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Governor releases property tax plan details

LINCOLN — Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has announced some of the objectives for when state senators return to Lincoln for the special session beginning on July 25.“Our decades-long property tax crisis must be resolved,” Pillen said in a news release. “Not getting the job done is unacceptable.
Nance County Highway crews are working to repair sections of the county’s 700 miles of dirt and gravel roads. The roads sustained damage following last month’s heavy rain and flooding. Photos provided

Nance County Highway crews are working to repair sections of the county’s 700 miles of dirt and gravel roads. The roads sustained damage following last month’s heavy rain and flooding. Photos provided

STORMS GONE, DAMAGE REMAINS

NANCE COUNTY — The Nance County Board of Supervisors are working to obtain state and federal funds after heavy rains and floods left many county roads damaged or completely washed away.“We are declaring a disaster from the storm,” Nance County Supervisor Tim Cornwell said.
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Annual event returning to Genoa

GENOA — The 34th annual Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation Recognition and Remembrance Day will be held onAug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Genoa.The gathering will begin with remarks from Foundation members in the air-conditioned St. Rose of Lima Community Center at 116 N. Elm St. in Genoa.

Work to begin on US-183, north of Ansley

NORTH PLATTE — Weather permitting, work will begin July 15 on US-183, from reference post 89 to reference post 99, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Werner Construction of Hastings is the contractor for this project.
Dr. Jeff Anderson shows the Fullerton Board of Education a comparison of neighboring school district valuations. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Dr. Jeff Anderson shows the Fullerton Board of Education a comparison of neighboring school district valuations. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton schools continue budget talks

FULLERTON — Fullerton Schools continues to work to put together a budget for next year, but administrators know that a lot can change before the budget is approved.Fullerton Superintendent Dr.