Fullerton

Dallas Schweitz prepares to drive the hayrack rides with the Hodgman family (Nate, Jaylie, Sarah, Paisley, Lincoln) in tow.

Dallas Schweitz prepares to drive the hayrack rides with the Hodgman family (Nate, Jaylie, Sarah, Paisley, Lincoln) in tow.

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Fullerton kicks off Christmas season

April Carr
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Christmas has come to Fullerton.
Mr. Kolton Kohl leads the second and third graders. NCJ photos by April Carr

Mr. Kolton Kohl leads the second and third graders. NCJ photos by April Carr

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Fullerton elementary holds Christmas concert

April Carr
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
FULLERTON — Fullerton’s kindergarten through sixth grade put on a joyful Christmas concert on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The students were led by music teacher Kolton Kohl and accompanied by pianist Leta Liesch.
Stylist Zoe Wetovick (left), and owner Autumn Schmale tells guests how their business got started. Photos provided

Stylist Zoe Wetovick (left), and owner Autumn Schmale tells guests how their business got started. Photos provided

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Community Builders met in Fullerton

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
FULLERTON — Fullerton welcomed Community Builders on Nov. 27.
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Photo illustration

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Feels Like Christmas

April Carr and Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
FULLERTON — This Friday marks the beginning of Fullerton’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration. In 1995 when the first Old Fashioned Christmas was held, the celebration was quite literally supposed to be “Old Fashioned.
Olson Family from L to R Daffney, Delylla, Bengt, Dillena, Janae and Dayzie-Kay Photo provided

Olson Family from L to R Daffney, Delylla, Bengt, Dillena, Janae and Dayzie-Kay Photo provided

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Spotlight on Mama O’s Daycare

April Carr
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
FULLERTON — Janae Olson has run Mama O’s Daycare out of her home since 2015. She became officially licensed in 2016. Originally trained as a hair stylist, Janae’s desire to be with her children inspired her to start her in-home daycare.
Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr

Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Postal workers ready for holidays

April Carr
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
FULLERTON — It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. “Thanksgiving to Christmas it gets insane,” Postmaster Tom Bates said. “We are starting to see the uptick now but after Thanksgiving is when it really picks up.” Employees at Fullerton’s post office are gearing up for a busy holiday season.
Larry Phillips is pictured with one of the signs he has made. NCJ photo by April Carr

Larry Phillips is pictured with one of the signs he has made. NCJ photo by April Carr

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PROUD TO SERVE

April Carr
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
FULLERTON — Larry Phillips was born in Fullerton, Nebraska in 1934. His father worked at a filling station. During World War Two the family moved to Central City then Kearney, where they stayed through the duration of the war.
Sarah Ciancio stands by the Toys for Tots donation box at Ciancio Hardware. NCJ photo by April Carr

Sarah Ciancio stands by the Toys for Tots donation box at Ciancio Hardware. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Toy drive begins at Ciancio Hardware

April Carr
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
FULLERTON — A Toys for Tots toy drive is taking place in Ciancio Hardware now until the 23rd of December. Any new unwrapped toys can be donated in a special box at the hardware store. Any toys donated will be given to children in Fullerton. “We don’t know names,” Sarah Ciancio said.
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Fullerton music program honored by NMEA

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Fullerton’s music program, along with director Colton Kohl, was recognized recently by the Nebraska Music Education Association for having more than 75 percent of the student body participating in the program. Fullerton was named a Level 1 school by the NMEA.