Wood was the 941st person to cross the finish line. She ranked 18th in her division and 179th woman to compete the competition. Photos provided
UP TO THE CHALLENGE
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
How do you spend your weekends? Some people relax after a long week. Others are looking for more of a challenge.Paige Wood is one of those people. The 2023 Fullerton grad recently completed something that few people can achieve.News
Bomgaars 'Ladies Night' to benefit BCHC Mammography Department
Ncj Staff Report
ALBION – An evening of shopping, great savings, exciting giveaways and giving back to local...
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
United way receives grant from ADM to support food access
Ncj Staff Report
COLUMBUS — Did you know that 1 in 7 Nebraskans currently face food insecurity?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Community Builders to meet in Newman Grove Nov. 4
Ncj Staff Report
Community Builders announces the next town tour to be held in Newman Grove on Wednesday, November...
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Sports
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
NCJ Athletes of the Week for October 21, 2026
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Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of...
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Ava Smith keeps the rally going for the Warriors on Thursday against Burwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz
Warriors go 1-1 in Goldenrod Tourney
Rick Holtz
GREELEY — The Warriors opened the Goldenrod Conference Tournament with a loss but bounced back to...
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Grace Yrkoski hits the ball past the McCool Junction blocker on her way to a team-high 7 kills as the Titans beat the Mustangs in straight sets. NCJ photo by Ken Kush
Titans face Crossroads foes
Ken Kush
YORK — Twin River opened Crossroads Conference action on Saturday with a dominating performance...
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Obituaries
Nicholas Dean Bertram
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Nicholas Dean Bertram, 38, of Fullerton, passed away on Oct. 17, 2026.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Richard D. DeLancey
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Richard D. DeLancey, 94, of Ashland, entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Oxbow...
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Kathleen Drozd
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Kathleen Drozd, 63, of Genoa, died Oct. 5, 2026, at Bryan LGH East Campus in Lincoln.The funeral...
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Opinion
Why pastors should talk about politics
Loren Lippincott
Pastors in American churches have a clear responsibility to help their people live out their faith...
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Bringing healthcare closer to home
Adrian Smith
In Nebraska, we are accustomed to putting a few miles on the car.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
In October, celebrate Nebraska workers
Pete Ricketts
October is Manufacturing Month. Manufacturing is our second-largest industry.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Lifestyle
Fran’s Corner
Examine The Evidence & Decide
As summer comes to an end, deciduous trees start preparing for winter.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Bible Says . . .
News Staff
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Club News Briefs
Flower Belles
Flower belles met at the South View apartments on October 16, 2026 with 12 members present.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026