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NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Shotkoski retires after 40 years at bank

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Friday marked the final day of work for Angie Shotkoski. She officially retired from First Bank & Trust of Fullerton after 40 years working at the bank. She said that she looks forward to enjoying her retirement by reading and spending time with family. 
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EMT class coming to Fullerton

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
FULLERTON — Have you always wanted to be Emergency Medical Technician, but you don’t know where to start?Members of the Fullerton and Genoa Rescue teams are holding an informational meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Fullerton Fire and Rescue building.
Electrical improvements are being added at the Nance County Fairgrounds. One of the projects is adding additional electricity drops to allow 4-H’ers to plug fans in at the Show Barn. The fans will help keep all the poultry exhibits cool during the 4-H Showcase in July. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Electrical improvements are being added at the Nance County Fairgrounds. One of the projects is adding additional electricity drops to allow 4-H’ers to plug fans in at the Show Barn. The fans will help keep all the poultry exhibits cool during the 4-H Showcase in July. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Upgrades & Improvements

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
There are a few new upgrades coming to the Nance County Fairgrounds.The Nance County Ag Society is installing additional electricity that will add additional fans in the Show Barn. They are also building a permanent stage on the grounds.
Fullerton native Emily Frenzen will discuss her recent trip to Kenya and Malawi when she is in town on Tuesday. Photo provided

Fullerton native Emily Frenzen will discuss her recent trip to Kenya and Malawi when she is in town on Tuesday. Photo provided

Fullerton native to share stories from trip to Kenya & Malawi

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
FULLERTON — Generations of people in the United States grew up hearing “Clean your plate, there are starving children in Africa.” However, why has Africa not seen significant change despite billions of dollars of aid provided over the years?

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County assessor to host Beacon Day

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Nance County Assessor Megan Zoucha would like to invite the community to attend a formal unveiling of the county’s new real estate map and data access website. They are holding a “Beacon Day” on Thursday, June 20 at 10 a.m., in the Nance County Courthouse Board Room.

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Business as usual for Fullerton schools

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
It was business as usual for Fullerton Schools at Monday’s Board of Education meeting.This month, the board:• received an update on the K-6, 7-12 student handbooks. The board unanimously approved the new handbooks• learned the district has begun summer cleaning.

Apply for archaeological scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Time is running out on being able to apply for the Nebraska Archaeological Scholarship, June 15 is the deadline.The Nebraska Archaeological Society is pleased to announce two scholarships available to college archaeology students.
Vehicles tried to evade deputies, but found their way into the ditch. Photo provided by the Nance County Sheriff's Office

Vehicles tried to evade deputies, but found their way into the ditch. Photo provided by the Nance County Sheriff's Office

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Deputies crash underage drinking party

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
RURAL NANCE COUNTY — Police interrupted an underage drinking party at an Airbrb in southwestern Nance County.Deputies were dispatched to a property near the intersection of 140th Avenue and Pleasant Valley Road. A caller complained about loud music and several minors consuming alcohol at a party.
Ethan Ciancio says his time at UNK “allowed me to really be the person that I think I was meant to be.” After three years as a Loper, he’ll remain in Kearney to complete a degree in radiologic technology through the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Photos by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Ethan Ciancio says his time at UNK “allowed me to really be the person that I think I was meant to be.” After three years as a Loper, he’ll remain in Kearney to complete a degree in radiologic technology through the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Photos by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

‘He makes you feel known’

Tyler Ellyson
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
KEARNEY – Funny. Curious. Kind. Caring. Authentic. Enthusiastic.Those are some of the words people use to describe Ethan Ciancio.“He is one of the happiest and friendliest people I have ever met,” said Patty Seevers, who knows a thing or two about great first impressions.

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Busy summer coming to library

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
FULLERTON — It’s going to be a busy summer at the Fullerton Public Library.The Early Literacy Program meets every Tuesday from 1011 a.m. in June and July. The theme for the elementary reading program is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.