Museum open on Friday

NCJ Staff ReportFULLERTON — The Fullerton Museum will be open on Friday, Dec. 5 from 2-5 p.m.The open house is part of Fullerton’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration.Visitors can enjoy apple cider and a candy cane from the tree. They will also have a Guess the Candy in the jar.

Hans Backlund shares his journey to America

Editor’s Note: One of our readers wanted to share a little about how he got to Nance County. Thanks to Hans Backlund for submitting this.

Nebraska Corn Board seeks candidates for vacancies

LINCOLN — Notice is hereby given that the terms for three members of the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board (Nebraska Corn Board) will expire June 30, 2026, and Nebraska’s corn checkoff program is seeking candidates to petition for those districts.

Watch for fluctuating water levels in Loup River

NCJ Staff ReportCOLUMBUS—LoupPower District wants to remind the public that water levels may fluctuate along the Loup River from the Genoa Headworks to Columbus and along the Platte River from Columbus to Schuyler.

Thanks & More

The family of Rose Zaruba wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude for the love, support, and kindness shown during our time of loss. Your prayers, visits, flowers, and comforting words have been a source of strength.

Bo Olson promoted to Plant Operator

COLUMBUS — Casey “Bo” Olson of Genoa has been promoted to Plant Operator at the Columbus Powerhouse.In his new rol e , Ols on monitors and controls the three generation units at Columbus and remotely controls the Monroe Powerhouse.

Imus marks 40 years at Loup Power District

COLUMBUS — Fullerton Division Superintendent Guy Imus was recently recognized for 40 years of service to Loup Power District.Imus joined Loup in 1985 as an Apprentice Line Technician at Fullerton.He was promoted to Line Technician in 1986 and to Journey Line Technician in 1989.

Nancy’s Cookbook

Christmas LizziesCookies or Miniature Fruitcakes1 cup butter 1cup firmly packed brown sugar 4 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons milk 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup bourbon/whiskey 1-pound pecans, roughly chopped 1-pound raisins,...

The Bible Says . . .

And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean.

Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideDo you realize our body has multiple systems for protecting us from invading germs?Our skin is a great first barrier, stopping billions of bacteria from entering our body.