Fullerton

Ron Delaney, Dennis McCoig and Butch Horacek stand by the eagle statue that previously was located in the lateTom Delaney’s yard. The statue was moved to the Fullerton Cemetery on Oct. 23. Photo provided by Ron Delaney

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A FITTING MEMORIAL

April Carr

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

FULLERTON — Whether driving by the school, the dentist or going to or from downtown, 4th Street is arguably one of the busiest streets in Fullerton. For many years Fullerton residents couldn’t miss the two large eagle statues that stood on either side of house number 714’s garage door.

Ella Pickrel makes made to order frosted sugar cookies. Photo provided

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Teens turning into entrepreneurs

April Carr

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

In recent years the exclamation “No one wants to work anymore!” has been heard a lot. Which is why it is so refreshing to see people working hard at their own businesses, especially when those individuals are still in middle and high school.

Nance County Clerk and safety committee chairperson Adrian Chlopek is shown accepting a Special Recognition Award from NIRMA Board of Directors Chair Larry Cerny. Photo provided

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Nance County Clerk receives award

News Staff

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

LINCOLN — Adrian Chlopek, Nance County Clerk and Chair of the County’s safety committee has received a Special Recognition Award from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA), the county’s property, liability and workers’ compensation coverage and risk management services...

The participants show off all their hard work. Photo provided

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13 attend library’s charcuterie board class

April Carr

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FULLERTON — As part of the fall event schedule at Fullerton Public Library, a Charcuterie Board class was held on Monday. The class was taught by Chelsy Harmon of Hastings. Harmon owns and operates Boardology, as a custom charcuterie board creator and teacher.

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Loup cookbooks available to customers

News Staff

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District’s complimentary cookbooks are now available to customers. The cookbook features favorite recipes submitted by Loup Power District employees and retirees and their spouses.

Lylla Sabata stands with her french horn. Photo by Laura Sabata

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Sabata named to All-State Band

April Carr

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FULLERTON — Fullerton freshman Lylla Sabata has been selected to participate in Nebraska’s All-State Band. Being selected for All-State takes months of preparation and dedicated practice. It is one of the highest music honors for a High School student to achieve.

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Halloween Happenings

News Staff

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

BELGRADE Belgrade Volunteer Fire Dept. will have several firemen at the station handing out Fire safety bags with treats, on Halloween. The Belgrade Methodist Church will be serving pizza to Trick-or-Treaters beginning at 5 p.m. on Halloween at the old firehall.

Barely Heirs opens on Friday. The cast includes: Back row: Brian Pomplun, Derek Smith, JoshuaGarcia, Schuyler Sharp. Front row: Danelle Smith, Cassie Nelson, Beverly Plumbtree. Photo provided

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Eagles Club presents comedy ‘Barely Heirs’

April Carr

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FULLERTON — What would you be willing to do for one million dollars? To claim her inheritance, all Jane (Cassie Nelson) has to do is prove she has been married for at least six months. There is only one problem. She doesn’t have a husband and doesn’t intend to go through the trouble of finding one!

Rainna Sierks and Brianne Butcher apply a Fullerton logo last weekend. Photo provided by Brianne Butcher

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One-Act begins creative fundraiser

April Carr

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FULLERTON — The Fullerton High School One-Act students started a new fundraiser this past weekend. Using large stencils, the students painted decals on local driveways. They offered three options: two different Fullerton Warrior logos as well as a University of Nebraska logo.

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Fullerton resident publishes first novel

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FULLERTON — It takes a long time to write a novel. Joseph Small was born in Columbus and grew up on a farm near Fullerton. He spent his days farming and raising cattle. For the past 5 years he spent his nights working on his first novel, “Footsteps of a Soldier.