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Bridge Is The First Step In PWF Road Project
By Gordon HopkinsBidding will soon begin for a new bridge on the PWF (Pawnee City, Wymore, Fairbury) Road, one step…
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Diversion Director Resigns, County To Reexamine Program
By Gordon HopkinsThe director of Jefferson County’s Diversion Services has announced her retirement and county commissioners are taking the opportunity…
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Jefferson County Selects New Ambulance Driver
It only took a few minutes of discussion behind closed doors after interviewing for Jefferson County Commissioners to decide Greg…
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Jefferson County Hires New Ambulance Director
It only took a few minutes of discussion behind closed doors after interviewing for Jefferson County Commissioners to decide Greg…
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Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Recommends Permit for Controversial Well
A public hearing was held Thursday evening, August 14, at the Jefferson County Courthouse by the county’s Planning and Zoning…
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Long Time Fairbury Physician Passes Away
Craig James Shumard MD, age 65, passed away Aug. 12, 2025, with family by his side at Jefferson Community Health…
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Two-Vehicle Accident North of Fairbury
Two vehicles were involved in an accident at the intersection of 720th Road and 567th Avenue, near the former town…
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National Weather Service Adds Staff
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced they will hire 450 meteorologists, hydrologists, and radar technicians.This comes after a…
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Center For Rural Affairs To Hold Events Focusing On Local Foods And More
The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold the following events:Online and Omaha, Nebraska - Feeding Omaha Metro with Ken…
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23 Apartments Lawsuit Settles
By Gordon HopkinsA lawsuit against the City of Fairbury over $272,000 sitting in escrow has been settled after mediation.The complaint…
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