Birth

August Howard Remm was born Dec. 15 in Hastings. He is the son of Austin and Allie (Belitz) Remm of Grand Island.At birth he weighed 8 pounds and was 21.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Lynn Belitz of Fullerton and the late Tracy Belitz.

Business Briefs

COLUMBUS — Michael Wallace has joined Loup Power District as Vice President of Engineering.In his new role, Wallace provides leadership for the planning, design, maintenance, and construction of the transmission, distribution, and generation systems at Loup Power District.

The Bible Says . . .

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Fran’s Corner

The birth of Jesus is so significant that two Gospels (Matthew and Luke) give us numerous details surrounding the event. But it is the Gospel of John (John 1:1-14) which provides the greatest implication of Jesus birth.1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago December 23, 2015 A Chapman man was found competent to stand trial for the attempted murder of his girlfriend. Mr. Campsey was accused of committing the crime near Fullerton.Three winners were named in the business storefront decorating contest.

Meeting to discuss veteran’s benefits

Veterans need to mark their calendars.An informational meeting on veteran’s benefits is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Nance County Fairgrounds.

Nebraska threw a ‘lifeline’ to rural hospitals on the brink. Even that’s fraying

Every day, Laura Gamble sees the importance of Pender Community Hospital in the lives of her neighbors. The woman who drove an hour to deliver her first baby. The man in a mental health crisis.They rely on her northeast Nebraska hospital.

The Bible Says . . .

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

Fran’s Corner

Do you realize your bones make your blood? Your blood is made of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets and these are made in your bones. Inside some of your bones (such as the hip and thigh bones) are a thick mass of cells called bone marrow. Bone marrow contains stem cells.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago Dec. 16, 2015Jeremy Bruggeman was the big winner during the chili cookoff at Fullerton’s Old Fashioned Days.Tessa Lassek helped a Kansas man get his class ring back after 35 years. She found the ring at a garage sale in Colorado.