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Dayzie-Kay Olson with Easy Bake BBQ won the People’s Choice Award on Saturday at Fullerton’s Fall Festival. The 12-year-old pitmaster was the youngest contestant in the BBQ Cookoff. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Dayzie-Kay Olson with Easy Bake BBQ won the People’s Choice Award on Saturday at Fullerton’s Fall Festival. The 12-year-old pitmaster was the youngest contestant in the BBQ Cookoff. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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FALL, BBQ FILLS AIR

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
FULLERTON — The smell of barbecue sauce was in the air on Saturday.The Fullerton Fall Festival featured six teams competing in the annual BBQ Cookoff.
A group of Fullerton choir members have found a fun and unique way to raise funds for a European trip. Back row: Wyatt Reilly, Leighton Baker, Riley Williams, Kyle Horn, Isaac Carey. Front row: Lylla Sabata, P.J. Sabata, Aubrey Theis. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

A group of Fullerton choir members have found a fun and unique way to raise funds for a European trip. Back row: Wyatt Reilly, Leighton Baker, Riley Williams, Kyle Horn, Isaac Carey. Front row: Lylla Sabata, P.J. Sabata, Aubrey Theis. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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‘Flamingos’ set up nests in Fullerton

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
FULLERTON — A flock of flamingos were seen recently staking out possible locations for potential nests around Fullerton.Not native to Nance County, these birds spook easily and can be tricky to get rid of, but a group of Fullerton choir students have the solution.
The Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska recently welcomed 31 new students into the Clifton Builders Program. The students declare a Clifton Builders Management major or minor and choose one of three tracks: business builder, team builder or community builder.

The Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska recently welcomed 31 new students into the Clifton Builders Program. The students declare a Clifton Builders Management major or minor and choose one of three tracks: business builder, team builder or community builder.

31 Clifton Builders prepare to impact businesses, teams, communities

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln selected 31 students for the 10th cohort of the Clifton Builders Program.Housed in the College of Business, the program brings together students with high leadership and entrepreneurial potential to lead high-performing teams.
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Moose seen near Fullerton

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
FULLERTON — Here is something you don’t see every day.Video has popped up of a moose casually walking in a field not too far from North Star Church just west of Fullerton.The moose is being monitored by the Nebraska Game and Parks and the Nance County Sheriff’s Office.

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BCHC foundation hosts tailgate

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
ALBION — The Boone County Health Center Foundation invites the community to a fun-filled BYOB Tailgate Party on Friday, October 17, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Albion. Doors open at 6:30 PM and game starts at 7 PM.

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Troopers honor cancer fighters with Pink Patch Project

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
LINCOLN — As the calendar turns to October, the Nebraska State Patrol and many other police agencies are honoring cancer fighters with the annual Pink Patch Project. This is the eighth year for NSP’s participation in the Pink Patch Project, which coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Loup hosting Public Power Week events Oct. 6-10

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The public is invited to Public Power Week events throughout Loup Power District’s service territory on Oct. 6–10.Public Power Week is held the first week of October every year to help customers understand the benefits of public power.

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UNL Extension

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Cooler temperatures mean it’s time to pull out jackets and pullout the fertilizer for your lawn. Fall not only offers the ideal conditions to reseed or overseed your turf, but it’s also one of the best times to fertilize.