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(Left to right) Arianne and Miriel Brokaw honored the fallen service members with a beautiful rendition of the national anthem.
Remembering in the rain
The sun may not have been shining, and the rain was falling, but VFW Commander Jerry Ludwig didn’t let that stop him from calling the Memorial Day gathering to start at the Lyons Cemetery. … more
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Mrs. Sharon Loftis was recognized by her peers, friends, and family as she retires after 25 years of teaching at Oakland-Craig. Superintendent Jess Bland presented the exceptional teacher with a plaque before many memories were shared during a reception held in her honor.
Oakland-Craig says goodbye to one of the finest
It was not without a few tears shed that Mrs. Sharon Loftis finished her 25-year career teaching at Oakland-Craig.  Warm memories and cheerful stories were shared during a farewell gathering at … more
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A person can feel the honor and solidarity with the flags flying half staffed along the avenue of flags in the Lyons Cemetery.
The plan to come together in memoriam
Memorial D ay is a time where the country comes together to remember the soldiers who have fallen to protect our freedoms. According to Jerry Ludwig of the Lyons VFW, plans are made to do just … more
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Level 1s competing were (left to right) Makenna Larson, Annabelle Freese, Clara Bittner, Rachel Gatewood, and Kaylee Raue.
JJ’s Gym returns to competition in stellar fashion
Oakland’s JJ’s Gym attended the Midwest District Championship Meet for Gymnastics on May 1st and 2nd in Norfolk.  Coach Jane Johnson said there were over 500 gymnasts representing 15 … more
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After 30 years of service Wendy Philips if deciding to retire
Wendy Philips retires after 30 years at LDNE
After 30 years of service to the Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools (LDNE) Wendy Philips has decided to make the 2021-22 school year her last. Philips started her career with LDNE in 1992 as a Para … more
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Oakland-Craig third and fourth grade students listen to a presentation on the importance of planting trees.
Students participate in Arbor Day tree planting campaign
As Arbor Day celebrated its 50 th year of tree planting, Jeff Troupe and Amy Denker Rost took trees and flowers to every third and fourth grade student encouraging each to plant them.  The Blue … more
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The Oakland-Craig Jazz Knights entertain at the annual spring concert.
Banner year for Oakland-Craig Music Department
As the school year comes to an end, the Oakland-Craig Music Department has much to brag about.  Both the junior high and senior high bands and choirs had the opportunity to perform at their … more
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50 Years in service to the Lord
Father Paul Ortmeier has followed his calling to the Catholic C hurch for 50 years. Now, he is following the call of retirement. After decades of service assigned to St. Joseph of Lyons, and … more
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Katie Mace has won a check to take to the bank, and a network of other award winning educators to learn and compare notes with.
LDNE teacher surprised by winning a big award
Tensions built as a surprise school-wide gathering in the gym at Lyons-Decatur Northeast (LDNE) assembled last Thursday. The reason for the gathering was unknown to everyone but the principals and … more
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Syd Guzinski is all smiles having earned Distinction (Blue) - Acrylics; Distinction (Blue) - Acrylics; Distinction (Blue) - Charcoal; Honorable Mention (White) - Collage; Distinction (Blue) - Ink; Honorable (Red) – Watercolor.
Young artists let creativity flow
The great Lonardo da Vinci once said that art is never finished, only abandoned.  The students at Oakland-Craig have done their part to keep art alive and fresh with their submissions in the … more
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Cory Martin and Josiah Johnson are in their third year of participating in the TeamMates program at Oakland-Craig.
Oakland-Craig TeamMates join together for food and fun
Mentor Cory Martin and his mentee Josiah Johnson have been meeting together for more than two years as part of the Oakland-Craig TeamMates program.  The two joined in an evening of fun and yard … more
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Congratulations to these Oakland-Craig students for singing their way in to the East Husker Conference Choir – (front from left) Caulin Johnson, Shelby Pickell, Emma Johansen, Emily Ramirez and Elijah Gahan; (back from left) Carlee Warren, Truman Wood, Mia Linder, and Ay-den Lierman.
OC knights sing their way to the top of conference and state ensembles
The Oakland-Craig Choir was notified that the auditions of 9 members have been accepted into the East Husker Conference Choir. The Conference Choir will be hosted by Stanton HS on Monday, Nov 1 … more
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