Fullerton

The entire 6th grade pose on a giant chair. Photos provided by Amber Hamik

Sixth graders enjoy day at the state fair

News Staff

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

On Friday August 25th, the sixth-grade class of Fullerton Public Schools traveled to Grand Island to attend the Nebraska State Fair. The class spent a busy day moving from exhibit to exhibit.

Nurse Ruth Myers in the old Fullerton Hospital. Photo provided

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Sitting down with Ruth Myers

April Carr

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

FULLERTON — Any person who has lived close to a century will have stories to tell. Thankfully Ruth Myers was willing to sit down with the Nance County Journal and share some of hers. So many in fact, that her story has been split into two articles to be printed over this and the following issue.

This year’s cheerleaders include: Rainna Sierks (left), Tylar Konwinski, Josie Williams, Melinda Pickrel, Megan Toahty and Rylyn Hemenway. Photo provided

Cheerleaders are ready for Friday’s Homecoming Game

News Staff

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

This year’s cheer squad is ready to support the football team on Friday at the Homecoming Game against Twin River. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Phil and Joyce Tilson manage Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp northeast of Fullerton. Photo provided

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Camp is a place of faith, fun & family

April Carr

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

FULLERTON — In May of 1971 a group of Baptist Churches in Nebraska wanted to own and operate their own camp. They purchased several acres of land north east of Fullerton and started Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp. In the beginning it was mostly tent camping.

The Nance County Veterans Museum and Resource Center is looking to expand. NCJ photos by April Carr

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Faces of Memories

April Carr

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

FULLERTON — Following the construction of the Nance County Veterans Memorial in 2008, an ambitious project to build a museum adjacent to the site was proposed.

Members of the Fullerton marching band get a little marching practice in earlier this week. The band marched through the streets of Fullerton Monday morning. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Marching to their own beat

News Staff

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Members of the Fullerton marching band get a little marching practice in earlier this week. The band marched through the streets of Fullerton Monday morning.

Neighborhood Watch Bar-B-Q

News Staff

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Neighbors and friends braved the heat last Thursday evening to gather on the lawn of Liz Zarek. For the 15th year she has hosted her Neighborhood Watch Bar-B-Q.

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Fullerton pool closes for season

April Carr

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

FULLERTON — This past Sunday was the final day for local kids to float the lazy river or jump from the high dive at Fullerton’s public swimming pool. The pool is now officially closed until next season.

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Food pantry helps anyone who needs it

April Carr

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

FULLERTON — For more than 25 years the Fullerton Food Pantry has been opening its doors to those in need in our community. Fullerton has one of two food pantries located in Nance County. They are open the first Wednesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m.

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Red Wagon Parade set for Sept. 8

News Staff

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

FULLERTON — The Warriors are ready for Homecoming. The Red Wagon Parade and Pep Rally down Main Street will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. Fullerton will take on Twin River at 7 p.m. on Friday for the Homecoming Game. The festivities will begin around 3 p.m.