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Wymore Electric Rate Increase Gets Second Reading

Wymore Electric Rate Increase Gets Second Reading

At a meeting on Wednesday, March 6, the Wymore City Council held the second reading of an ordinance that would…
Protesters Demand Justice For Horses

Protesters Demand Justice For Horses

By Gordon HopkinsA group of picketers were seen outside the Gage County Courthouse the afternoon of Monday, March 11, 2024.…
Senator Brandt Introduces “The Nebraska Plan”

Senator Brandt Introduces “The Nebraska Plan”

By Gordon HopkinsSenator Tom Brandt, District 32, of Plymouth, introduced LB (Legislative Bill) 1150, dubbed the Nebraska Plan, intended to…
Fireworks Committee Ready to Sign Contract

Fireworks Committee Ready to Sign Contract

The City of Fairbury's fireworks committee now has enough funds to pay for the fireworks show for this year's Independence…
City Council Approves Three-Month Contract for Water Services

City Council Approves Three-Month Contract for Water Services

At a meeting Tuesday evening, March 5, the Fairbury City Council voted unanimously to sign a three-month contract with People…
Little Blue NRD Seeks Permit for Well Project

Little Blue NRD Seeks Permit for Well Project

By Gordon HopkinsThe Little Blue Natural Resources District (LBNRD) will be requesting permits for user of the county right-of-way at…
Two Year Investigation leads to Arrest of Odell Woman

Two Year Investigation leads to Arrest of Odell Woman

The arrest of an Odell woman on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, marked the conclusion of a drug investigation by the…
Woman Accused of Threatening Code Enforcement Officer Reaches Plea Deal

Woman Accused of Threatening Code Enforcement Officer Reaches Plea Deal

A Fairbury woman accused of threatening Fairbury's Code Enforcement Officer during an inspection, has reached a plea agreement with the…
Fairbury Man Arrested with Machete Accepts Plea Deal

Fairbury Man Arrested with Machete Accepts Plea Deal

A Fairbury man accused of brandishing a machete has reached a plea deal with the State.Brandon F. Whorton, age 36,…
Fairbury Man Sentenced to Time Served for Missing Court

Fairbury Man Sentenced to Time Served for Missing Court

George W. Brinton, age 70, of Fairbury, was sentenced to time served in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday, March…