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Gage County Reports Phone Scams
February 9, 2024
Gage County Reports Phone Scams
The Gage County Sheriff's office recently issued a warning about scam phone calls on social media, “Scam / Fraud Alert:…
Fairbury Man Accused of Threatening Deputy Reaches Plea Deal
February 9, 2024
Fairbury Man Accused of Threatening Deputy Reaches Plea Deal
Troy A. Milam, age 65, of Fairbury, was sentenced to six months of probation to the court and fined $250…
Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man
February 9, 2024
Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man
An arrest warrant was issued for a Fairbury man after he failed to appear for court.John G. Adkins, age 51,…
Suspect Arrested in Reynolds Appears in Court
February 9, 2024
Suspect Arrested in Reynolds Appears in Court
One of three suspects arrested after an assault on deputies was arraigned in Jefferson County on Wednesday, February 9, 2024.…
Rock Island Depot Roof
February 6, 2024
Rock Island Depot Roof
The work to repair the roof of the Rock Island Railroad Depot Museum at 910 Bacon Street in Fairbury began…
“Generational Change In Tax Policy”
February 6, 2024
“Generational Change In Tax Policy”
By Gordon HopkinsNACO (Nebraska Association of County Officials) has offered conditional support of Governor Jim Pillen’s tax package. That condition…
Recently Uncovered Oil Analysis Raises More Questions
February 6, 2024
Recently Uncovered Oil Analysis Raises More Questions
By Gordon HopkinsIs the substance contained in 38 55-gallon drums currently stored in a shed on Fairbury city property used…
Richard Krause Is February Veteran Of The Month
February 6, 2024
Richard Krause Is February Veteran Of The Month
By Doug KapkeRichard H. Krause was honored as Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, by…
Chamber Banquet
February 6, 2024
Chamber Banquet
The annual Fairbury Chamber of Commerce banquet was held Friday night at the Elks. Community Service Award was presented to…
Gage County Residents Complain About Smell From Swine Operations
February 6, 2024
Gage County Residents Complain About Smell From Swine Operations
By Gordon HopkinsResidents living near a CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) in northern Gage County are complaining about the smell.The…