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Businesses compete, food pantries are winners

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
ALBION — Applied Connective Technologies and Valero Renewables Albion faced off again this year to collect food and other necessities for local food pantries. The heated annual competition concluded on Sept. 26, using the renewable plant’s scales to determine the winner.
City of Fullerton receives 3 trees through TNT Tree Grant

City of Fullerton receives 3 trees through TNT Tree Grant

City of Fullerton receives 3 trees through TNT Tree Grant

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Thanks to the Trees for Nebraska Towns initiative, an effort of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Forest Service, The City of Fullerton has received 3 trees for the City Hall & Library Beautification Project.

Library ready for new month

Laurel Marlatt
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
We have a busy month of October in the library. Mark your calendar and stop in to sign up for these fun programs in the library!Preschool Storytime is every Monday morning at 10:30 am in the library with Mrs. Liesch.PAWS for Reading is every Monday from 3:45-4:45pm at the library.

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Nebraska Public Media continues TV broadcasts of concerts

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
LINCOLN — A partnership between Nebraska Public Media and the Omaha Symphony is bringing a new season of televised concerts to viewers across the state.“Omaha Symphony in Concert: Beethoven Symphony No. 6” premieres at 9 p.m. CT, Friday, Oct. 10, on Nebraska Public Media.

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Twin River FFA ready to Feed the Farmers

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
GENOA— Twin River students are finalizing plans to feed farmers on Oct. 17.The Twin River FFA chapter is gearing up for their annual Feed The Farmer event. Farmers can get a meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 at the Frontier Co-Op in Silver Creek and Central Valley Ag in Monroe.

Busy month coming to library

Laurel Marlatt
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
We have a busy month of October in the library.  Mark your calendar and stop in to sign up for these fun programs in the library!Preschool Storytime is every Monday morning at 10:30 am in the library with Mrs. Liesch.PAWS for Reading is every Monday from 3:45-4:45pm at the library.
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NSP bomb squad, National Guard handle grenades found in Lincoln

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
LINCOLN  — The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th EOD unit safely disposed of four grenades found in a home in Lincoln.Tuesday morning, a Lincoln resident found four old hand grenades among the belongings of an elderly family member.
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.