Letter to the editor

In light of the recent bank closures, we’d like to assure our community members that community banks differ largely from the larger banks you see in the national news facing these closures.

Legislative News

Over the last two weeks we have discussed the origins of public education in America and where we are now. This week, as we consider ways to reform our education system, I will cover the legislation now before us providing for school choice.

Alan’s Anecdotes

A number of years ago I took my oldest to his first outdoor adventure day. It’s an event put on in southeast Nebraska every spring where they break up into multiple stations where you can fish, shoot clay pigeons, muzzle loaders, archery and learn other outdoor skills.

Nance County Tales & Trails

with Whistlebritches Yesterday I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend the Fonner Park horse races in Grand Island. That’s pretty much where my luck ended! To me, being even a modest winner in this game is very elusive.

Why I Don’t Fold Laundry Anymore

I remember fondly a portable television I once had. It was black, white and snow and it had a screen the size of a TV dinner. I pushed a button to turn it on and turned a dial to change channels. The latter was rarely necessary because I only got two channels.

Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell Waiting on God One fond memory I have from my childhood is that of my father walking up the lane that led from our large farmyard to the field.

Your City and You, Updates on our Town Fullerton

A few quick things, water bills are now payable online @fullertonne.

Legislative News

The sorry state of America’s public education system was graphically displayed in the recent viral video in which a Florida high school student is seen pummeling a female as she lay on the floor. Her offense? She had taken away his Nintendo Switch game.

Today’s World

As I write this column today, I am saddened and concerned about the state of affairs in our great country, the U.S.A. Optimism is my preferred attitude, but sometimes I feel compelled to examine the reality of some situations that are presented in the news.

Beth Says

“Benchwarmers” Here we are at almost the end of basketball season. I want to recognize the benchwarmers, those that are last to go in and don’t play much.