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Fullerton had two state qualifiers in speech. Lylla Sabata and Everett Gleason are heading for State. Jaycek Green and PJ Sabata earned medals at the district meet. Photo provided

Fullerton had two state qualifiers in speech. Lylla Sabata and Everett Gleason are heading for State. Jaycek Green and PJ Sabata earned medals at the district meet. Photo provided

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Fullerton sending Sabata, Gleason to State Speech

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
SPALDING — Fullerton has two members of the speech team heading for State.Fullerton participated in the D1-4 district at Riverside in Spalding.Lylla Sabata was the district champion in Persuasive Speaking and Extemporaneous Speaking. Everett Gleason finished third in Persuasive Speaking.
“No Body Like Jimmy” opens on Friday. Get your tickets today. Photo provided

“No Body Like Jimmy” opens on Friday. Get your tickets today. Photo provided

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‘No Body Like Jimmy’ opens Friday

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
FULLERTON — The community is invited to a night of theater, and you don’t even have to leave town.“No Body Like Jimmy” opens on Friday at Eagles in Fullerton and runs Saturday with additional shows on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28.
Firefighters from Belgrade have been battling the fires in western Nebraska. Photo provided

Firefighters from Belgrade have been battling the fires in western Nebraska. Photo provided

Belgrade firefighters deploy to battle blaze

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Several members of the Belgrade Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) have been deployed to assist with the Brady Wildfire, joining other regional firefighters working to contain the fastmoving blaze.
Neal C. Reardon

Neal C. Reardon

Reardon appears in court

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
FULLERTON — A St. Edward man has pled not guilty to charges in the Nance County District Court.Neal C. Reardon, 23, of St. Edward, is accused of sexual assault and sending inappropriate text messages to two underage girls.
Dale Quick (left) was presented with an Admiralship in the Nebraska Navy by State Senator Loren Lippincott. Photo provided

Dale Quick (left) was presented with an Admiralship in the Nebraska Navy by State Senator Loren Lippincott. Photo provided

Dale Quick named Nebraska Admiral

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Ninety-year-old Dale Quick, a longtime farmer near Hordville became Nebraska’s latestAdmiral in the Nebraska Navy! Dale Quick attended country school before graduating from Hordville High School in 1952.Eighteen months later Dale volunteered for the U.S. Army.
The residents at Valley View Assisted Living celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style on Tuesday. In addition to a little live entertainment, complete with Irish songs and a few jokes, the residents were greeted by a happy (and hoppy) leprechaun. The residents had the chance to try a few special dishes and even sample a selection of green beverages. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The residents at Valley View Assisted Living celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style on Tuesday. In addition to a little live entertainment, complete with Irish songs and a few jokes, the residents were greeted by a happy (and hoppy) leprechaun. The residents had the chance to try a few special dishes and even sample a selection of green beverages. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Valley View residents celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The residents at Valley View Assisted Living celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style on Tuesday. In addition to a little live entertainment, complete with Irish songs and a few jokes, the residents were greeted by a happy (and hoppy) leprechaun.

Open houses scheduled for nitrate management

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Lower Loup NRD is hosting a series of Nitrate Management Information Open House events.Two meetings are scheduled for later this month. The first is Monday, March 23 in St. Edward from 4-7 p.m. at the community building, located at 206 N. 5th St.
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Gov. Pillen tours wildfires, provides update on operations

News Staff
Monday, March 16, 2026
KEITH COUNTY — Today, Governor Jim Pillen provided an update on operations following an aerial tour of wildfires burning across Nebraska. He was joined in the briefing at the Keith County Fairgrounds by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts and U.S. Representative Adrian Smith. Lt.