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County Declares Moratorium On Wind Farm Applications
September 17, 2021
County Declares Moratorium On Wind Farm Applications
By Gordon Hopkins With the possibility of future wind farm applications looming, Jefferson County Commissioners have decided to institute a…
Saturday Morning Fire At Local Motel
September 14, 2021
Saturday Morning Fire At Local Motel
Saturday, September 11 of this year was intended to be a celebration of first responders. Unfortunately, as is so often…
Possible Plea Deal For Fairbury Man Charged With Aiding And Abetting
September 10, 2021
Possible Plea Deal For Fairbury Man Charged With Aiding And Abetting
Daniel S. Shibley, 28, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday, September 9, in the custody of…
Report Of Loud Party Leads To Arrests On Drug Charges
September 10, 2021
Report Of Loud Party Leads To Arrests On Drug Charges
Jane E Maitland, 65, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, September 8. Linda Bauer was the presiding…
Trial Date Set For Edward McGinnis
September 10, 2021
Trial Date Set For Edward McGinnis
Edward M. McGinnis, 49, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday, September 10. Vicky Johnson was…
Fairbury Man Reaches Plea Agreement On Drug And Assault Charges
September 10, 2021
Fairbury Man Reaches Plea Agreement On Drug And Assault Charges
John W. Goosman, 60, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, September 8, with his attorney, Matthew Kosmicki.…
Jody Duke Reaches Plea Deal In Four Cases
September 10, 2021
Jody Duke Reaches Plea Deal In Four Cases
Jody W. Duke, 40, of Fairbury appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in the custody of…
City Council Approves $3.5 Million Loan For Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
September 10, 2021
City Council Approves $3.5 Million Loan For Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
By Gordon Hopkins The City of Fairbury will be executing a loan agreement for $3.5 million for funding from the…
Eyewitness To 9/11 Tragedy Speaks At Fairbury High School
September 10, 2021
Eyewitness To 9/11 Tragedy Speaks At Fairbury High School
Twenty years has not lessened the impact of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 for a great…