Preliminary investigation shows explosion was accidental

FREMONT — A preliminary investigation is calling the explosion that leveled a Fremont manufacturing plant accidental.

Reading 1,000 books before Kindergarten

Emerson completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program the Fullerton Public Library. Congratulations Emerson! Emerson’s parents are Doug and Rebecca Reardon.

World famous photographer to speak at Peru State

Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic explorer, and a regular contributor to National Geographic magazine. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a Midwestern work ethic.

Lower Loup NRD Announces 2025 Photo Contest Winners

Winning photographs have been chosen in the Lower Loup NRD’s 2025 Photo Contest.

Donations & Memorials

FULLERTON CEMETERY MemorialsArthur Ray & Joyce McNeff in memory of Madalyn McNeff Lytle Family in memory of Delane LytleFULLERTON FIRE DEPARTMENTDonationRandy & Marvis Bridger Paul Ulferts Dan & Karen Horn Carl Peterson Dennis & Debra McPhillips John & Joan Oeltjen Alvin & Janet Wemhoff Northstar...

Library closed Aug. 1-17

NCJ Staff ReportThe Fullerton Public Library will be closed August 1-17. We will reopen on Monday, August18 with our normal hours.

Deadline approaches to register for Governor’s Summit

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a reminder about the deadline to register for this summer’s Governor’s Summit: Growing Nebraska. Registrations should be submitted online at govsummit.nebraska.gov by Thursday, July 31.

Center for Rural Affairs to hold networking events & more

The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold the following events:• Online - Producer Peer Discussion: Navigating Crop Insurance, Thursday, July 31, from 2 to 3 p.m. This virtual event will cover all aspects of crop insurance.