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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.
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.
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.Ashley Strain told the board that her daughter, Olivia, is a junior and she feels that the classes offered at Twin River is not...
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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.
Even Santa is writing Christmas letters this year. Don't wait too long to put them in the mail. Photo illustration

Even Santa is writing Christmas letters this year. Don't wait too long to put them in the mail. Photo illustration

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Don’t delay mailing any Christmas packages

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
FULLERTON — The temperature is dropping and it’s beginning to feel like Christmas.If you are planning to mail Christmas cards, letters or packages this year, don’t wait too long.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Twin River One-Act places 5th at CRC competition

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Twin River’s Play Production team finished fifth at the Crossroads Conference competition last week. Austin Anderson (left) portrays Katurian and Parker Zabka portrays Mikaela in the Titan’s production of The Pillowman. 

Unidentified remains discovered near Genoa tree dump

News Staff
Sunday, November 24, 2024
GENOA — The Nance County Sheriff's Office and the Nebraska State Patrol are investigating after human remains were discovered near the Genoa City tree dump on Friday.Deputies responded and found severely decomposed human remains in the area.

Twin River students to be honored in Lincoln

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
LINCOLN — A group of Twin River FCCLA members will be recognized on Monday in Lincoln.Addie Bishop, Annabelle Kleckner, Clara Preister, and Layney Matthes will be recognized at the 25th Annual Commissioner’s Recognition for Excellence in Nebraska Career and Technical Education.