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Passing the Torch: Jefferson County Changes Veteran Services Officer
Don Cook's last day as Jefferson County's Veteran Services Officer (VSO) was Tuesday, July 25.His replacement is James Carpenter, who…
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Health Alert Issued For Big Indian Lake
The state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae,…
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Chester Farmer’s Market
The Chester Farmer's Market is in full swing now with people gathering every Wednesday evening in the North Park by…
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Commission Will Consider Changes to State Park Entry Fees
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider staff recommendations to increase the fee for state park entry permits when…
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Vehicular Homicide Trial Delayed Again
After more than two years in the court system, a motor vehicle homicide trial has been delayed once again.Raquel A.…
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Hottest Of The Year (So Far)
The hottest temperatures of the year for Nebraska are expected this week, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.Heat Indexes…
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Fairbury Housing Authority’s HVAC Project One Step Closer To Completion
A vote by the Fairbury City Council will allow the Fairbury Housing Authority’s HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) project…
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First Anniversary Of 988 Suicide Hotline
This month marks the one-year anniversary of 988, the new three-digit suicide prevention line.This number provides a direct connection to…
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Progress For Water Sourcing Committee ‘Painfully Slow’
Last year, the City of Fairbury created a Water Sourcing Committee to find a new source of water. Brian Schmidt,…
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First Day on the Job: Jansen Village Board Faces Backlog
The new Jansen Village Board of Trustees faced numerous matters as board members held the first meeting since four of…
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