Creating a safer community: The Green Dot strategy

A recent Green Dot training in Nebraska brought together 56 participants from various organizations. Since completing the program, these participants have introduced the Green Dot initiative to hundreds of individuals across the state, significantly expanding its reach and impact.

Small scenes, big dreams

FULLERTON — The scenes may be small, but one Fullerton resident is dreaming big.Allen Zimmerman recently launched a new business — Allen’s N Scale World. He creates scenes that can be used with model railroads or just encapsulated by itself in a container.“Most people call them dioramas,” he said.

Looking back at 2024’s top stories

As we enter a new year, it is only fitting to look back the year we just completed. Take a look back at some of 2024’s top stories:JANUARYThe Fullerton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Christmas Lights Contest. First place was awarded to the Welch family.

Pelan announced as new manager of Premier Physical Therapy

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital is pleased to announce that Jay Pelan, PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT, will be the new manager of CCH’s Premier Physical Therapy in 2025.Pelan joined the hospital in 2004 as a physical therapist for Rehab Services at the Wellness Center.

New year brings new schedule to local library

Happy New Year! With the new year comes a new schedule of programs at the library. Here are a few of the events to put on your January calendar: Preschool Storytime resumes on Monday, January 6 at 10:30 am and continues every Monday morning thru May.

UNL Extension

Plant related organizations select plants to be designated as the year of to ring in the New Year. It focuses attention on specific plants and helps us learn more about plants we may already be growing.