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Congratulations to the 2023 Confirmation class of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Back row (L to R) Kaden Earl, Kane Wetovick, Cruz Blauhor, Reverend William L’Heureux. Front Row (L to R): Wyatt Reilly, Cael Dubas, Archbishop George Lucas, Hannah Ciancio, and Sami Sullivan. Photo Provided

Congratulations to the 2023 Confirmation class of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Back row (L to R) Kaden Earl, Kane Wetovick, Cruz Blauhor, Reverend William L’Heureux. Front Row (L to R): Wyatt Reilly, Cael Dubas, Archbishop George Lucas, Hannah Ciancio, and Sami Sullivan. Photo Provided

St. Peter’s Catholic Church Confirmation

Congratulations to the 2023 Confirmation class of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Back row (L to R) Kaden Earl, Kane Wetovick, Cruz Blauhor, Reverend William L’Heureux. Front Row (L to R): Wyatt Reilly, Cael Dubas, Archbishop George Lucas, Hannah Ciancio, and Sami Sullivan. 

Take action to stop bullying in your community

LINCOLN — Bullying can affect a child’s school experience, performance, mental health, and even behavior at home. During the month of October, Nebraskans are encouraged to educate themselves on the signs and harmful effects that these actions can have on the children who experience bullying.
Mike McCray and his late father, Clifford, harvest together in 2010. He said harvesting has changed over the years. Photo provided

Mike McCray and his late father, Clifford, harvest together in 2010. He said harvesting has changed over the years. Photo provided

Farmers take to fields for harvest

FULLERTON — According to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, 92 percent of the state’s total land area is utilized by farms and ranches and one in four jobs in Nebraska are related to agriculture.
NCDA gives grants to area business

NCDA gives grants to area business

NCDA gives grants to area business

Country Mile Catering: Pictured are representatives of the Nance County Development Agency (NCDA) and the Board of Supervisors Chairperson presenting a $5,000 economic development grant to the owner of the recently expanded “Country Mile Catering” which recently expanded their freezer meals and...
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Life Chain Sunday is Oct. 1

Sunday, October 1 is designated as Life Chain Sunday across the nation. Columbus area churches will come together with other Nebraska communities and over 1,000 communities in the United States and Canada to pray together for the end of abortion and for the victims of abortion.
Ruth and husband Eugene Myers. Photo provided

Ruth and husband Eugene Myers. Photo provided

Chatting with Ruth Myers: Part 2

FULLERTON — In 1953 Ruth and Gene became engaged and began planning their wedding. Eugene wanted people at their wedding and the two came up with the idea to be married during their regular church services.
Nurse Ruth Myers in the old Fullerton Hospital. Photo provided

Nurse Ruth Myers in the old Fullerton Hospital. Photo provided

Sitting down with Ruth Myers

FULLERTON — Any person who has lived close to a century will have stories to tell. Thankfully Ruth Myers was willing to sit down with the Nance County Journal and share some of hers. So many in fact, that her story has been split into two articles to be printed over this and the following issue.