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Kelly Feehan
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Trees can be expensive and are valuable plants we need to avoid injuring. Wounds are openings for decay organisms and trees expend energy for wound sealing, setting them up for other issues. During winter, protect young trees from excess mulch, staking materials, temperature extremes, and wildlife.
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Fullerton schools OK teacher contracts

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
FULLERTON — Fullerton teachers will see just over a 4 percent raise with their new contracts.The Fullerton Board of Education approved the certified teacher contracts at their meeting on Monday.
Members of the Nebraska 4-H Senior Livestock Quiz Bowl Team (L-R): Aidan Choat, Cassidy Maricle, Ryan Cumming and Nicholas Groeteke. Photo provided

Members of the Nebraska 4-H Senior Livestock Quiz Bowl Team (L-R): Aidan Choat, Cassidy Maricle, Ryan Cumming and Nicholas Groeteke. Photo provided

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Boone County Quiz Bowl Team earns a 3rd place in national contest

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The Senior 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team of Cassidy Maricle,Aidan Choat, Ryan Cumming, and Nicholas Groeteke earned third place honors during this year’s National 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl competition held in Louisville, Ky., said Steve Pritchard, extension educator in Boone & Nance Counties.
Members of Fullerton’s fourth, fifth and sixth grade classes gather to donate the birthday bags to the Fullerton Food Pantry. The students collected items for a World Kindness Week project. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Members of Fullerton’s fourth, fifth and sixth grade classes gather to donate the birthday bags to the Fullerton Food Pantry. The students collected items for a World Kindness Week project. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Making area birthdays bright

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
FULLERTON — Students are Fullerton are making birthdays a little brighter in the community.Students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grade classes collected items for birthday bags. Last week the students donated 14 bags to the Fullerton Food Pantry.
Beth Sonderup (left) and Lori Cornwell stand next to the Tree of Love located inside the 1st Bank & Trust branch in Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Beth Sonderup (left) and Lori Cornwell stand next to the Tree of Love located inside the 1st Bank & Trust branch in Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Tree of Love returns for Christmas

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
FULLERTON — There is still time to join in on the holiday fun surrounding the Tree of Love.The Tree of Love is in its 30th year. Each year 1st Bank & Trust puts up a tree in their Fullerton branch and members of the community select a name tag and purchase gifts for the stranger on the tag.
The Tour of Homes returns this weekend. Be sure to stop by the Bittner house (above) and the Gleason on (below). Photos provided

The Tour of Homes returns this weekend. Be sure to stop by the Bittner house (above) and the Gleason on (below). Photos provided

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Old Fashion Christmas returns this weekend

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
FULLERTON — Winter is here, but the forecast is perfect for Fullerton’s Old-Fashioned Christmas this weekend.Christmas music will be playing downtown and is sponsored by Sullivan Agency.The festivities kickoff on Friday with a free soup and dessert supper at Arbor Care.
Even Santa is writing Christmas letters this year. Don't wait too long to put them in the mail. Photo illustration

Even Santa is writing Christmas letters this year. Don't wait too long to put them in the mail. Photo illustration

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Don’t delay mailing any Christmas packages

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
FULLERTON — The temperature is dropping and it’s beginning to feel like Christmas.If you are planning to mail Christmas cards, letters or packages this year, don’t wait too long. Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates advises residents to get their items in the mail this week.

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Gov. Pillen previews 2025 legislative priorities

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen is previewing some of his priorities for the 2025 legislative session. These initiatives, and others, align with his administration’s ongoing commitment to kids, taxes, agriculture and values.

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Apples For Nance County

April Sack
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
My goal was to provide beautification and fresh fruit to Nance County. Also to draw more visitors to the Nance County Veterans Memorial & Military Resource Center.

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Meet Santa at Columbus Community Hospital

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
COLUMBUS — Ho, ho, ho! Get ready for a jolly good time! Santa Claus is making a special visit to Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-6 p.m. Families are invited to come and meet Santa, take pictures with him and even give him their Christmas wish lists.