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Petition Circulating To Halt Proposed Wymore Group Home
By Gordon HopkinsA petition is now circulating to prevent a proposed group home for teenaged girls intended opening in the…
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Jefferson County Government Day
The annual Jefferson County Government Day was held Thursday, November 11, 2025, at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Students from four…
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Gage County Sheriff Warns of Jail Bond Scam
The Gage County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to yet another telephone scam.A citizen called the sheriff’s office on…
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Gage County Supervisors Look to Create Policy on Courthouse Protests
By Gordon HopkinsAfter months of demonstrations at the Gage County Courthouse, county supervisors have asked county attorney Roger Harris to…
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Longest Shutdown in U.S. History Finally Ends
By Gordon HopkinsWednesday night, President Donald Trump signed the government funding package that allowed the federal government to reopen after…
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JCH&L Welcomes Two New Physicians To Town
Abby Hanzlicek, MD, will join JCH&L in January 2026 as a family medicine physician. Dr. Hanzlicek will care for patients…
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Sen. Brandt Gives Legislative Update
By Gordon HopkinsNebraska Senator Tom Brandt appeared at a meeting of the Jefferson County Commissioners Tuesday morning, November 4, to…
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Ol’ Red 99-5 to Conclude25-Year Tradition of Free Community Thanksgiving Meal
For 25 years, Ol’ Red 99-5 has proudly hosted a free community Thanksgiving meal at the Fairbury Elks Club, providing…
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Fairbury PTA Receives Donation
The new school year is off to a strong start for students at Central Elementary and Jefferson Intermediate, thanks to…
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Firefighter Training
A Wall of Water versus a Tower of Flame: Area firefighters participated in training at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Monday…
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