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Grand Island man arrested after pursuit

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
BELGRADE — A Grand Island man was arrested on Friday after Nance County Sheriff Deputies responded to a call that a man pointed a handgun at a child before fleeing. Victor J.

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Genoa man arrested following fatal crash

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
RURAL NANCE COUNTY— Police are investigating a roll-over accident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning that left one person dead. Deputies with the Nance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at 2:35 a.m.
Bryce Cook and Taggert Tarnick had a good time putting ornaments on the tree.

Bryce Cook and Taggert Tarnick had a good time putting ornaments on the tree.

Kindergarten students trim tree

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Members of Tabi Pickrel’s kindergarten class visited Points West Community Bank last week to help the bank decorate their Christmas tree. 
Mr. Kolton Kohl leads the second and third graders. NCJ photos by April Carr

Mr. Kolton Kohl leads the second and third graders. NCJ photos by April Carr

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Fullerton elementary holds Christmas concert

April Carr
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
FULLERTON — Fullerton’s kindergarten through sixth grade put on a joyful Christmas concert on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The students were led by music teacher Kolton Kohl and accompanied by pianist Leta Liesch.
Stylist Zoe Wetovick (left), and owner Autumn Schmale tells guests how their business got started. Photos provided

Stylist Zoe Wetovick (left), and owner Autumn Schmale tells guests how their business got started. Photos provided

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Community Builders met in Fullerton

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
FULLERTON — Fullerton welcomed Community Builders on Nov. 27.
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Ramaekers wins Sheaf of Wheat Award

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Columbus Community Hospital recently presented Melissa Ramaekers with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for hospital employees who make lasting impressions on patients or their families. Ramaekers is a registered respiratory therapist with the hospital.

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Lower Loup NRD announces Photo Contest

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
ORD — The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is now accepting entries for its 2024 LLNRD Photo Contest. The intent of the contest is to inspire photographers of every level to visit LLNRD recreation areas and to explore the scenic district.
NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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State Senator Lippincott speaks in Stromsburg

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Senator Loren Lippincott visited Stromsburg at the invitation of the Polk County Republicans. He talked about what makes America great. He mentioned other countries are following the model of our constitution which has stood for almost 250 years.
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Feels Like Christmas

April Carr and Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
FULLERTON — This Friday marks the beginning of Fullerton’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration. In 1995 when the first Old Fashioned Christmas was held, the celebration was quite literally supposed to be “Old Fashioned.