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Twin River Superintendent Jason Schapmann gives the community an overview of the new building project proposal. The district unveiled the project at a special meeting on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River Superintendent Jason Schapmann gives the community an overview of the new building project proposal. The district unveiled the project at a special meeting on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Voters to decide on $39.9M project

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
GENOA — It’s official. Twin River Schools are going back to the voters. Last week the district announced plans to build a new 96,060 square foot facility on the same city block where the school currently sits. The plan, which cannot exceed $39.9 million, calls for the removal of the 1929 building.
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Fullerton’s Future receives donation

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Dennis and Julie Jarecke have generously donated $1000 to Fullerton’s Future Inc. The Jarecke family will be recognized on the Wall of Honor at the daycare/preschool upon completion of the project. Pictured are Dennis and Julie Jarecke presenting their donation to Fullerton’s Future Inc.
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Supervisors race to be contested

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Nance County voters will have a decision to make in May. The County Supervisor race will be contested during the May primary election after Scott Russell filed his paperwork to appear on the ballot. He joins incumbents Andrew Ditter, Ralph (Butch) Horacek and Gary G. Juracek in the race.
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April Carr
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
FULLERTON — Fullerton alumni who went to school in the late 1980s may recall a tall, athletic exchange student from Germany. Jochen Buhr came to Fullerton High School during the 1986-1987 school year. “I had never heard of Nebraska until I got the paperwork,” he recalled during his recent visit.
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Flow Meter Installation Requirement announced

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
On January 25, 2024, the Lower Loup NRD Board of Directors voted to designate Water Management Areas 18 and 20 as Water Quantity Management Sub-Areas. In 2023, Areas 18 and 20 triggered the Lower Loup NRD’s Drought Management Plan’s Severe Drought Management Actions based on 1) the U.S.
The photo below was one of many taken in 1910 by the U.S. Department of the Interior, as part of an effort to promote the school and its mission. Photo printed with permission of the Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation

The photo below was one of many taken in 1910 by the U.S. Department of the Interior, as part of an effort to promote the school and its mission. Photo printed with permission of the Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation

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Journey toward healing

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
GENOA — It has been three years since the Nebraska Legislature set aside Feb. 20 as the annual Day of Remembrance to recognize the atrocities and trauma that were endured by the survivors and families of the children who attended the Indian Industrial School in Genoa. Feb.

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Busy March coming to the library

Laurel Marlatt
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The library is the place to be in March! Check out all of the exciting activities happening in the library this coming month. Are you having tech issues? Need help with your email? Want to learn about Facebook or Instagram?

Family Stories or True History coming to area

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
CENTRAL CITY — Merrick County Historical Museum will be featuring an informative presentation “Family Stories or True History ?” at the March 10 meeting. Luddene Perry, a museum board director, will present how to distinguish between the two by giving an example from the museum’s collection.