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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 YesCommittee, 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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