Fullerton

Beth Sonderup (left) and Lori Cornwell stand next to the Tree of Love located inside the 1st Bank & Trust branch in Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Beth Sonderup (left) and Lori Cornwell stand next to the Tree of Love located inside the 1st Bank & Trust branch in Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Get your Tree of Love tags

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
FULLERTON — There is still time to join in on the holiday fun surrounding the Tree of Love.The Tree of Love is in its 31st year. Each year 1st Bank & Trust puts up a tree in their Fullerton branch and members of the community select a name tag and purchase gifts for the stranger on the tag.
Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates sorts mail ahead of the holiday rush. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates sorts mail ahead of the holiday rush. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Don’t delay. . .mail it today

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
FULLERTON — While most Americans are slowing down as the holiday season arrives, the U.S. Postal Service is heading into their busiest time of year.Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates said that they have already started to see an increase in letters and packages coming through Nance County.

Save-A-Label and help Fullerton’s Future

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
FULLERTON — Buying groceries can help support Fullerton’s Future.Residents are encouraged to save their labels to help raise money for Fullerton’s Future. For every “Best Choice,” “Best Choice Superior Selections,” and “Clearly By Best Choice” label saved, the preschool can receive $0.03.

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Broadway to close for Christmas event

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
FULLERTON — The city of Fullerton is getting ready for Christmas.The Fullerton City Council approved a plan to close Broadway Street from 3-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 for the Fullerton Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration.
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Old Fashioned Christmas is Dec. 5

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
FULLERTON — The holiday spirit will be in full swing in downtown Fullerton on Friday, Dec. 5, as the community gathers for its annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration: “Miracle on Main Street.” This year’s festivities promise to be bigger and brighter than ever!

Museum open on Friday, Dec. 5

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton Museum will be open on Friday, Dec. 5 from 2-5 p.m.The open house is part of Fullerton’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration.Visitors can enjoy apple cider and a candy cane from the tree. They will also have a Guess the Candy in the jar.
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New Year’s Eve gala tickets for sale

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
FULLERTON — How are you spending your New Year’s Eve?Fullerton’s Future is holding a Black Friday Flash Sale for their end of year celebration. Save $10 per ticket when you purchase on Tuesday, Nov. 25 or Wednesday Nov. 26.
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City looking for properties with abandoned well

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Abandoned wells pose a serious threat to groundwater quality and public safety. Unsealed or deteriorating wells can act as direct pathways for contaminants—such as fertilizers, pesticides, and bacteria — to enter the aquifer.
Fullerton’s junior class returned home on Thursday with the traveling trophy after winning a round of Jeopardy against Twin River at the end of County Government Day. Students were quizzed with things they learned throughout the day.

Fullerton’s junior class returned home on Thursday with the traveling trophy after winning a round of Jeopardy against Twin River at the end of County Government Day. Students were quizzed with things they learned throughout the day.

County Government Day

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Part of County Government Day includes visiting the different offices around the courthouse. Fullerton and Twin River juniors spent their afternoon meeting with county officials and learning the different aspects of local government.

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Remainder of November SNAP benefits issued to Nebraskans

News Staff
Friday, November 14, 2025
LINCOLN — Today, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) distributed the remaining balance of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to all Nebraska recipients.This disbursement brings households to their full monthly SNAP amount for November.