Fullerton

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 . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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.
Don’t fall victim to porch piracy this holiday. Photo illustration

Don’t fall victim to porch piracy this holiday. Photo illustration

Protect your packages from porch pirates

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Each year, millions of packages are stolen each day. In 2025, 104 million packages are stolen in the USA. This number is decreased 13 percent from 2023 numbers.We may think because we live in a small town, more rural area, that it won’t happen here. That is not the case.
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Live nativity coming to Fullerton on Dec. 24

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Celebrate the wonder of Christmas at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Fullerton!The youth group will present a Live, Interactive Nativity with real animals on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, from 4-5 p.m.
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Loup Power District promotes Held

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
COLUMBUS — Jamie Held has been promoted to Hydro Superintendent at Loup Power District. He is training with Hydro Superintendent Brad Morton who is retiring next year.

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Board approves teacher contracts

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton Board of Education unanimously approved the 2026-27 teacher contracts with the Fullerton Education Association.The new contract includes a 3.67 percent pay increase. The board approved the contract at their monthly meeting on Monday.
Everly, 8, Freya, 4, and Ingrid Schock, 4 months, visit with Santa during Old-Fashioned Christmas in Fullerton.

Everly, 8, Freya, 4, and Ingrid Schock, 4 months, visit with Santa during Old-Fashioned Christmas in Fullerton.

Feels like Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Fullerton kicked off the holiday season with their Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration on Friday. There was plenty of great Christmas gifts to choose from, holiday treats and even rides on a carousel and hay rack rides.
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Banks warn of check scam

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
First Bank & Trust of Fullerton, Genoa Community Bank and Points West Community Bank are proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America in partnership with the U.S.
The 2025 Nance County 4-H Supporter Award was presented to the Ahlers family. Pictured Jake (left), Butch, LaRee and Steve Pritchard, Boone-Nance extension educator. Photo provided

The 2025 Nance County 4-H Supporter Award was presented to the Ahlers family. Pictured Jake (left), Butch, LaRee and Steve Pritchard, Boone-Nance extension educator. Photo provided

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4-H members & leaders recognized

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
FULLERTON — Nance County 4-H family members enjoyed Walking Tacos compliments of Farm Credit Services of America, at the Annual Nance County 4-H Achievement Party held in early November at the Nance County Eventer Center in Fullerton, said Steve Pritchard, Extension Educator in Boone & Nance...