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Fun At The Flea Market

Fun At The Flea Market

Oaklee and Remington Skrdlant, 15 months, of Hastings enjoyed a treat and sat in some antique chairs during the Fourth…
County To Acquire Night Vision Drones

County To Acquire Night Vision Drones

By Reagan ConnellyJefferson County Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of night vision drones from Elite Unmanned LLC for $12,999.…
July Veteran of the Month

July Veteran of the Month

LeRoy D. Prellwitz was honored Tuesday, July 5, 2022, by Jefferson County Commissioners as Veteran of the Month.Prellwitz was born…
4th of July Weekend Blasts Off

4th of July Weekend Blasts Off

Fireworks went on sale in Fairbury this week for this Independence Day three-day weekend. Despite a forecast of possible rain…
FPS Summer School Gives Students a Second Chance

FPS Summer School Gives Students a Second Chance

High School Principal Sean Molloy gave an update about summer school at the Fairbury Public School’s Board of Education meeting…
Mike Flood Wins Fortenberry’s Seat

Mike Flood Wins Fortenberry’s Seat

By Gordon HopkinsMike Flood has won the special election on Tuesday, June 28, held to replace Jeff Fortenberry, who resigned…
Fortenberry Gets Probation

Fortenberry Gets Probation

By Gordon HopkinsFormer Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry was sentenced in a Los Angeles courtroom to two years of probation, a…
Chesterfest Delivers the Good Life

Chesterfest Delivers the Good Life

By Art WhittonChesterfest was hosted this past weekend by the Chester Community Club. The three day "Celebration of the Good…
Final Push for 2022 Petition Initiatives

Final Push for 2022 Petition Initiatives

By Gordon HopkinsThursday, July 7, is the deadline to submit petition signatures for initiatives to be placed on the ballot…
Fairbury Man Pleads Not Guilty to Assault

Fairbury Man Pleads Not Guilty to Assault

On Wednesday June, 29, 2022, 21-year-old Fairbury resident Derek Johnson pleaded Not Guilty in Jefferson County Court. Judge Linda Bauer…