Fullerton

Emil Rosno continues his dedication to donating blood. NCJ photo by April Carr

Emil Rosno continues his dedication to donating blood. NCJ photo by April Carr

Fullerton has long history of blood donations

FULLERTON — On Tuesday, Dec. 12, volunteers from all around Fullerton and Nance County drove to the Nance County Events Center to donate their blood. Fullerton has a rich history of generous bloodmobile donations. The first bloodmobile came to Fullerton on Nov. 29, 1950.
Candi Beed was recently elected as the new rescue caption. The Beed family consists of Wyatt, Corey, Candi, Sam and Emily. Photo provided

Candi Beed was recently elected as the new rescue caption. The Beed family consists of Wyatt, Corey, Candi, Sam and Emily. Photo provided

New Rescue Captain elected

FULLERTON — Nance County’s Rescue Squad announced the election of their new Rescue Captain, Candi Beed. Candi agreed to be elected following Mike McCray stepping down after 7 years as captain. Mike joined the rescue squad in 1984, marking 2024 as his 40th year as a member.
Deb Bittner stands in her shop. NCJ photo by April Carr

Deb Bittner stands in her shop. NCJ photo by April Carr

Floral Occasions: Serving Fullerton for more than 30 years

FULLERTON — Long before Deb Bittner purchased Floral Occasions in downtown Fullerton, she knew she wanted to own a flower shop. Originally from Bartlett, Deb and her husband Frank moved to Fullerton in the 1980s. Deb worked as a stay-at-home mother raising their five children.

CCC honors graduates

GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College honored 372 graduate candidates during its 2023 winter commencement on Dec. 15, at CCC-Columbus.
Recently Addi Crouse was named Nebraska Angus Queen. Photo provided

Recently Addi Crouse was named Nebraska Angus Queen. Photo provided

QUEEN CROWNED

On Saturday, Dec. 2, Addi Crouse of Fullerton competed in the Nebraska Angus Royalty Contest and was crowned the Nebraska Angus Queen. She and her family traveled to Kearney to compete in the yearly competition.
8th and Broadway make their performing debut on Thursday. Photo provided

8th and Broadway make their performing debut on Thursday. Photo provided

Show Choir to debut at Christmas Concert

FULLERTON — On Thursday Fullerton Public School’s show choir, 8th and Broadway, will debut their competition performance at the High School music concert. Show choirs differ from traditional choirs in their use of choreographed dance routines and creative costumes.
Photo illustration

Photo illustration

Schools OK plan for ESU program

FULLERTON — Members of the Fullerton Board of Education gave their approval on Monday for the district to support a new special education service provided by ESU7. Fullerton Superintendent Dr.
Photo by B. Lynn Photography

Photo by B. Lynn Photography

Malander wins reserve junior champion

These junior Angus members won top honors in their respective showmanship divisions at the 2023 Nebraska Junior Angus Association Winter Show, Dec. 3 in Kearney, Neb.
Photo by B. Lynn Photography

Photo by B. Lynn Photography

Crouse wins reserve grand champion

BCC Miranda 32K won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2023 Nebraska Junior Angus Association Winter Show, Dec. 3 in Kearney, Neb. Addison Crouse, Belgrade, owns the February 2022 daughter of Bar-E-L Natural Law 52Y. Brady Jensen, Louisburg, Kan., evaluated the 54 entries.