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Cole Hoops (left), grandson of Judy and Matt Connealy, with his friend Hudson Moss performed community service by hanging eleven Quilts of Valor in Decatur.
Veterans' Quilts of Valor on Exhibit in Decatur
The Sears Senior Center in Decatur takes great pride in honoring the Veterans that live in Decatur. According to Curator Judy Connealy, that is why they have put on display the quilts of Valor … more
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OVFRD firefighters (left) Danny Beavers and (right) Trent Elsasser showed the future firefighters (their sons) how to use the jaws of life on a pop can. Some say you can never start too early.
Community support shown to First Responders
Over 156 people from Oakland and the surrounding area gathered at the Oakland Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for lunch last Sunday to show their support. According to EMT and Fundraising … more
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Training with the rope rescue gear, Jerry Redding-Geu prepares for this uniquely challenging scenario.
OVFRD celebrate National Fire Prevention Week
Promoting wise decisions and quick responses, the Oakland Fire and Rescue Department with the support of Craig Fire and Rescue are taking fire prevention education to the students of Oakland-Craig … more
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With help from the funds raised by the burger and brat fundraiser Jerry Ludwig (right) with the VFW and Legion was happy to help the Lyons Fire Department get a new thermal imager. He is pictured with Lyons Fire Chief Stuart Miller (left).
VFW and Legion raised money for the community
The VFW 7998 and Legion 83 lead by Command er Jerry Ludwig have been doing what they can to help out the community of Lyons for decades. To do that, it takes money, and according to Ludwig they … more
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It may not look like it now, but this will be the home of the LDNE New Gym, and it is located right next to the what will be the Old Gym.
LDNE School Board round-up
The LDNE Board of Education held their monthly meeting on October 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the High School library. While it wasn’t on the agenda, due to all the board members gathered, they … more
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(right) LVFRD Fire Chief Stuart Miller is proud to stand with (left) Raymond Hayes being recognized for his 40 years of service.
Lyons Fire and Rescue shows appreciation
Being a part of a Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department takes dedication and time in the name of servicing your community. Lyons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department believes that that sacrifice … more
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Isabelle Schrater braved the waters of Brink Park to gather the data needed for the BioBlitz event.
A day in the park
For the past six years Lyons-Decatur Northeast Science t eacher Paul Timm has been showing students that class work is sometimes done better outside the classroom. According to Timm, he has been … more
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Sharing their experience with the Bright Knights afterschool program at a Get Connected conference in Omaha were Oakland-Craig seniors Emma Johansen and Lillian Ehlers, former program director Alana Pearson, and recent O-C graduate Reese Johnson.
Oakland Craig students present at statewide afterschool conference
Some current and former Oakland Craig students were center stage at the Get Connected conference in Omaha last Friday. Get Connected brings together after school professionals and provides an … more
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Junior High sports cooperative finds a COLD start
Sports co-ops are not uncommon among rural Nebraska school districts. Oakland-Craig and Lyons-Decatur Northeast recently entered into a cooperative for junior high football and according to Coach … more
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It may not look like it but Lyons Fire Chef Stewart Miller volunteered to be dragged around pretending to be hurt in a fire, so others can practice how to save him.
Burt County Mutual Aid conference
It is said that a first responder is only as good as their training. That training is forever ongoing as new techniques and ideas are always being developed. The same is said for the volunteer … more
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Caleb Schlichting was happy to take the time to visit with his former High school teammates after he ran in competition.
The LDNE Cross County team cheered on an former teammate
According to Lyons-Decatur Northeast (LDNE) Cross Country Coach Paul Timm, the Cougar Cross-Country team is quite used to early morning Saturday runs.   However, this past Saturday, they … more
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Inside, outside, rain or shine the Relay for Life's walk for the fight against cancer continued in the Lyons Community Center.
Relay for Life
It may have been raining last Sunday during the Relay for Life event, but that didn’t stop them from celebrating life in the face of cancer. Burt County Relay for Life committee member … more
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