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Grass Fire Sunday Evening
At approximately 8:30 p.m., Sunday evening, June 25, Fairbury Rural Fire was called to the scene of a grass fire…
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Jefferson County Hires New Veteran Services Officer
After a long search, James Carpenter has been selected as Jefferson County's new Veteran Services Officer. He will be replacing…
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Senator Fischer Responds to Biden Veto of EPA Bill
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released a statement after President Joe Biden vetoed…
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Aquifer Mapping Study Over Jefferson and Gage County Skies
Beginning earlier this week, a helicopter towing a large hoop from a cable has been making low-level flights over portions…
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Three Injured in Pitbull Attack
A dog was put down by law enforcement after three people were injured in an attack in Fairbury.On Saturday, June…
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Chesterfest Preparations Under Way
Preparation for this year's Chesterfest is in full swing and Chester gets ready for its 'summer party.’ There are two…
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Spring Forth
Kids from the FYI (Family Youth Involvement) Center have begun working on the community garden in downtown Fairbury. Please login…
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Six Candidates File for Jansen Special Election
Six candidates have filed for the Special Election for the Jansen Village Board of Trustees: Vern Niemand, Carol Ellis, Susan…
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Honoring Our Flag
Photos by Gordon Hopkins/fairburyjournalnewsHonoring Our Flag—The annual Flag Day celebration was held at the Fairbury Elks Lodge Wednesday evening, June…
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Jansen Village Business Remains At Standstill Until Special Election
As of press time, four candidates have filed for the Special Election for the Jansen Village Board of Trustees: Carol…
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