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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

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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.

Fletch reading with Charlotte Bittner at the library. Charlotte is the daughter of Mike and Rachel Bittner. Photo provided

Meet Fletch at library on Monday

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

FULLERTON — The community can meet Fletch on Monday at the Fullerton Public Library.Fletch, the library’s new therapy dog, made his debut this week. Area children were able to read to him starting on Monday.

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Pink postcards coming soon

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

FULLERTON — Check your mail. There is a pink postcard coming.Nance County’s pink postcard meeting will be Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nance County Courthouse.

The Fullerton School Board has asked Interim Superintendent Lynn Johnson to create a facility use form to be used to access the district’s facilities. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Board discusses school facility use

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

FULLERTON — Though they did not amend their facility use policy, Fullerton schools are looking at ways to give the public more access to the building.The change comes one month after a group of parents and students went to the board seeking access to the gym and weight room.

A new bench and free little library have been added outside the Fullerton Public Library. Photo provided

Library adds new bench, free little library

Laurel Marlatt

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Fullerton Library is proud to announce the addition in the front of the library that includes a bench in memory of Jeff Keller and a Free Little Library donated by the Columbus Area United Way.

Congratulations to Daisy for completing the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Fullerton Public Library. Daisy is the daughter of Sam and Stephanie Scott of Belgrade. Photo provided

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

State Fair concludes with strong attendance

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Nebraska State Fair wrapped up its 2025 run with a total attendance of 334,383, marking an increase of 6% year over year.Opening weekend was bolstered by phenomenal weather, with Saturday and Sunday providing some of the best conditions the Fair has seen in recent years.

Joy Club starts Sept. 10

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Joy Club is kicking off on Wednesday, Sept. 10, for kids in kindergarten through grade 6. Joy Club meets every Wednesday at Victory Baptist Church. It’s a fun and safe place where kids can learn and make friendships, right after school. Pickup is at 5 p.m.

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County approves 2025-26 budget

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

FULLERTON — The Nance County Board of Supervisors approved the 2025-26 budget last week.The total operating budget saw a 3.22 percent increase over last year’s budget. The county’s tax request was set at $3,542,389.76. The approved tax rate is 0.256446 per $100 of assessed value.