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Twin River Schools are deciding what to do with their 23-year-old playground equipment. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River Schools are deciding what to do with their 23-year-old playground equipment. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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HEFTY PRICE TAG

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
GENOA — Twin River is looking at spending between $115-120,000 to relocate some playground equipment.

Fentanyl pills found in Genoa

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
GENOA — Twin River administrators announced on Friday that law enforcement informed the district that pills containing fentanyl were found in the community.Interim Superintendent Chris Lecher made the announcement in a letter to parents that was also released on social media.
Andy Zarek

Andy Zarek

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Zarek marks 25 years at Loup Power

Zarek
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently recognized Andy Zarek for 25 years of service to Loup Power District.Zarek joined Loup in 1999 as a Maintenance Man at the Genoa Headworks.
Chief Deputy Eric Griffin recently used the department’s drone to assist locating a missing person. Photo provided

Chief Deputy Eric Griffin recently used the department’s drone to assist locating a missing person. Photo provided

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SEARCH & RESCUE

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
On September 4, 2024, The Nance County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Greeley County Sheriff requesting assistance in locating a missing person in Wolbach.

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Twin River discusses 2024-2025 budget

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
GENOA—The Twin River Board of Education met on Wednesday to get their first look at the 2024-2025 school budget.The board met for a budget workshop.
Photo illustration

Photo illustration

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County OKs 2024-2025 budget

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
FULLERTON — The weight of what happened in Lincoln will be coming to Nance County.The Nance County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the 2024-2025 budget on Tuesday.

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Demolition Derby returns Sept. 14

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
GENOA — Buckle up. The demolition derby is returning to Genoa.The Genoa Fire Department is gearing up for the event on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the old Genoa rodeo grounds.

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Twin River replaces old football helmets

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
GENOA — The Twin River Board of Education approved a $4,650 purchase for 30 new junior high football helmets.The board learned from Twin River Principal Andy Banahan that the district learned recently that half of their junior high helmets had expired.
Savannah Berlyn Anderson gave a short presentation about “I Have a Name.” NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow

Savannah Berlyn Anderson gave a short presentation about “I Have a Name.” NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow

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DAY TO REMEMBER

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
GENOA — The second Saturday in August the Genoa Indian School Foundation holds its annual recognition and remembrance day. The school was open from 1884 to 1934, so it has been 90 years since its closing.
Judi gaiashkibos, executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs, and Dave Williams, Nebraska State Archaeologist, provide an update on the lost cemetery.

Judi gaiashkibos, executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs, and Dave Williams, Nebraska State Archaeologist, provide an update on the lost cemetery.

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The search for the school cemetery continues

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The day finished with a cemetery search update from Dave Williams (Nebraska State Archaeologist) and Judi gaiashkibos (Executive Director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs).