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Fullerton man dies in 3-way crash

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
MERRICK COUNTY — A Fullerton man died following an early Saturday morning threevehicle crash in rural Merrick County.Merrick County Sheriff John R. Westman said that Daniel R. Zegers, 64, of Fullerton, died because of his injuries at the scene.
Representatives from Boone County Health Center’s Occupational, Speech, Physical Therapy and Grant/PR departments along with several children who have benefited from Pediatric Therapy accept a $5,000 Valero Benefit for Children grant from Valero representatives Andy Roberts, Plant Manager, and Nicole Levander, Office Coordinator. Photo provided

Representatives from Boone County Health Center’s Occupational, Speech, Physical Therapy and Grant/PR departments along with several children who have benefited from Pediatric Therapy accept a $5,000 Valero Benefit for Children grant from Valero representatives Andy Roberts, Plant Manager, and Nicole Levander, Office Coordinator. Photo provided

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Valero benefit for children awards $5,000 to BCHC pediatric therapy

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has received a $5,000 grant from the Valero Benefit for Children to support its growing Pediatric Therapy program.The funding will help purchase specialized equipment and sensory tools for BCHC’s occupational, physical and speech therapy services, helping...
Over the last few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to work with the third-grade class at Ord Elementary School. Brant Bechtold/LLNRD

Over the last few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to work with the third-grade class at Ord Elementary School. Brant Bechtold/LLNRD

LOUP LINES

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Late summer and fall is a busy time of year for the agricultural producers who work the land and livestock within the Lower Loup Natural Resources District. It is a busy time for the Lower Loup NRD’s educators, too.

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Some wounds need special care

News Staff
Friday, September 11, 2026
COLUMBUS — If you have a wound that isn't healing, you probably already know all the ways it can affect your comfort, mobility and quality of life.
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Pink postcards on their way

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Check your mailbox. A pink postcard could be on its way.Notice of the joint public hearing on proposed property tax increases will publish in next week’s edition of the Nance County Journal.