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County Gives $50,000 For Depot Roof, More Funds Desperately Needed
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners agreed to provide the Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) with $50,000 to begin work on…
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Hunters Worry About Proposed Disc Golf Course
By Gordon HopkinsConcerns were recently raised by members of he public at a meeting of the Fairbury City Council on…
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Keystone Non-Disclosure Agreements
Raise Further Transparency ConcernsBy Gordon HopkinsConcerns about transparency were raised during a hearing of the Kansas Legislature held Tuesday, March 14, with Gary…
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Fairbury Has New Postmaster
The journey is something that hasn’t been lost on Brandon McCubbin, Fairbury’s newest United States Postal Service Postmaster. For him…
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Big Win for Wind Energy Opponents
By Gordon HopkinsAfter nearly two years of debate, Jefferson County Commissioners set new regulations for wind turbine permits after a…
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Fairbury Looks to Give Code Enforcement More “Teeth”
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury recently announced its intention to start enforcing municipal code violationsFairbury Mayor Spencer Brown issued…
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Legislature Hears Testimony on Inheritance Tax Bill
By Gordon Hopkins On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the Nebraska Legislature's Revenue Committee heard testimony regarding LR23CA, a constitutional amendment…
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100 Acre Fire Ruled “Suspicious”
By Gordon HopkinsThe cause of a grass fire Tuesday night is not yet known but has been deemed “suspicious” by…
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Wymore Woman Accused of Criminal Impersonation Reaches Plea Agreement
A Wymore woman charged with criminal impersonation has reached an agreement with the State.Katherine E. Jueneman, age 36, is scheduled…
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Changes To Renewable Energy Regulations Under Consideration
By Gordon HopkinsProponents of certain renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind, have faced a campaign of opposition from residents…
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