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Dayzie-Kay Olson with Easy Bake BBQ won the People’s Choice Award on Saturday at Fullerton’s Fall Festival. The 12-year-old pitmaster was the youngest contestant in the BBQ Cookoff. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Dayzie-Kay Olson with Easy Bake BBQ won the People’s Choice Award on Saturday at Fullerton’s Fall Festival. The 12-year-old pitmaster was the youngest contestant in the BBQ Cookoff. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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FALL, BBQ FILLS AIR

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
FULLERTON — The smell of barbecue sauce was in the air on Saturday.The Fullerton Fall Festival featured six teams competing in the annual BBQ Cookoff.
A group of Fullerton choir members have found a fun and unique way to raise funds for a European trip. Back row: Wyatt Reilly, Leighton Baker, Riley Williams, Kyle Horn, Isaac Carey. Front row: Lylla Sabata, P.J. Sabata, Aubrey Theis. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

A group of Fullerton choir members have found a fun and unique way to raise funds for a European trip. Back row: Wyatt Reilly, Leighton Baker, Riley Williams, Kyle Horn, Isaac Carey. Front row: Lylla Sabata, P.J. Sabata, Aubrey Theis. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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‘Flamingos’ set up nests in Fullerton

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
FULLERTON — A flock of flamingos were seen recently staking out possible locations for potential nests around Fullerton.Not native to Nance County, these birds spook easily and can be tricky to get rid of, but a group of Fullerton choir students have the solution.
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Moose seen near Fullerton

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
FULLERTON — Here is something you don’t see every day.Video has popped up of a moose casually walking in a field not too far from North Star Church just west of Fullerton.The moose is being monitored by the Nebraska Game and Parks and the Nance County Sheriff’s Office.
Jack Reeg

Jack Reeg

Reeg makes first appearance in court

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
COLUMBUS — Court documents reveal what led to the death of a Fullerton woman earlier this month.Jack Reeg, 25, of Columbus, made his first court appearance on Thursday. He is charged with second degree murder, terroristic threats and two counts of use of a firearm to commit a felony.
Fullerton’s marching band takes it’s show on the road this weekend when they participate in the 51st annual Columbus Marching Festival. It is the first of three parades the Warriors will participate in. NCJ file photos

Fullerton’s marching band takes it’s show on the road this weekend when they participate in the 51st annual Columbus Marching Festival. It is the first of three parades the Warriors will participate in. NCJ file photos

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TAKING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton Marching Band spends their mornings marching and practicing their music on the streets of Fullerton. Now they are taking their show on the road.Fullerton will travel to Columbus on Saturday for the 51st annual Columbus Marching Festival. The parade begins at 10 a.m.

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City, Lower Loup NRD to remove old dam

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
FULLERTON — The city of Fullerton and Lower Loup NRD are looking at removing the dam at Power House Park.The Fullerton City Council voted in favor of moving forward with the project at their meeting last week.

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Hunter safety class coming to Fullerton

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
FULLERTON — A Nebraska Hunt Safe Session is coming to Fullerton.Jon Epley is organizing a class on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9-11 a.m. at the Nance County Veteran’s Memorial Museum. Registration is available at the Nebraska Game & Parks website.

Fullerton under boil order

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
FULLERTON — The city of Fullerton was placed under a boil order last week after the city was notified of E. coli found in Fullerton’s water supply.City Administrator Patty Noble said the city learned of the positive test on Thursday afternoon.
Kennedi DeMuth

Kennedi DeMuth

Fullerton woman dies in Columbus shooting

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
COLUMBUS — Columbus Police have arrested a man in connection to the fatal shooting of a Fullerton woman.Officers responded to a call at 8:37 p.m. on Tuesday in the 2200 block of 7th Street in Columbus after receiving a report of a female suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
There is plenty to do at Fullerton's Fall Festival. Be sure to register for the pedal tractor pull and decorate your pumpkins. NCJ file photos

There is plenty to do at Fullerton's Fall Festival. Be sure to register for the pedal tractor pull and decorate your pumpkins. NCJ file photos

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Fullerton Fall Festival is Sept. 27

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
FULLERTON — Make plans to come to Fullerton for the Fall Festival.Fullerton’s Fall Festival is Saturday, Sept. 27. There are plenty of activities all day. It’s fun for the entire family.Events include:• Cinnamon Bun Fun Run at Fired Up Fitness — 8 a.m.• Fullerton Museum is open — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.