Genoa Medical Facilities opens mental health program for older adults

GENOA — Genoa Medical Facilities has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago October 14, 2015Loup Power announced that their seasonal winter rates would begin on Oct. 15.Fullerton TeamMates learned they would receive funds from Valero Renewables. They received $4,286. Will Meyer finished fifth at Area Land Judging. Fullerton’s team qualified for State.

Nebraska Public Media honored with 2025 Nebraska Literary Heritage Award

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Literary Heritage Association presented Nebraska Public Media with the 2025 Nebraska Literary Heritage Award on Thursday, Oct. 9 during the association’s annual Spelling Bee at Screamers Family Restaurant in Lincoln.

MAC show Oct. 26

The next Merrick Arts Council program in Central City will feature instrumentalist and vocalist Chad and Elaine Stoner on Sunday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m. Their concert will combine their distinct voices in interpreting classic songs ranging from the Great American Songbook to current popular gems.

The Bible Says . . .

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituræa and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the...

Fran’s Corner

Millions of fossilized clams have been found in sedimentary layers around the world. Billions probably exist. So what, you may ask; fossils are common everywhere. But these clams are found with their two halves firmly shut. Who cares about closed clams? Those looking for the truth about the past!

Card Shower

The Harris family would like to announce a card shower for Harold Harris. He turns 84 years old on Oct. 19, 2025.Send cards to P.O. Box 724, Fullerton, NE 68638.Do you have a Thank You that you want printed in the Nance County Journal? Email it to nancecountyjournal@yahoo.

The Prairie Doc

Let’s call her Sarah, although that wasn’t her name. I’d had the privilege of delivering her, and the fun of watching her grow into a precocious toddler, with an impish smile and a joyous laugh. Then I had the responsibility of explaining her autopsy report to her devastated parents.

Health Center Chatter

Diabetes Awareness Month is right around the corner, a time to highlight the impact this condition has on individuals, families, and communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes, and about 1 in 5 don’t even know it.

Stacie Johnson recognized with Sheaf of Wheat Award

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital has proudly recognized Stacie Johnson, a physical therapist in Rehabilitative Services, with the Sheaf of Wheat Award. The award celebrates nonnursing employees who go above and beyond the call of duty for patients, families and the hospital community.