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Do Increased Setbacks Prohibit Wind Farms in Jefferson County?

Do Increased Setbacks Prohibit Wind Farms in Jefferson County?

By Gordon HopkinsWill a one-mile setback make wind farms in Jefferson County impracticable or even impossible? That question has been…
House Fire at 712 Road, South of Jansen

House Fire at 712 Road, South of Jansen

Firefighters with Fairbury and Jansen Rural Fire Departments endured winds and frigid temperatures last night while battling a house fire…
Threat Against Thayer Central Deemed “Not Credible”

Threat Against Thayer Central Deemed “Not Credible”

By Gordon HopkinsAfter in investigation, a threat that has kept Thayer Central School closed for three days has been determined…
Jansen Clerk/Treasurer Resigns

Jansen Clerk/Treasurer Resigns

After just seven weeks on the job, the Village of Jansen's latest clerk and treasurer tendered her resignation this week.…
Fairbury Rural Fire Receives Red Card Training

Fairbury Rural Fire Receives Red Card Training

The last weekend in January and the first weekend in February, Fairbury Rural Fire was scheduled to host a Red…
Egg Prices Continue to Skyrocket

Egg Prices Continue to Skyrocket

USDA Looks for Input from Public Bozrah is a small town in New London County, Connecticut, which saw the deaths…
Fairbury Man Accused of Violating Sex Offender Registration Act

Fairbury Man Accused of Violating Sex Offender Registration Act

A Fairbury man is facing multiple charges of violating the Nebraska Sex Offender Registration Act.Thomas Van Caudy, age 36, was…
Arrest Leads to Felony Drug Charge

Arrest Leads to Felony Drug Charge

Gerald Ackerman, age 66, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, via webcam, in the custody of…
Odell Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance

Odell Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance

Patrick M. Adkins, age 29, of Odell, pleaded Guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance in Gage…
Deadline for Plea Agreement Passes in Motor Vehicle Homicide Case

Deadline for Plea Agreement Passes in Motor Vehicle Homicide Case

The date of Thursday, February 2, 2023, was the deadline for a plea agreement in the case of Dalton A.…