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Pippa White program April 7 in Central City

Pippa White program April 7 in Central City

Pippa White program April 7 in Central City

CENTRAL CITY — Storyteller Pippa White will finish Merrick Arts Council’s season with her presentation of Voices from Ellis Island on Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.From 1892 to 1930, Ellis Island was the first experience of life in America for millions of immigrants.

Rep. Smith announces upcoming staff outreach events

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (RNE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of April in Albion, Fullerton, Hyannis, Loup City, Tekamah, Ogallala, Mullen, Pierce, Thedford, Stapleton, Center, O’Neill, and Valentine.
Twin River had 10 entries at state advance to the finals. They finished second in the team sweepstakes. Photo provided

Twin River had 10 entries at state advance to the finals. They finished second in the team sweepstakes. Photo provided

Titans finish 2nd at state

KEARNEY — Not a bad way to finish a speech season.Twin River returned home from the NSAA State Speech Championships in Kearney with a lot of hardware. The team medaled in 9 of the 10 categories and finished the day as runner-up in the team sweepstakes.

Open house provides an inside look at Columbus Massage Therapy Clinic

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital is excited to begin a new chapter of health and wellness with the opening of Columbus Massage Therapy Clinic. The hospital invites the public to attend the Columbus Massage Therapy Clinic open house on Tuesday, April 16, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Denny Backman (left) and Bob Patrick were presented with framed certificates recognizing them for 50 years of continuous membership to the American Legion. Genoa Post Commander John Buhl presented the men with the honors on Thursday at Fill My Cup in Genoa. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Denny Backman (left) and Bob Patrick were presented with framed certificates recognizing them for 50 years of continuous membership to the American Legion. Genoa Post Commander John Buhl presented the men with the honors on Thursday at Fill My Cup in Genoa. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

50 YEARS OF SERVICE

GENOA — Denny Backman and Bob Patrick both joined the U.S. Army in 1954. They both served overseas in Germany. And on Thursday, both men were recognized for their many years of continuous membership to the American Legion.
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District talks free lunch program

GENOA — Soon there may be no such thing as a free lunch.Twin River is considering eliminating its free lunch program for the summer months. The Twin River Board of Education discussed the program on Monday at their regular March meeting.
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City sets garage sale, clean-up days

FULLERTON — Mark your calendars, clean out your garage and get ready for spring.The city of Fullerton announced that a city-wide cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 27. Dumpsters will be available at the Nance County Fairgrounds, located at 406 N. Ida Street from 8 a.m.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Students share presentation with school board

Twin River FCCLA members Clara Preister (left) and Taylor Pearson share their presentation with the Twin River Board of Education on Monday night. The presentation dealt with the student parking lot across the highway from the high school.
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Fullerton’s Future receives more donations

Roger and Jan Hellbusch have generously donated $1000 to Fullerton’s Future Inc. The Hellbusch family will be recognized on the Wall of Honor at the daycare/preschool upon completion of the project. Pictured are Roger and Jan Hellbusch with Fullerton’s Future Inc. board member Jennifer Wood.