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Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (left) presents $500 to Fullerton Volunteer Fire Department for wildland tools. Accepting the check is President Dillon Busch (right).

Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (left) presents $500 to Fullerton Volunteer Fire Department for wildland tools. Accepting the check is President Dillon Busch (right).

Cornhusker PPD customers give $4,555 to help their communities

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $4,555 to 20 organizations at the May 11 meeting.Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Kyndell Penick said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.

Summer fun at day camp, June 22-27

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
An exciting, super, fun-filled week of Day Camp is being planned at Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp. All children K – 6th (this coming fall) are invited to come to camp for five whole days of total adventure. Each child will want to be at camp every day June 22-27.

Twin River Schools end of year achievements

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Twin River recognized the following students for their academic achievements:Honor Roll with DistinctionGrade 12: Colton Blaser, Aubree Brandenburger, Landen Cauthon, Jacyln Everett, Tricia Kunkee, Ava Martinez, Madalyn Moeller, Carrah Reis, Colsten Rodriguez, Micah Stenzel, Alyvia Strain, Tayla...
Reardon

Reardon

Reardon pleads guilty to reduced charges

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
FULLERTON — A St. Edward man is set to be sentenced in July after accepting a plea deal for reduced charges.Neal C. Reardon, 23, of St. Edward, pled guilty on April 30 to attempted sexual assault and enticement by electronic communication device.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Thanks for the Memories

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Twin River said goodbye to the Class of 2026 on Sunday. Commencement marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another. It was a chance for families and friends to see the graduates walk across the stage and receive their diplomas.
Class of 2026

Class of 2026

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Twin River's graduating class is about to embark on their next adventures. Commencement is at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
2026

2026

NCJ honored in newspaper contest

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
LINCOLN — The Nance County Journal was among the newspapers recognized Saturday night in the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest.The contest awards capped a multi-day event where journalists from around the state of Nebraska gather to network and learn new tricks to the trade.

Early primary voting begins

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
FULLERTON — Early voting has begun ahead of the May 12 primary election.Monday marked the first day that Nebraska residents could vote in person at their county courthouses.

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Gov. Pillen issues new order rescinding burn ban

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
LINCOLN — Today, Governor Jim Pillen rescinded his most recently issued burn ban, which clears the way for burn permits to be issued through the authority of local fire chiefs or designated department members.
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Fullerton, Twin River students earn medals at Speech State

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
KEARNEY — Nance County was well-represented at the State Speech meet.On Saturday, Fullerton’s Everett Gleason and Lylla Sabata competed in the Class D Speech Competition. Sabata was the runner-up in Persuasive Speaking and finished fifth in Extemporaneous Speaking.