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Grand Island man arrested after pursuit

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
BELGRADE — A Grand Island man was arrested on Friday after Nance County Sheriff Deputies responded to a call that a man pointed a handgun at a child before fleeing. Victor J.
Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr

Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Postal workers ready for holidays

April Carr
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
FULLERTON — It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. “Thanksgiving to Christmas it gets insane,” Postmaster Tom Bates said. “We are starting to see the uptick now but after Thanksgiving is when it really picks up.” Employees at Fullerton’s post office are gearing up for a busy holiday season.
Collin Pickrel and “Chief”, a dog he trained, placed second in Nationals in 2021. NCJ photo by April Carr

Collin Pickrel and “Chief”, a dog he trained, placed second in Nationals in 2021. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Local kennel to play host to national championship

April Carr
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
FULLERTON — GoodLife Kennels in conjunction with The Kingdom Outfitters will be hosting the 60th Anniversary of the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association National Amateur Championship in Central Nebraska. In 2017 Collin Pickrel founded GoodLife Kennels.
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Thanksgiving costing more this year

April Carr
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
FULLERTON — With Thanksgiving this week, those planning on hosting a festive gathering are no doubt eyeing grocery store prices to gauge how much their meal is going to cost this year. In the past year inflation has increased food prices by an average of 3.7%. That is on top of the 9.

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Public Power District awards grants to help communities

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,100 to 16 organizations at the November 6 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.
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Area juniors attend County Government Day

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The junior classes from Fullerton and Twin River Schools were invited to participate in the Nance County Government Day held on Thursday. The day includes: • Steve Pritchard, Nance County Extension Specialist presents a power point message about county and state government and all things Nebraska.
Ella Pickrel makes made to order frosted sugar cookies. Photo provided

Ella Pickrel makes made to order frosted sugar cookies. Photo provided

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Teens turning into entrepreneurs

April Carr
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
In recent years the exclamation “No one wants to work anymore!” has been heard a lot. Which is why it is so refreshing to see people working hard at their own businesses, especially when those individuals are still in middle and high school.
Nance County Clerk and safety committee chairperson Adrian Chlopek is shown accepting a Special Recognition Award from NIRMA Board of Directors Chair Larry Cerny. Photo provided

Nance County Clerk and safety committee chairperson Adrian Chlopek is shown accepting a Special Recognition Award from NIRMA Board of Directors Chair Larry Cerny. Photo provided

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Nance County Clerk receives award

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
LINCOLN — Adrian Chlopek, Nance County Clerk and Chair of the County’s safety committee has received a Special Recognition Award from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA), the county’s property, liability and workers’ compensation coverage and risk management services...

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Loup cookbooks available to customers

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
COLUMBUS — Loup Power District’s complimentary cookbooks are now available to customers. The cookbook features favorite recipes submitted by Loup Power District employees and retirees and their spouses.
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Halloween Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
BELGRADE Belgrade Volunteer Fire Dept. will have several firemen at the station handing out Fire safety bags with treats, on Halloween. The Belgrade Methodist Church will be serving pizza to Trick-or-Treaters beginning at 5 p.m. on Halloween at the old firehall.