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Nance County Festival returns June 26-28

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
FULLERTON — The Nance County Festival is right around the corner.The festival will return to the Nance County Fairgrounds from June 26-28. There will be plenty to do this year.June 264 p.m. – Camel rides5 p.m. – Mutt Bustin7 p.m. – Extreme Bull riding9 p.m. – Live music by Grant Pickrel and B.J.
Butch Horacek (left) was surprised Tuesday morning with an announcement that he was being named a Nebraska Admiral. State Senator Loren Lippincott presented the honor during the Nance County Board of Supervisors meeting. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Butch Horacek (left) was surprised Tuesday morning with an announcement that he was being named a Nebraska Admiral. State Senator Loren Lippincott presented the honor during the Nance County Board of Supervisors meeting. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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‘A SERVANT’S HEART’

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
FULLERTON — Attention all goldfish, guppies and tadpoles. There is a new admiral in town.Butch Horacek was presented with a certificate naming him a Nebraska Admiral on Tuesday at the Nance County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Brooke Kinney practices inserting an intraosseous (IO) needle into a shoulder model to establish emergency access for fluid administration. Photo provided

Brooke Kinney practices inserting an intraosseous (IO) needle into a shoulder model to establish emergency access for fluid administration. Photo provided

BCHC hosts First-Ever Healthcare Career Camp

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) proudly hosted its inaugural Healthcare Career Camp on Tuesday, June 3, providing area high school students with a unique, hands-on experience exploring the diverse careers and operations that power the healthcare industry.
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Residents can register to vote

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton residents need to make sure they are registered to vote if they want to help decide the future of the 0.5 percent sales tax.Residents can go to the DMV or the Nebraska Secretary of State’s website to register to vote.
A group from Fullerton volunteered on Saturday at Operation Shine Camp. Kneeling: Morgan Supik and Lainie Ziemba with Avi Sabata in the wagon. Standing left to right: Jessica Williams, Brock Dubas, Lylla Sabata, Everett Gleason, Ella Pickrel, Josie Williams, Laura Sabata and Kylee Dubas. Photos provided

A group from Fullerton volunteered on Saturday at Operation Shine Camp. Kneeling: Morgan Supik and Lainie Ziemba with Avi Sabata in the wagon. Standing left to right: Jessica Williams, Brock Dubas, Lylla Sabata, Everett Gleason, Ella Pickrel, Josie Williams, Laura Sabata and Kylee Dubas. Photos provided

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VOLUNTEER TO SHINE

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
HORDVILLE — A group from Fullerton recently volunteered at Operation Shine Camp.Operation Shine Camp held a day camp on Saturday at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp in Hordville. A group of students and former students from Fullerton volunteered at the camp for the day.
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Veterans Memorial receives $1,000 grant

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Nance County Veterans Memorial and Military Resource Center recently received notice that they were awarded a $1,000 grant from the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation. The grant will be used for the creation of a children’s library.
The Omaha Symphony concerts on Nebraska Public Media are being brought to television in part by generous donors from both organizations. Photo provided

The Omaha Symphony concerts on Nebraska Public Media are being brought to television in part by generous donors from both organizations. Photo provided

Nebraska Public Media Televises ‘Omaha Symphony in Concert: Choral Collaborative’

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media and the Omaha Symphony will bring another of the symphony’s concerts to television viewers across the state this summer.“Omaha Symphony in Concert: Choral Collaborative” will air at 8 p.m. CT, Friday, June 13, on Nebraska Public Media.

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NSP warns of counterfeit pills after recent overdoses

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
McCOOK — The Nebraska State Patrol is raising awareness about multiple overdose cases in southwest Nebraska.In the last three days, there have been two overdose cases in the area. NSP has been in contact with several local agencies regarding the potential of a connection between these cases.