Gurley graduate took local lessons around the world

In 1953 the Ohman family moved to western Nebraska and the town of Gurley. And began Diana Ohman's global journey.

“I spent my whole growing up years here,” she said after the conclusion of Gurley's centennial festivities on Saturday. “I spent 17 years here. I graduated here in 1968.”

From high school in Gurley, she went on to a teaching career, an elected office with the state of Wyoming, and a decade running an education system in Europe. After that, Ohman traversed the Pacific, covering South Korea, Japan and the islands.

She now works for Veteran's Affairs.

But Ohman's time in Gurley was w...