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Open houses scheduled for nitrate management

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Lower Loup NRD is hosting a series of Nitrate Management Information Open House events.Two meetings are scheduled for later this month. The first is Monday, March 23 in St. Edward from 4-7 p.m. at the community building, located at 206 N. 5th St.
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Gov. Pillen tours wildfires, provides update on operations

News Staff
Monday, March 16, 2026
KEITH COUNTY — Today, Governor Jim Pillen provided an update on operations following an aerial tour of wildfires burning across Nebraska. He was joined in the briefing at the Keith County Fairgrounds by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts and U.S. Representative Adrian Smith. Lt.
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Don’t push your luck on St. Patrick’s Day festivities

News Staff
Monday, March 16, 2026
LINCOLN  —   Safe driving isn’t a matter of luck. Make your plans now for a sober driver if you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) will be on patrol for impaired driving Friday through Tuesday as part of a nationwide enforcement effort around St.

Make sure you stay in game & get screened for colon cancer

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
LINCOLN — During the month of March, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services encourages Nebraska residents age 45 and older to get screened for colon cancer. Both men and women over the age of 45 are at increased risk, and regular preventive health screenings save lives.
The children at Fullerton’s Future made a trip downtown on Monday to visit the future location of Fullerton’s Finds, the thrift store that will help support the day care. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The children at Fullerton’s Future made a trip downtown on Monday to visit the future location of Fullerton’s Finds, the thrift store that will help support the day care. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Building for the Future

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
FULLERTON —Work continues on Fullerton’s newest downtown business — Fullerton’s Finds.The thrift store still has some work to do before opening their doors to the public, but volunteers are hard at work taking donations and sorting all the treasures that will soon be for sale.

Strong chamber important to community

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Editor’s Note: The following article was provided by the Fullerton Area Chamber of Commerce.In many small towns, the Chamber of Commerce plays a quiet but powerful role in keeping the community thriving.