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Hospital to discuss insurance at event

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital invites community members to participate in a special insurance educational session presented in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Insurance (NDOI), the Nebraska Hospital Association and the Nebraska Rural HealthAssociation.

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Communities receive quarterly lease payments

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling nearly $1.5 million to area communities. Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the second quarter of 2026.

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Statewide candidates earn spot on ballots

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
LINCOLN — The November election is coming up, and The Nance County Journal will keep you updated on what will be on the ballot. A full sample ballot will be published in our newspaper before Oct. 31.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Twin River to sell Silver Creek building

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
GENOA — The Twin River Board of Education is looking to sell the former Silver Creek school building.The board unanimously approved moving forward to sell the building. Superintendent Brandi Bartels said this was just the first step in the process.

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Hospital reports scam calls

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Boone County Health Center released the following on last week: Several of our patients have reported receiving calls from someone claiming to be from Boone County Health Center and asking for payment on their account. DO NOT PAY!
Allen and Kate Chlopek have called the former Fullerton library home for 7 years. It could be your home next. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Allen and Kate Chlopek have called the former Fullerton library home for 7 years. It could be your home next. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Home Sweet Library

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
FULLERTON — A piece of Fullerton history is on the market . . . and you could turn it into your next home.Built in 1914 to be Fullerton’s library, 425 4th St. has been transformed into a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house. Allen and Kate Chlopek have called the place home for just over 7 years.
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Bogey’z Sports Bar & Grill First Dollar Award

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Bogey’z Sports Bar & Grill of Fullerton recently celebrated becoming a member of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. Established in 2025, Bogey’z has quickly become a local gathering place for great food, cold drinks and hometown entertainment.

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Donations & Memorials

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
FULLERTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT DonationsKirk & Cheryl Russell Reimer Pharmacy First Bank & Trust Cheryl Still Jim Knopik Ron & Karen Delaney Dee Santin Julie Dubas John Russell Kole & Maddie Prososki Ken & Karen Prososki Pat & Terri Larsen Mark & Yvonne Russell Thad & Dawn Russell Brian &...

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Library reopens on Monday

Lacey Bittner
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Fullerton Library DirectorHappy August! The library reopens on Monday, August 17. Be sure to stop in and see what we were up to behind the scenes during the closure. Upcoming programs include Pinterest Club Canning Ring Flowers Monday, August 17 at 6 pm. Makerspace Monday, August 24 from 6-8 pm.