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Aubrey Collins, 8, gives her goose Nibbles a ride during the Fourth of July sidewalk parade. Joining her on the ride was her cousin, Maverick Creutzberg. Photo provided

Aubrey Collins, 8, gives her goose Nibbles a ride during the Fourth of July sidewalk parade. Joining her on the ride was her cousin, Maverick Creutzberg. Photo provided

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DUCK. . .DUCK. . .GOOSE

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton resident Nicole Collins has a game of duck, duck, goose taking place at her home.She appeared before the Fullerton City Council last week to request permission to have ducks and geese at her 4th Street property.
Members of the Central Nebraska Special Response Team complete training last week. Photos provided

Members of the Central Nebraska Special Response Team complete training last week. Photos provided

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Fullerton OKs contract for police services

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton City Council approved an agreement that will provide police services by the Nance County Sheriff’s Department within the city limits.Under the agreement, the city will pay the county $250,000. Previous contracts between the city and county were for three years.
The Nance County Ag Society voted last week to hold one Nance County Fair event in 2026. The proposal the board approved does not include a free carnival. NCJ file photo

The Nance County Ag Society voted last week to hold one Nance County Fair event in 2026. The proposal the board approved does not include a free carnival. NCJ file photo

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Ag society votes for one fair, no carnival

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — Beginning next year, there will only be one Nance County Fair.The Nance County Ag Society voted on Thursday to no longer split the Nance County Fair and the Nance County Festival.
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City receives pair of grants

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The City of Fullerton would like to thank the Morris Donor Advised Fund of Nebraska Community Foundation for the $7,000 Grant and the Margaret Russell Trust Donor Advised Fund of Nebraska Community Foundation for the $5,000 Grant to help us build a Batting Cage for the Softball Field.
Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell stands next to the Special Response Team’s new armored vehicle. The team can use the 12.8 ton, 8-wheeled Stryker to execute high-risk search warrants or a water rescue. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell stands next to the Special Response Team’s new armored vehicle. The team can use the 12.8 ton, 8-wheeled Stryker to execute high-risk search warrants or a water rescue. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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FLOODS TO FIREFIGHTS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FULLERTON — Bad guys beware: The Nance County Sheriff’s Office has added two armored vehicles to its emergency response arsenal.Sheriff Ben Bakewell said the department has received two 1995 Strykers — 12.8-ton, 8-wheeled armored vehicles once used by the Nebraska State Patrol.

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Pitmasters, vendors needed for Fall Festival

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FULLERTON — Calling all pitmasters: The 2025 Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival BBQ Cook-off is open for registration.Teams can sign up at The Unlimited Look or Schweitz Equipment. The entry fee is $50.Last year’s competition featured 11 teams.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Congratulations to Harlow for completing the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Fullerton Public Library. Harlow is the daughter of Wes and Jordan Wetovick. 
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Congrats to Audrey on completing the Fullerton Public Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Audrey is the daughter of Jeremy and Missy Wetovick. 
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Build with LEGOS Sept. 2

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton Public Library is hosting a Free Kid’s LEGO Hour on Sept. 2.Build with LEGOS on Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. LEGOS will be provided.The event is open to children in kindergarten through grade 5. The event can hold up to 10 participants.

Fullerton school board to discuss vacant lot

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton Board of Education will meet on Thursday at 5:45 p.m. in a special meeting to discuss the vacant lot across from the school building.The lot is the site of the former Fullerton First United Methodist Church which was demolished in July and is listed with O-K Real Estate.