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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:57pm

Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Fairbury city crews were out putting up the traditional holiday decorations around the downtown square. Photos by Gordon Hopkins/fairburyjournalnews

FPS Donates To BVCA Food Pantry

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:56pm

Dressing the Turkey: Sean Molloy, Jefferson Intermediate Principal, won the “honor” of donning this turkey suit after area schools competed to bring the most food items that FCCLA would donate to the Blue Valley pantry. 

The Great American Bird: The Rise and Fall and Rise of the Wild Turkey

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:53pm
It is the centerpiece of America’s favorite holiday meals. The turkey is intertwined with the history of this country. But how many people know the history of the Great American Bird? 
In 1621, the Plymouth colonists gathered with the Wampanoag Indians over the infamous first Thanksgiving table. They dined on a variety of fares, including, maize, deer, ducks, geese and, of course, wild turkey. 

Thanksgiving Fire

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:51pm
Shortly after noon on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, the Fairbury Rural Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment on the square at 5th and D Streets in downtown Fairbury. According to Chief Deputy Matt Schultz, who was working the holiday and on the scene, the occupants were cooking a turkey and pie when the oven caught fire.

BVCA Pantry Serves Community In Times Of Need

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:49pm
It is not just people who have contracted the COVID-19 infection, or their families, that have been directly affected by the pandemic. Lockdowns and Directed Health Measures and uncertainty about the future have all contributed to a financial downturn, including businesses closing their doors and increased unemployment. It is for just such times as these that the Blue Valley Community Action Partnership Food Pantry exists.

BVCA Pantry Serves Community In Times Of Need

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:49pm
It is not just people who have contracted the COVID-19 infection, or their families, that have been directly affected by the pandemic. Lockdowns and Directed Health Measures and uncertainty about the future have all contributed to a financial downturn, including businesses closing their doors and increased unemployment. It is for just such times as these that the Blue Valley Community Action Partnership Food Pantry exists.

Dalton Meyer In Custody

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:48pm
Dalton J.A. Meyer, 21, of Fairbury was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, November 25, after multiple failures to appear for court. He was present via videoconferencing from the Gage County jail. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.
Meyer is charged with assault by strangulation, a class 3A felony punishable by three years incarceration, up to 18 months of post-release supervision and a $10,000 fine. He is also charged with third degree assault, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by one year incarceration and a $1,000 fine.

Stabbing Suspect Arraigned

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:47pm
Courtney Nicholson, 34, of Fairbury, in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, November 25, via videoconferencing from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Diagnostic and Evaluation Center in Lincoln. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.

Christopher Day Asks To Spend Holidays With Family

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:46pm
Christopher L. Day appeared in Jefferson County Court to ask that a No Contact provision attached to his bond be lifted so that he could spend the holidays with his family. He was present via videoconferencing from the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Center on Wednesday, November 25. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge. 

Amanda Stiltz Fails To Appear For Court

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:45pm
Amanda K. Stiltz, 40, of Fairbury, was scheduled to be sentenced in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, November 25 but failed to appear in court. Her attorney, Gregory Kratz was present. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge. 
The defendant is charged with first offense resisting arrest and obstructing a Peace Officer. Both are class 1 misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine for each count. In accordance with a plea agreement, the charge of resisting arrest was dismissed and the defendant pleaded No Contest to obstructing a Peace Officer.

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