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11 Years as an EMT and 4 years as a CPR instructor has given Jamie Johnson a passion for sharing the lifesaving technique of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Increasing positive outcomes through CPR
As Damar Hamlin laid lifeless on the turf, many wondered how the 24-year-old safety for the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills could simply collapse after a relatively light collision … more
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Now in her 11th year, Oakland-Craig first grade teacher Mrs. Kristin Johnson took a break from teaching earlier in her career to raise a family. She returned after a 10-year hiatus. Mrs. Johnson is pictured with some of her students – (from left) Sawyer Petersen, Tobias Sperling and Garrison Gramke.
Teacher shortage prompt creative proposals
With a focus on recruitment and retention of educators across the state, the Nebraska Legislature are discussing three prominent bills designed to help with the teacher shortage felt across the … more
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The freshman from all three Burt County High Schools gathered to learn what it will take to achieve their career goals after high school.
Connecting the Dots, the game of life after school
Since 2017 the Connecting the Dots event has given freshmen from across Burt C ounty a taste of what it may be like going from high school to the adult world. The Burt County Extension & 4-H … more
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Preston Rost was among the junior members competing at the Livestock Judging Contest.
Learning more than expected at Livestock Judging Contest
Oakland-Craig Ag students joined 15 other schools from around the area in the Annual District 3 Livestock Judging Contest at the Northeast Community College’s Chuck M. Pohlman Agriculture … more
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(left to right) Hanna Clark and Grayson Rief are about to see what 100 gumballs look like on their 100th day of school.
100 days in the classroom
It is a tradition in many elementary schools that goes back many decades. Celebrating the 100th day in school seems to have turned into a yearly milestone of sorts. InEmma Kwikkel’s … more
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As the sun rises over the Stromquist place, the beauty left behind by freezing fog accentuates the landscape.
Picturesque Winter Wonderland descends on Northeast Nebraska
Many folks took to social media to post their photos of a common occurrence with mesmerizing beauty.  When temperatures are conducive, freezing fog can produce what is called Rime Ice and the … more
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The Oakland-Craig Knights have another tool in their cheer-box with the addition of the O-C Knight Mascot. The suit was purchased thanks to a grant from the Friends of Oakland Foundation.
Letting players play, coaches coach and spectators spectate
Imagine working in an environment where you are almost guaranteed to upset someone every time you go to work.  Officials for high school sports face that reality every time the step on the … more
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Together for 75 years, and a goal for more. (Left) Dorothy and (right) Duane Slaughter.
75 years of marriage with the goal of 80
On February 8th Duane and Dor othy Slaughter will celebrate 75 years of wedded bliss. That makes the 94 year old couple the longest married living couple in Lyons, and they are proud of that. … more
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Burt County Sheriffs Deputy Tristen Kautman (on the left) is proud of what his new partner Sheisty (on the right) has been able to accomplish so far. They are looking forward to helping with the drug problem in Burt County.
A four legged Deputy is on the Burt County Sheriff's Department
The Burt County Sheriff’s Department has brought on board a new officer. He weighs about 55 pounds and is Belgian, and Deputy Tristen Kautman is his partner. Sheisty was all certified and … more
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Kaydon Graham, Tori Loomis, Xavier Mettler utilize a computer to program their robotics project in the Oakland-Craig after school program.
Bright Knights get hands on with Robotics
Funded by a 21 st Century Learning Centers grant, the Bright Knights after school program at Oakland-Craig is taking advantage of extended learning in non-traditional settings.  With an initial … more
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Daven Whitley signing his scholarship/intent to wrestle at Briar Cliff University next year.
LDNE senior wrestler pins downhis future
There is no denying that sports are an important part of school to many students. For the student athletes, it teaches teamwork, discipline, and responsibility. For Lyons-Decatur … more
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Where’s the beef? Well, here it is! Michael Boell shows off one of the coolers at Oakland Meat Processing’s new facility. It is quite a step up from the Oakland Locker which was built for handling 700 lbs sides of beef. Now they can work with 1,100 pounds plus.
Answering the call, Oakland Meat Processing steps up its game
Busting at the seams, employees at the Oakland Locker found themselves working most every waking hour as COVID 19 shot down production at the larger facilities across the country in 2020.  The … more
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