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City falls prey to wire fraud scheme

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
FULLERTON — The city of Fullerton is cooperating with the Nebraska State Patrol regarding a $174,086.55 wire fraud scheme.The Fullerton City Attorney Katie Sharp released the following statement:The City of Fullerton announced that it fell victim to a sophisticated wire fraud scheme.
Fullerton grad Steve Dubas was crowned king at the Swedish Festival on Friday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Fullerton grad Steve Dubas was crowned king at the Swedish Festival on Friday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Fullerton grad crowned Swedish Festival king

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
STROMSBURG — A Fullerton grad was crowned Swedish Festival king on Friday in Stromsburg. The following is the biography that was read at his coronation: Steve R. Dubas, youngest child of seven, was born to Steve and Mildred Dubas of Fullerton. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1989.
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BCHC nurses trained to help navigate car seat safety

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
ALBION — Boone County Health Center is continuing its commitment to keeping children safe by certifying two registered nurses as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs).Angie Schalk, RN, and Maria Kinney, RN, completed the nationally recognized certification program in April.
Dr. T.J. Ostransky, a member of the Fullerton Class of 2015, recently opened the doors of Ostransky Chiropractic. After spending years in Grand Island, he opened a practice in Central City. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Dr. T.J. Ostransky, a member of the Fullerton Class of 2015, recently opened the doors of Ostransky Chiropractic. After spending years in Grand Island, he opened a practice in Central City. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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LIFE’S ADJUSTMENTS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
CENTRAL CITY — A Fullerton grad has opened a chiropractor’s office in Central City.Dr. T.J. Ostransky, a member of the Fullerton Class of 2015, recently opened the doors of Ostransky Chiropractic. The business, located at 215 G. St., Central City, opened May 4.
Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (left) presents $500 to Fullerton Volunteer Fire Department for wildland tools. Accepting the check is President Dillon Busch (right).

Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (left) presents $500 to Fullerton Volunteer Fire Department for wildland tools. Accepting the check is President Dillon Busch (right).

Cornhusker PPD customers give $4,555 to help their communities

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $4,555 to 20 organizations at the May 11 meeting.Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Kyndell Penick said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.

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Standoff in Fremont comes to safe conclusion Sunday

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2026
FREMONT — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a standoff in Fremont overnight Saturday into Sunday.Saturday at approximately 11 p.m., Fremont Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1200 block of North L Street.
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Ready, set, duck!

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
COLUMBUS — Duck, Duck…Duck? The Columbus Area United Way is preparing for their annual Duck Race. Duck Race kickoff will be held on Thursday, June 11th from 5-7 p.m. at three area locations. The locations selling tickets this year are Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill, Bo’s West, and Cork & Barrel.

Work will begin on US-30, east of Central City

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
GRAND ISLAND — Weather permitting, work will begin on June 8 on U.S. Highway 30, from reference post 337.82 to reference post 346.05, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.Werner Construction, Inc., of Hastings, is the contractor for this project.