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Veterans Memorial receives big donation

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Kurt Pickrel, president of First Bank & Trust, presents a check to Jon Epley for $10,000 from the Margaret Russell Trust Donor Advised Fund of Nebraska Community Foundation to be used for the expansion of the Nance County Veterans Memorial and Resource Center.
Fullerton native Tanya Horn shares her recent trip to Milwaukee. Photo provided

Fullerton native Tanya Horn shares her recent trip to Milwaukee. Photo provided

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Fullerton native celebrates motorcyles

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Fullerton native Tanya Horn rode to Milwaukee, Wis., for the 120th anniversary celebration of Harley-Davidson. The following is her experience: Over the years I have enjoyed sharing my love of motorcycle riding with my hometown. Here is one of my last adventures for you to enjoy.
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Guess who read 1000 books before kindergarten?

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
These three completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Fullerton Public Library. Ansley Jazwick (left) is the daughter of Jake and Andrea Jazwick, Taggert Tarnick is the son of Jim and Kourtney Tarnick, and Tucker Wondercheck is the son of Heather Wondercheck and Kevin Wondercheck.
Members of Fullerton’s inaugural show choir, 8th and Broadway, work on their moves last week as part of choreography camp, learning the dances from Emma Sutter, who is a former competitive dancer. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Members of Fullerton’s inaugural show choir, 8th and Broadway, work on their moves last week as part of choreography camp, learning the dances from Emma Sutter, who is a former competitive dancer. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Debut Number

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
FULLERTON — School won’t start for a few more weeks, but class was in session last week for 28 Fullerton students who will comprise the schools new show choir: 8th and Broadway. The students spent time learning the choreography from Emma Sutter of Aurora.
4-H’ers top competition in livestock contests

4-H’ers top competition in livestock contests

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4-H’ers top competition in livestock contests

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
LINCOLN — Fourteen Boone and Nance County 4-H members competed in the Premier Animal Science Event (PASE), a two-day fun educational challenge held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, East Campus. Participants could compete in a wide array of events.

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Small town churches thrive despite challenges

April Carr
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
FULLERTON — Whether it be toilet paper, baby formula or eggs, for the past several years, we as a country have gotten used to going through shortages. One shortage that has hit especially hard to small communities is an ever-growing shortage of clergy.

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Hospital expands pathway program within the community

News Staff
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
COLUMBUS — Many teens spend their summer break playing sports, enjoying time with friends or simply relaxing. However, 13 area high school students decided to participate in Columbus Community Hospital’s Health Science Pathway program during their time off of school.
Josie Williams (right) made a quilt and presented the Quilt of Valor to Lowell Keith at the 4-H Showcase. Photo provided

Josie Williams (right) made a quilt and presented the Quilt of Valor to Lowell Keith at the 4-H Showcase. Photo provided

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Busy Couple of Days

Amarha Bridger
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
FULLERTON — Local 4-H member selected to showcase projects at the Nebraska State Fair. Josie Williams, an upcoming senior at Fullerton High school was selected to have her projects on display at the Nebraska State Fair.