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Rock Creek Chapter Pheasants Forever Banquet
The banquet for the Rock Creek Chapter of Pheasants Forever was held in the 4-H building at the Jefferson County…
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Quartermania fundraiser
Quarter Mania was Saturday night, March 2, 2024, at Fairbury's On the Bricks venue. All the money raised will go…
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2024 Candidates
2024 CandidatesThe deadlines for candidates to file for the 2024 primary election has passed. The primary will be held Tuesday,…
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Local Firefighters Respond to Betty’s Way Wildfire
Local firefighters have answered the call for mutual aid, to assist in battling a fire northeast of North Platte, dubbed…
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EPA Approves Year-Round E15 Ethanol-Blend Gas Sales
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the year-round sale of E-15. The EPA’s final rule is effective April…
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Dry Conditions Bring Fire Danger
Fairbury Rural Fire Department (FRFD) was dispatched at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, to the scene of a…
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Repairs On Rock Island Depot Roof Nearly Complete
The work to repair the roof of the Rock Island Railroad Depot Museum in Fairbury is nearing completion.The roof was…
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How Legislation Will Impact Counties
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners have observed that several bills currently under consideration in the legislature this year will have…
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2024 Candidate Filing Deadline Looms
The deadline for incumbent candidates for the 2024 election has passed. There is still time for non-incumbents to file. That…
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Governor Responds To Survey
By Gordon HopkinsGovernor Jim Pillen has cited results of a recent poll as support for his goal of a 40…
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