WINTER WONDERLAND

Fullerton, Nance County and the rest of central Nebraska spent Tuesday digging-out following Monday’s snowfall. The forecast called for nearly a foot of snow in places, but less than 3 inches of snow fell. The wind and blowing snow was more of a problem.

Christmas storm keeps troopers busy

LINCOLN — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to nearly 150 weather-related incidents on Nebraska roadways on Christmas Day. Troopers responded to 28 crashes and performed 117 motorist assists as much of the state experienced a white Christmas.

Sheriff’s department joins national campaign against drunk driving

Earlier this month the Nance County Sheriffs department increased the number of deputies on the road in order participate in a national campaign called, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” One person is killed on average every 39 minutes in the United States as a result of drunk driving.

Museum group schedules January annual meeting

Merrick County Historical Museum has set the afternoon of Jan. 14, 2024, for their annual meeting. Members and guests will be featured in “Heritage Treasures.” This will be a show and tell event in which all who bring an item shares its history in five minutes or less.

CSC announces students on the President’s List

CHADRON — Chadron State College has announced 365 names on the President’s List. A cumulative grade point average of at least is required for the academic honor.

UNK announces dean’s list for 2023 fall semester

KEARNEY — The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.

Area students honored

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 20232024 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.

Twin River announces Students of Month

GENOA — Twin River Public School would like to announce the December Students of the Month. They are 11th grader Lane Lund and 12th grader Taylor Pearson. Lane’s teacher said, “Lane is a fantastic student.