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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
April 19, 2024
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
Dominick J. Blea, age 23, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He appeared via webcam…
Fairbury Man Charged with Assault, Resisting Arrest
April 19, 2024
Fairbury Man Charged with Assault, Resisting Arrest
Derek J. Johnson, age 23, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He appeared…
Lancaster Warrants Lead to New Charges in Jefferson County
April 19, 2024
Lancaster Warrants Lead to New Charges in Jefferson County
A man arrested on two Lancaster County warrants picked up additional charges in Jefferson CountyKaleb R. Wehling, age 24, was…
Reynolds Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Assault
April 19, 2024
Reynolds Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Assault
A Reynolds woman accused of assault and obstruction pleaded not guilty to the charges.Janice A. Ward, age 41, was arraigned…
Sheriff’s Office Ramps Up Drug Arrests
April 16, 2024
Sheriff’s Office Ramps Up Drug Arrests
By Gordon Hopkins An increase in drug busts in Jefferson County in recent months has not gone unnoticed either by…
Steele City Contracts With New Water Operator
April 16, 2024
Steele City Contracts With New Water Operator
The Village of Steele City recently hired Pollman, LLC, to provide water operator services. The company will be replacing Wade…
Saturday Morning House Fire In Fairbury
April 16, 2024
Saturday Morning House Fire In Fairbury
Saturday morning, April 13, at approximately 9:27 a.m., Jefferson County 911 received a call that there was a fire under…
VFW Search For Family Of Gold Star Recipient
April 16, 2024
VFW Search For Family Of Gold Star Recipient
The Fairbury VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 24 is searching for the family of veteran Raymond Essman of DeWitt,…
Jansen Fills New Positions
April 16, 2024
Jansen Fills New Positions
The Village of Jansen has been working to fill much-needed positions.At a meeting of the Village Board on Monday, April…
Central Hires New Principal
April 16, 2024
Central Hires New Principal
Kimberly Roberts, Director of Interventions at Tri County Public Schools, will soon be taking on a new role at a…