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City No Longer Looking For City Administrator
January 9, 2024
City No Longer Looking For City Administrator
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury Mayor Spencer Brown recently confirmed that the city is no longer looking to fill the role of…
First Snowstorm Of New Year Wallops State
January 9, 2024
First Snowstorm Of New Year Wallops State
By Gordon HopkinsThe first winter storm of the new year hit Southeast Nebraska hard Monday morning, January 8, 2024, bring…
Owner Of Price Bros. Building Still Hopes It Can Be Saved
January 9, 2024
Owner Of Price Bros. Building Still Hopes It Can Be Saved
By Gordon HopkinsThe owner of one of Fairbury’s oldest landmarks, the Price Brother Hardware building at 325 D Street, still…
City Adds New Staff
January 9, 2024
City Adds New Staff
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury is looking for three new employees, two of which will start in new positions.One…
Glove With Needles Found In City Park
January 9, 2024
Glove With Needles Found In City Park
Fairbury Mayor Spencer Brown reported the discovery of a glove with needles inside in Fairbury City Park.Over the weekend, the…
Local Candidates Begin Filing For 2024
January 9, 2024
Local Candidates Begin Filing For 2024
The new year has only just begun and candidates have already begun filing for the local 2024 election.Jefferson CountyBoth Danielle…
Fairbury Approves One And Six Year Street Plan
January 9, 2024
Fairbury Approves One And Six Year Street Plan
By Gordon HopkinsThe 2024-2029 One and Six year Street Plan was presented to the Fairbury City Council at a meeting…
Fairbury City Council To Create Fireworks Committee
January 9, 2024
Fairbury City Council To Create Fireworks Committee
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury City Councilperson Kelly Davis will be heading up a fireworks committee to examine the future of Fairbury's…
Governor’s Sales Tax Proposal Raises Ire of Some But Others Are Cautiously Optimistic
January 5, 2024
Governor’s Sales Tax Proposal Raises Ire of Some But Others Are Cautiously Optimistic
Governor Jim Pillen has made reducing Nebraska property taxes a top priority of his administration.This week he showed his willingness…
City Adds New Positions to Staff
January 5, 2024
City Adds New Positions to Staff
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury is looking for three new employees, two of which will start in new positions.One…