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Fairbury Woman Charged with Obstruction
September 13, 2024
Fairbury Woman Charged with Obstruction
A Fairbury woman has been charged with obstructing a peace officer.Terra L. Schultz was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on…
Family Flourishes At Cedarwood
September 10, 2024
Family Flourishes At Cedarwood
Even though they may be retired, three Cedarwood residents in Fairbury are not slowing down.Cleo Dux, Eleanor Klaus and Homer…
Did City Council Know They Were Voting On Staff Raises?
September 10, 2024
Did City Council Know They Were Voting On Staff Raises?
By Gordon HopkinsThe city raised the salaries of non-union city employees in 2023 even though the raises were never recommended…
Budget Hearings Begin
September 10, 2024
Budget Hearings Begin
By Gordon HopkinsBudget hearings have begun in Nebraska. These hearings are required of local governments and other jurisdictions, including counties,…
Hope-Wymore Closing October 1
September 10, 2024
Hope-Wymore Closing October 1
By Gordon HopkinsHope-Wymore Assisted Living will be closing its doors October 1, 2024.Opened in 2019 and owned by Hope Cooperative…
Nice Day For A run
September 10, 2024
Nice Day For A run
A fun run, sponsored by JCH&L, was held Saturday at City Park with participants from all age groups. Please login…
Taking Pre-Orders for FJN Book
September 10, 2024
Taking Pre-Orders for FJN Book
Saddle up with this pre-order special from FJN on the unbelievable life of Wild Bill Hickok.The myth, the legend and…
County Commissioner Meets with Senator Ricketts
September 6, 2024
County Commissioner Meets with Senator Ricketts
Former Nebraska Governor and now U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has been touring the state, holding a series of public briefings…
Furor Over Potential Tax Increase Erupts On Social Media
September 6, 2024
Furor Over Potential Tax Increase Erupts On Social Media
By Gordon HopkinsNews that Jefferson County taxpayers may see an increase of 3.47 percent has resulted in an online furor.…
Fairbury City Council Approves $107,000 for Street Improvements
September 6, 2024
Fairbury City Council Approves $107,000 for Street Improvements
At a meeting on Tuesday, September 3, the Fairbury City Council voted to approve an estimated $107,000 in armor coat…