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FFA competes at state range judging

FULLERTON — 8 members of the Fullerton FFA Chapter traveled to Beatrice, NE on September 26th and September 27th, 2023 to compete at the State Range Judging competition.
NCDA gives grants to area business

NCDA gives grants to area business

NCDA gives grants to area business

Country Mile Catering: Pictured are representatives of the Nance County Development Agency (NCDA) and the Board of Supervisors Chairperson presenting a $5,000 economic development grant to the owner of the recently expanded “Country Mile Catering” which recently expanded their freezer meals and...
The half mile run was very competitive. From left to right: Everly Schock (6), Miles Zoucha (5), Leon Zoucha (2), Charlotte Bittner (5), Kaia Bosak (7), Matthew Herstedt (5)

The half mile run was very competitive. From left to right: Everly Schock (6), Miles Zoucha (5), Leon Zoucha (2), Charlotte Bittner (5), Kaia Bosak (7), Matthew Herstedt (5)

2023 Cinnamon Bun Fun Run results

FULLERTON — Winners of each age category are below: Kids 10 & Under 1/2 Mile 5 & under Male: Miles Zoucha Female: Charlotte Bittner 6-10 Male: N/A Female: Kaia Bosak 5K 20 & Under Male: William Usasz Female: Penny Ebmeier 21-35 Male: Eric Petsche Female: Kelly Kolar 36-50 Male: N/A Female:...

Students named Belivers and Achievers

The NSAA (Nebraska School Activities Association) and Currency sponsor Believers and Achievers, a statewide program that recognizes Nebraska’s future leaders. This program was designed to honor students for excellency in academics as well as participation in NSAA activities.
Josie Williams stands with just three of the many dresses she has made. NCJ photo by April Carr

Josie Williams stands with just three of the many dresses she has made. NCJ photo by April Carr

Williams is ‘Sew’ talented

FULLERTON — Josie Williams has been sewing since she was around seven years old. A senior at Fullerton High School, Josie has been a regular fixture at the Nance County and Nebraska State Fair showcasing her sewing entries.

Emergency regulations for Let Them Grow Act approved

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen approved emergency regulations on Sunday submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), relative to the Let Them Grow Act. The emergency regulations are effective immediately. The emergency regulations can be found here.
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California

Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of U.S. Senator Feinstein

LINCOLN — Today, Governor Jim Pillen, in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff to honor U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California. The order is effective immediately and is to last until sunset on the day of Sen.
An image of an annular eclipse that will pass through the western half of the United States on Oct. 14. Photo provided

An image of an annular eclipse that will pass through the western half of the United States on Oct. 14. Photo provided

Astronomy talk on eclipses available from Wayne State College

WAYNE — With solar eclipses occurring this fall and next spring, Dr. Todd Young, professor of physics and astronomy and planetarium director at Wayne State College, is offering a talk to educate various groups on the science of solar eclipses.
Ethan Ciancio of Fullerton and Emma Bond of Kearney were crowned UNK homecoming king and queen during a ceremony Thursday evening at the Health and Sports Center on campus. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Ethan Ciancio of Fullerton and Emma Bond of Kearney were crowned UNK homecoming king and queen during a ceremony Thursday evening at the Health and Sports Center on campus. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Ethan Ciancio, Emma Bond voted UNK homecoming royalty

KEARNEY — Ethan Ciancio of Fullerton and Emma Bond of Kearney are the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s homecoming king and queen. They were crowned Thursday evening during a ceremony at the Health and Sports Center on campus. UNK’s homecoming royalty are selected by two rounds of student voting.