Cornhusker Public Power presents safety program to Fullerton fifth graders

Fullerton Public School fifth graders learned about electrical safety from Cornhusker Public Power District representatives this fall. The school was among the thirteen schools and 378 students in Cornhusker Power’s six county service area to experience the program.

Journal Rewind

10 Years Ago October 24, 2012 Former activities director and assistant administrator Shelli Horacek has been appointed as the new administrator at Valley View Assisted Living. She will be replacing Judy Helgoth who will be retiring later this year.

Columbus Community Hospital celebrates a year of achievements

(COLUMBUS, Neb.) – The mission of Columbus Community Hospital is to improve the health of the communities it serves. It does this through programs, services and community-based wellness events. CCH’s annual report explains how the hospital lived up to this mission over the past fiscal year.

NDA announces Nebraska AG Nebraska Ag Youth Council members

LINCOLN—One way the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) supports the next generation of ag leaders is through the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC), a group of college students working together to share their passion and knowledge about agriculture with young people across the state.

From the Belgrade Files

10 Years Ago October 24, 2012 The Boone-Nance Genealogical Society met at Good Samaritan Estates in Albion. A report was given about the extra research which has been done at Oxford Cemetery.

Grace Notes

What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions the date October 31? I’m guessing that many of you are picturing children decked out in cute costumes, traipsing throughout the neighborhood in their annual quest for treats.

Christmas dinner returning to Fort Robinson

Fort Robinson State Park’s historical Christmas dinner is roaring back with a theme from the Roaring ’20s. The dinner is set to return December 3 at 6 p.m. after a two-year hiatus.

Sweet Potato Surprise

It isn’t every day you dig up a sweet potato in your garden that weighs over three pounds! But that’s just what Fullerton resident Sam Bialas found in his garden as he was getting ready to harvest his produce. Sam said it was the first time he grew sweet potatoes.

History Nebraska Announces First Recipients of Historic Marker Equity Grant; Genoa Indian U.S. Industrial School Among Recipients

History Nebraska is pleased to announce twelve markers have been selected as the first to receive a Nebraska Historic Marker Equity Grant. The program creates and funds markers to share the story of underserved groups and topics in Nebraska history.