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Fairbury Man Faces Felony Drug and Weapon Charges
September 20, 2024
Fairbury Man Faces Felony Drug and Weapon Charges
One of three suspects arrested after the execution of a search warrant in March was arraigned in Jefferson County Court…
Senators Claim Taxpayers Will Miss Out On Property Tax Credit For One Year
September 17, 2024
Senators Claim Taxpayers Will Miss Out On Property Tax Credit For One Year
By Gordon HopkinsNebraska Senators have responded to a claim that LB (Legislative Bill) 34, which was intended to provide property…
Hope-Wymore General Manager Responds To Closing Oct. 1
September 17, 2024
Hope-Wymore General Manager Responds To Closing Oct. 1
By Gordon HopkinsGinger Hughes, General Manager for Hope-Wymore, has opened up about the imminent closure of the assisted living facility.Hope-Wymore…
Fairbury’s Updated Municipal Code Pending For Four Years
September 17, 2024
Fairbury’s Updated Municipal Code Pending For Four Years
By Gordon HopkinsAfter nearly four years, an updated version of Fairbury’s Municipal Code book is expected to be completed by…
Wind Farm Repowering Project Gets The Green Light
September 17, 2024
Wind Farm Repowering Project Gets The Green Light
By Gordon HopkinsAll but four of the permits allowing upgrades to the wind turbines that make up the Steele Flats…
Interim Superintendent Becomes Permanent
September 17, 2024
Interim Superintendent Becomes Permanent
Dr. Devin Embray, interim superintendent, has been hired on a permanent basis by Fairbury Public Schools.The FPS Board of Education…
Pre-Orders Coming For‘Wild Bill’s Mustache’
September 17, 2024
Pre-Orders Coming For‘Wild Bill’s Mustache’
A new book by Gordon Hopkins and The Fairbury Journal-News examines how the media created a western legend in ‘Wild…
Fairbury Steaks For Sale
September 17, 2024
Fairbury Steaks For Sale
A longtime business in downtown Fairbury is up for sale. That does not mean, however, that the doors will be…
Local Judge Is One Of Four Applicants To Nebraska Supreme Court
September 17, 2024
Local Judge Is One Of Four Applicants To Nebraska Supreme Court
Four Nebraska judges have applied to replace retiring Chief Justice Mike Heavican on the Nebraska Supreme Court. One of those…
3th Annual Car Show
September 13, 2024
3th Annual Car Show
Highlights from Fairbury's 13th Annual Car Show, hosted by the Fairbury City Museum, can be seen in this Friday's edition.…