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The Church of the Visitation at O’Connor as it stands today. Photo provided by Elizabeth Yax King

O’Connor 145th celebration mass planned

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Friends of O’Connor cordially invite you to a celebratory mass at the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, O’Connor, Sunday September 21 at 2:00 pm The mass will be celebrated in front of the historic 1905 church.

Congratulations to Daisy for completing the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Fullerton Public Library. Daisy is the daughter of Sam and Stephanie Scott of Belgrade. Photo provided

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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Joy Club starts this week in Fullerton

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Joy Club is kicking off on Wednesday, Sept. 10, for kids in kindergarten through grade 6.Joy Club meets every Wednesday at Victory Baptist Church. It’s a fun and safe place where kids can learn and make friendships, right after school. Pickup is at 5 p.m.

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Donations & Memorials

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

FULLERTON CEMETERY MemorialsThe following were donations in memory of Marilyn Allington: Gay Boardman Fullerton First Bank & TrustNANCE COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL & MILITARY RESOURCE CENTER DonationsThayne LoudenMemorialsThe following were donations in memory of Larry Boardman Sid & Tresea Drapal...

State Fair concludes with strong attendance

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Nebraska State Fair wrapped up its 2025 run with a total attendance of 334,383, marking an increase of 6% year over year.Opening weekend was bolstered by phenomenal weather, with Saturday and Sunday providing some of the best conditions the Fair has seen in recent years.

Leona Sharman of Palmer came to the Fullerton Museum Aug. 27 looking for information on the Glenwood Church. Leona and volunteers were happy when we found a picture of the church. Photo provided

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Museum looking for church information

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Leona Sharman of Palmer came to the Fullerton Museum Aug. 27 looking for information on the Glenwood Church. Leona and volunteers were happy when we found a picture of the church.

Joy Club starts Sept. 10

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Joy Club is kicking off on Wednesday, Sept. 10, for kids in kindergarten through grade 6. Joy Club meets every Wednesday at Victory Baptist Church. It’s a fun and safe place where kids can learn and make friendships, right after school. Pickup is at 5 p.m.

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

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CONSTRUCTION ZONE

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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.

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County approves 2025-26 budget

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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.

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Malander earns junior bronze & silver awards

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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.