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Repairs On Rock Island Depot Roof Complete

Repairs On Rock Island Depot Roof Complete

By Gordon HopkinsThe work to repair the roof of the Rock Island Railroad Depot Museum in Fairbury is now complete.…
High Nitrates Detected In Little Blue NRD Wells

High Nitrates Detected In Little Blue NRD Wells

By Gordon HopkinsHigh nitrates detected in wells in the Little Blue Natural Resources District (LBNRD) has led the district to…
Changes Coming To Highway 136

Changes Coming To Highway 136

By Gordon HopkinsThe state is looking to alter the configuration of a portion U.S. Highway 136 that runs through Fairbury.Currently,…
Mayor Says Grade Two Water Operators Are Hard To Come By

Mayor Says Grade Two Water Operators Are Hard To Come By

By Gordon HopkinsAt a meeting Tuesday evening, March 5, the Fairbury City Council voted unanimously to sign a three-month contract…
Search Warrant Leads to Three Arrests

Search Warrant Leads to Three Arrests

A search warrant executed Saturday morning in Fairbury lead to three arrests on drug charges.On March 9, 2024, at approximately…
Wymore Electric Rate Increase Gets Second Reading

Wymore Electric Rate Increase Gets Second Reading

At a meeting on Wednesday, March 6, the Wymore City Council held the second reading of an ordinance that would…
Protesters Demand Justice For Horses

Protesters Demand Justice For Horses

By Gordon HopkinsA group of picketers were seen outside the Gage County Courthouse the afternoon of Monday, March 11, 2024.…
Senator Brandt Introduces “The Nebraska Plan”

Senator Brandt Introduces “The Nebraska Plan”

By Gordon HopkinsSenator Tom Brandt, District 32, of Plymouth, introduced LB (Legislative Bill) 1150, dubbed the Nebraska Plan, intended to…
Fireworks Committee Ready to Sign Contract

Fireworks Committee Ready to Sign Contract

The City of Fairbury's fireworks committee now has enough funds to pay for the fireworks show for this year's Independence…
City Council Approves Three-Month Contract for Water Services

City Council Approves Three-Month Contract for Water Services

At a meeting Tuesday evening, March 5, the Fairbury City Council voted unanimously to sign a three-month contract with People…