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Presbyterian Church Holds Housing Forum
March 19, 2024
Presbyterian Church Holds Housing Forum
By Gordon HopkinsHousing, particularly affordable housing, has been of increasing concern for rural communities, with locating and navigating resources proving…
Rescued Horses Sold At Auction
March 19, 2024
Rescued Horses Sold At Auction
By Gordon HopkinsA controversial auction was held at the Palmyra Livestock Market on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, to sell horses…
Gage County Attorney Faces Recall
March 19, 2024
Gage County Attorney Faces Recall
By Gordon HopkinsA petition to recall Gage County Attorney Roger Harris was filed on Friday, March 13, 2024, by Wymore…
Central Elementary Principal Leaving Position
March 19, 2024
Central Elementary Principal Leaving Position
By Gordon HopkinsJared Haag, currently the Central Elementary Principal in Fairbury for the 2023-24 school year, will be leaving after…
Will “Repowering” Steele Flats Wind Farm Bring Counties More Money?
March 15, 2024
Will “Repowering” Steele Flats Wind Farm Bring Counties More Money?
By Gordon HopkinsNextEra Energy, the company that owns and operates the Steele Flats Wind Farm in Jefferson and Gage counties,…
Rescued Horses Sold at Auction
March 15, 2024
Rescued Horses Sold at Auction
An auction was held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, to sell horses seized last year from a veterinarian, Jennafer Glaesemann…
City Loses Only Grade Two Water Operator
March 15, 2024
City Loses Only Grade Two Water Operator
By Gordon Hopkins Today, Friday, March 15, 2024, Fairbury Mayor Spencer Brown told FJN, “Gregg DeFrain is no longer an…
Chester Community Club Tends to Trees
March 15, 2024
Chester Community Club Tends to Trees
Story and Photo by Art WhittonThis past Saturday members of the Chester Community Club spent their morning cutting and clearing…
JCH&L Gardenside, Heritage Plan Fund-Raising Car Show
March 15, 2024
JCH&L Gardenside, Heritage Plan Fund-Raising Car Show
JCH&L Gardenside and Heritage Care Center in Fairbury are planning a fund-raising car show for Sunday, May 21, to conclude…
McDonald’s Robbery Suspect Accepts Plea Deal
March 15, 2024
McDonald’s Robbery Suspect Accepts Plea Deal
A suspect in the robbery of the now-closed McDonald’s restaurant in Fairbury two years ago has waived his right to…