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The Decatur Museum was leveled last week. The landmark suffered a fire as the result of suspected lightning. Contents are believed to be a total loss due to fire, smoke, and water damage.
Decatur Museum leveled following devastating fire
Emma Wallerstedt receives the Presidential Academic Excellence Award.
Wallerstedt receives high honor
As the school year came to a close, Emma Wallerstedt was recognized with the Presidential Academic Excellence Award. In order to receive this award, Emma had to maintain an A average in all … more
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Paul and Cindy Norton were presented a Blue Star Banner to display as their grandson Amon Bryan serves in the United State Navy. Deb Hawkins, right, and Sansha Landholm, not pictured, made the presentation.
Norton’s honored as Blue Star Banner recipients
Oakland-Craig graduate Amon Bryan recently enlisted in the United States Navy with a desire to serve his country.  In a time when recruitment for military service is at a low, families are being … more
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OVFRD members Lenny Rodgers and Jason Kasperek with Jeff Going and a member from Clarkson Fire and Rescue
Fire School helps OVFRD prepare for the unexpected
Several firefighters and EMTs from Oakland Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (OVFRD) departed Oakland for Nebraska State Fire School located in Grand Island at Fonner Park from May 17 - May 19th. … more
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Pictured are, from left, Franciscan Healthcare Ancillary Director Terry Nelson, Franciscan Healthcare Director of Pharmacy Michelle Borgmann, Corner Drug Store’s Barb Toohey, Susan Mulder, Julie Lane, Pharmacist Rick Mulder, and Franciscan Healthcare CEO Tyler Toline.
Franciscan Pharmacy acquires Corner Drug Store
Franciscan Pharmacy announced last Friday the acquisition of the Corner Drug Store in Oakland, which has been owned by Rick and Susan Mulder for the past 29 years. The Mulders expressed the … more
Pictured in front of Corner Durg Store are, from left, Franciscan Healthcare Director of Pharmacy Michelle Borgmann, and Corner Drug Store’s Susan Mulder and Pharmacist Rick Mulder.
After 29-year run, memories of Corner Drug lives on
Looking to run their own drug store, Rick and Susan Mulder found what they were searching for in Northeast Nebraska. Not only did they find a business in the community of Oakland, the Mulders … more
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Retiring educator Marc Rexroad is quick to credit his forner math teacher, Miss Penner, for not only his education but also for helping shape his guiding philosophy in the classroom.
Rexroad retires after 29 years at Oakland-Craig
Lesson learned as a junior/senior high student at Lincoln East carries into educational career spanning three decades for Marc Rexroad of Oakland-Craig.  The former math instructor turned shop … more
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A total roof replacement of the Swedish Heritage Center was recently conmpleted. Now comes the neccessity of paying for it.
Swedish Heritage Center seeks help in Raising the Roof
30+ years ago, our current roof was installed by many generous donors.  With the latest wind storm in April, it became very evident that our roof is at the end of its 30 year life and the … more
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Economic development supported by Lyons voters
Voters in the city of Lyons approved two ballot measures concerning LB840 and the adoption of the city’s proposed economic development plan (84 for with 43 against) and approval of the tax … more
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Congratulations on Classes of 2002 and 2024. Parents and their children share a commonality as LDNE graduates. Pictured are Abby Simonsen, mother of Tate Simonsen; Megan Christoffersen, mother of Chance Mock; Josh Svendsen, father of Kaylei Svendsen; Bryce Olsen and the late Megan Cameron, parents of Sydney Olsen; Angela Whitley, mother of Ashlynn Whitley; Maggie De Villiers, mother of Colton Miller; Bridger Compton, father of Owen Compton; and Bryce Olsen, step father of Bailey Tuttle.
Class of 2002 celebrate their very own 2024 graduates
Graduation is a special time for most families, but this year it was extra special for some Lyons-Decatur graduates from the class of 2002. Several graduates have kids who just graduated in the class … more
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Dane and Lisa Johnson of Oakland enjoy the Aurora Borealis on early Saturday morning. The phenomena, rare in this part of the world dazzled locals not once but twice as the sky was lit again early Sunday morning.
Northern Lights dazzle over the weekend
Rarely seen this far south, the northern lights, officially known as the Aurora Borealis, lit up the night sky not once but twice over the weekend.  Among the many enjoying the show both nights … more
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Craig alumni to gather at the Craig Community Center for coffee on May 25th from 2-4 p.m. A picnic will follow from 5-7 p.m. in the park.
Craig Alumni extend coffee and picnic invitation
The Craig Alumni Coffee and Picnic Committee will be hosting a Alumni and Friends Coffee at the Craig Community Center on Saturday, May 25th, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. “There are no tickets to … more
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