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Teach children and teens important skills at Kids Safety Day

Wylene Novicki
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital and Mike’s Auto Sales and Towing invite you to learn safety tips from local experts at this year’s Kids Safety Day. The event will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Mike’s Auto Sales and Towing, 1858 33rd Ave. in Columbus.

Two Arrested After Pursuit in Omaha

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
OMAHA  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Omaha Police Department, have arrested two people after a pursuit in Omaha early Wednesday.At approximately 12:45 a.m. today, a trooper saw a Volkswagen Passat speeding on Highway 75 just north of downtown Omaha.
Aubrey Collins, 8, gives her goose Nibbles a ride during the Fourth of July sidewalk parade. Joining her on the ride was her cousin, Maverick Creutzberg. Photo provided

Aubrey Collins, 8, gives her goose Nibbles a ride during the Fourth of July sidewalk parade. Joining her on the ride was her cousin, Maverick Creutzberg. Photo provided

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DUCK. . .DUCK. . .GOOSE

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton resident Nicole Collins has a game of duck, duck, goose taking place at her home.She appeared before the Fullerton City Council last week to request permission to have ducks and geese at her 4th Street property.
Members of the Central Nebraska Special Response Team complete training last week. Photos provided

Members of the Central Nebraska Special Response Team complete training last week. Photos provided

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Fullerton OKs contract for police services

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — The Fullerton City Council approved an agreement that will provide police services by the Nance County Sheriff’s Department within the city limits.Under the agreement, the city will pay the county $250,000. Previous contracts between the city and county were for three years.
Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $500 to the Genoa Fire Department for rescue ropes and atmospheric monitors. Accepting the check is Fire Chief Shawn Strain (left).

Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $500 to the Genoa Fire Department for rescue ropes and atmospheric monitors. Accepting the check is Fire Chief Shawn Strain (left).

Cornhusker Public Power District customers give $3,325 to help their communities

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,325 to 11 organizations at the August 11 meeting.Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.
The Nance County Ag Society voted last week to hold one Nance County Fair event in 2026. The proposal the board approved does not include a free carnival. NCJ file photo

The Nance County Ag Society voted last week to hold one Nance County Fair event in 2026. The proposal the board approved does not include a free carnival. NCJ file photo

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Ag society votes for one fair, no carnival

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — Beginning next year, there will only be one Nance County Fair.The Nance County Ag Society voted on Thursday to no longer split the Nance County Fair and the Nance County Festival.
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City receives pair of grants

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The City of Fullerton would like to thank the Morris Donor Advised Fund of Nebraska Community Foundation for the $7,000 Grant and the Margaret Russell Trust Donor Advised Fund of Nebraska Community Foundation for the $5,000 Grant to help us build a Batting Cage for the Softball Field.
Owen Kimble received the scholarship check and certificate from Mrs. Jan Cruise on Aug. 21. Photo provided

Owen Kimble received the scholarship check and certificate from Mrs. Jan Cruise on Aug. 21. Photo provided

Ron Cruise Memorial scholarship winner announced

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The family of Ron Cruise is pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 Ron Cruise Memorial Scholarship. The family awarded the annual scholarship to Owen Kimble. Owen is an undergraduate student at Nebraska Wesleyan University majoring in History.

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Library ready for new month

Laurel Marlatt
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Fullerton Public Library has a new fall schedule of activities! Please stop in the library and pick up a schedule or find one at several local businesses. Information can also be found on our Facebook page. We are excited to welcome you in.