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Dates Set for “Stuff the Cruiser”
December 5, 2025
Dates Set for “Stuff the Cruiser”
Dates have been set for Jefferson County’s annual “Stuff the Cruiser” holiday gift collection event. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office…
Combatting Holiday Package Theft
December 5, 2025
Combatting Holiday Package Theft
Sheriff Millard Gustafson and the Gage County Sheriff’s Office are partnering with Amazon this holiday season to help local residents…
Firefighters Battle Elements as Well as Fire
December 5, 2025
Firefighters Battle Elements as Well as Fire
Local firefighters were forced to battle winter weather as well as a house fire early Saturday morning in Fairbury. Fairbury…
Warrant Issued for Alexandria Man Who Failed to Appear for Court
December 5, 2025
Warrant Issued for Alexandria Man Who Failed to Appear for Court
An arrest warrant was issued for Jesse R. Durflinger, age 24, of Alexandria, after he failed to appear for arraignment…
Fairbury Woman Sentenced for Assault
December 5, 2025
Fairbury Woman Sentenced for Assault
A Fairbury woman arrested for an alleged assault attempt was arraigned in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday, May 1,…
Arraignments in Jefferson County District Court
December 5, 2025
Arraignments in Jefferson County District Court
Several defendants were arraigned on felony charges in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday, December 4, 2025. David J.A. Bargen…
Fairbury High School One Act
December 2, 2025
Fairbury High School One Act
Fairbury High School is performing ‘The Rise of the House of Usher’ for One Act performances this year. The cast…
Is FEMA Going Away?
December 2, 2025
Is FEMA Going Away?
By Gordon HopkinsIs FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) going away? Will the functions of FEMA be passed onto states? If…
Sheriff To Increase Monitoring Of Dangerous Dogs In Fairbury
December 2, 2025
Sheriff To Increase Monitoring Of Dangerous Dogs In Fairbury
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will increase monitoring of dogs deemed dangerous. Sheriff…
Unattended Farm Vehicles Are Prime Targets For Thieves During Harvest
December 2, 2025
Unattended Farm Vehicles Are Prime Targets For Thieves During Harvest
By Gordon HopkinsTractors, combines and other farm vehicle left unattended during harvest are prime targets for thieves. That is according…