FULLERTON’S FIRST 100 YEARS

Excerpts from “Fullerton’s First 100 Years” 1879-1979 The early history of Fullerton and Nance County are very intriguing. What follows are bits and pieces of the early days as written in the aforementioned book in a section written by Rodger Bassett.

This Too Shall Pasta

If you’re more informed than I am, you probably heard about the biggest controversy to come out of Washington in years. I can’t believe I almost missed it. I like a good scandal as much as anybody and this one involved two of my favorite topics: eating out and pasta.

Legislative News

In recent home visits and speaking engagements in District 34, folks have asked, “Why the logjam in this year’s session?” So, let’s look at some basics of how the Legislature runs (or doesn’t).

Legislative News

The Myth of Government Money Benjamin Franklin said there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Few things touch our lives more directly than the government reaching into our billfold and taking our hard-earned money.

The Path to Growth

The recent failures of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) have increased the concerns of many over the threat of a deepening international economic crisis.

Beth’s Bits

Too Much Social Media? Ever wonder if you spend too much time on social media? Or use too many social media platforms? I do. I mainly use Facebook and Twitter, but I do have an Instagram account, a LinkedIn account, a Parler account and a YouTube account. I don’t do TicTok or Pinterest.

Legislative News

In today’s America, the division between beliefs and worldviews is becoming greater and starker. I recently read a brief observation made of those who are “emotionally arrested,” meaning they do not possess a mature, healthy ability to process truth and interact with others.

Nance County Tales & Trails

What is going on here? It seems that the Canadian and Snow Geese are unusually confused this year! If you have seen the photos, videos, or have witnessed the ordeal over Lake North, near Columbus, you certainly were amazed!

Anhydrous Ammonia Safety

(COLUMBUS, Neb.) – Anhydrous ammonia is a commonly-used nitrogen crop fertilizer in our area and does wonders for the soil. However, it has dangers that require farmers to practice caution when applying the chemical.

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Before my junior year in high school, I returned from a Boy Scout canoeing trip to discover my sister had been killed in a car crash.