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Every good training starts with good planning. Oakland Fire Chief Nick Seery (Green shirt) goes over the plan with the group before they got started.
Fire and Rescue training weekend
  EMTs and firefighters from all over Burt C ounty arrived at the Craig fire hall on Saturday morning. Their goal in gathering for the weekend was training at this year’s Burt County … more
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What is the first day of school without a giant assembly to get the ball rolling on the right page?
The 2022-23 school year is in full swing
The summer is over and the Lyons-Decatur school is back in session. Students and faculty will see a few changes, but much is staying the same. According to LDNE Superintendent Lindsey Beaudette … more
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Ready to hit the books at Oakland-Craig are Paisley - 6th Grade, Hadley - 3rd Grade, and Eli – 1st Grade..The Petersons are the children of Clinton and Brooke Peterson of Craig.
Staff and students return for the new school year
Entry doors at Oakland-Craig opened wide on Tuesday morning as an anticipated 411 students made their way back to school.  Several days of meetings and time preparing the classrooms culminated … more
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Paige Peterson turns over the keys and ownership of Anytime Fitness to Brea Paulson. Stop in to meet Brea on Oakland’s Main Street.
ANYTIME FITNESS IN OAKLAND AND PENDER CHANGES OWNERSHIP
Back in 2011 a nice addition to Oakland’s Main Street happened when Paige Peterson bought the building that was once the Gambles Store. When Paige bought the building she was ready for the work … more
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It has been a few years since Kaydence Voyles’ face told the story as she struggled to keep the sled moving at the Pedal Pullers Tractor Pull at the Nebraska State Fair. The fun continues as Uehling is set to host a Kiddy Tractor Pull on Sun., Sept. 4th at 4:30 p.m. west of the auditorium. Everyone is invited to join the fun.
Uehling set to celebrate triannual Labor Day Party
Adding to the many family memories made over the years, Uehling is set to host their now Triannual Labor Day Party on Sun., Sept. 4 th .  Not wanting to interfere with church services, the … more
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Gracing the backside of each banner on Oakland Ave. is this Dala Horse creation by Charley Guzinski a 5th-grader at Oakland-Craig at the time. 18 more student creations can be found inside.
Contest sparks colorful creations for Oakland Ave.
There has been an overall push to bring a renewed sense of community pride to Oakland.  Having celebrated its 150th, the realization came that it would be easy to sit and look back instead of … more
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Burt County Ag Society President Dale Miller is joined by his wife Paula, son Stuart and Leah Miller and their three children Carsyn, Trent and Becket Miller, as he received the prized Joe Roh, Jr. Service Award at the Burt County Fair.
Miller presented with the Burt County Fair’s Joe Roh Award
Several long-time leaders were honored on Friday night of the Burt County Fair as participants gathered for coronation.  Though the duration of the presentations may have been short, the careers … more
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Garrison Dodge
Garrison Dodge Named to Allstate’s 31st AFCA Good Works Team
Garrison Dodge, OC Class of 2019, is one of two student-athletes from Nebraska to be named to the Allstate’s 31st American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team.  Ethan Piper of the … more
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Caleb Schlichting (left) and Sydney Olsen (right) have the royal walk down as they win this years 4-H king and queen.
Now presenting this year’s 4-H royalty
For the last 73 years Burt County has crowned a 4-H king and queen. This year Caleb Schlichting and Sydney Olsen of Lyons were voted into this honor. “ My family was shocked but … more
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In the market classes, it was Anna Karnopp’s 268-pound middleweight gilt that took top spot among the market gilts.
Burt County 4-H exhibitors present nearly 250 animals for competition
Working their animals under the large ceiling fans in front of their county fans, 4-H’ers weren’t inhibited by the heat or rain for two days of livestock shows at the Burt County … more
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Oakland-Craig Rockets 14s/16s Third at Class State 16s/18s State Tournament. They are from front left Coach Angie Rennerfeldt, Shea Johnson, Briar Ray, Morgan Ray, Adi Rennerfeldt, Bailey Pelan, Kara Selken and Anisten Rennerfeldt. Back row: Coach Mackenzie Charling, Natalie Christensen, Myesha Larson, Laryn Johnson, Bailey Denton, Coach Max Christensen, Madeline Pearson, Lillian Ehlers, Coach Andy Rennerfeldt, Karley Eriksen, Emma Johansen and Coach Nikki Ray.
Rockets 14s/16s Third at Class C State 18s Tourney
The Oakland-Craig Rockets 14s and 16s competed at the Class C State tournament for 16s/18s (High School). They performed extremely well considering many of the teams at the tournament have high … more
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Kevin Mendez (on the right) is proud and happy to be working with his mother Marisela Ruiz (on the left) and his father Josue Mendez (not pictured) in his family's new restaurant on Main Street in Lyons.
New business opens on main street to serve the community
    Local Lyons' business owner found a way to service the community and his family. Josue Mendez is well known for his construction business, and about four years ago he … more
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Cooling off on a warm day, Lyndsey Johnson, Brooklyn Richards and Grace Wallerstedt enjoy shaved ice from Newill’s.
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better
Fifteen years have passed since the Oakland Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural July 3 rd Party in the Park.  Sunday’s event was among the best of them as the weather was agreeable … more
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Landen Redding was proud to show off his builds. As he got older his skills and creativity grew with him.
A chance to showcase what they can do
The 4th of July events in Lyons allowed for some well deserved youth to showcase what they can do with Legos and likewise materials. As part of the Lyons car show, held in the soldier memorial … more
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This years cornhole winners for the 4th of July (From left to right) Chris and Rex Webster 3rd, Brantley Vavra and Bobby Sparks 2nd, Tiffany and Jesse Raabe 1st..
Big day in the park on the 4th
Brink Park was full of people on the 4th of July. They were there to celebrate with games, food, and just a sense of community. “ The 4th of July was a great success,” Community Club … more
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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
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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
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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
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A person has to take pride in a plan that comes together. Corbin Wheaton of Lyons is doing just that with the 4th of July Lyons Car show last year, and he is hoping this year will be even better.
A new idea gets bigger this year
Lyons may be a small town in Nebraska, but that doesn’t mean that the entertainment has to be small. On the 4th of July, cars and motorcycles of all kinds will be pull- ing on to Main … more
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Winners of the fishing tournament with their prizes provided by Decatur Rock are pictured in the front. Winners were Meika Marriott (far right) with first prize. Blaine Troutman was the third-place winner. Brothers Jakob and Parker won 2nd and 4th place. You can see from the smiles that none of the kiddos cared about winning, they just had fun getting to fish.
Riverfront Days doesn’t disappoint
Thanks to everyone who worked hard to get things planned and set up for another weekend of events for every age group during the annual River Front celebration.  Not every small community has … more
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Craig American Legion Auxiliary member Jeri Baker presents Dean and Darla Nelson a Blue Star Banner in recognition of their son Thad’s service.
Blue Star Banners Presented
The Craig American Legion Auxiliary continues to recognize military families in the area with the presentation of a Blue Star Banner. On December 1, 1967, the Department of Defense authorized … more
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Wearing their red shirts, Johnna Peterson (center with glasses) and her fellow Staters show support for Veterans on Friday during their time at Girls State in Lincoln.
American Legion and Auxiliary provide leadership and civic opportunities for Peterson and Selk
Returning from a week in Lincoln, Nebraska, Johnna Peterson and Brayden Selk attended the American Legion and Auxiliary Boys and Girls State Conferences this past week.  The summer leadership … more
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Not all guests offer hugs to the volunteers at the Oakland Swedish Heritage Center, but don't tell Mary Alice Pearson. Tom Wallerstedt is more than happy to be on the receiving in of this caring gesture.
Volunteers Keep Oakland History Alive
It wasn’t too many years ago, the Swedish Heritage Center doors remained closed, and Oakland’s collective history was buried under a small coating of dust.  Thanks to the hard work … more
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With a large roster of 13 lifeguards, the Lyons pool is looking forward to having a fun and safe summer. (top left to right) Zachery Randall, Jaden Whitaker, (Middle left to right) Lisa Simonsen, Miriel Brokaw, Sherri Whitaker, Colten Miller, (bottom left to right) Camryn Brehmer, Ella Whitaker.(Not pictured) Ashlynn Whitley, Eyan Tuttle, Bailey Tuttle, Madisen Compton, and Hailey Miller
A new pool season has begun
The weather outside may have been rainy, but it has been warm and rainy. The warmth is all that is needed for the Lyons Public pool to open its doors for the season. The pool had its first day … more
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Representing area churches were: Shirley Giles, Maryann Bacon, Ethlyn Brewer, Kathy Mussack, Marilyn Anderson & Jane Judt,
Decatur’s Memorial Day Services
Despite an early morning shower, the sun came out and the Memorial Day services at Hillcrest Cemetery were able to be held as scheduled Monday morning.Dale Wolf provided the opening and closing of … more
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