Each year, thousands of dollars are given to Oakland-Craig graduates as they continue their education through the Friends of Oakland Foundation (FOOF) scholarship program. Utilizing Dollars for …
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Curt Hineline
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9/5/24
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A time-honored ceremonial tradition is in jeopardy as participation dwindles in local American Legion posts. Those attending funeral services for former Post #46 commander Larry Buswell last …
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Curt Hineline
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9/5/24
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Beginning on October 1, 2024 , the local sales and use tax rate for the City of Lyons will increase from 1.5% to 2%.
The .5% increase is expected to generate an estimated $64,000 per year. These …
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9/5/24
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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 …
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Curt Hineline
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8/29/24
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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 …
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Curt Hineline
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8/29/24
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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 …
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8/29/24
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Summer camp, merit badge courses, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors were had by four Oakland boys as part of Boy Scouts of America Troop 165, West Point. Trypp Johnston, Patrick …
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Curt Hineline
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8/22/24
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The First United Methodist Church of Oakland will be hosting an outdoor Fall Fun & Fellowship event August 28th from 6-8 p.m. at the corner of 2nd and Oakland Ave., in Oakland.
The …
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Pastor Toni Meyer
First United Methodist
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8/22/24
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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 …
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Curt Hineline
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8/22/24
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Keeping with the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” the Oakland-Craig Public Schools Foundation is seeking nominations of those who best exemplify this universal …
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Curt Hineline
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8/22/24
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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 …
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Curt Hineline
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8/22/24
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Principal Brenda Totten mentioned at the Aug. 12 th school board meeting that despite the rumors, school will start on Wednesday as planned. She was also excited to announce that smart tutoring will …
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Carmen Druckenmiller
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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8/22/24
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