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Loup Power delivers lease payments

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling nearly $1.8 million to area communities. Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the third quarter of 2025.

Twin River lowers age for fitness center

GENOA — Twin River patrons can gain access to the Twin River Fitness Center.The Twin River Board of Education approved the contract and conditions at the monthly meeting on Monday.
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New Year’s Eve gala tickets for sale

FULLERTON — How are you spending your New Year’s Eve?Fullerton’s Future is holding a Black Friday Flash Sale for their end of year celebration. Save $10 per ticket when you purchase on Tuesday, Nov. 25 or Wednesday Nov. 26.
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City looking for properties with abandoned well

Abandoned wells pose a serious threat to groundwater quality and public safety. Unsealed or deteriorating wells can act as direct pathways for contaminants—such as fertilizers, pesticides, and bacteria — to enter the aquifer.
Fullerton’s junior class returned home on Thursday with the traveling trophy after winning a round of Jeopardy against Twin River at the end of County Government Day. Students were quizzed with things they learned throughout the day.

Fullerton’s junior class returned home on Thursday with the traveling trophy after winning a round of Jeopardy against Twin River at the end of County Government Day. Students were quizzed with things they learned throughout the day.

County Government Day

Part of County Government Day includes visiting the different offices around the courthouse. Fullerton and Twin River juniors spent their afternoon meeting with county officials and learning the different aspects of local government.

Remainder of November SNAP benefits issued to Nebraskans

LINCOLN — Today, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) distributed the remaining balance of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to all Nebraska recipients.This disbursement brings households to their full monthly SNAP amount for November.
Fullerton was well-represented at the Doane Honor Band. From Left: Colton Harris, Aubrey Thies, Riley Thomas, PJ Sabata, Lylla Sabata, Emilyn Kurz and Elena Reimer. Photo provided

Fullerton was well-represented at the Doane Honor Band. From Left: Colton Harris, Aubrey Thies, Riley Thomas, PJ Sabata, Lylla Sabata, Emilyn Kurz and Elena Reimer. Photo provided

Warriors perform with Doane Honor Band

Fullerton was well-represented at the Doane Honor Band. From Left: Colton Harris, Aubrey Thies, Riley Thomas, PJ Sabata, Lylla Sabata, Emilyn Kurz and Elena Reimer. Photo provided