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NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Supervisors take oath of office

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Three members of the Nance County Board of Supervisors — Andrew Ditter (left), Ralph “Butch” Horacek and Scott Russell — officially began their terms of office on Wednesday when they took their oath office. Lisa Langan, Nance County interim clerk magistrate, administered the oaths.
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Hanson celebrates 20 years at Cornhusker Public Power District

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Engineering technician Derek Hanson celebrated 20 years of service at Cornhusker Public Power District.Hanson was hired in September 2004 as a line technician. He worked at the Cornhusker Power Service Center in Fullerton and transferred to the Columbus crew in March 2005.
Mark Koch

Mark Koch

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Titan coach now Hall of Famer

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
GENOA — Twin River’s Mark Koch will be among the honorees going into the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame.“It is a great honor to have,” Mark Koch said. “It’s something I have always done. My dad was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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Looking back at 2024’s top stories

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
As we enter a new year, it is only fitting to look back the year we just completed. Take a look back at some of 2024’s top stories:JANUARYThe Fullerton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Christmas Lights Contest. First place was awarded to the Welch family.
Zina is set to retire from the Nance County Sheriff’s Department at the end of the year. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Zina is set to retire from the Nance County Sheriff’s Department at the end of the year. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Living the Dog Life

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Zina’s days of chasing bad guys are numbered.Nance County’s K-9 officer, Zina, has been a member of the Nance County Sheriff’s office for more than a decade. She is retiring at the end of December.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Santa’s Local Helpers

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Sometimes Santa needs a little help delivering presents. Lori Cornwell (left) and Beth Sonderup (right) delivered presents to Arbor Care in Fullerton on Thursday morning. Receiving the gifts were Arbor Care residents Mark Lenstrom and Michael Matthews, along with Arbor Care DNS Sara Francis.

Loup board OKs 2025 retail rate change

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
COLUMBUS —The Loup Power District Board of Directors approved a 3.1 percent retail rate increase at its monthly December meeting. The increase comes amid increasing wholesale power costs, material prices and supply chain issues.
Dave Baxa was recognized for all his years serving on the Genoa and Twin River school boards. He served on the Genoa board for 2 years and then served on the Twin River board for 24 years. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Dave Baxa was recognized for all his years serving on the Genoa and Twin River school boards. He served on the Genoa board for 2 years and then served on the Twin River board for 24 years. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Twin River discusses science offerings

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
GENOA — Twin River’s Board of Education met Monday night and they heard from a parent who was disappointed with some of the courses offered by the school district.
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Twin River receives grant

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Twin River school district nurse, Tara Urkoski accepting $1,500.00 from the Nance County Foundation, represented by Annette Swantek. Tara is working to acquire a new device to check vision on ALL students, including those with autism and other health issues.