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Fullerton man dies in 3-way crash

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
MERRICK COUNTY — A Fullerton man died following an early Saturday morning threevehicle crash in rural Merrick County.Merrick County Sheriff John R. Westman said that Daniel R. Zegers, 64, of Fullerton, died because of his injuries at the scene.

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Twin River fires teacher

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
GENOA — The Twin River Board of Education met Friday afternoon to fire a long-time teacher.The board unanimously voted to cancel the contract of Mitchel Tracy, who was a Spanish teach as well as the cross country coach.
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Flamingos returning to Fullerton

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
FULLERTON —A rowdy flamboyance of flamingos is making a return to Fullerton.Much like last October, flamingos will begin popping up overnight around Fullerton. And if you want them to move on to another unsuspecting yard, residents can call a Fullerton student.
Representatives from Boone County Health Center’s Occupational, Speech, Physical Therapy and Grant/PR departments along with several children who have benefited from Pediatric Therapy accept a $5,000 Valero Benefit for Children grant from Valero representatives Andy Roberts, Plant Manager, and Nicole Levander, Office Coordinator. Photo provided

Representatives from Boone County Health Center’s Occupational, Speech, Physical Therapy and Grant/PR departments along with several children who have benefited from Pediatric Therapy accept a $5,000 Valero Benefit for Children grant from Valero representatives Andy Roberts, Plant Manager, and Nicole Levander, Office Coordinator. Photo provided

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Valero benefit for children awards $5,000 to BCHC pediatric therapy

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has received a $5,000 grant from the Valero Benefit for Children to support its growing Pediatric Therapy program.The funding will help purchase specialized equipment and sensory tools for BCHC’s occupational, physical and speech therapy services, helping...
NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

WARRIOR ROYALTY

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Fullerton will crown a new homecoming king and queen this weekend. The Coronation and Dance will take place Saturday, Oct. 3 in the old gym with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Coronation will take place at 8 p.m. and is open to the public.
Over the last few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to work with the third-grade class at Ord Elementary School. Brant Bechtold/LLNRD

Over the last few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to work with the third-grade class at Ord Elementary School. Brant Bechtold/LLNRD

LOUP LINES

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Late summer and fall is a busy time of year for the agricultural producers who work the land and livestock within the Lower Loup Natural Resources District. It is a busy time for the Lower Loup NRD’s educators, too.