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Search Warrant Leads to Multiple Drug Arrests
September 27, 2024
Search Warrant Leads to Multiple Drug Arrests
A search warrant executed in August of this year led to multiple arrests on drug charges.Two of those suspects appeared…
Arrest Warrant Issued for DUI Suspect
September 27, 2024
Arrest Warrant Issued for DUI Suspect
A warrant was issued for the arrest of a defendant after he failed to appear for court.Patrick D. Richardson, age…
Reminder Of Candidate Forum
September 24, 2024
Reminder Of Candidate Forum
A reminder that Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Fairbury Journal-News and the Fairbury Rotary is putting on a candidate forum at…
Cities, Counties Set Tax Request
September 24, 2024
Cities, Counties Set Tax Request
By Gordon HopkinsA number of political subdivisions, including cities and counties, have recently set their tax requests and approved budgets.…
I Street Well Not Happening
September 24, 2024
I Street Well Not Happening
By Gordon HopkinsHopes that the long-disused well located on I Street, just north of the Heritage Care Center, could provide…
City Of Fairbury Considering Employee Survey
September 24, 2024
City Of Fairbury Considering Employee Survey
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury is looking into conducting a survey of current and former employees.Retention of employees has…
Commissioner Places Blames For Budget Woes Squarely On Washington
September 24, 2024
Commissioner Places Blames For Budget Woes Squarely On Washington
Commissioner Mark Schoenrock expressed his frustration with Washington, DC, at a meeting of the Jefferson County Commissioners on Tuesday, September…
Fairbury Remains Under Water Warning
September 20, 2024
Fairbury Remains Under Water Warning
Mayor Says He Has Authority to Issue Water Restrictions Despite Out-of-Date Municipal Code By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury remains…
Secretary of StateEncourages Nebraskans to Register to Vote
September 20, 2024
Secretary of StateEncourages Nebraskans to Register to Vote
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen is encouraging Nebraskans to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day, September 17.…
Governor Offers Statement on Status of Special Session for Winner Take All
September 20, 2024
Governor Offers Statement on Status of Special Session for Winner Take All
The 2024 special legislative session ended without addressing ‘Winner Take All,’ a proposed change to the way Nebraska allocates electoral…