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Do Increased Setbacks Prohibit Wind Farms in Jefferson County?
February 3, 2023
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
February 3, 2023
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”
February 3, 2023
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
February 3, 2023
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
February 3, 2023
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
February 3, 2023
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
February 3, 2023
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
February 3, 2023
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
February 3, 2023
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
February 3, 2023
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.…