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Second Chance Insurance Offered

Published by admin on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:44am
After being convicted or serving time for a criminal offense, one of the most important, yet hardest, things to do is to find a job. Typically, terms of probation include maintaining employment. Yet, many employers are reluctant to give someone with a record the opportunity for a second chance, fearing the risk is just too great.
Like many other risks, there is now an insurance policy that covers this possibility.

FRFD Breaks Ground On New Training Facility

Published by admin on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:44am
Groundbreaking was held the morning of Wednesday, February 24, at 9 a.m., for the new Fairbury Rural Fire training tower. Present for the ceremony at Fire Station One at 3020 Industrial Avenue in Fairbury were: Ryan Bartels, Devin Lovgren, Mayor Spencer Brown, Assistant Fire Chief Judd Stewart and Assistant Fire Chief Barry Schwab.

Death Of Two-Year-Old Being Investigated As Possible Homicide

Published by admin on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:43am
The death of a two-year-old boy in Fairbury Friday night (February 26) has resulted in an arrest.
According to a statement from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the apartment building at 720 J Street in Fairbury for a welfare check on a female subject living at the residence.

Proposed Legislation Focuses On Veterans

Published by admin on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:42am
By Gordon Hopkins
Last year, Senator Tom Brewer, District 43, introduced Legislative Bill (LB) 153 at Governor Pete Ricketts’ request to exempt 50 percent of military retirement income from state income taxation. The Governor noted, “The bill passed without a single vote of opposition, which signifies the great support for veterans here in Nebraska. I signed LB 153 into law in August.”

New COVID-19 Variants Found In State

Published by admin on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:42am
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Nebraska Public Health Lab (NPHL) have confirmed the first known cases of the California variant of COVID-19, known as B.1.429 in the state. Thirteen cases in four different health jurisdictions have been identified, including two cases in the Public Health Solutions District, which includes Jefferson, Thayer, Fillmore, Gage and Saline counties. Nine cases have been identified in Douglas County, one in Lancaster County and one in the East Central District. Investigations are underway and ongoing in each jurisdiction.

March Veteran Of The Month

Published by admin on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:41am
Roscoe C. Beachler is Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month for March. Beachler was presented with a certificate last week. He was unable to attend the ceremony at the Jefferson County Courthouse on Wednesday, March 3, but Commissioner Mark Schoenrock read  Beachler’s biography before the start of the County Commissioners’ weekly meeting.
Beachler was born on the family farm to Ira and Laure Beachler.  

TeamMates Can Meet In Person Again

Published by admin on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:41am
After months of separation due to COVID-19 restrictions participants in the Fairbury TeamMates program are now being allowed to meet with their mentors in person again.
There have been concerns raised by health care and government officials about the impact the prolonged isolation resulting from the pandemic. Peggy Galloway, case coordinator for the County’s Diversion Services, warned Jefferson County Commissioners at a meeting on Tuesday, February 16, “Isolation is one of the worst things you can do for depression.”

City Council Approves $5,000 To Raise Garage Door Six Inches

Published by admin on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:40am

Fairbury Rural Fire Breaks Ground For New Training Facility

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:10am
Groundbreaking was held the morning of Wednesday, February 24, at 9:00 a.m., for the new Fairbury Rural Fire training tower. Present for the ceremony at Fire Station One at 3020 Industrial Avenue in Fairbury were: (left to right) Ryan Bartels, Devin Lovgren, Mayor Spencer Brown, Assistant Fire Chief Judd Stewart, Assistant Fire Chief Barry Schwab.

No Movie This Weekend At Bonham Theatre

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:08am

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