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State senator Loren Lippincott and the Legislature returned to work last week. Photo provided

State senator Loren Lippincott and the Legislature returned to work last week. Photo provided

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'Winner-take-all’ introduced in Legislature

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
LINCOLN —At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, last week Senator Loren Lippincott introduced LB3 to restore Nebraska to a winner-take-all system of awarding electoral votes in presidential elections.“I am grateful to Senator Lippincott for his leadership in restoring winner-take-all,” Pillen said.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Supervisors take oath of office

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Three members of the Nance County Board of Supervisors — Andrew Ditter (left), Ralph “Butch” Horacek and Scott Russell — officially began their terms of office on Wednesday when they took their oath office. Lisa Langan, Nance County interim clerk magistrate, administered the oaths.
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Looking back at 2024’s top stories

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
As we enter a new year, it is only fitting to look back the year we just completed. Take a look back at some of 2024’s top stories:JANUARYThe Fullerton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Christmas Lights Contest. First place was awarded to the Welch family.
Zina is set to retire from the Nance County Sheriff’s Department at the end of the year. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Zina is set to retire from the Nance County Sheriff’s Department at the end of the year. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Living the Dog Life

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Zina’s days of chasing bad guys are numbered.Nance County’s K-9 officer, Zina, has been a member of the Nance County Sheriff’s office for more than a decade. She is retiring at the end of December.

Loup board OKs 2025 retail rate change

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
COLUMBUS —The Loup Power District Board of Directors approved a 3.1 percent retail rate increase at its monthly December meeting. The increase comes amid increasing wholesale power costs, material prices and supply chain issues.
The Tour of Homes returns this weekend. Be sure to stop by the Bittner house (above) and the Gleason on (below). Photos provided

The Tour of Homes returns this weekend. Be sure to stop by the Bittner house (above) and the Gleason on (below). Photos provided

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Old Fashion Christmas returns this weekend

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
FULLERTON — Winter is here, but the forecast is perfect for Fullerton’s Old-Fashioned Christmas this weekend.Christmas music will be playing downtown and is sponsored by Sullivan Agency.The festivities kickoff on Friday with a free soup and dessert supper at Arbor Care.
Even Santa is writing Christmas letters this year. Don't wait too long to put them in the mail. Photo illustration

Even Santa is writing Christmas letters this year. Don't wait too long to put them in the mail. Photo illustration

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Don’t delay mailing any Christmas packages

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
FULLERTON — The temperature is dropping and it’s beginning to feel like Christmas.If you are planning to mail Christmas cards, letters or packages this year, don’t wait too long. Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates advises residents to get their items in the mail this week.
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NCJ to have early deadlines

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
As we move into the holiday season, the Nance County Journal will have early deadlines surrounding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.The early deadline for next week’s newspaper will be Friday at 2 p.m. to get any ad, story or photo in the Nov. 27 edition of the Nance County Journal.