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Friends, family and coworkers made the moment all the more special for Megan Unwin (seated center) as she was honored as a Champions of Coaches recipient at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Coaching excellence continues at Oakland-Craig
Desiring more than success in athletics alone, Oakland-Craig Girls Track and Field coach Megan Unwin seeks to help each girl become the best versions of themselves in and out of competition. Emphasis … more
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What was once Petal Pushers in now Sips N Co, and if the grand opening is any indication, the community of Lyons is happy to see it.
New business in a familiar main street building
    People that walk along the business lined Main Street in Lyons will notice a familiar store front with a new business inside. February 26th business partners Tina … more
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Mayor Dan Jacobs displays the location for the new water treatment facility and potential housing development.
Reviatlization
In March of 2022, about 60 individuals came together to discuss the future of the Oakland community. Out of that meeting several areas of focus were defined. An update was given in March of 2023. On … more
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Scott and Betsy Coates purchased the old bank building on Oakland Ave. and are turning it into a multiuse facility including The Vault Event Center.
Opportunity arises as FNBNE closes downtown location
Known for its massive columns and ornate sandstone façade, the landmark bank on Oakland Ave. has stood in its current brilliance since 1914. As operations were moved to the remodeled motor … more
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Michael Nissen calls out this portion of the live auction at the Burt County Fair Kickoff. Locating the bidders are Scott Olson and Jonny Johnson.
BCF Kickoff, this Saturday in Tekamah
The 12 th Annual Burt County Fair Foundation Kickoff on Saturday will announce some exciting news with the upcoming addition of a new playground to be installed just west of the 4-H Kitchen. Funds … more
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Father James Netusil of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church leads a blessing for Angels Share founder and president Ed Shada and his wife, Bailey. Shada will be the guest speaker for Friday's Men's Lenten Breakfast in Oakland.
Effective compassionate care provided through Angels Share, Inc.
Acting upon a vision to Ed Shada, founder of Angels Share, Inc., seeks to connect the dots and help people overcome barriers in finding work and a decent place to live. That vision took a step closer … more
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The Oakland Volunteer Fire and Rescue celebrated dedication and years of service during their annual Awards Banquet on Saturday. Those recognized were Curt Hineline (20 years of service) Trinity Seery (5 years), Beka Groskreutz (Rookie of the Year), John Crimmins (Cadet of the Year) accepted by his parents Jessica and Jeremy, and Jason Redding-Geu (Volunteer of the Year).
From rookie of the year to volunteer of the year
Lining the tables at the Oakland Fire Hall, a full house of fire and rescue department members and their plus-ones gathered for the annual awards banquet on Saturday. Nearly 40 members enjoyed a … more
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The Madsen family fought for the youngest family member Ian as he is just starting out in life.
A strong family struggles for their infant son
Every expect ant parent hopes and does what they can to give birth to a healthy baby, and having children prior, they were no different. Unfortunately, as Danae and Jeff Madsen of Lyons found … more
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Mason Frederick Tiedgen
Lyons is grieving over a tragic loss
  The residents of Lyons are in mourning due to the tragic death of a 10 year old boy in Brink Park on February 11th. Due to the nature of the incident the Lyons Police Department … more
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Congratulations to Valerie Lierman, a Currency and Nebraska School Activities Association Believer and Achiever honoree..
Lierman honored as Currency Believers and Achievers honoree
Currency and the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) are proud to recognize Valerie Lierman as a 2023-2024 Believers & Achieves. Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program … more
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Nathan Murray
Creating in bronze presents unique challenge in more ways that one
Artist Michelangelo believed that a sculpture lay within each slab of marble. It was up to him as a sculptor to remove everything that was part of the finished masterpiece. Oakland-Craig … more
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One of the best feelings after securing the victory is your hand being raised high by the official. For Oliver Johnson of Oakland-Craig, this image marks the 100th time this has unfolded in his high school wrestling career.
Oliver Johnson joins the elite with 100th career wrestling win
Wins keep on coming for Oakland-Craig senior Oliver Johnson, son of Curt and Audrey Johnson. The young man got his coveted 100 th career wrestling win at the East Husker Conference Tournament in … more
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Kennedy Benne, center, celebrated with family following her 1,000th collegiate career point on the basketball court. She is pictured with her brothers Kobe, Jagger, and Lincoln, and her parents Stephanie and Dale Benne.
Benne does it again!
She did it in high school, she did it again in college. Kennedy Benne became the first female athlete from Oakland-Craig to score 1,000 high school and 1,000 collegiate career points. The … more
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Impassable
“How’s 32?” was likely the most asked question on social media the past few days. The east/west highway is known for drifting and the heavy snows of the last two storms did just … more
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Glowing with the sunlight, an ice cycle takes on a glow of its own.
Viewing life from a different perspective
There is a time   for everything,      and a season for every activity under the heavens Ancient Israeli King Solomon said there is a time for everything in the third … more
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After three terms on the Burt County Board of Supervisors Ted Connealy is taking his turn as the Chairman of the Board.
A new Chairman for Burt County
    The January 10th meeting of the Burt County B oard of Supervisors marked the first one of 2024. During the meeting the main point was to appoint new positions of the … more
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Chief Joshua Svendsen has gone from the Lyons Code Enforcement Officer to Chief of Police, but he is more than qualified for the role, and is looking forward to protecting and serving his home of Lyons.
From code enforcement to Chief of Police
    A familiar face in the Lyons Police Department has taken a big step up in order to protect and serve the Lyons community. Joshua Svendsen took the position of Chief of … more
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If you don
Sunny skies and warm beaches greet Wallerstedts thanks to UDA
Hard work and determination pays off for Grace Wallerstedt, daughter of Josh and Sarah Wallerstedt, as she was invited to spend a few days in sunny Hawaii as a member of the Universal Dance … more
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Hunter, Greyson, and Jaylynn Simonsen took full advantage of the snow day.
Let it snow, and snow, and snow
    It has been a couple of years since the Lyons community needed to break out the four wheel drives and snow blowers. The national weather service issued a winter … more
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Nothing Is more intimidating than a line of firefighters holding a dodgeball waiting to attack.
If you can dodge a fire you can dodge a ball
  The dedicated training officers of the Lyons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department came up with a training that would work on their skills and have fun. According to Training Officer … more
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Area churches offered Christmas Eve services on Sunday. Pastor Mark Eldal of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oakland offered a children
Sing choirs of Angels
Area churches celebrated the birth of Christ on Sunday through Sunday School programs and concerts. First Lutheran Church of Oakland was packed as parents, grandparents, friends and members joined in the Christmas tradition. First Lutheran will host their Christmas Eve candlelight services at 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m..
Joy to the World, the Lord Has Come
Area churches celebrated the birth of Christ on Sunday through Sunday School programs and concerts. First Lutheran Church of Oakland was packed as parents, grandparents, friends and members joined in … more
Calvin Moseman enjoys a warm afternoon with his friend and companion Charlette.
A boy and his truck celebrate milestone birthday
Most kids might feel cheated if they had to celebrate a birthday with another family member.  Calvin Moseman instead considered it an honor to share his birthday with Jesus Christ.  This … more
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Current 23-24 high school students enrolled in STEM Research Class: Back row left to right: Alexander Timm (11), Chance Mock (12), Kaylie Svendsen (12), Regina Tomka (11); Front row left to right: Isabelle Schrader (10), Kaylin Miller (10), Cameron Maryott (9).
Grant awarded to LDNE science department Helping science students to be a grade above
In science, a picture is worth a thousand words. Lyons-Decatur Northeast (LDNE) Science teacher Mr. Paul Timm had this in mind when applying to the National Education Association Foundation for a … more
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LDNE is proud of this year's group of student actors and crew who were winners of EHC Champions.
The final curtain fell for this season of LDNE One Acts
    The final bows have been made, the curtains have been closed, the lights are dark, and the students of the Lyons-Decatur Northeast (LDNE) One Acts can look back at a … more
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