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Southern Schools Receives Diamond Certification in School Safety
August 16, 2024
Southern Schools Receives Diamond Certification in School Safety
Southern Schools District in Wymore just received a Diamond Certification in School Safety. The announcement came Wednesday, August 14, 2024.…
Courthouse Construction Ahead of Schedule
August 16, 2024
Courthouse Construction Ahead of Schedule
Phase one of repair work and construction in the second floor of the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fairbury has been…
VP Candidates Head to Nebraska
August 16, 2024
VP Candidates Head to Nebraska
Both Republican and Democratic candidates for U.S. Vice-President will be in the Cornhusker state in coming weeks as part of…
Kagy Heads to Trial for Resisting Arrest
August 16, 2024
Kagy Heads to Trial for Resisting Arrest
Devon Ray Kagy, age 31, appeared in Gage County Court for a final pretrial conference on Tuesday, June 25, 2024,…
Diller Man Facing Felony Drug Charge Accepts Plea Deal
August 16, 2024
Diller Man Facing Felony Drug Charge Accepts Plea Deal
A Diller man facing a felony drug charge has reached an agreement with the prosecution to have the charge reduced…
Fairbury Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession
August 16, 2024
Fairbury Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession
A Fairbury woman has pleaded guilty drug possession.Jessica Evans, age 49, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, August 1,…
Study Needed Before Well Can Be Brought Back Online
August 13, 2024
Study Needed Before Well Can Be Brought Back Online
By Gordon HopkinsThe Fairbury City Council voted to move forward with bringing the long-disused I Street well back into service,…
Budget Reviews Focus On Reigning In Costs
August 13, 2024
Budget Reviews Focus On Reigning In Costs
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County Commissioners met with department heads to begin work on budgets at a meeting on Tuesday, August…
First Sheriff’s Sale Since Formation Of Land Bank Sells Six Lots Out Of 22
August 13, 2024
First Sheriff’s Sale Since Formation Of Land Bank Sells Six Lots Out Of 22
By Gordon HopkinsSix lots out of 22 were sold to bidders at a sheriff’s sale in Jefferson County the morning…
Tribute To The King
August 13, 2024
Tribute To The King
Joseph Hall performed Saturday night at the VFW in Fairbury with his tribute to Elvis Presley, the King of Rock…