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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the JoyRide Public Transiportation building in Oakland. Participants included Mayor Dan Jacobs, Tyler Toline -Franciscan Healthcare Chief Executive Officer, Sister Joy Rose (Franciscan Healthcare Director of Missions), Brian Pierce (IJoyRide Director), Oakland Chamber of Commerce President Michael Nissen, and Oakland Community Foundation President Jess Bland.
Oakland Chamber officially welcomes JoyRide Public Transit
Complete with giant cinnamon rolls from Master’s Hand in Tekamah and door prizes, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce and JoyRide Public Transit hosted an open house at their location in Oakland … more
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The goal was to have the training as realistic as possible. (left to right) Lyons Fire and Rescue Chief Stewart Miller and Oakland Safety officer and Firefighter/EMT Jerry Redding-Geu made there way down to the patient to treat and transport up the hill.
Training for all scenarios
About 35 first responders from Burt County and the surrounding area came together over the weekend for an annual mutual aid training conference hosted by the Oakland Fire and Rescue.  The … more
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Congratulations to Peaches and Cream from Omaha in winning the 10-team Megan Mock Benefit Softball Tournament.
Benefit Softball Tourney played for Megan Mock
A benefit softball tournament was held at the Lyons City Park on Saturday for Megan Mock.  Megan is battling breast cancer prompting the “Stronger than the Storm” theme of the … more
Administrator David Deemer, back right, is excited to welcome the public on Aug, 30th as Oakland Heights celebrates its 50th Anniversary. He is joined by (seated) Jerry Benne, Glen Cull, Frelon Danielson, and Gay White; (standing) Jim Johnson and Cindy Graef.
Half Century of service celebrated at Oakland-Heights
A 50-year success story will be celebrated on August 30 th as the Oakland Heights Nursing Home and Assisted Living celebrate a half century of service to the Oakland community.  Boasting the … more
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Burt County Board of Supervisors prepares to hear testimony on proposed zoning regulations for wind energy. Pictured are: from left, Carl Pearson, Samuel Titus, David Schold, Ted Connealy, Bird Swanson, Paul Richards, and Jeff Kutchera.
Public comment heard on proposed wind energy zoning regulations
In recent years, the Burt County Board of Supervisors laid out regulations for the livestock industry within the county in an effort to make the county livestock friendly while taking into … more
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Joining the educational staff at Lyons-Decatur Northeast are Adam James (PE/Social Studies), Bren Shatto (ELA), Ryan Miller (JAG), Amanda Stuhr (Music), and Brittney Moody (1st Grade).
Lyons-Decatur welcomes new educators as new year begins
A new building and completed remodeling project are not all that welcomes returning students to Lyons-Decatur Northeast.  Five new teachers settled into the district.  Two of which, … more
A greatly appreciated improvement by countless children was the addition of a new playground next to the pavillion at the Burt County Fair.
Big thank you given by fair foundation
Offering a grateful appreciation, the Burt County Fair Foundation took a moment out of Friday evening’s festivities during the fair to thank the Friends of Oakland Foundation for the addition … more
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Named one of Nebraska's most successful bands of the 1990s, Ivory Star featured the local talent of siblings Dave and Donnette Smith. The duo is featured in the documentary Time to Shine which will be shown in Lyons later this month.
Time to Shine on the Lyons screen
Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com   When one thinks of music from the 90’s in Burt County, Dave and Donnette Smith are often a integral part of the discussion.  The … more
Larry Harmon, holds a plaque honoring his dedication to the Burt County Fair as the 2024 Joe Roh Award recipient.He is joined by his family, from left, Jaxon Logan, Linda Chatt, Larry Harmon, Trey Logan, Jerimie Logan, Kristie Logan, Brian Elliott, and Laurie Elliott..
Harmon received prestigious Joe Roh award
From spectator, to auction board member, Larry Harmon of Tekamah has a storied 54-year role in the success of the Burt County Fair.  Showing cattle at the age of 10 in Creston, IA where his … more
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Truck lights light up the sky as Friday night fireworks put the icing on the cake at the 2023 Midwest Classic Truck Show in Oakland. This weekend welcomes the 5th annual installment of the show in Oakland on Friday and Saturday.
Midwest Classic to draw over 100 big rigs to Oakland this weekend
The 5th Annual Midwest Classic Truck Show makes its third consecutive appearance in Oakland this weekend.  The show welcomes some of the best dressed semis in the business. Brock Gadberry … more
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Elijah Schlichting and Avery Bacon are off to serve as the King and Queen of the 2024 Burt County Fair.
Lyons youth reign supreme at Burt County Fair
All eyes were on the 4-H king and queen candidates on Friday evening of the 2024 Burt County Fair.  Lord High Chacellor Melinda Johnson opened the ceremony by instructing trumpeter Hunter … more
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The Rockets 18s had three sets of sisters playing thie year- Laryn and Shea Johnson, Adi and Anisten Rennerfeldt, and Morgan and Briar Ray.
Curt Hineline Rays, Rennerfeldts, and Johnsons
One thing is for certain in small town softball, siblings are likely to play on the same team.  While the Oakland and Craig Rockets program is able to field 4 teams defined by age groups, … more
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