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Class D Rockets get it done in Hastings

Congratulations to the CLASS D 16/18U State Softball Champions – Oakland-Craig Rockets: (back from left) Coach Jennifer Anderson, Coach Casey Moseman, Brinley Burton, Lily Petersen, Sonya Guzinski, Ivy Anderson, Leah Loftis, Greta Pearson, Kellyn Knaak, Coach Gus Ray, Coach Morgan Ray, Coach Nikki Ray; (front from left) Ava Mahnke, Hilary Ray, Maryssa Moseman, Briar Ray, Louden Pelan, Cadence Johansen and Amelia Brand.
The Oakland Rockets capped off a 5-0 showing at the USA Softball of Nebraska CLASS D Fastpitch State Championship at the Bill Smith Softball Complex in Hastings, NE on Sunday with a 10-0 win over BDS …
From left, Sam Wolf receives a shovel pass from Kash Kellogg during Friday's football game.
Cross County holds off Tigers
The Tekamah-Herman football team hosted Cross County on Friday, September 25. The Tigers stayed with the Cougars until the end, but Cross County held off the Tigers 14-6.   No stats were …
Maryn Paul of Tekamah-Herman stands in the backcourt during a volleyball match.
Tiger Volleyball on a three-match winning streak
The Tekamah-Herman volleyball team is currently riding a three-match winning streak after a pair of wins over the past week. On Tuesday, September 21, the Tigers traveled to Madison for an East …
Inclement weather limits softball this week
Inclement weather forced the postponement or cancellation of several games around the area this past week. Tekamah-Herman was able to get one game in, however, but the final was not to their …
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Chelsea and Ethan Petersen of Decatur are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Payton Jean Petersen, born May 3, 2026, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Payton weighed 6 pounds, 14 …
    The family of Vera Trim, wife of the late Rev. H. Walter Trim – former pastor of First Baptist Church in Oakland invites you to join them in celebrating Vera’s 100 th …
Congratulations to Destiny Ellis and Anthony Armbrust of Tekamah on the birth of their son, Jayden Phoenix Ellis born March 28 th at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Jayden Phoenix weighed 7 …
Roger Johnson will celebrate his 85 th Birthday on April 5 th .  A card shower has been requested in his honor.  Cards and well-wishes can be sent to Roger Johnson, 1180 County Road L, …
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