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Natural Gas, CO2 Pipelines Coming to Jefferson County
By Gordon HopkinsThe presence of hundreds of long, green pipes south of Fairbury, just off Highway 8, has not gone…
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Mysterious Dog Illness Reaches Nebraska
By Gordon HopkinsConcerns over an outbreak of an unidentified canine illness spreading across the U.S led Southern District Schools to…
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State Asks Well Owners for Help with Nitrate Study
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is offering free nitrate sample kits and lab analyses to private drinking…
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Refunds for Red Way Airline Tickets Finally on Their Way
Attorney General Hilgers announced on Friday, December 1, 2023, that consumers who purchased Red Way tickets for flights out of…
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Nebraska Community Foundation Elects Three New Board Members
During its November 2023 meeting, the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) Board of Directors welcomed three new members whose experience will…
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Power Plant Lawsuit Raises Questions About Timeline
By Gordon HopkinsFJN has obtained emails between staff of the City of Fairbury and Industrial Engineering Solutions (IES), the company…
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Community Building Re-Opens After Major Renovation Project
A grand re-opening celebration for the City of Fairbury’s Community Building was held Tuesday, November 28, attended by community leaders…
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City Of Fairbury To Increase Trash Rates
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury votes to increase the rates for trash collection at a meeting Tuesday evening, November…
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Susan Rakosnik Is Jefferson County December Veteran Of The Month
Written by the Muell FamilySusan M. Rakosnik is December’s Jefferson County Veteran of the Month. She was presented with a…
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Future Of Fairbury Fireworks Displays In Doubt
By Gordon HopkinsAccording to Fairbury Mayor Spencer Brown, “This year may be the first year in a very long time…
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