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Many of life’s lasts happen without us thinking twice about them. Though mindful of the last time we would walk out the door of our high school, we probably didn’t stop and savor …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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5/15/25
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Dear Editor,
Congratulations to Oakland native Neil Moseman, recently appointed as the Nebraska State Director of Rural Development. Neil has a strong resume in his work for Nebraska and the …
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axine Burnett Moul
Lincoln, NE
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5/7/25
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Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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5/1/25
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Renewable energy has been a hot topic for Americans for quite some time. While I do believe that we need to find a legitimate way to renew …
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Shelly Bacon
Burt County
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5/1/25
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As the world prepares to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth- the only begotten son of God, I find myself in reflection of the importance of that truth in my own faith in God.
Easter …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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4/21/25
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After an intense audition five Oakland-Craig students were accepted into the Class C All State Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble and performed in Kearney on March 29th.
Two students …
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4/11/25
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Growing up watching the World Wrestling Federation on television, like many kids of that era, imitating the moves of the greats was common play. Many, many years have passed since my loving older …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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3/27/25
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Two significant births took place in the late 1960s, your editor, Curt Hineline was born in Oakland, California in 1968. And the Oakland and Craig school districts consolidated in 1969 and the …
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3/21/25
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Here’s a quick recap from last November’s general election, for those of you whose lives don’t revolve around the status of medical marijuana: Its use was approved by …
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Kevin Bumgarner
Editorial Director, EMG
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3/21/25
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I am responding to the letter to the editor last week regarding the opportunities for farming wind and sun, in Nebraska. The letter mentioned Pierce County adding $6 million in new business activity, …
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Shelly Bacon
Lyons, Nebraska
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3/21/25
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Seeming like an eternity ago, 1981 holds fond memories of my first year of Junior High as a Blair Bear. Although I played football, it was the varsity’s day to celebrate as the annual …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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3/13/25
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Dear editor,
Last month I met up with my landlord at the Northeast Nebraska Farm and Equipment Show in Norfolk. Outside of the helpful sessions on cash rent and upcoming weather trends, we were …
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3/13/25
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At the risk of stepping on toes, let me tell you why I do not practice the traditions of the Lenten season. This is not an attempt to tell anyone they should not participate in this long-held …
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3/5/25
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Observing my young cousin as he sat on the floor playing with his farm toys, his imagination was very impressive. Conversations between the farmers and animals was …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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2/28/25
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Congress originally extended the current Medicare add-on payments for our nation's emergency medical services (EMS) through December 31, 2022, when the review of the congressionally mandated Medicare …
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2/20/25
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It’s no secret that the newspaper industry is facing challenging times these days. Most people will point the finger at the internet and social media as the source of the …
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2/6/25
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State legislature should move
forward with proposals limiting
phones, social media for minors
Gov. Jim Pillen is putting his political weight behind legislation that he and …
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1/30/25
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As the dangerous cold settled into the area earlier this week, memories spent in the garage with my dad trying to keep vehicles running and water to the house flowing filled my …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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1/23/25
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It is hard to imagine the amount of devastation that has taken place in California due to the wind-fueled fires in Los Angeles County. Much has already been discussed about the lack of …
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1/16/25
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Congratulations Riley. You, son, are my new right-hand man.
For years, our two eldest sons, Mikhail and then Owen, were my go-to helpers around the house. Mikhail has been great at …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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1/9/25
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Every year is getting shorter Never seem to find the time Plans that either come to naught Or half a page of scribbled lines Hanging on in quiet desperation Is the English way The time is gone, the …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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1/2/25
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Note: This column first appeard 14 years ago in the December 30 th , 2010 edition of the Oakland Independent. It is just as true today as it was then.
Our youngest …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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12/25/24
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Letting loose of his security blanket during the Charlie Brown Christmas Special, Linus begins to share the meaning of Christmas with the other Charles Schultz created characters. Quoting from …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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12/24/24
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As we reflect on 2024, I am proud of the progress our communities in Burt County have made through targeted economic development efforts. Together, we have created opportunities that breathe new life …
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Cindy Chatt
Executive Director
Burt County Economic Development Corporation
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12/24/24
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Nearly 30 years ago Mike Johnson and Scott Wachter began performing together. The local duo brought spectacular harmonies to gospel music. A short time later I met Scott through a youth …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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12/12/24
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