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Roy Goodman of Fernley, Nevada, winner of Burt County Museum quilt.
Quilt delivered to Nevada
LeRoy Goodman of Fernley, Nev., was the lucky winner of Burt County Museum’s “Waterfall” patterned quilt pieced by Becky Anderson and Lisa Anderson, employees of WCB of Tekamah, … more
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Bill Hall shares a Spirit-filled message of remembrance at the Craig Cemetery during Memorial Day 2023. Hall will speak this week at Friday's Men's Lenten Breakfast.
“It’s no longer about me”
We have all likely been asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For some, that answer comes by way of a calling. For Bill Hall of Craig, it's been a little of both. Having … more
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The Oakland Volunteer Fire and Rescue celebrated dedication and years of service during their annual Awards Banquet on Saturday. Those recognized were Curt Hineline (20 years of service) Trinity Seery (5 years), Beka Groskreutz (Rookie of the Year), John Crimmins (Cadet of the Year) accepted by his parents Jessica and Jeremy, and Jason Redding-Geu (Volunteer of the Year).
From rookie of the year to volunteer of the year
Lining the tables at the Oakland Fire Hall, a full house of fire and rescue department members and their plus-ones gathered for the annual awards banquet on Saturday. Nearly 40 members enjoyed a … more
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Swedish Genealogy Basics Workshop on Sunday
As technology continues to create new avenues of communication and research capabilities, many are turning to online resources to study their genealogy. Tools have been created to aid in that process … more
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Congratulations to the Oakland-Craig Knights Dance Team
Oakland-Craig Dance earns State Runners Up in Hip Hop
Early mornings and difficult practices pay off for the Oakland-Craig Knights Dance Team as they earned a Runners Up finish in the State C2 Dance Competition Hip Hop Division! The girls scored an … more
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The Madsen family fought for the youngest family member Ian as he is just starting out in life.
A strong family struggles for their infant son
Every expect ant parent hopes and does what they can to give birth to a healthy baby, and having children prior, they were no different. Unfortunately, as Danae and Jeff Madsen of Lyons found … more
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Mason Frederick Tiedgen
Lyons is grieving over a tragic loss
  The residents of Lyons are in mourning due to the tragic death of a 10 year old boy in Brink Park on February 11th. Due to the nature of the incident the Lyons Police Department … more
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EMG welcomes new executive editor
        Enterprise Media Group's new executive editor and general manager is ready to become integrated in the community and work with fellow EMG staff. … more
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Lyons Decatur Alumni Planning Committee
The Lyons Decatur Alumni Planning Committee met January 24, 2024 in Lyons and via Zoom. Work continued on arrangements for the next Alumni Banquet scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Lyons … more
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Joe and Whitney Julian with their three daughters (from left) Waverly, Lydia and Elliot.
Multiplying disciples in the church
With a master’s degree in both counseling and theology, Joe Julian continues to discover a deeper relationship through the events that unfold in life. The Midtown Pastor of Citylight Church in … more
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Grace Wallerstedt
Wallerstedt, Peterson awarded in VFW Contests
Each year, the Oakland VFW Post 5543 hosts Each year, Oakland-Craig students are invited to compete in two VFW contests around Veteran Day. The Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay … more
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VFW Contest competitors Paisley Peterson (Patirot's Pen) and Grace Wallerstedt (Voice of Democracy).
VFW Voice of Democracy
To live here in the United States is a privilege that a lot of us need to acknowledge. Our government protects our rights, and some countries aren't fortunate enough to say that. Our democracy is … more
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VFW Contest competitors Paisley Peterson (Patirot's Pen) and Grace Wallerstedt (Voice of Democracy).
How Are You Inspired by America?
If you were to ask what the American “theme” is, I would say “freedom”. The United States of America has amazing military branches and veterans who risk their lives to fight … more
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tending an escape room outing were Terri Hoeneman (leader), Eleanor, Nadia, Melody, Lucy and Judy Geisler (leader). Unable to attend Aydia.
Girl Scout Cookies coming soon!
A fun afternoon was spent in Columbus at Star Escape Room the girls and leaders were trapped in Jart Castle, but figured out the clues to escape before the hour was up.  It was a fun time … more
The LDNE Honor band made their school proud as they took direction from a new director at the EHC in Wayne State.
LDNE traveled to Wayne for EHC
The Lyons-Decatur Northeast schools Honor Band traveled to Wayne State College to partake in the East Husker Conference, and they represented their school well. “ Congratulations to the 17 … more
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The LDNE Speech team came home proud from the Homer meet and more than one came back as a Champion. They seem like they are just getting started. Bottom Row - Left to Right: Jessica Tomka, Sydney Olsen, Aubrey Andersen, Miriel Brokaw Middle Row - Left to Right: Chance Mock, Braden Hardin, Belen Estrada Lujan, Kaylin Miller Top Row - Left to Right: Alexander Timm, Brayden Hegge, Colten Miller
LDNE Speech happy with the results from the Homer meet
    The Lyons-Decatur Northeast Speech team made the trip up north to compete in Homer last week, and went home happy. “ We are proud that all of the hard work … more
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The VFW and Legion are raising funds to do some good
    The American Legion Post 83 VFW Post 7998 and VFW Auxiliary, led by Commander Jerry Ludwig, have been doing what they can to help out the community they serve. … more
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Kellyn Knaak won 3rd Place in the State VFW Patriot's Pen Contest and Grace Wallerstedt plaved 7th in the State VFW Voice of Democracy Contest.
Knaak and Wallerstedt represent Burt County well in State VFW Contests
This last weekend on February 2, Kellyn Knaak, representing Post 7998 & Auxiliary of Lyons, won 3rd place in the state, with her Patriots Pen essay, receiving $500 award. Grace Wallerstedt, … more
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The Oakland-Craig Board of Education is comprised of (front from left) Henry Unwin, Kiley Johnson, Marilee Groth, Diane Pelan Johnson; (back from left) Dane Johnson, Aaron Anderson, Brett Johnson, Tim Magnusson, and Gus Ray..
Appointments made by O-C Board of Ed
Little change comes to the Oakland-Craig Board of Education appointments as the new year took place at the monthly board meeting in January. One of the notable changes is the election of Diane … more
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Congratulations to Valerie Lierman, a Currency and Nebraska School Activities Association Believer and Achiever honoree..
Lierman honored as Currency Believers and Achievers honoree
Currency and the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) are proud to recognize Valerie Lierman as a 2023-2024 Believers & Achieves. Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program … more
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Burt county round-up
  The Burt County Board of Supervisors meeting was held on January 26th in the county courthouse. As is typical of the second meeting of the month, the monthly claims were one of the … more
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JOYRIDE Public Transit Launches to Serve Burt and Cuming Counties
Launching January 29, 2024, JOYRIDE is a new public transit service for Burt and Cuming counties from Franciscan Healthcare with support from Burt County, Cuming County, and Nebraska DOT. Franciscan … more
The first speech meet of the year for the LDNE speech team and they are proud of what they accomplished.
The LDNE students are up speaking again
    The stage is set, the podium is in place, and the lights are up for this year's speech season. Each year a group of brave Lyons-Decatur Northeast students prepare to … more
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Local Scholarship Season Is Upon Us
To all our local scholarship donors, I’d like to take this opportunity to do a check in with you all. The Class of 2024 has a list of all the local scholarships that have been provided last … more
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Nathan Murray
Creating in bronze presents unique challenge in more ways that one
Artist Michelangelo believed that a sculpture lay within each slab of marble. It was up to him as a sculptor to remove everything that was part of the finished masterpiece. Oakland-Craig … more
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