In March of 2022, about 60 individuals came together to discuss the future of the Oakland community. Out of that meeting several areas of focus were defined. An update was given in March of 2023. On …
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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3/7/24
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Known for its massive columns and ornate sandstone façade, the landmark bank on Oakland Ave. has stood in its current brilliance since 1914. As operations were moved to the remodeled motor …
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Curt Hineline
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3/7/24
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Fifth through eighth graders from all three Burt County schools gathered in the Lyons-Decatur gymnasium on February 13th to show off their skills with the English language.
The Burt County …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/29/24
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Lyons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department had its first fish fry on February 16th. According to Lyons Fire and Rescue Secretary Shannon Burgett, the fish fry was a huge …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/29/24
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In 1990 the Nebraska legislature passed Legislative Bill 840 (LB840) which authorized incorporated cities and villages to collect and appropriate local tax dollars.
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/29/24
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The 12 th Annual Burt County Fair Foundation Kickoff on Saturday will announce some exciting news with the upcoming addition of a new playground to be installed just west of the 4-H Kitchen. Funds …
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Curt Hineline
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2/29/24
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Acting upon a vision to Ed Shada, founder of Angels Share, Inc., seeks to connect the dots and help people overcome barriers in finding work and a decent place to live. That vision took a step closer …
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Curt Hineline
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2/29/24
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As the May 14 Burt County Primary Election approaches, the Oakland-Craig Board of Education and Oakland City Council see few candidates file.
The nine-member Oakland-Craig Board of Education has …
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Curt Hineline
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2/29/24
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For the past 70 years the Decatur B ridge has allowed commuters to pass over the Missouri R iver closer to home rather than needing to travel to Sioux City, saving drivers …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/22/24
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During the Lyons City Council meeting that was held last week, most of the Lyon-Decatur Northeast board of education was in attendance.
The subject on the agenda that they wanted to …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/22/24
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LeRoy Goodman of Fernley, Nev., was the lucky winner of Burt County Museum’s “Waterfall” patterned quilt pieced by Becky Anderson and Lisa Anderson, employees of WCB of Tekamah, …
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Patty Wilson
Burt County Museum
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2/22/24
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We have all likely been asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For some, that answer comes by way of a calling. For Bill Hall of Craig, it's been a little of both. Having …
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Curt Hineline
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2/22/24
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Lining the tables at the Oakland Fire Hall, a full house of fire and rescue department members and their plus-ones gathered for the annual awards banquet on Saturday. Nearly 40 members enjoyed a …
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Curt Hineline
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2/22/24
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As technology continues to create new avenues of communication and research capabilities, many are turning to online resources to study their genealogy. Tools have been created to aid in that process …
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Curt Hineline
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2/22/24
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Early mornings and difficult practices pay off for the Oakland-Craig Knights Dance Team as they earned a Runners Up finish in the State C2 Dance Competition Hip Hop Division! The girls scored an …
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Curt Hineline
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2/22/24
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Every expect ant parent hopes and does what they can to give birth to a healthy baby, and having children prior, they were no different.
Unfortunately, as Danae and Jeff Madsen of Lyons found …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/15/24
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The residents of Lyons are in mourning due to the tragic death of a 10 year old boy in Brink Park on February 11th.
Due to the nature of the incident the Lyons Police Department …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/15/24
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Enterprise Media Group's new executive editor and general manager is ready to become integrated in the community and work with fellow EMG staff.
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By Cheyenne Alexis
features@enterprisepub.com
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2/15/24
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The Lyons Decatur Alumni Planning Committee met January 24, 2024 in Lyons and via Zoom. Work continued on arrangements for the next Alumni Banquet scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Lyons …
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by, Melissa (Hunter) Brokaw class of 1999
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2/15/24
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With a master’s degree in both counseling and theology, Joe Julian continues to discover a deeper relationship through the events that unfold in life. The Midtown Pastor of Citylight Church in …
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Curt Hineline
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2/15/24
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Each year, the Oakland VFW Post 5543 hosts
Each year, Oakland-Craig students are invited to compete in two VFW contests around Veteran Day. The Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay …
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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2/15/24
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To live here in the United States is a privilege that a lot of us need to acknowledge. Our government protects our rights, and some countries aren't fortunate enough to say that. Our democracy is …
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Grace Wallerstedt
Oakland-Craig Sophomore
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2/15/24
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If you were to ask what the American “theme” is, I would say “freedom”. The United States of America has amazing military branches and veterans who risk their lives to fight …
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Paisley Peterson
7th Grade Oakland-Craig
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2/15/24
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A fun afternoon was spent in Columbus at Star Escape Room the girls and leaders were trapped in Jart Castle, but figured out the clues to escape before the hour was up. It was a fun time …
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2/8/24
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The Lyons-Decatur Northeast schools Honor Band traveled to Wayne State College to partake in the East Husker Conference, and they represented their school well.
“ Congratulations to the 17 …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/8/24
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