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Counties Consider Sharing Grant Writer
June 25, 2024
Counties Consider Sharing Grant Writer
By Gordon HopkinsA substantial portion of the money toward county projects, such as road repair and broadband expansion, comes from…
EPIC Tax Deadline Nears
June 25, 2024
EPIC Tax Deadline Nears
By Gordon HopkinsThe deadline for petitions currently being circulated for a constitutional amendment that would eliminate all forms of taxation…
Part 3: Questions Raised About Super PAC And Political Consultant
June 25, 2024
Part 3: Questions Raised About Super PAC And Political Consultant
By Gordon HopkinsConcerns about a Super PAC (Political Action Committee) that became involved in recent down ballot primary elections in…
City Amending Zoning Regs for “Special Type Dwelling Units”
June 21, 2024
City Amending Zoning Regs for “Special Type Dwelling Units”
By Gordon Hopkins The City of Fairbury is looking at changing zoning regulations to allow for addition of ‘special’ types…
Drone Class Available
June 21, 2024
Drone Class Available
The Gage County Extension office is teaching a one-day drone test prep course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on…
Dream Flights Postponed Again
June 21, 2024
Dream Flights Postponed Again
Nebraska's sometimes capricious weather did not cooperate with planned Dream Flights, scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June…
Planting in the Right-of-Way Could Cost Farmers
June 21, 2024
Planting in the Right-of-Way Could Cost Farmers
By Gordon Hopkins Jefferson County Commissioners have been pushing hard for broadband expansion in those rural, underserved areas of the…
Game and Parks Band Geese at Crystal Springs
June 21, 2024
Game and Parks Band Geese at Crystal Springs
Visitors to Crystal Springs Park in Fairbury Thursday morning, June 20, 2024, would have seen a caravan of pickup trucks…
Senate Republicans Block Bump Stock Ban
June 21, 2024
Senate Republicans Block Bump Stock Ban
By Gordon Hopkins U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) is touting his role in blocking a bill to ban bump stocks…
Suspect in Drug Case May Be Called as Witness in Different Court Case
June 21, 2024
Suspect in Drug Case May Be Called as Witness in Different Court Case
A Fairbury woman learned in court the attorney she wanted to hire to represent her could not accept the case…