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City Receives Bids for Demolitions
March 10, 2023
City Receives Bids for Demolitions
The City of Fairbury has received a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Demolition award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Trial for McDonald’s Robbery Suspect Delayed
March 10, 2023
Trial for McDonald’s Robbery Suspect Delayed
The trial date for one of the suspects in the robbery of the McDonald’s restaurant in Fairbury last year has…
Jody Duke Sentenced to One Year in Jail
March 10, 2023
Jody Duke Sentenced to One Year in Jail
Jody W. Duke, 40, of Fairbury, was sentenced to one year in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, Marc 22, 2023.…
Wymore Man Faces Multiple Felony Drug, Firearm Charges
March 10, 2023
Wymore Man Faces Multiple Felony Drug, Firearm Charges
A Wymore resident is facing multiple felony charges after a search warrant allegedly uncovered drugs and firearms.Logan A. Retherford, age…
Barneston Man Accused of Assault
March 10, 2023
Barneston Man Accused of Assault
Timothy S. Benson, age 25, of Barneston, is charged with third degree domestic assault, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by…
Another Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man Accused of Assault in Local Restaurant
March 10, 2023
Another Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man Accused of Assault in Local Restaurant
Another arrest warrant has been issued for a Fairbury man who pleaded No Contest to charged of assault in a…
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
March 10, 2023
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
Gerald Ackerman, age 66, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. His attorney, Public Defender Scott Ghropp,…
Endicott Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges
March 10, 2023
Endicott Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges
An Endicott man appeared in court facing various drug charges in two cases.Carson R. York, age 20, was arraigned in…
Jansen Has New Village Chair
March 7, 2023
Jansen Has New Village Chair
By FJN StaffJansen Village Board Chairperson Kesha Eldridge relinquished her seat as chair at a special meeting of the board…