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County Seeks Public Input Regarding Ambulance Service
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners are seeking public input about the future of Ambulance District #33.Commissioners recently completed what they…
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Living History
Rock Creek Station held a Living History weekend on Saturday with several re-enactors in period-appropriate garb presenting information to onlookers.…
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County Officials To Change Email Domain
Most Jefferson County government officials currently use email addresses ending with .us, rather than with .gov, as many other government…
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Senator Sasse Faces Protestors in Florida
By Gordon HopkinsU.S. Senator Ben Sasse’s welcome when he arrived at his potential future place of employment, the University of…
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Combines Spark Grass Fires
“This was the call we’ve been waiting for.” So said Assistant Rural Fire Chief Judd Stewart. At approximately 4:10 p.m.,…
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FTC Approves Acquisition of Orscheln by Tractor Supply
By Gordon HopkinsWhile a deal has been in the works for well over a year, Tractor Supply Company announced on…
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Southern School District Hires New P.E. and Health Teacher
Greg Iverson has been chosen as Southern School District’s new physical education and health teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.…
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City Approves Next Steps in Water Sourcing Project
By Gordon Hopkins A groundwater model report was presented to the Fairbury City Council on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. After…
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Two Petition Initiatives on 2022 Ballot
By Gordon HopkinsElection Day is less than a month away. In addition to the slate of candidates, two initiatives will…
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Tri County Building Suffers Damage from Storm
Tri County Public Schools suffered damage overnight during the thunderstorm Tuesday evening, October 11. Dr. Tiffanie Welte, Tri County Superintendent,…
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