) Nebraska Deputy Commissioner of Education Brian Halstead and (far right) Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley.
LDNE Students Place Fifth in National contest
Lyons-Decatur Northeast (LDNE) Sophomores Alexander Timm, and Braxton Watson placed fifth in this year's FFA Science fair competition. The project that allowed them to progress so far and bet … more
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Thanks to a Friends of Oakland Foundation grant, the playground in the Craig Park was refreshed this summer.
The giving continues through Oakland Women’s Club
What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving then by recognizing the philanthropic projects organized by the Oakland Women’s Club.  One of the many organizations turning FOOF Grants and … more
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Ron Kommers, Kenny Stromquist, Carl Easton, Reg Nelson, Tom Wallerstedt and Leo Woeppel were each honored with a Quilt of Valor presented by the Logan Valley Quilt Guild.
Quilts of Valor drape local Vets
Logan Valley Quilters Guild (LVQG) made a special presentation during the Nov. 11th Veterans Day Program at the Oakland-Craig School.  Continuing in their quest to honor local veterans with a … more
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All were in attendance at the LDNE practice field at the ground breaking ceremony for the new school building and remodel commenced.
Breaking ground for the future of LDNE
The Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools’ Board of Education, administrators, Vote Y es C ommittee, and student body, gathered on the practice field on November 14th to break ground on the new … more
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In 2013, live mannequins were on display briefly in front of the First Northeast Bank of Nebraska in Oakland. The Don’t Stress the Dress program, housed upstairs at the bank, has been utilizing the windowed room on the north side of the entrance. Proudly displaying dresses are: (from left) Alexis Von Essen, Emily Weitzenkamp, Britney Stevenson and Elizabeth Pille from Oakland-Craig High School.
More than 1,200 smile created by Don’t Stress the Dress
Teachers from four area schools noticed that some girls were not attending prom due to the continually rising cost of formal dresses. They wanted to provide dresses for area girls who wanted to go to … more
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The 2022 Third Place State Tournament team from front left: Brandi Helzer, Sadie Nelson, Laryn Johnson, Kara Peterson and Maycie Johnson. Middle row: Briar Ray. Adi Rennerfeldt, Gretchen Seagren, Johnna Peterson, and Syd Guzinski. Back row: Bailey Denton, Shea Johnson, Morgan Ray, and Anisten Rennerfeldt.
Lady Knights bring home another State trophy
The Oakland-Craig Lady Knights volleyball team is an inspiration to all young athletes at Oakland-Craig. They played a very rugged regular season playing many top ranked teams in Classes B through D2 … more
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Election Day wouldn't be possible without some dedicated volunteers like (left to right) Jane Larson, Carolie Smith, Debra Webster, Gloria Myers, and Shelly Bacon.
Voting day and volunteering for freedom
On November 8th, people from all over the country gather at their designated voting location to cast their ballots. In Lyons the voting location is at the city auditorium. Registered voters can … more
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The Redding family of Lyons is feeling the pinch less by working hard.
Feeling the pinch
High fuel prices may seem like just one part of the cost that seems to be going up, but in reality it played a big part in the increase of inflation. When fuel affects everything from … more
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The candy brought out everyone including baby sharks.
A fun and safe turn out for Lyons trick-or-treaters
The kiddos came out to Lyons main street for Halloween night. Lyons Community Club arranged the event, and their President Denise Johnson was very pleased with the turn out. According to Johnson … more
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Photo by Ashley Gaughan | West Point News .Ransome Foster (Al Monson) gives Reporter Dowitt (Josie Monson) the scoop on why he returned to the town of Twotrees for a funeral. .
Father-Daughter team up on West Point Stage
Full western costumes and a moving performance are sure to tug at your heartstrings, promises director Donna Davis of the West Point Community Theater’s performance of The Man Who Shot Liberty … more
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1960 Oakland-Craig graduate Timothy G. Anderson gives an address during his Nebraska Journalism Hall of Fame induction.
Anderson inducted in Journalism Hall of Fame
Timothy G. Anderson, who got his start in journalism as a teenager when he was hired by Bob and Shirley Bogue to work at the Oakland Independent, was inducted into the Nebraska Journalism Hall of … more
The Oakland-Craig State qualified runners at State in Kearney. They are standing from left Carolyn Magnusson, Brennan Ahrens, Madison Enstrom, Chaney Nelson and Gabi Linder.
Chaney Nelson brings home 15th place medal from State Cross Country
The OC Cross Country team capped their season with the girls’ team placing 14th in the state Class D competition held Friday at the Kearney Country club.  Senior Chaney Nelson brought home … more
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There are somethings that Max Christensen, of Christensen Electric is having a hard time getting from him supplier. Their are times that he can get the eletrical box, but he has to wait on the cover for it.
Feeling the pinch
It is on every news channel, and it seems like everyone is talking about inflation, or the raise in prices on just about everything. The residents of Lyons are among everyone else in the country … more
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