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Dennis Gabriel and Susan K. Smith received Quilts of Valor. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Dennis Gabriel and Susan K. Smith received Quilts of Valor. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Veterans honored with Quilts of Valor

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
FULLERTON — Two area veterans were honored for their service on Saturday night at the Nance County Fair.Dennis Gabriel and Susan K. Smith were presented with Quilts of Valor. A third quilt was constructed for Bennie Rinkol, but he was unable to attend and receive it.
Delylla Olson, Luke Sonderup and Lora Sonderup show their exhibits during the Poultry Show on Friday.

Delylla Olson, Luke Sonderup and Lora Sonderup show their exhibits during the Poultry Show on Friday.

4-H FAIR FUN

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Special thanks to Sami Sullivan for shooting pictures at the Nance County Fair for us.
The demolition crew brought the former Fullerton First United Methodist Church down last week. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

The demolition crew brought the former Fullerton First United Methodist Church down last week. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

HISTORY LOST

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
FULLERTON — A piece of Fullerton history was lost last week.The former building that housed the Fullerton First United Methodist Church was demolished on Wednesday. The building coming down is the latest chapter in the story of the church that dates back to 1879.
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Ballots mailed to voters

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
FULLERTON — Ballots for the Aug. 12 special election were mailed to Fullerton voters on Monday.Voters are being asked two questions in the special election:• Whether or not to continue the citywide Economic Development Program for another 20 years.• Whether or not to continue to collect a 0.
There was plenty of help on Monday to clean up the fairgrounds. Photo provided

There was plenty of help on Monday to clean up the fairgrounds. Photo provided

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Nance County Fair kicks off this week

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton will be the 4-H capitol of Nance County this week as the Nance County Fair begins.The fairgrounds have already seen the first action with 4-H’ers completing the Fashion Show and Clothing Construction interviews on Tuesday.
Fletch will be coming to the Fullerton Public Library after Labor Day. Photo provided

Fletch will be coming to the Fullerton Public Library after Labor Day. Photo provided

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Council OKs dog for library

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton Public Library is adding a new service that you don’t normally see at smaller libraries.Fletch, a 2-year-old golden lab, will begin making appearances at the library after Labor Day. The Fullerton City Council approved the program at their meeting last week.

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Fullerton school board approves vehicle purchases

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton Public Schools are making changes to their transportation fleet.As a results of changes to federal guidelines, the district moved forward with plans to purchase new vehicles to transport students for activities.
Nebraska juniors won second place in the intermediate steak division at the All-American Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2025 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1 in Tulsa, Okla. Pictured from left are Blaise Hartwell, Oakland; McKinley Stoller, Palisade; Adalynn Jones, Syracuse; Addison Dalrymple, Arnold; Payton Scott, Gordon; and Zoey Malander, Belgrade. They prepared “Golden Buzzer CAB Hawaiian Cube Steak.” The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images

Nebraska juniors won second place in the intermediate steak division at the All-American Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2025 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1 in Tulsa, Okla. Pictured from left are Blaise Hartwell, Oakland; McKinley Stoller, Palisade; Adalynn Jones, Syracuse; Addison Dalrymple, Arnold; Payton Scott, Gordon; and Zoey Malander, Belgrade. They prepared “Golden Buzzer CAB Hawaiian Cube Steak.” The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images

2025 National Junior Angus Show

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Nebraska juniors won second place in the intermediate steak division at the AllAmerican Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2025 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 1 in Tulsa, Okla.
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Schools OK cell phone policies

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Fullerton and Twin River students will have to put their cell phones away while at school.The Fullerton Board of Education approved changes to the district’s cell phone policy at their meeting last week.