Out Of County News

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. 

Bailey Boswell Trial Rescheduled

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 9:37am
Saline County District Court Judge Vicky L. Johnson ordered that the murder trial of Bailey Boswell, 26, of Wilber, to begin Sep. 23 and run through Oct. 16. The trial for Boswell was originally scheduled to begin March 16 in Lexington but was rescheduled.
Todd W. Lancaster is Boswell's attorney. He indicated that Boswell signed a waiver of her speedy trial rights, allowing for the trial to be delayed.

Matthew Field Pleads Guilty To Drug Possession

Published by admin on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 2:47pm
Matthew J. Field, 24, of Hebron, has reached a plea agreement with the State. He appeared in Jefferson County District Court on Thurs., March 5. Vicky Johnson was the presiding Judge.

Kansas Woman Waives Extradition

Published by admin on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 2:46pm
Marcy Acevedo, 41, of Hays, Kans., appeared in Jefferson County Court in the custody of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.
Acevedo is wanted in Ellis County, Kans., for violating parole. She is charged with possession of marijuana, with two prior convictions. 

Bailey Boswell Trial Delayed

Published by admin on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 2:45pm
Saline County District Court Judge Vicky L. Johnson ordered that the murder trial of Bailey Boswell, 26, of Wilber, be continued. The trial for Boswell was scheduled to begin March 16 in Lexington. A new date has not been set. Instead, the order stated the trial “will be continued until further order of the Court.”
The order also states, Mr. Lancaster indicates that Ms. Boswell will sign a waiver of her speedy trial rights.” Todd W. Lancaster is Boswell's attorney.

Three Judges To Determine Aubrey Trail's Fate

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:16pm
A hearing is scheduled for mid-June to determine if Aubrey C. Trail, 52, of Wilbur, will receive the death penalty or life in prison for the murder of 24-year old Sydney Loofe of Lincoln. Trail pleaded guilty to a count of improper disposal of human remains but maintained that Loofe's death was an accident.
A panel of three judges will determine Trail's fate: Vicky Johnson, Julie Smith and Michael Smith.

Upcoming Film Event Puts Spotlight on More Movie Stars With Gage County Roots

Published by admin on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 8:35am

Gage County Historical Society's Gage County Classic Film Institute (GCCFI) will present “More Movie Stars With Gage County Roots,” on March 6, 7 & 8 a

Aubrey Trail Seeks New Trial

Published by admin on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 3:08pm
Aubrey C. Trail, 52, of Wilber appeared in Saline County District Court on Wed., Dec. 4. Trail was convicted on Thurs., July 10 of this year of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of 24-year old Sydney Loofe of Lincoln. He pleaded guilty to a count of improper disposal of human remains but maintained that Loofe's death was an accident. The jury of six men and six women deliberated for three hours before reaching a verdict.

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