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Don’t push your luck on St. Patrick’s Day festivities

News Staff
Monday, March 16, 2026
LINCOLN  —   Safe driving isn’t a matter of luck. Make your plans now for a sober driver if you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) will be on patrol for impaired driving Friday through Tuesday as part of a nationwide enforcement effort around St.

Make sure you stay in game & get screened for colon cancer

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
LINCOLN — During the month of March, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services encourages Nebraska residents age 45 and older to get screened for colon cancer. Both men and women over the age of 45 are at increased risk, and regular preventive health screenings save lives.
The children at Fullerton’s Future made a trip downtown on Monday to visit the future location of Fullerton’s Finds, the thrift store that will help support the day care. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The children at Fullerton’s Future made a trip downtown on Monday to visit the future location of Fullerton’s Finds, the thrift store that will help support the day care. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Building for the Future

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
FULLERTON —Work continues on Fullerton’s newest downtown business — Fullerton’s Finds.The thrift store still has some work to do before opening their doors to the public, but volunteers are hard at work taking donations and sorting all the treasures that will soon be for sale.
Lylla Sabata was named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lylla Sabata was named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Fullerton junior named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 29th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

Strong chamber important to community

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Editor’s Note: The following article was provided by the Fullerton Area Chamber of Commerce.In many small towns, the Chamber of Commerce plays a quiet but powerful role in keeping the community thriving.
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Kohl wins band director award

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
FULLERTON — Fullerton band director Colton Kohl was named the recipient of the NSBA’s Jack Snider Outstanding Young Band Director Award.
8th and Broadway dance captains Tori Decker and Terrick Gonsior accept the show choir’s second place trophy. Photo provided

8th and Broadway dance captains Tori Decker and Terrick Gonsior accept the show choir’s second place trophy. Photo provided

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Show choir takes 2nd at ‘Clash of the Titans’

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Fullerton’s show choir — 8th and Broadway — received second place in the 1A division at Lewis Central’s Clash of the Titans over the weekend in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Loup Power District renews memberships

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
COLUMBUS — Loup Power District renewed its membership in Community Clubs and Chambers of Commerce in towns throughout its service area.Checks totaling $34,736 were presented to communities in Boone, Colfax, Nance, Platte, and Madison counties.