News

There is plenty to do at Fullerton's Fall Festival. Be sure to register for the pedal tractor pull and decorate your pumpkins. NCJ file photos

There is plenty to do at Fullerton's Fall Festival. Be sure to register for the pedal tractor pull and decorate your pumpkins. NCJ file photos

For Subscribers

Fullerton Fall Festival is Sept. 27

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
FULLERTON — Make plans to come to Fullerton for the Fall Festival.Fullerton’s Fall Festival is Saturday, Sept. 27. There are plenty of activities all day. It’s fun for the entire family.Events include:• Cinnamon Bun Fun Run at Fired Up Fitness — 8 a.m.• Fullerton Museum is open — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fletch reading with Charlotte Bittner at the library. Charlotte is the daughter of Mike and Rachel Bittner. Photo provided

Fletch reading with Charlotte Bittner at the library. Charlotte is the daughter of Mike and Rachel Bittner. Photo provided

Meet Fletch at library on Monday

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
FULLERTON — The community can meet Fletch on Monday at the Fullerton Public Library.Fletch, the library’s new therapy dog, made his debut this week. Area children were able to read to him starting on Monday.

CCC enrollment continues upward trend

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College has announced its total college-wide enrollment for the fall 2025 semester is 6,841, comprised of 2,214 on-campus and 4,627 distance learning students. Total enrollment grew by nearly 300 students or approximately 4.

Applications accepted for state commission vacancy

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the State Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC). The vacancy is due to the resignation of Tony Fulton, who has served on the commission since June 2021, as an at-large representative in District 1.

For Subscribers

Pink postcards coming soon

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
FULLERTON — Check your mail. There is a pink postcard coming.Nance County’s pink postcard meeting will be Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nance County Courthouse.
The Fullerton School Board has asked Interim Superintendent Lynn Johnson to create a facility use form to be used to access the district’s facilities. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

The Fullerton School Board has asked Interim Superintendent Lynn Johnson to create a facility use form to be used to access the district’s facilities. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

For Subscribers

Board discusses school facility use

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
FULLERTON — Though they did not amend their facility use policy, Fullerton schools are looking at ways to give the public more access to the building.The change comes one month after a group of parents and students went to the board seeking access to the gym and weight room.
A new bench and free little library have been added outside the Fullerton Public Library. Photo provided

A new bench and free little library have been added outside the Fullerton Public Library. Photo provided

Library adds new bench, free little library

Laurel Marlatt
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Fullerton Library is proud to announce the addition in the front of the library that includes a bench in memory of Jeff Keller and a Free Little Library donated by the Columbus Area United Way.
Photo illustration

Photo illustration

Safety first, avoid the worst

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
LINCOLN —As harvest season approaches, the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are reminding farmers, rural communities and motorists to prioritize safety during National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 2127.