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As the long days of summer begin to shorten and the back-to-school sales start creeping onto store shelves, communities in Burt and Washington Counties know one thing for certain: …
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Curt Hineline
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7/17/25
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It’s often said that some people choose a career, while for others, the career chooses them. I fell into the latter category when I found myself drawn from the photography darkroom into the …
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7/11/25
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As the United States celebrates its birthday this Thursday, I’m reminded that true freedom comes from Christ.
I’m incredibly grateful to have been born and raised in the United …
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Curt Hineline
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7/3/25
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Oh, the things we miss out on in life because it’s too hot, too cold, too late, too early, too different—the list …
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Curt Hineline
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6/26/25
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As a new follower of Jesus Christ, I found myself thirsting for more of God in my life. In 1982, I bought a new vinyl record by Petra. One of the more thought-provoking songs on the album was …
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6/19/25
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Huddled under a picnic table as a thunderstorm passed over a lake near Millington, Tennessee, it quickly became evident that my father could not predict the weather.
There were no cell phones or …
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6/16/25
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With summer break upon us, I find myself stepping into uncharted territory—both literally and figuratively. I’m about to embark on two very different challenges. Each promises the …
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Curt Hineline
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5/29/25
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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