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Illustration of what a new Twin River school building could look like. Photo provided

Illustration of what a new Twin River school building could look like. Photo provided

Twin River future in hands of voters

GENOA — The future of Twin River Schools is in the hands of the voters as the district asks the community to support a bond not to exceed $48.5 million. There are still two community meetings where members of the public can discuss and learn more about the plan, at 7 p.m.
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Troopers Stop 118 Speeders for 100+ MPH in July

LINCOLN  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol stopped 118 people for driving at 100 miles per hour or more during the month of July. The effort coincided with the nationwide law enforcement campaign focused on the dangers of speeding.
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Veterans Memorial receives big donation

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

Fullerton native celebrates motorcyles

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?

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

Debut Number

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

4-H’ers top competition in livestock contests

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.