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Construction continues at the site of the new Twin River school building. Last week they were pouring more concrete in the new addition. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Construction continues at the site of the new Twin River school building. Last week they were pouring more concrete in the new addition. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

CONSTRUCTION ZONE

GENOA — Despite the cranes and concrete outside, it’s business as usual in the classroom for Twin River students.Superintendent Brandi Bartels said the $39.9 million school building project remains on schedule and under budget.

County approves 2025-26 budget

FULLERTON — The Nance County Board of Supervisors approved the 2025-26 budget last week.The total operating budget saw a 3.22 percent increase over last year’s budget. The county’s tax request was set at $3,542,389.76. The approved tax rate is 0.256446 per $100 of assessed value.

Malander earns junior bronze & silver awards

Zoey Malander of Belgrade has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Nebraska’s updated Move-Over Law now in effect

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds drivers that the state’s updated move-over law takes effect Wednesday, Sept. 3.Previously, the move-over law applied only to emergency and roadside assistance vehicles. Beginning Sept.
Photo by April Carr

Photo by April Carr

Keeping an eye on the neighborhood

In 2008 the Fullerton police department gave a presentation inviting residents to hold local neighborhood watch gatherings. Following the invitation, Liz Zarek took the advice to heart and held her first Neighborhood Watch Bar-B-Q.
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BCHC helps patients break free from the weight of trauma

ALBION — Boone County Health Center now has three therapists trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), offering more patients access to this highly researched therapy proven to help people recover from trauma, anxiety, depression, and other distressing experiences.

Donations & Memorials

Janie Botsch in memory of Delane Lytle The following were donations in memory of Larry Boardman Larry & Darlene Bahensky Cindy Sheffield Myrna Beed & Celeste Marvin & Angie Beed Ruth Imus Galen & Swen Frenzen Nadine Imus Randy Furby Ava Wild Jan Furby First Bank & Trust Clara Kula Irene Kula Sherry...

Bloodmobile surpasses quota in Fullerton

Fullerton Bloodmobile was held August 19th. For the first time in almost 2 years we met and surpassed our quota for a total of 64 units! Those giving double units were: Craig Christensen, Zach Bialas, Scott Rhinehart, Mike McCray, Dennis Gabriel, Dan Steinbach, Chuck Voichahoske, and David Berney.

UNL Extension

Have you been plagued by itchy red welts this summer?You might have been the unfortunate host to chiggers.But what exactly are chiggers— and more importantly, how can you avoid becoming their next victim?