Fullerton

Kim Michelle Elliot, 62, of Tulsa, Okla., has been identified as a suspect in the case. Nebraska State Patrol investigators believe that she got the city of Fullerton to send $174,086.55 to her bank after it was approved by the city council in September of 2025. Photo provided

Kim Michelle Elliot, 62, of Tulsa, Okla., has been identified as a suspect in the case. Nebraska State Patrol investigators believe that she got the city of Fullerton to send $174,086.55 to her bank after it was approved by the city council in September of 2025. Photo provided

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Suspect named in city wire fraud case

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Investigators believe they know who is behind the wire fraud scheme involving the city of Fullerton.Kim Michelle Elliot, 62, of Tulsa, Okla., has been identified as a suspect in the case.
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Pink postcards on their way

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Check your mailbox. A pink postcard could be on its way.Notice of the joint public hearing on proposed property tax increases will publish in next week’s edition of the Nance County Journal.
The “Neighborhood Watch” held their annual BBQ last week on the lawn on Liz Zarek. Photo provided

The “Neighborhood Watch” held their annual BBQ last week on the lawn on Liz Zarek. Photo provided

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End of summer fun

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
FULLERTON — Friends and neighbors gathered last Thursday on the lawn of Liz Zarek for her annual “Neighborhood Watch” Bar-B-Q.The event which has lasted more than 17 years always takes place on the last Thursday of August.

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Will you answer the call?

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
FULLERTON — It’s 3 a.m. You are lying in bed. Your pager is going off. Will you answer the call?The Fullerton Rescue Squad is looking to add additional volunteers to their roster.
Dylan Anderson discovered tattooing when he was 18 and continues to refine his craft. Photo provided

Dylan Anderson discovered tattooing when he was 18 and continues to refine his craft. Photo provided

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Tattoo artist growing, refines his craft

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Editor’s Note: We have been holding off publishing this story since April because Dylan Anderson was going to be out of town. This is the story he provided: I grew up in a small farming community in Nebraska, helping check cattle and work the fields.

Journal questions city council

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
FULLERTON — A Nance County Journal co-owner posed a question to the Fullerton City Council last week: Do they believe the newspaper is trying to tear the community apart?NCJ co-owner Rick Holtz spoke to the council to discuss an incident that occurred at the newspaper’s office earlier this month.

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County orders pause on data centers

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
FULLERTON — Nance County officials unanimously approved a moratorium on data centers earlier this month.The Nance County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution #26-13 at their Aug. 11 meeting.
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.