CCC honors graduates
Ncj Staff Report
GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College honored 372 graduate candidates during its 2023 winter commencement on Dec. 15, at CCC-Columbus.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
State News
Election officials are looking for election workers for next year’s primary and general elections. Photo illustration
County seeks election workers
Rick Holtz
Nance County election officials are currently looking for a few good men . . . and women.
Nance County Clerk Adrian Chlopek said that she needs four workers at each of the county’s four precincts. The county has a fifth precinct that is handled entirely through the mail.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Grand Island man arrested after pursuit
Rick Holtz
BELGRADE — A Grand Island man was arrested on Friday after Nance County Sheriff Deputies responded to a call that a man pointed a handgun at a child before fleeing.
Victor J.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Ramaekers wins Sheaf of Wheat Award
Ncj Staff Report
Columbus Community Hospital recently presented Melissa Ramaekers with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for hospital employees who make lasting impressions on patients or their families.
Ramaekers is a registered respiratory therapist with the hospital.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Lower Loup NRD announces Photo Contest
Ncj Staff Report
ORD — The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is now accepting entries for its 2024 LLNRD Photo Contest. The intent of the contest is to inspire photographers of every level to visit LLNRD recreation areas and to explore the scenic district.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow
State Senator Lippincott speaks in Stromsburg
News Staff
Senator Loren Lippincott visited Stromsburg at the invitation of the Polk County Republicans. He talked about what makes America great. He mentioned other countries are following the model of our constitution which has stood for almost 250 years.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr
Postal workers ready for holidays
April Carr
FULLERTON — It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.
“Thanksgiving to Christmas it gets insane,” Postmaster Tom Bates said. “We are starting to see the uptick now but after Thanksgiving is when it really picks up.”
Employees at Fullerton’s post office are gearing up for a busy holiday season.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Collin Pickrel and “Chief”, a dog he trained, placed second in Nationals in 2021. NCJ photo by April Carr
Local kennel to play host to national championship
April Carr
FULLERTON — GoodLife Kennels in conjunction with The Kingdom Outfitters will be hosting the 60th Anniversary of the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association National Amateur Championship in Central Nebraska.
In 2017 Collin Pickrel founded GoodLife Kennels.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Photo illustration
Thanksgiving costing more this year
April Carr
FULLERTON — With Thanksgiving this week, those planning on hosting a festive gathering are no doubt eyeing grocery store prices to gauge how much their meal is going to cost this year.
In the past year inflation has increased food prices by an average of 3.7%. That is on top of the 9.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Public Power District awards grants to help communities
Ncj Staff Report
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,100 to 16 organizations at the November 6 meeting.
Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023