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Congratulations to Faith Brichacek, Columbus Community Hospital’s 2023 Caring Kind Award winner. Photo provided

Faith Brichacek wins 2023 Caring Kind Award

News Staff

Friday, September 1, 2023

COLUMBUS – Congratulations to Faith Brichacek, Columbus Community Hospital’s 2023 Caring Kind Award winner. The Caring Kind Award is an honor from the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) that recognizes health care employees who go above and beyond to show patient compassion.

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State Fair attendance up nearly 30 percent through five days

News Staff

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Great weather and a number of fun attractions helped push the 2023 Nebraska State Fair to a 29.9 percent increase in attendance through the first five days as compared to the same five days in 2022, according to preliminary data released by the Fair Wednesday.

Phil and Joyce Tilson manage Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp northeast of Fullerton. Photo provided

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Camp is a place of faith, fun & family

April Carr

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

FULLERTON — In May of 1971 a group of Baptist Churches in Nebraska wanted to own and operate their own camp. They purchased several acres of land north east of Fullerton and started Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp. In the beginning it was mostly tent camping.

The Nance County Veterans Museum and Resource Center is looking to expand. NCJ photos by April Carr

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Faces of Memories

April Carr

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

FULLERTON — Following the construction of the Nance County Veterans Memorial in 2008, an ambitious project to build a museum adjacent to the site was proposed.

Members of the Fullerton marching band get a little marching practice in earlier this week. The band marched through the streets of Fullerton Monday morning. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Marching to their own beat

News Staff

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Members of the Fullerton marching band get a little marching practice in earlier this week. The band marched through the streets of Fullerton Monday morning.

Neighborhood Watch Bar-B-Q

News Staff

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Neighbors and friends braved the heat last Thursday evening to gather on the lawn of Liz Zarek. For the 15th year she has hosted her Neighborhood Watch Bar-B-Q.

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Fullerton pool closes for season

April Carr

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

FULLERTON — This past Sunday was the final day for local kids to float the lazy river or jump from the high dive at Fullerton’s public swimming pool. The pool is now officially closed until next season.

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Food pantry helps anyone who needs it

April Carr

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

FULLERTON — For more than 25 years the Fullerton Food Pantry has been opening its doors to those in need in our community. Fullerton has one of two food pantries located in Nance County. They are open the first Wednesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m.

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Red Wagon Parade set for Sept. 8

News Staff

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

FULLERTON — The Warriors are ready for Homecoming. The Red Wagon Parade and Pep Rally down Main Street will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. Fullerton will take on Twin River at 7 p.m. on Friday for the Homecoming Game. The festivities will begin around 3 p.m.

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Fullerton library has busy fall schedule planned

Laurel Marlatt

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

We are so excited to announce our fall schedule! The September programs are outlined below. Please check the entire list of fall programs on Facebook, on our website, or in one of the brochures that you can pick up in the library or from other businesses in Fullerton.