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Lori Cornwell and Beth Sonderup delivered gifts to Arbor Care in Fullerton before Christmas. Gifts were also taken to the residents at Hoffmeister Homes in Genoa. Members of the community dropped off gifts at the bank during the month of December as part of the Tree of Love. This is the 29th year the bank has delivered gifts in the community. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lori Cornwell and Beth Sonderup delivered gifts to Arbor Care in Fullerton before Christmas. Gifts were also taken to the residents at Hoffmeister Homes in Genoa. Members of the community dropped off gifts at the bank during the month of December as part of the Tree of Love. This is the 29th year the bank has delivered gifts in the community. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

First Bank & Trust spreads Christmas cheer

Lori Cornwell and Beth Sonderup delivered gifts to Arbor Care in Fullerton before Christmas. Gifts were also taken to the residents at Hoffmeister Homes in Genoa. Members of the community dropped off gifts at the bank during the month of December as part of the Tree of Love.
Brad and Candace Gleason family along with extended family who helped during their recent grand opening. Photo provided

Brad and Candace Gleason family along with extended family who helped during their recent grand opening. Photo provided

River’s Edge Meat Locker brings needed service to county

FULLERTON — River’s Edge Meat Locker has been in operation since Oct. 18, but they recently had their official Grand Opening during Fullerton’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration. By opening their business in Fullerton, Brad and Candace Gleason filled a much-needed void in the area.

FAQ on new daycare

FULLERTON — Fullerton’s Future Inc. is working to bring a new daycare facility to the community. There have been a number of questions regarding the project and the group behind the new facility have put together a FAQ to help answer some of the reoccurring questions.
NCJ photos by April Carr

NCJ photos by April Carr

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.
Karley Collins and Adrian Chlopek stand by their winning tree. NCJ photos by April Carr

Karley Collins and Adrian Chlopek stand by their winning tree. NCJ photos by April Carr

Courthouse Christmas tree winner announced

The winner of the Courthouse Christmas tree contest was the County Clerks office with a peppermint-themed tree. The County Attorney’s office came in second with a patriotic-themed tree. Each office in the courthouse decorated a mini tree.
Nebraska was blanketed with snow for Christmas. Interstate 80 was closed for almost 3 hours as a result of crashes. No injuries were reported in the interstate incident. Photo provided

Nebraska was blanketed with snow for Christmas. Interstate 80 was closed for almost 3 hours as a result of crashes. No injuries were reported in the interstate incident. Photo provided

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

Sheriff’s department joins national campaign against drunk driving

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.