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Red Wagon Parade set for Sept. 8

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.
Josie Lee

Josie Lee

Fullerton welcomes new Ag teacher

FULLERTON — Fullerton Public Schools welcomed a new Agricultural teacher and FFA Advisor this year. Josie Lee is the newest high school teacher at FPS. Originally form York, Lee graduated in 2015. During high school, she was heavily involved in the FFA organization.
The football team held their Sports Drink Scrimmage. NCJ photos by Cathy Cook

The football team held their Sports Drink Scrimmage. NCJ photos by Cathy Cook

Fullerton holds Booster Club Kick-Off

FULLERTON — On Friday athletes and coaches from the fall sports teams of Fullerton Public Schools gathered at the football field for the annual Booster Club Kick-Off.
Digital rendering of what the powerhouse may look like after renovation. Photos provided by the City of Fullerton

Digital rendering of what the powerhouse may look like after renovation. Photos provided by the City of Fullerton

Look to the Future

FULLERTON — The Future: For one hundred years the area around Powerhouse Park has been serving the city of Fullerton. Whether providing electricity or recreation, it has served as an important part of our community.
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Photo provided

State Fair is fun and educational during Nebraska’s Largest Classroom

From carnival rides to treats on a stick, the Nebraska State Fair has a lot to offer any youngster. But it also has a lot to teach them, about agriculture and Nebraska. That’s why the State Fair will turn into Nebraska’s Largest Classroom on Friday, Aug. 25; Tuesday, Aug. 29; and Wednesday, Aug.

Volleyball classic set for opening weekend of State Fair

The eighth and final Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic will be on Saturday, Aug. 26, during the opening weekend of the Nebraska State Fair. Nineteen high schools from around the state are expected to play, including local teams Grand Island Central Catholic and Northwest High School.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located 61 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-80 Thursday. Photos provided

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located 61 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-80 Thursday. Photos provided

Troopers find 61 pounds of meth in I-80 traffic stop

GRAND ISLAND  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located 61 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-80 Thursday. At approximately 9:45 a.m.