Fullerton

Josie Lee

Josie Lee

Fullerton welcomes new Ag teacher

FULLERTON — Fullerton Public Schools welcomed a new Agricultural teacher and FFA Advisor this year. Josie Lee is the newest high school teacher at FPS. Originally form York, Lee graduated in 2015. During high school, she was heavily involved in the FFA organization.
The football team held their Sports Drink Scrimmage. NCJ photos by Cathy Cook

The football team held their Sports Drink Scrimmage. NCJ photos by Cathy Cook

Fullerton holds Booster Club Kick-Off

FULLERTON — On Friday athletes and coaches from the fall sports teams of Fullerton Public Schools gathered at the football field for the annual Booster Club Kick-Off.
Digital rendering of what the powerhouse may look like after renovation. Photos provided by the City of Fullerton

Digital rendering of what the powerhouse may look like after renovation. Photos provided by the City of Fullerton

Look to the Future

FULLERTON — The Future: For one hundred years the area around Powerhouse Park has been serving the city of Fullerton. Whether providing electricity or recreation, it has served as an important part of our community.

Local Record

The Nance County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following calls in July: • Fire Calls: 1 Fullerton, 1 Genoa. • Rescue Calls: 11 Fullerton, 8 Genoa. • Paper Services Served: 3 County, 4 Fullerton, 4 Genoa. • Paper ServicesAttempted: 1 County. • CheckArea: 1 County. • Auto Theft: 1 Genoa.
Lippencott

Lippencott

District court rules in favor of LB574

LINCOLN — A Lancaster County District Court judge dismissed a challenge against Nebraska’s new prohibitions against abortion and gender-altering surgeries for transgender youth.
The city of Fullerton has installed four RV pads to allow for overnight camping at Power House Park. NCJ photo by April Carr

The city of Fullerton has installed four RV pads to allow for overnight camping at Power House Park. NCJ photo by April Carr

A Work in Progress

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a three-part series celebrating 100 years since the construction of the power house on the Cedar river north of Fullerton.
Photo illustration

Photo illustration

Fullerton schools discuss budgets

FULLERTON — Budget talks continued on Monday as the Fullerton Public Schools Board of Education met for the final time in their fiscal year. The next time the board meets they will hold a budget hearing and a budget meeting ahead of their regular meeting. The budget hearing is set for 5:30 p.m.

Loup Power Delivers Lease Payments

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments 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 second quarter of 2023.
Construction of the power house taken in 1923. Photo provided by Ruthie Imus

Construction of the power house taken in 1923. Photo provided by Ruthie Imus

A Look At History

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a three-part series celebrating 100 years since the construction of the power house on the Cedar river north of Fullerton.