Fullerton

The Fullerton Board of Education interviewed one candidate on Wednesday for their superintendent opening. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The Fullerton Board of Education interviewed one candidate on Wednesday for their superintendent opening. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Superintendent search continues

FULLERTON — Fullerton’s superintendent search continues.The Fullerton Board of Education met on Wednesday to interview one finalist for their superintendent opening. After nearly an hour in closed session, the board had made their decision.
Brent and Amanda Voichahoske with new baby Eleanor Rose. Photo provided

Brent and Amanda Voichahoske with new baby Eleanor Rose. Photo provided

Boone County Health Center welcomes 2026 New Year’s baby

ALBION — Boone County Health Center is pleased to welcome its 2026 New Year’s baby, Eleanor Rose Voichahoske. Eleanor made her arrival on Jan. 6 under the care of Dr. Dodds, weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 19 ¾ inches long.
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Election season underway

FULLERTON — The new year brings new beginnings. It also brings the start of the 2026 election season.Monday marked the first day candidates could file their intention to run for office in the May 12 primary.
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Breakfast buffet supports choir trip

FULLERTON — Head over to the fire hall on Sunday and bring your appetite.A breakfast buffet to support the group of Fullerton choir students going on the European trip next summer is Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs and a drink.
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Students invited to country dance lessons

Calling all junior high, high school and college students.Are you a little bored sitting at home? Do you miss seeing your friends at school every day? The group of Fullerton choir students going to Europe have the perfect solution.Come out to the old gym on Friday for an evening of dancing.
Musical Performance at Valley View

Musical Performance at Valley View

Musical Performance at Valley View

Students of the Kitten on the Keys music studio provided Christmas dinner music to the residents of Valley View the evening of Dec. 19. Pictured are Jenny Carr, Brady Carr, Charlotte Bittner, Hudson Carr, teacher Leta Liesch, Hayes Wetovick, Mindy Reimer and Elena Reimer. Photo provided
Christmas comes early in Nance County with Tree of Love

Christmas comes early in Nance County with Tree of Love

Christmas comes early in Nance County with Tree of Love

Christmas came early in Nance County. Members of First Bank & Trust in Fullerton delivered gifts to residents at Accura HealthCare in Fullerton and Hoffmeister Homes in Genoa. The gifts are donated by members of the community for the Tree of Love, which is in its 31st year.
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Community invited to candlelight service

FULLERTON — Christmas is usually a time for families and friends to gather together and a time to give gifts to those we love. The most extraordinary act of giving that the world will ever know happened when Jesus Christ was born—when God took on flesh. Jesus was Immanuel, which means God with us.
Santa Claus checks his list one final time before delivering gifts on Christmas Eve.. NCJ photo

Santa Claus checks his list one final time before delivering gifts on Christmas Eve.. NCJ photo

Dear Santa . . .

Fullerton kindergarten class shares what’s on their list. Dear Santa,My name is Kodan. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice.A few things I did that were nice are: I put my tree up with Mom & Dad.For Christmas this year, I would really like a new toy car and a flute.
Do you mail checks? You could be the next victim of bad actors in a check washing scheme. Photo illustration

Do you mail checks? You could be the next victim of bad actors in a check washing scheme. Photo illustration

Watch your accounts

The days are gone where someone can write a check, throw it in the mail and just forget about it.Banks all over the country are warning their customers of a scam where checks are being intercepted before reaching their final destination and the payee and/or the amount is being changed.