Out Of County News

Bomb Squad Called To Home In Deshler

Published by admin on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 11:05am
On Saturday, June 27, at approximately 6:50 p.m., the Thayer County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a resident in the 400 block of First St. in Deshler. During the search, suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia was found. 

Pandemic-Related Syndrome Comes To Nebraska

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 8:48am
A nine-year old boy in Lexington was the fist suspected case of a COVID-19-related syndrome known to effect children. The boy was diagnosed with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) on May 21. On Monday, June 8, the Douglas County Health Department reported what they believe to be another MIS-C case. According to the report, that child was a boy under the age of 12 who had a rash, fever, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Yet another case has been reported in Dawson County. That patient has only been identified as a male under the age of 18.

Fairbury Man Pleads Guilty In Gage County Stalking Case

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 11:21am
A Fairbury Man, David L. Beetley, age 59, has reached a plea agreement with Gage County District Court. He is accused of stalking, trespassing and violating a protection order. Rick A. Schreiner was the presiding judge.
Beetley, 58, of Fairbury was arrested on Sun., Aug. 18 in Beatrice.

First Case In Thayer County

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 11:20am
On Thursday, May 28, Public Health Solutions (PHS) reported the first confirmed positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Thayer County.
The patient is a female in her 60s and is self-isolating at home. A contact investigation is underway to identify close contacts of the individual that may have been exposed to the virus. Individuals exposed to COVID-19 are asked to self-quarantine to avoid further spread of the virus.

COVID-19 Testing In Beatrice Friday And Saturday

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 11:19am
Test Nebraska, the program established by the state to test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) will be in Beatrice today and tomorrow, May 29 and 30, at the Ag Hall, Gage County fairgrounds, 900 West Scott Street. Testing will be done from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. 

First COVID-19 Death In Saline County

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:50am
The Public Health Solutions (PHS) District has reported the first confirmed death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Saline County. It is not the first death in the PJHS District, however. There have been four deaths in Gage County, all from Long Term Care facilities.

Reikofski Reaches Plea Deal

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 1:09pm
On Fri., April 10, in Buffalo County District Court, Zachary Reikofski, 19, of Fairbury pleaded No Contest to third degree assault, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Ryan Carson was the presiding judge.

First Death From COVID-19 In Gage County

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 9:34am
Public Health Solutions (PHS) has reports the first confirmed COVID-19 case within the district. The patient, a female in her 90s with multiple underlying health conditions, was a resident of an assisted living facility in Gage County. PHS regrets to report the patient was hospitalized and passed away on March 31. Confirmatory lab results were received by the health department on April 1. 

First Death From COVID-19 In Gage County

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 9:10am
Public Health Solutions (PHS) has reports the first confirmed COVID-19 case within the district. The patient, a female in her 90s with multiple underlying health conditions, was a resident of an assisted living facility in Gage County. PHS regrets to report the patient was hospitalized and passed away on March 31. Confirmatory lab results were received by the health department on April 1. 

Fairbury Man Arraigned In Gage County

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 9:40am
Joshua D. Lerma 33, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Gage County Court on March 12. The defendant is charged with first degree criminal trespass, a class 1 misdemeanor. He pleaded Not Guilty. Steven B. Timm was the presiding judge. 

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