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County Officials Oppose Governor’s Tax Package
March 29, 2024
County Officials Oppose Governor’s Tax Package
By Gordon HopkinsThe board of NACO (Nebraska Association County Officials) met last week, on March 13, 2024, and voted to…
Farmer’s Market to be Upgraded
March 29, 2024
Farmer’s Market to be Upgraded
The City of Fairbury has begun the process of leveling Farmers Market Park at the corner of 4th and D…
Chester Community Club
March 29, 2024
Chester Community Club
The Chester Community Club hosted a Smoked Pork Chop Meal last Sunday in the basement of the Methodist church. Diners…
Controlled Burn in Chester
March 29, 2024
Controlled Burn in Chester
The Chester Volunteer Fire Department held a controlled burn this past Saturday at the site of the former hotel on…
Controlled Burn Gets Out of Hand
March 29, 2024
Controlled Burn Gets Out of Hand
Prescribed burning, also called controlled burning, is an important tool in land management and agriculture, but like anything involving fire,…
Bird Flu Detected in Cattle
March 29, 2024
Bird Flu Detected in Cattle
The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also know as bird flu, has recently been detected in cattle in multiple states.Wild…
Fairbury Woman Arrested Twice in Once Day
March 29, 2024
Fairbury Woman Arrested Twice in Once Day
A Fairbury woman appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, on two different drug-related cases.In one case,…
Fairbury Man Accused of Forgery
March 29, 2024
Fairbury Man Accused of Forgery
Braxton L. Devor, age 19, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court via webcam, in the custody of the Jefferson…
Warrant Issued for Beatrice Man
March 29, 2024
Warrant Issued for Beatrice Man
An arrest warrant was issued for John A. Jacobitz, age 53, of Beatrice, after he failed to appear for court…
Suspect Arrested After Search Warrant Appears in Court
March 29, 2024
Suspect Arrested After Search Warrant Appears in Court
One of three suspects arrested on drug charges after the execution of a search warrant earlier this month appeared in…