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Nebraska’s updated Move-Over Law now in effect

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds drivers that the state’s updated move-over law takes effect Wednesday, Sept. 3.Previously, the move-over law applied only to emergency and roadside assistance vehicles. Beginning Sept.
Photo by April Carr

Photo by April Carr

Keeping an eye on the neighborhood

In 2008 the Fullerton police department gave a presentation inviting residents to hold local neighborhood watch gatherings. Following the invitation, Liz Zarek took the advice to heart and held her first Neighborhood Watch Bar-B-Q.
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BCHC helps patients break free from the weight of trauma

ALBION — Boone County Health Center now has three therapists trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), offering more patients access to this highly researched therapy proven to help people recover from trauma, anxiety, depression, and other distressing experiences.

Donations & Memorials

Janie Botsch in memory of Delane Lytle The following were donations in memory of Larry Boardman Larry & Darlene Bahensky Cindy Sheffield Myrna Beed & Celeste Marvin & Angie Beed Ruth Imus Galen & Swen Frenzen Nadine Imus Randy Furby Ava Wild Jan Furby First Bank & Trust Clara Kula Irene Kula Sherry...

Bloodmobile surpasses quota in Fullerton

Fullerton Bloodmobile was held August 19th. For the first time in almost 2 years we met and surpassed our quota for a total of 64 units! Those giving double units were: Craig Christensen, Zach Bialas, Scott Rhinehart, Mike McCray, Dennis Gabriel, Dan Steinbach, Chuck Voichahoske, and David Berney.

UNL Extension

Have you been plagued by itchy red welts this summer?You might have been the unfortunate host to chiggers.But what exactly are chiggers— and more importantly, how can you avoid becoming their next victim?

Teach children and teens important skills at Kids Safety Day

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

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.