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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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Band Director Mr. Bryan Bohn to further his career in music at DC West Schools in Valley following his 10-year tenure at Oakland-Craig.
Bohn, Miller leave OC Music Department at height of success
Ten years ago, Mr. Bryan Bohn was tapped to serve as the Oakland-Craig Band Instructor.  Countless performances, endless hours in the classroom, and pepping up the crowd at local ballgames has … more
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