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Fairbury Man Charged with Trespassing

Fairbury Man Charged with Trespassing

Jeremy B. Swartz, age 46, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Linda Bauer…
P&Z Meeting Vote

P&Z Meeting Vote

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee has voted for a one mile setback for the placement of wind turbines…
Sheriffs Report

Sheriffs Report

Nov 5, DisturbanceNov 5, Criminal MischiefNov 5, Burglar AlarmNov 5, Accident - No InjuryNov 5, Any TheftNov 5, Call For…
Real Estate

Real Estate

Aug. 26: Sheryl L McDaniel-Beadle to 3JK, LLC: Lot Seven (7), Block Three (3), Rives and Hansen's Addition to the…
Sean Molloy To Be New FPS Superintendent

Sean Molloy To Be New FPS Superintendent

The Fairbury Public Schools Board of Education has selected FPS High School Principal Sean Molloy as the new Superintendent for…
NextEra Responds to Proposed Wind Energy Regulations

NextEra Responds to Proposed Wind Energy Regulations

By Gordon HopkinsAn energy company has responded to regulation changes proposed by a local attorney.Jefferson County has now spent more…
Road in Gage County Remains Unfinished for 50 Years

Road in Gage County Remains Unfinished for 50 Years

By Gordon HopkinsA three-mile stretch of road south of Virginia in Gage County, which has remained unfinished for 50 years,…
City Council Votes for Testing of Crystal Springs Water

City Council Votes for Testing of Crystal Springs Water

By Gordon HopkinsFairbury's Water Sourcing Committee has recommended testing of the water at the Crystal Springs Well in Fairbury.After the…
Zion Lutheran Church of Hubbell to Close

Zion Lutheran Church of Hubbell to Close

After more than a century of providing its congregation a place to worship, the Zion Lutheran Church of Hubbell will…
Winter Returns

Winter Returns

The geese at Crystal Springs Park in Fairbury didn't seem to mind the return of winter weather.Jefferson and Gage Counties…