Fullerton speech team finishing season strong

The Warrior Speech team’s regular season is now almost completed as they look forward to the last few meets this week and prepare for district competition on March 14.

Busy March coming to the library

The library is the place to be in March! Check out all of the exciting activities happening in the library this coming month. Are you having tech issues? Need help with your email? Want to learn about Facebook or Instagram?

CHAMPION WELCOME

Fullerton senior Brett Bridger returned home on Sunday after winning a state wrestling title Saturday night in Omaha. The community came out to great him, offering a champion’s welcome. 

Deadline passes for incumbents to file

Five candidates filed paperwork last week to appear on the primary ballot.  Lisa L. Lassek filed paperwork to run for re-election to the Fullerton City Council. Jennifer R. Quintanilla filed paperwork to run for re-election to the Genoa City Council.

Loup Power delivers lease payments to area groups

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently delivered lease payment checks totaling more than $1.3 million to area communities.  Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the fourth quarter of 2023.

State poet close to reaching all counties

FULLERTON — When Matt Mason began his term as Nebraska State Poet in 2019, he had one major goal in mind. He wanted to visit every county in Nebraska and hold at least one poetry event in each one. So far, he has visited 80 of Nebraska’s 93 counties.

2 more candidates file to be on ballot

Two more candidates have turned in paperwork to appear on the May primary ballot. David L. Reilly is running to be on the Fullerton School Board. Allen D. Benson is running to be on the Genoa City Council.

Suicide Prevention Coming to Fullerton

FULLERTON — In Nebraska, suicide is the second leading cause of death in 10- to 24-year-olds. Most people can think of someone in their lives who has been personally affected by a loved one’s suicide. As prevalent as suicide has become, there is still a significant stigma surrounding it.

Nance County Development Agency grants

Pictured are Representatives for the Nance County Development Agency (NCDA) and the Board of Supervisors Chairperson presenting a $5,000 economic development grant to the owner from Broken Arrow Seeds is a business in Genoa, NE that has recently purchased a new store front.

Donating to Fullerton’s Future

Dr. Jeff and Michelle Anderson have generously donated $1,000 to Fullerton’s Future Inc. The Anderson’s will be recognized on the Wall of Honor at the daycare/preschool upon completion of the project. Pictured are Dr.