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Copacabana 2019
Annual Ag Banquet A Magical Night

The 2019 Jefferson County Agribusiness banquet was held March 15 at the Fairbury High School. The event was sponsored by Jefferson County area businesses and promoted and organized by the Fairbury FFA alumni.
Emergency Declaration For Jefferson County Signed

County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock signed an Emergency Declaration for Jefferson County this morning, Fri. March 15. That declaration will then go to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) this morning. This is to make Jefferson County eligible for funding expenses that may result from the recent inclement weather and flooding.

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In the News

Teaching Changes In Area

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 4:36 PM

Like every district, some teachers come and some teachers go.
Diller-Odell accepted the resignation of Katie Husman, first year ag teacher, at the March school board meeting. School officials explained Husman is getting married and re-locating to central Nebraska.
Copacabana 2019

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 4:35 PM
Region Has Minor Flood Damage After Storms

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 4:34 PM

No news is good news for the region. According to Jefferson and Saline County Emergency Management Director John McKee, the region was spared mass flood damage, however, he noted that northeast and many other spots in the state were not as fortunate.

Sports

2019 FJN Track Preview

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 2:29 PM

Four state champions, 19 state placers, and 40 state qualifiers is what the Fairbury Journal-News coverage area returns for the 2019 track and field season.
Casey Commits To Wesleyan

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 1:49 PM

When he truly dedicated himself to the sport of wrestling another opportunity started to bloom for Thayer Central’s Keegan Casey.
After qualifying for state in Class D at 113 pounds – going 1-2 at state – Casey decided that wrestling was not only a sport he loved, but one he wanted to fully dedicate himself to.
Varsity Letters-Oliver Kirk

Friday, March 8, 2019 12:30 PM

In her seminal book on the subject of the Sweet Science, “On Boxing,” Joyce Carol Oats disputed the notion oft repeated by writers that boxing is a metaphor for life, though she acknowledged life may be a metaphor for boxing.

Editorials

From The Desk of Senator Tom Brandt

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 2:48 PM

During my campaign property taxes were the number one issue in legislative district 32. I have co-sponsored two different property tax bills, LB 314 and LB 497. These are very large bills that essentially raise or get rid of exemptions for some sales taxes in order to enable the state to pay a larger percentage of school funding thereby decreasing the ask on property taxpayers.
Hard News

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 2:48 PM

There are times when my job is fun. This isn’t one of them.
I doubt you read the staff box in the Journal-News. There’s no reason that you should. That is the section on the opinion page where the staff is listed. It’s like watching the end credits of a movie, sou probably only bother to read them if you were in them.
“Watch Out!”

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 2:47 PM

When I was little, my grandparents lived on the farm. Of the many memories I have of those times on the farm, one is very vivid. With distinct clarity, I remember when it was time to slaughter the chickens (I suppose that sounds awfully violent so if you prefer, you can use the word “euthanize” instead. If that doesn’t do it for you, I imagine there are other blogs out there to visit.).

Obituaries

Gene L Thomas

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 1:49 PM

Gene L Thomas was born on May 20, 1945 at Fairbury, Nebraska, and died on March 16, 2017. He died on the farm where he grew up, near the creek where he played as a boy, working on his fence for his cattle. Services are at 10:30 am Friday March 22, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church – Tobias. The family will greet friends Thursday March 21st from 6 to 8 pm at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury.
Clayton S. Brandt

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:19 AM

Clayton S. Brandt, 30, passed away March 13, 2019 at Bryan Health – West in Lincoln, NE.Services will be Saturday March 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairbury with Pastor Glenn Meyer officiating. The Family will greet friends at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home Friday evening starting at 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been established to the Family’s Choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury is in charge of arrangements. www.gerdesmeyerfh.com
Dale Ivan Kasparek

Monday, March 18, 2019 1:14 PM

Dale Ivan Kasparek, 77 years of age, of Plymouth passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center in Beatrice. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Peace Lutheran Church near Plymouth A register book will be available to sign from 2 to 8 PM with family greeting friends from 6 to 7 PM Friday, April 12, 2019 at Harman-Wright Mortuary in Plymouth. Harman-Wright Mortuary in Plymouth in charge of arrangements.