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Real Estate and Court
May 9, 2023
Real Estate and Court
In Jefferson County CourtNicholas S. Heitman, age 36, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. He…
News Flash
May 9, 2023
News Flash
Thunderstorms, some bringing hail and considerable lightning, hit much of southeast Nebraska and northeast Kansas Sunday night, May 7. Wind…
Questions Remain Unanswered By Jansen Village Board
May 9, 2023
Questions Remain Unanswered By Jansen Village Board
By FJN StaffQuestions have been raised by members of the public about payments made by the Jansen Village Board. As…
Klaumann Is New Ambulance Director
May 9, 2023
Klaumann Is New Ambulance Director
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County has promoted a 33-year veteran to head up Ambulance District #33.Jefferson County Commissioners voted unanimously to…
City Council To Allow Employees To Serve As Firefighters
May 9, 2023
City Council To Allow Employees To Serve As Firefighters
By Gordon HopkinsWith the recent spate of wildfires in mind, particularly the Rock Creek Station fire that occurred in April…
USDA Issues Disaster Declaration Due to Drought
May 5, 2023
USDA Issues Disaster Declaration Due to Drought
Jefferson and Gage Counties Eligible for Emergency Loan Assistance. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced 13 Nebraska…
Jefferson County Appoints New Ambulance Director
May 5, 2023
Jefferson County Appoints New Ambulance Director
By Gordon HopkinsJefferson County has promoted a 33-year veteran to head up Ambulance District #33.Jefferson County Commissioners voted unanimously to…
Governor SupportsCentury-Old Canal Project
May 5, 2023
Governor SupportsCentury-Old Canal Project
By Gordon HopkinsLast year, concerns about continued access to water led then-Nebraska Governor Pete Rickets to propose constructing a $567…
Governor Signs “Constitutional Carry” Bill
May 5, 2023
Governor Signs “Constitutional Carry” Bill
Many Exceptions Apply By Gordon HopkinsLast week Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed LB (Legislative Bill) 77 into law. Dubbed by…
JCH&L Gardenside, Heritage Plan Fund-raising Car Show
May 5, 2023
JCH&L Gardenside, Heritage Plan Fund-raising Car Show
JCH&L Gardenside and Heritage Care Center in Fairbury are planning a fund-raising car show for Sunday, May 21, to conclude…