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Passing the Legacy of Blood Donation to Families This Grandparents Day

As we approach Grandparents Day this September, LifeServe Blood Center is encouraging families to embrace a meaningful tradition that not only honors our elders but also contributes to the community …

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Lady Knights fight uphill battles to capture the Boone Central Invite championships

Briary Ray (right) returned after an ankle sprain benched her for a few games.  Sister Hilary is ready to back her up in the match against Boone Central.
In Saturday’s final at the Boone Central Volleyball Invite in Albion, the Knights dug themselves an early hole and Coach Becky Rennerfeldt called a timeout with her team trailing Columbus …
Briary Ray (right) returned after an ankle sprain benched her for a few games.  Sister Hilary is ready to back her up in the match against Boone Central.
Wisner-Pilger feel the broom as the Lady Knights sweep the Gators
The Knights jumped out to a big run to start the 3 rd set and cruise to a 3-set sweep of visiting Wisner-Pilger on Thursday night in Oakland. O-C defeated the Gators 25-21, 25-23 and 25-19 to improve …
Braylon Anderson drops another deep ball into the hands of an awaiting receiver.  This time it
Knights put points on the Tiger’s scoreboard early and often
The Knights accounted for 559 yards of total offense on 50 plays Friday night against host Tekamah-Herman, defeating the Tigers 49-0. Jaxen Jorgensen rushed for 168 yards on 11 carries and had …
Freshman Josie Peterson lines up a putt in Blair.
Lady Knights continue to tweak their golf game
The O-C Girls’ golfers played in the Ashland-Greenwood Invite on Thursday at the Ashland Golf Club. Junior Emma Anderson fired a 42-43 (+7) for an 85, which placed her alone in 5 th place for …
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Brian and Terri Mentink of Lyons, Nebraska are very happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Cassidy Lea Mentink to Alexander Robert Price, son of Jerry and Mary …
Jerry and Elaine (Geisler) Holmberg of Norfolk were married on Aug. 23, 1964, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lyons.  The entire family celebrated with a trip to Branson, MO.  Family …
Brittney (Petersen) and Mike Creekmore welcomed daughter June Mary Creekmore to their Elkhorn home on May 23 rd .  June Mary weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long at birth.  She …
The family of Gary and Jo Ina Slaughter of Lyons would like to announce their 50 th wedding anniversary. Gary and Jo were married in Holdrege on June 3, 1974.  After moving out of state the …
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