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Barneston Man Charged with Assaulting Police Officer in Beatrice Bar

Barneston Man Charged with Assaulting Police Officer in Beatrice Bar

A Barneston man has been charged with assaulting a police officer after an altercation in a bar in Beatrice.Adrian Newby,…
Santa Season

Santa Season

Friday, Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance at the Jefferson County Courthouse as part of the Miracle on the…
Water Sourcing Project Officially Dead

Water Sourcing Project Officially Dead

By Gordon HopkinsOn Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the Little Blue NRD (Natural Resources District) held a special meeting where they…
Black Hills Energy Donates $20,000 To Community Building Project

Black Hills Energy Donates $20,000 To Community Building Project

By Gordon HopkinsA project to rehab the Community Center, located in the Fairbury City Park, got a major boost on…
Veteran Of The Month

Veteran Of The Month

Robert ‘Bob’ W. Fisbeck was named Jefferson County Veteran of the Month at a meeting of the county commissioners on…
That Time of Year

That Time of Year

Once again, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Fairbury Rural Fire and Ambulance District 33, with the help from Blue Valley…
Deadline For Veterans Memorial Bricks Extended

Deadline For Veterans Memorial Bricks Extended

The Jefferson County Veterans memorial is expected to be completed by Memorial Day Weekend of 2023. A part of the…
Fairbury Abatement Procedure

Fairbury Abatement Procedure

The City of Fairbury continues to focus on the abatement of housing considered to be dilapidated or dangerous. While the…
Turn on the Lights: Christmas at Crystal Returns Turn on the Lights:

Turn on the Lights: Christmas at Crystal Returns Turn on the Lights:

Tonight, the lights of “Christmas at Crystal” will be turned on again. Last year, Fairbury City Councilperson Brian Schmidt proposed…
Funds Available for Broadband Expansion

Funds Available for Broadband Expansion

Broadband expansion in Nebraska, particularly in rural, under-served areas, continues to be a priority for government officials both locally and…