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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:23pm
A winter weather advisory remains in effect for southeastern Nebraska until 6 a.m., Sat., Jan. 18. A wintry mix of snow, freezing drizzle and rain is expected. Total snow and sleet accumulation in anticipated to range from one-half to four inches throughout the area.
Ice accumulation will likely cause hazardous driving condition and caution is recommended. Temperatures could rise slightly above freezing this afternoon. However, temperatures will drop below freezing again in the evening, causing wet surfaces to re-freeze.

Staff Changes At FPS

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:23pm
The Fairbury Public Schools Board of Education met the evening of Mon., Jan. 13, and one of the topics for discussion was upcoming staffing changes.
The School Board approved the resignation of special educator Kirby Ruhnke effective Dec. 31, 2019.
The Board then approved the hiring of Sami Oakes as LIFE Skills elementary special education teacher  beginning the second semester of this school year.

Suspensions For Nicotine In School Down

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:23pm
According to Fairbury Public School Assistant Principal Derek Anderson, strides are being made in the battle against nicotine use in school.
"At this point last year, we had already had ten suspensions handed out in terms of tobacco and vaping incidents or having possession on school property. This year, it's only five, so we have effectively cut the number in half," Anderson said at the recent School Board meeting. "Some promising numbers in the fight against vaping and tobacco."

County Commissioners Begin Year With New Chairperson

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:21pm
As happens every year, a reorganization took place at the first meeting of the new year for Jefferson County Commissioners. On Tues., Jan. 7, the Commissioners elected Gale Pohlmann to serve as the new chairperson for 2020, replacing Mark Schoenrock, who served as chairperson for 2019.
At the meeting, Schoenrock said, “I believe we are in very good hands with our new chairman.”

On The Criminal Docket In County Court

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:20pm
Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.
Jennifer L. McPherson, 41, of Endicott appeared in County Court with her attorney, Ronald Brackle. The defendant was previously named in a press release from the Sheriff's Office as Jennifer (McPhearson) Boeve. She was arraigned on a count of possession of methamphetamine, a class 4 felony punishable by two years in prison, nine to 12 months of post-release supervision and a $10,000 fine, and possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction that carries a $100 fine. 

Miller Sentenced For DUI

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:19pm
Larry A. Miller, 54, of Daykin appeared in court on Wed., Jan. 15 for sentencing on one count of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), a class W misdemeanor punishable by seven to 60 days in jail, a $500 fine and driver's license revocation of six months. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.

Barnes Appears In County Court

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:17pm
Jerry J, Barnes, 47, of Fairbury attended a hearing in County Court via telephone from the Dept. of Corrections in Lincoln. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.
Barnes has two cases pending in County Court. In one, Public Defender Scott Gropp was his attorney. In the other case, Benjamin Murray represents the defendant. Gropp was given leave to withdraw and Murray was allowed to represent the defendant in both cases.

Powers Arraigned After Drug Bust

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:17pm
Lance G. Powers, 31, of Fairbury was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wed., Jan. 15 on one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a class 4 felony, that carries a possible punishment of up to two years in prison, 12 month's post-release supervision and up to a $10,000 fine; and possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction that carries a $100 fine. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.

Zachary Roland Faces Multiple Charges

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:16pm
Zachary Roland, 20, of Fairbury appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wed., Jan. 15, 2020, via teleconferencing from the Jefferson County Jail, in the custody of the Sheriff's Office. His attorney, Public Defender Scott Gropp, also appeared from the jail with his client. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge. Roland was scheduled to respond to three separate cases against him.

McMaster Bound Over To District Court

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:16pm
Dalton A. McMaster, 28, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wed., Jan. 15 for a preliminary hearing. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge. 
McMaster is charged with motor vehicle homicide. Because the charge is a felony, the defendant has the right to a preliminary hearing to determine if there is sufficient evidence to transfer the case to District Court, where felonies are heard.
The victim was Cody W. Craig, 28, of Hanover, Kansas.

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