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Logan Padula (left), Kolt Francis, Riley Williams, Axel Collins, Kyle Horn, Richard Trask, Colton Harris wait to be picked up at Casey’s. NCJ photo by April Carr

Logan Padula (left), Kolt Francis, Riley Williams, Axel Collins, Kyle Horn, Richard Trask, Colton Harris wait to be picked up at Casey’s. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Kids make most of detasseling season

April Carr
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
FULLERTON — Every July, young people across the state start their day well before dawn to participate in what many consider a rural Nebraskan right of passage. Detasseling is hot hard work and thousands of kids starting as young as age 12 do it every July.
A Watchful Eye

A Watchful Eye

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A Watchful Eye

Amarha Bridger
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
FULLERTON — Spending all day at the pool in the summer is a day well spent, but that wouldn’t be possible if not for the lifeguards that keep you safe. Lifeguards are an important part of making your pool experience enjoyable.
Taylor Anderson sits in the teen drop-in area at the Fullerton library. An open house is set for Monday to introduce the new space to the community. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Taylor Anderson sits in the teen drop-in area at the Fullerton library. An open house is set for Monday to introduce the new space to the community. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Fullerton library launches teen drop-in

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
FULLERTON — “We’re not your stereotypical library.” That’s the message the Fullerton Public Library is hoping to get across as they open new Teen Nook at the library. An open house is Monday from 5-6:30 p.m. to introduce the teen drop-in spot to the community.

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School switching to digital registration

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
FULLERTON — Registering your kids for school is about to get easier in Fullerton. Fullerton schools announced that they are transitioning toward a complete digital registration system for the upcoming school year.
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Fun at the Nance County Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Nance County Fair was fun for people of all ages. Kysen Ware of Lincoln and Sawyer Russell of Fullerton enjoyed the mutton busting.

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Scholarships available to archaeology majors

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Nebraska Archaeological Society is offering two scholarships to college students who are majoring in archaeology: the Dana Deger Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors Dana Deger who was active in the Archaeological Field.
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How Much Nitrogen is Left in Your Fields?

News Staff
Friday, July 7, 2023
Despite some recent precipitation in some areas, producers in the Lower Loup NRD have experienced unusually dry conditions in recent years. Drought can contribute to leaving fields with considerable nitrogen carryover.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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County enjoys Fair, Fourth & Fun

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Broadway was lined with families on Sunday for the Fourth of July Parade. There were plenty of American flags, candy (and a few water balloons) as the community gathered to celebrate their freedom. There was plenty to do over the weekend at the Nance County Fair.
An idea that was planted in April Sack’s mind three years ago has finally come to life. The community garden is now a reality. NCJ photo by April Carr

An idea that was planted in April Sack’s mind three years ago has finally come to life. The community garden is now a reality. NCJ photo by April Carr

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City offers first ever community garden

April Carr
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
FULLERTON — It seems that over the last couple of years the average person’s grocery budget has just about doubled. Fresh produce has especially become more expensive, leading some to stop buying it all together. City employee April Sack has decided to do something about it.