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Allen and Kate Chlopek have called the former Fullerton library home for 7 years. It could be your home next. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Allen and Kate Chlopek have called the former Fullerton library home for 7 years. It could be your home next. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Home Sweet Library

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
FULLERTON — A piece of Fullerton history is on the market . . . and you could turn it into your next home.Built in 1914 to be Fullerton’s library, 425 4th St. has been transformed into a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house. Allen and Kate Chlopek have called the place home for just over 7 years.
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Bogey’z Sports Bar & Grill First Dollar Award

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Bogey’z Sports Bar & Grill of Fullerton recently celebrated becoming a member of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. Established in 2025, Bogey’z has quickly become a local gathering place for great food, cold drinks and hometown entertainment.
Shelby Kelly, a 2011 Fullerton grad, is hitting the road for her new social media channel, Next Town Over. Photos provided

Shelby Kelly, a 2011 Fullerton grad, is hitting the road for her new social media channel, Next Town Over. Photos provided

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‘Next Town Over’

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
ALBION — Rural communities have always been built on stories of hard work, family traditions, hometown pride, and the people who make every place unique. A new social media channel, Next Town Over, is dedicated to sharing those stories one town at a time.
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Fullerton BOE makes tax move

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
FULLERTON — The Fullerton Schools Board of Education voted on Monday to allow the district to exceed a 3 percent increase to the levy.
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City: Selenium too high in water

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
FULLERTON — The city of Fullerton announced that there is too much selenium in the drinking water.A drinking water notice has been sent to residents, and a copy has been posted around the community.
These photos represent just some of the news and sports coverage the Nance County Journal has had this past year. NCJ file photos

These photos represent just some of the news and sports coverage the Nance County Journal has had this past year. NCJ file photos

What’s local news worth?

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Do you value local news coverage?It costs most subscribers 87 cents per week to have an issue of the Nance County Journal delivered to their mailbox. For a $45 annual subscription, you have been able to stay up to date on what is going on in and around Nance County.You read that right.
Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced to 75 to 85 years in prison on Wednesday in connection to the shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth. Photo provided

Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced to 75 to 85 years in prison on Wednesday in connection to the shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth. Photo provided

Reeg sentenced in DeMuth murder

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
COLUMBUS — A Columbus man was sentenced to at least 75 years for the fatal shooting of a Fullerton woman.Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced to 75 to 85 years in prison on Wednesday. He was given 317 days credit for time served.
Jon Epley (left) and Dan Wetovick stand inside the chapel that Dan built and donated to the Nance County Veterans Memorial. He built the chapel in memory of his parents, Paul and Joanie Wetovick. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jon Epley (left) and Dan Wetovick stand inside the chapel that Dan built and donated to the Nance County Veterans Memorial. He built the chapel in memory of his parents, Paul and Joanie Wetovick. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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LABOR OF LOVE

Brianne Butcher, Kristen Wetovick And Josh
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
For Dan Wetovick, like for many, it started with a dream — a dream during a bout of West Nile virus late in the summer of 2003. In it, his deceased parents showed him what would become a years-long vision of a task he needed to complete.
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City: No update on fraud investigation

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
FULLERTON — One month after announcing they were the victim of $174,086.55 wire fraud scheme, the city of Fullerton has no update on the investigation.
Four veterans received Quilts of Valor last week during the Nance County Fair. Rodney Russell, Russell Sprague, Chad Coon and Mike Frey were this year’s honored recipients. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Four veterans received Quilts of Valor last week during the Nance County Fair. Rodney Russell, Russell Sprague, Chad Coon and Mike Frey were this year’s honored recipients. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Quilts of Valor presented to 4 veterans

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Four veterans received Quilts of Valor last week during the Nance County Fair. Rodney Russell, Russell Sprague, Chad Coon and Mike Frey were this year’s honored recipients. Rodney Russell presented by Daffney & Dillena OlsonRodney Russell was born March 19, 1935.