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Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations Scheduled
January 16, 2026
Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations Scheduled
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioner will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in…
Irrigation Pivots Target for Copper Thieves
January 16, 2026
Irrigation Pivots Target for Copper Thieves
A farmer reported the theft of copper wire from his irrigation pivot and damage to the pivot, which was in…
Alexandria Woman Faces Felony Drug Charges, Meth and Fentanyl
January 16, 2026
Alexandria Woman Faces Felony Drug Charges, Meth and Fentanyl
An Alexandria woman is facing multiple felony drug charges.Jamie Durflinger, age 33, of Alexandria, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court…
Fairbury Woman Accused of Assault with Pepper Spray
January 16, 2026
Fairbury Woman Accused of Assault with Pepper Spray
A Fairbury woman is facing felony assault charges after allegedly pepper spraying two people while sitting in a car in…
Fairbury Woman Charged with Felony Drug Possession
January 16, 2026
Fairbury Woman Charged with Felony Drug Possession
A search warrant led to a felony drug charge for a Fairbury woman.Aindrea M. Caroon, age 36, of Fairbury, was…
Revamp Of Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations Complete
January 13, 2026
Revamp Of Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations Complete
By Gordon HopkinsAfter two years of work, Jefferson County’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a revamped County Comprehensive…
The City of Fairbury City Public Forum
January 13, 2026
The City of Fairbury City Public Forum
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, to discuss redevelopment plans for recently acquired land that was once the site of Fairbury Iron…
Candidates Named For FPS Superintendent
January 13, 2026
Candidates Named For FPS Superintendent
Fairbury Public Schools recently released the finalist candidates for the superintendent position.Finalists to take over as superintendent from Dr. Devin…
Terry Grammer Is Veteran Of The Month For January
January 13, 2026
Terry Grammer Is Veteran Of The Month For January
By Doug KapleTerry Grammer is Jefferson County’s first Veteran of the month for 2026. He was honored at the start…
Jolliffe Is New Superintendent Of Southern Public Schools
January 9, 2026
Jolliffe Is New Superintendent Of Southern Public Schools
Southern School District 1 Completes Superintendent Search Process.Southern School District 1’s Board of Education has selected Mr. Mark Jolliffe to…