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Election Officials Still Waiting for Direction on Voter ID
By Gordon HopkinsIn 2022, Nebraska voters approved Initiative 432, the Voter Identification Initiative, a state constitutional amendment to require a…
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USDA Farm Service Agency OffersDisaster Assistance to Farmers, Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought
The Jefferson County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office is highlighting available assistance programs to help farmers and livestock producers…
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Head-On Collision on Highway 136
On Friday, May 12, 2023 at approximately 2:27 p.m., the Jefferson County 911 Center received a call in reference to…
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Brownout in Fairbury
Portions of the City of Fairbury experienced a brownout Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from approximately 6:25 p.m. until shortly before…
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Fire on Highway 15
Shortly after 3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 18, Daykin Fire and Rescue was called to the scene of a utility pole…
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Jansen Village Paid For Services Not Rendered
By FJN StaffTo learn more about certain financial expenditures made by the Village Jansen Board over the last year or…
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A Day Full Of Hugs, Hijinks
Mother’s Day weekend was filled with love as area schools held graduation ceremonies. Please login to view this content.
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Sheriff’s Office Looks To CommunityOutreach To Curb Thefts
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for ways to improve “community outreach.”The Law enforcement Committee met the evening of…
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Staffing Changes At Area Schools
Staffing changes for two area schools were approved at Board of Education meetings last Monday, May 8, 2023.Southern School DistrictBoard…
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COVID Public Emergency Officially Ends
The Federal COVID-19 Public Emergency officially expired on Thursday May 11, 2023, at midnight. That is according to the Nebraska…
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