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Preston Rost was among the junior members competing at the Livestock Judging Contest.
Learning more than expected at Livestock Judging Contest
Oakland-Craig Ag students joined 15 other schools from around the area in the Annual District 3 Livestock Judging Contest at the Northeast Community College’s Chuck M. Pohlman Agriculture … more
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(left to right) Hanna Clark and Grayson Rief are about to see what 100 gumballs look like on their 100th day of school.
100 days in the classroom
It is a tradition in many elementary schools that goes back many decades. Celebrating the 100th day in school seems to have turned into a yearly milestone of sorts. InEmma Kwikkel’s … more
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As the sun rises over the Stromquist place, the beauty left behind by freezing fog accentuates the landscape.
Picturesque Winter Wonderland descends on Northeast Nebraska
Many folks took to social media to post their photos of a common occurrence with mesmerizing beauty.  When temperatures are conducive, freezing fog can produce what is called Rime Ice and the … more
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The Oakland-Craig Knights have another tool in their cheer-box with the addition of the O-C Knight Mascot. The suit was purchased thanks to a grant from the Friends of Oakland Foundation.
Letting players play, coaches coach and spectators spectate
Imagine working in an environment where you are almost guaranteed to upset someone every time you go to work.  Officials for high school sports face that reality every time the step on the … more
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Together for 75 years, and a goal for more. (Left) Dorothy and (right) Duane Slaughter.
75 years of marriage with the goal of 80
On February 8th Duane and Dor othy Slaughter will celebrate 75 years of wedded bliss. That makes the 94 year old couple the longest married living couple in Lyons, and they are proud of that. … more
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Burt County Sheriffs Deputy Tristen Kautman (on the left) is proud of what his new partner Sheisty (on the right) has been able to accomplish so far. They are looking forward to helping with the drug problem in Burt County.
A four legged Deputy is on the Burt County Sheriff's Department
The Burt County Sheriff’s Department has brought on board a new officer. He weighs about 55 pounds and is Belgian, and Deputy Tristen Kautman is his partner. Sheisty was all certified and … more
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On one of the many fastbreaks, Laryn Johnson, Chaney Nelson, Adi Rennerfeldt, and Bailey Pelan charge to the other end of the court. Rennerfeldt was fouled and put in her free-throws.
Lady Knights rout the Lady Mustangs, 82-31
Win over Stanton last Friday brings Lady Knights’ record to 10-2 on the season.  Both Chaney and Sadie Nelson are bringing a balanced attack scoring an average 12 point per game.  Adi … more
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Kaydon Graham, Tori Loomis, Xavier Mettler utilize a computer to program their robotics project in the Oakland-Craig after school program.
Bright Knights get hands on with Robotics
Funded by a 21 st Century Learning Centers grant, the Bright Knights after school program at Oakland-Craig is taking advantage of extended learning in non-traditional settings.  With an initial … more
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Daven Whitley signing his scholarship/intent to wrestle at Briar Cliff University next year.
LDNE senior wrestler pins downhis future
There is no denying that sports are an important part of school to many students. For the student athletes, it teaches teamwork, discipline, and responsibility. For Lyons-Decatur … more
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Where’s the beef? Well, here it is! Michael Boell shows off one of the coolers at Oakland Meat Processing’s new facility. It is quite a step up from the Oakland Locker which was built for handling 700 lbs sides of beef. Now they can work with 1,100 pounds plus.
Answering the call, Oakland Meat Processing steps up its game
Busting at the seams, employees at the Oakland Locker found themselves working most every waking hour as COVID 19 shot down production at the larger facilities across the country in 2020.  The … more
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This little guy is Eddie. He was picked up in Lyons after being heard crying from a block away. Only weighing 12 ounces and sick, he wouldn’t have made it. It’s the help and support of the Working Cat Project that is making it possible to save these babies and prevent more from being born.
Finding a caring solution for a furry nuisance
Stray cats have been a problem for towns across America for a long time. While there are some positives to strays such as pest control. It doesn’t take long for the cats themselves to become … more
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Chaney Nelson’s 1000th career point was cause for celebration for the Lady Knights when they were able to properly congratulate her immediately following their victory against Omaha Nation. Pictured are: (rear from left) Head Coach Scott Guzinski, Adi Rennerfeldt, Sonia Guzinski, Morgan Ray, Kara Selken, Gretchen Seagren, Bailey Pelan, Coach Joe Anderson, Mia Thomsen, Coach Chris Johnson, Briar Ray, Coach Preston Carbaugh, and Valerie Lierman: (front from left) Shea Johnson, Laryn Johnson, Chaney Nelson, Sadie Nelson with the game ball, and Syd Guzinski.
Chaney Nelson Joins 1,000 Point Club
Chaney Nelson hit a milestone in basketball scoring the 1,000th point of her career in the first half of the Omaha Nation game on Tuesday in front of a celebratory home crowd. Career … more
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Representing the Oakland Processing Plant and the other 40 or so small processors in the state, Anna Zeleny continues to share the need to support smaller operations.
Big celebration planned as Oakland Processing to show off new facility
Ready! No one has been more anxious for work on the new Oakland Processing Plant to be completed than its owners and employees.  The process began long before ground was broken earlier this … more
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In 2022 Lyons spent days battling the one of the largest field fires .
2022 a year of progress, beautification, and leadership
The year 2022 has come and went in what seemed like a blink of an eye. With time passing so fast it is a wonder that anything gets accomplished at all. Looking back throughout the year things … more
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Tristen Coates
Oakland-Craig grapplers take home victories at home duals
Oakland-Craig wins over Lyons Decatur Northeast 40-24   195 - Garrett Klausen (Oakland-Craig) over Juan Garcia (Lyons-Decatur Northeast) (TF 19-2 6:00)  5 points OC   220 - … more
Amy Denker Rost and Scott Swenson are sworn in as new Oakland City Council members joining Nathan Anderson and JJ Johansen.
Mayor Jacobs opens reorganized Oakland City Council
Monday evening saw three new members to the City of Oakland administration by way of Dan Jacobs, Amy Denker Rost, and Scott Swenson taking the Oath of Office.  Jacobs was elected mayor in the … more
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Ainsley and Adalene Meyer, daughters of Blake and Angie Meyer, portray angels at the nativity scene during the Christmas program at the Oakland Evangelical Free Church. As a special treat, their baby brother, Henry, takes on the starring role as the newborn Jesus.
For Unto Us a Child is Born
As Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Sunday, many churches held their Sunday School Christmas programs a week early.  The Oakland Evangelical Free Church boasted a … more
The new Chief of Police for Lyons, Brian Dunn, is excited to protect and serve the community with his experience and community based policing.
The Lyons community has a new Chief of Police
Lyons will not only be ringing in a new year, but they will also be welcoming their new Chief of police Br y an Dunn. Chief Dunn has been been serving on the Oakland Police Department since … more
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After 16 years of serving the community of Lyons as mayor (right) Andy Fuston is happy to shake the hand of new Mayor (left) Kyle Brink.
New faces and new position in this month’s Lyons City Council meeting
The December meeting of the Lyons City council was held on the 6th at 5:30 p.m. The meeting started like most of them have for the last 16 years with Mayor Andy Fuston calling it to order. After … more
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It may have taken about two years but the LPD welcomes home one of two new police trucks just in time for the new Chief to start in January.
The long wait is half over for the Lyons Police Department
This has been a project over two years in the making for the City of Lyons. One of two new Police t rucks is sitting in the garage of the LPD waiting for its new Chief to get behind the wheel. … more
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Terry Richards chats with Dale Jones about the renovation of the old hotel on Oakland Ave. Dale has turned the place into space for two business, Venue 311 and Eden Events, Gifts and Floral.
Developer/Business Owner team for one of a kind offering in Oakland
Like a finely woven tapestry, lives sometime intertwine in ways unforeseen at the start of a project.  For Dale Jones and Jean Schafersman, the work of art being created on Oakland Ave. is … more
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Terry Wallerstedt and her granddaughter Emma enjoy the calm before the flurry of activity that was set to descend on the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch on Saturday. Over 90 families turned out for the Oakland Chamber of Commerce Kids’ Christmas for a chance to see Santa...
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger
Those looking for a Hallmark moment found it in Oakland over the weekend.  As Oakland-Craig Principal Michelle Burton told those gathered for the junior/senior high Christmas concert following a … more
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Large equipment has started moving around the LDNE grounds. They are starting to move the earth for the new school project.
Safety and planning in mind as construction begins
The details have been decided on, the plans have been drawn up, and the construction has started for the New Lyons-Decatur Northeast (LDNE) school building. With the new future being built just … more
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Oakland-Craig achieves Excellent status in the Nebraska Department of Education accountability program. Addison Lechtenberg (above) takes part in the cooking club at O-C, learning valuable life skills like measuring, cutting, and the importance of eating fruits and vegetables.
Oakland-Craig receives highest classification status
As families and friends gathered for Thanksgiving last week, the administration at Oakland-Craig Public Schools were more than grateful to learn that the district is considered one of the best in the … more
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The Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch is the picture perfect place to celebrate the Oakland Chamber of Commerce Kid's Christmas this Saturday.
Oakland Chamber preps for big holiday weekend
Looking to build on the success of the Kid’s Christmas gathering at the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch last year, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce has placed many other presents under the 2022 … more
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