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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.
FFA officers pose with some participating children. From left to right: Charlotte Bittner, Ella Pickrel, Everly Schock, Morgan Supik, Maxton Meysenburg, Ellie Meysenburg, Harper Pickerl, Melinda Pickrel, Josie Williams, Hudson Carr and Brady Carr. NCJ photo by April Carr

FFA officers pose with some participating children. From left to right: Charlotte Bittner, Ella Pickrel, Everly Schock, Morgan Supik, Maxton Meysenburg, Ellie Meysenburg, Harper Pickerl, Melinda Pickrel, Josie Williams, Hudson Carr and Brady Carr. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Fullerton FFA continues tradition, holds Fair Fun Night

April Carr
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
FULLERTON — In conjunction with the 4-H Showcase that took place this past weekend, the Fullerton Future Farmers of America organization held a Fair Fun Night at the city ball fields on Friday evening. Historically the FFA holds a game night in conjunction with the Nance County Fair.
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Fullerton moves to even/odd water plan

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
FULLERTON — The city of Fullerton will relax water restrictions starting this weekend. The city announced this week that residents can resume watering their lawns every other day between dusk and dawn. Odd numbered houses can water their yard on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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Fullerton library news

Laurel Marlatt
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The library will be CLOSED July 31- August 12. Stop in the library and stock up on books to read and DVDs to watch during this time. The book drop will be open to return books; Please return DVDs to the “Video Drop” to the left of the library door.
Pictured are Tim Cornwell (Board of Supervisors Chairperson), Abigail Bishop and Tony Steensnes and their children Harper and Maverick (Owners of T & A’s Tree Service, LLC) and Adrian Chlopek (NCDA Director).

Pictured are Tim Cornwell (Board of Supervisors Chairperson), Abigail Bishop and Tony Steensnes and their children Harper and Maverick (Owners of T & A’s Tree Service, LLC) and Adrian Chlopek (NCDA Director).

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NCDA presents grants to 2 businesses

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Nance County Development Agency and the Board of Supervisors recently presented two $5,000 grants to area businesses. T & A’s Tree Service  and Holy Cow Coffee each received the grants.